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EnglishControls for your BMW 5 Series 2010-2017
Controls
This chapter is intended to provide you with
information that will give you complete control of
your vehicle. All features and accessories that
are useful for driving and your safety, comfort
and convenience are described here.
Controls
Opening and closing
Opening and closing
Integrated key
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Press the button on the back of the remote
control, arrow 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2.
Remote control/key
Buttons on the remote control
The integrated key fits the following locks:
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Driver's door.
Storage compartment in the front center
armrest.
The storage compartment contains a switch
for separately securing the trunk lid, refer to
page 38.
Replacing the battery
1
2
3
4
Unlocking
Locking
Trunk lid
Panic mode, headl. courtesy delay feat.
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐
trols with keys.
1. Take the integrated key out of the remote
control.
Every remote control contains a replaceable
battery.
2. Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1.
The settings called up and implemented when
the car is unlocked depend on which remote
control is used to unlock the car. Personal Pro‐
file, refer to page 31.
3. Remove the cover of the battery compart‐
ment; see arrow 2.
4. Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing upwards.
Information on the required maintenance is
stored in the remote control as well. Service
data in the remote control, refer to page 190
5. Press the cover closed.
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Take the used battery to a recycling
center or to your service center.
Start/Stop button within 10 seconds while
pressing the brake.
Manual transmission: if a corresponding Check
Control message appears, hold the remote
control, as shown, against the marked area on
the steering column and press the Start/Stop
button within 10 seconds while pressing the
clutch pedal.
New remote controls
You can obtain new remote controls from your
service center.
Loss of the remote controls
Lost remote controls can be blocked by your
service center.
Personal Profile
Emergency detection of remote
control
The concept
You can set several of your vehicle's functions
to suit your personal needs and preferences.
It is possible to switch on the ignition or start
the engine in situations such as the following:
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The settings are automatically saved in the
profile currently activated.
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Interference of radio transmission to re‐
mote control by external sources.
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The remote control used is detected when
the vehicle is unlocked and the stored pro‐
file is called up.
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Discharged battery in the remote control.
Interference of radio transmission by mo‐
bile devices in close proximity to the re‐
mote control.
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Your personal settings will be recognized
and called up again even if the vehicle has
been used in the meantime by someone
else with another remote control.
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Interference of radio transmission by
charger while charging items such as mo‐
bile devices in the vehicle.
The individual settings are stored for three
Personal Profiles and one guest profile.
A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐
tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start
the engine.
Transmitting the settings
Your personal settings can be taken with you
to another vehicle equipped with the Personal
Profile function. For more information, contact
your service center.
Starting the engine with emergency
detection of the remote control
Transmission takes place via:
▷
The USB interface in the center armrest
onto a USB device.
▷
BMW Online.
Double-clutch transmission: if a corresponding
Check Control message appears, hold the re‐
mote control, as shown, against the marked
area on the steering column and press the
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Controls
Opening and closing
Profile management
Exporting profiles
Most settings of the active profile and the
saved contacts can be exported.
Opening the profiles
A different profile can be called up than the
one associated with the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
This can be helpful for securing and retrieving
personal settings, before delivering the vehicle
to a workshop for example.
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
3. Select a profile.
3. "Export profile"
4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"
Called up profile is assigned to the remote
control being used at the time.
USB interface, refer to page 146: "USB
device"
Renaming profiles
1. "Settings"
Using the guest profile
2. "Profiles"
The guest profile can be used to make individ‐
ual settings without affecting the three Per‐
sonal Profiles.
The current profile is selected.
3. Open "Options".
4. "Rename current profile"
This can be useful for drivers who are using
the vehicle temporarily and do not have their
own profile.
Resetting profiles
The settings of the active profile are reset to
their default values.
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
1. "Settings"
The current profile is selected.
3. Open "Guest".
2. "Profiles"
The current profile is selected.
3. Open "Options".
4. "Reset current profile"
4. Create the settings.
Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed.
Display profile list during start
The profile list can be displayed during each
start for selecting the desired profile.
Importing profiles
Existing settings and contacts are overwritten
with the imported profile.
1. "Settings"
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
2. "Profiles"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Display user list at startup"
3. "Import profile"
4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"
Personal Profile settings
The following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
USB interface, refer to page 146: "USB
device"
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Collision warning: warning time.
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Exterior mirror position.
Central locking system
CD/Multimedia: audio source listened to
last.
The concept
The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
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Unlocking/locking of the vehicle: settings.
Driver's seat position: automatic retrieval
after unlocking.
The system simultaneously engages and re‐
leases the locks on the following:
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▷
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Programmable memory buttons: assign‐
ment.
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Doors.
Trunk lid.
Fuel filler flap.
Head-up Display: selection, brightness,
position and rotation of the display.
Headlamp courtesy delay feature: time set‐
ting.
Operating from the outside
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Via the remote control.
Via the driver's door lock.
Via the door handles.
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Tone: tone settings.
Automatic climate control: settings.
Steering wheel position.
M Drive: configurations.
Via the button in the trunk lid.
The following takes place simultaneously
when locking/unlocking the vehicle via the re‐
mote control:
Navigation: map views, route criteria, voice
output on/off.
▷
▷
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Night Vision with pedestrian detection.
Intelligent Safety: individual settings.
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Depending on how the vehicle is equipped,
the theft protection is activated/deacti‐
vated. Theft protection prevents the doors
from being unlocked using the lock but‐
tons or the door opener.
Park Distance Control PDC: adjusting the
signal tone volume.
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Radio: stored stations, station listened to
last, special settings.
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The welcome lamps, interior lamps and
courtesy lamps are switched on and off.
Rearview camera: selection of functions
and type of display.
The alarm system, refer to page 42, is
armed or disarmed.
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Side View: selection of the display type.
Language on the Control Display.
Operating from the inside
Lane departure warning: last setting, on/
off.
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Active Blind Spot Detection: last setting,
on/off.
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Daytime running lights: current setting.
Triple turn signal activation.
Locking the vehicle: after a brief period or
after starting to drive.
Via the button for the central locking system.
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Opening and closing
If the vehicle has been locked from inside, the
fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Locking
Press the button on the remote control.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the
central locking system unlocks automatically.
Locking from the outside
The hazard warning system and interior lamps
come on.
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot
be unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge.◀
Opening and closing: from
the outside
Switching on interior lamps and
courtesy lamps
Using the remote control
Press the button on the remote control
with the vehicle locked.
General information
Take the remote control with you
Panic mode
People or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle
can then be opened from the outside.◀
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol for at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Unlocking
Switching on the headlamp courtesy
delay feature
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol.
The vehicle is unlocked.
Briefly press the button on the remote
control.
Welcome lamps, interior lamp and courtesy
lamps are switched on.
The duration can be set in the Control Display.
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
Create the settings, refer to page 41.
Opening the trunk lid
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol for approx. 1 second.
Convenient opening
The remote control can be used to simultane‐
ously open the windows and the glass sunroof.
The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether it
was previously locked or unlocked.
Press and hold the button on the re‐
mote control.
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
The windows and the glass sunroof open.
Releasing the button stops the motion.
In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk
lid can only be opened using the remote con‐
trol if the vehicle has been unlocked.
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Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Using the door lock
General information
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
The trunk lid is locked again as soon as it is
pushed closed.
Malfunction
If the vehicle can no longer be locked or un‐
locked with the remote control, the battery
may be discharged or there may be interfer‐
ence from external sources such as mobile
phones, metal objects, overhead power lines,
transmission towers, etc.
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot
be unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge.◀
If this occurs, lock or unlock the driver's door at
the door lock using the integrated key.
Remove the key before pulling the door
handle
For US owners only
Before pulling the outside door handle, remove
the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and
the key.◀
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
In some country-specific versions, the alarm
system is triggered if the vehicle is unlocked
via the door lock.
FCC ID:
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LX8766S.
LX8766E.
LX8CAS.
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle
with the remote control or switch on the igni‐
tion, if necessary, by emergency detection of
the remote control.
LX8CAS2.
MYTCAS4.
In some vehicle equipment versions, only the
driver's door can be unlocked or locked via the
door lock.
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
Locking the doors and trunk lid at
once
To lock all doors and the trunk lid at once:
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This device may not cause harmful inter‐
ference, and
1. With the doors closed, lock the vehicle us‐
ing the button for the central locking sys‐
tem in the interior.
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this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
2. Unlock and open the driver's or front pas‐
senger door.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
3. Lock the vehicle.
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Opening and closing
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▷
Lock the driver's door using the
integrated key in the door lock, or
Doors
Press down the lock button of the front
passenger door and close the door
from the outside.
Automatic Soft Closing
To close the doors, push lightly.
It is closed automatically.
The fuel filler flap can only be locked using the
remote control.
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the
doors is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Manual operation
If an electrical malfunction occurs, lock or un‐
lock the vehicle using the integrated key via
the door lock on the driver's door.
Trunk lid
Opening
Opening and closing: from
the inside
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
Locking and unlocking
Opening from the outside
Pressing the buttons locks and unlocks the
doors and the trunk lid when the front doors
are closed, but they are not secured against
theft.
▷
▷
Press the button on the trunk lid.
Press the button on the remote
control for approx. 1 second.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
▷
With Comfort Access the trunk lid opens
with no-touch activation, refer to
page 40.
Unlocking and opening
▷
Either unlock the doors together using the
button for the central locking system and
then pull the door handle above the arm‐
rest or
Opening from the inside
Push the button in the driver's foot‐
well.
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Pull the door opener twice individually on
each door: the first time unlocks the door,
the second time opens it.
If the vehicle is stationary, the trunk lid opens if
it is not locked.
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Controls
Closing
▷
Press the button on the exterior of the
trunk lid.
Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk
lid make it easier to pull down the lid.
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▷
Press the button on the remote
control for approx. 1 second.
Keep the closing path clear
Push the button in the driver's
footwell.
Make sure that the closing path of the
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐
sult.◀
Pressing the button again stops the motion.
The opening procedure is likewise interrupted:
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
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When starting the engine.
When the vehicle starts moving.
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
By pressing the button in the driver's foot‐
well.
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By pressing the button on the inside of the
trunk lid.
Locking the vehicle
Closing
Without Comfort Access:
Press the button on the inside of the trunk lid.
When the driver's door is closed, the vehicle is
completely locked.
▷
Press the button on the inside of the trunk
lid.
The trunk lid closes automatically.
Automatic tailgate operation
Pressing the button again stops the mo‐
tion.
Opening
The trunk lid opens fully.
With Comfort Access:
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Opening and closing
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical fault, manually op‐
erate the unlocked trunk lid slowly and
smoothly.
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Press the button, arrow 1, on the inside of
the trunk lid.
The trunk lid closes automatically.
To close it completely, push the trunk lid down
lightly.
Pressing the button again stops the mo‐
tion.
It is closed automatically.
Keep the closing path clear
Press the button, arrow 2.
The trunk lid closes automatically and the
vehicle is locked.
Make sure that the closing path is clear;
otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Locking separately
The trunk lid can be locked separately with the
switch in the front passenger glove compart‐
ment.
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▷
Trunk lid secured, arrow 1.
Trunk lid not secured, ar‐
row 2.
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Press the button on the exterior of the
trunk lid.
Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position. This
secures the trunk lid and disconnects it from
the central locking system.
Pressing the button again stops the mo‐
tion.
If the center arm rest is locked, the trunk lid
cannot be opened.
The closing operation is interrupted:
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When starting the engine.
This is beneficial when the vehicle is parked
using valet service. The infrared remote con‐
trol can be handed out without the key.
The vehicle starts off with jerks.
Keep the closing path clear
Make sure that the closing path of the
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐
sult.◀
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The engine can only be started if the re‐
mote control is inside the vehicle.
Emergency unlocking
Comparison with ordinary remote
control
The functions can be controlled by pressing
the buttons of the remote control or Comfort
Access.
Unlocking
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.
The trunk lid unlocks.
Comfort Access
The concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐
ing the remote control.
Fully grasp a door handle, arrow 1.
All you need to do is to have the remote con‐
trol with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket.
This corresponds to pressing the
on the remote control.
button
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is nearby or in the passenger
compartment.
Locking
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
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▷
▷
▷
Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.
Convenient closing.
Unlocking of the trunk lid separately.
Open/close trunk lid with no-touch activa‐
tion.
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Start the engine.
Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2,
with your finger for approx. 1 second.
Functional requirements
This corresponds to pressing the
on the remote control.
button
▷
▷
▷
There are no external sources of interfer‐
ence nearby.
To save battery power, ensure that the ignition
and all electronic systems and/or power con‐
sumers are switched off before locking the ve‐
hicle.
To lock the vehicle, the remote control
must be located outside of the vehicle.
The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
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Controls
Opening and closing
2. Move foot in the direction of travel under‐
neath the bumper and immediately back.
Convenient closing
Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2,
with the finger and hold it down.
In addition to locking, the windows and the
glass sunroof are closed.
Monitor the closing process
Monitor the closing process to ensure
that no one becomes trapped.◀
Unlocking the trunk lid separately
Press the button on the exterior of the trunk
lid, refer to page 36.
Opening
The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether it
was previously locked or unlocked.
This corresponds to pressing the
ton on the remote control.
but‐
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
Before the opening, the hazard warning sys‐
tem flashes.
Preventing inadvertent opening
In situations where the trunk lid should is
not to be opened with no-touch activation, en‐
sure that the remote control is located beyond
the range of the sensor, at least 5 ft/1.50 m
from the rear of the car.
Opening/closing trunk lid with no-
touch activation
With Comfort Access, the trunk lid can be
opened or closed with no-touch activation us‐
ing the remote control you are carrying.
Otherwise, the trunk lid may be opened inad‐
vertently, for example by an unintentional or
misinterpreted movement of the foot.◀
A sensor detects a directed foot motion in the
center of the area at the rear of the car and the
trunk lid opens.
Closing
Foot movement to be carried out
The hazard warning system flashes on and an
acoustic signal sounds before the trunk lid
closes.
Do not touch vehicle
With the foot motion, make sure there is
steady stance and do not touch the vehicle;
otherwise, there is a danger of injury, e. g. from
hot exhaust system parts.◀
During closing, the trunk lid pivots back and
down.
The closing of the trunk lid has no effect on the
locking of the vehicle.
1. Position in the center behind the vehicle.
Another foot movement can interrupt the clos‐
ing operation.
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Keep the closing path clear
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped or
the country-specific variant, you can set
whether the doors are also unlocked with the
button on the remote control.
Make sure that the closing path of the
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐
sult.◀
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1. "Settings"
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
2. "Doors/key"
3. Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐
mation signals.
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▷
"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"
"Flash when lock/unlock"
Malfunction
Comfort Access may not function properly if it
experiences interference from external sour‐
ces such as mobile phones, metal objects,
overhead power lines, transmission towers,
etc.
Automatic locking
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
1. "Settings"
In this case, open or close the vehicle using the
buttons on the remote control or use the
integrated key in the door lock.
2. "Doors/key"
3. Select the desired function:
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"Lock if no door opened"
If there is a malfunction, open the trunk lid with
the remote control button or with the button on
the trunk lid.
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if a door is not
opened.
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"Lock after start driving"
Adjusting
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive away.
Unlocking
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Retrieving the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel settings
The driver's seat, exterior mirror, and steering
wheel positions selected last are stored for the
currently used remote control.
1. "Settings"
2. "Doors/key"
3.
Select symbol or "Unlock button:"
When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions
are automatically retrieved if this function was
activated.
4. Select the desired function:
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▷
"Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐
locks the entire vehicle.
Pinch hazard when moving back the seat
If this function is used, first make sure
that the footwell behind the driver's seat is
empty. Otherwise, people can be injured or ob‐
jects damaged when the seat is moved back.◀
"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:
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Opening and closing
▷
▷
When a seat position switch is pressed.
tion, if necessary, by emergency detection of
the remote control.
When a button of the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel memory is pressed briefly.
Trunk lid and armed alarm system
The trunk lid can be opened even when the
alarm system is armed.
Activating the setting
1. "Settings"
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol for approx. 1 second.
2. "Doors/key"
3. "Last seat position autom."
With Comfort Access the trunk lid opens with
no-touch activation, refer to page 40.
Alarm system
After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and
monitored again if the doors are locked. The
hazard warning system flashes once.
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds to:
In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk
lid can only be opened using the remote con‐
trol if the vehicle was unlocked first.
▷
Opening of a door, the hood or the trunk
lid.
▷
▷
Movements in the vehicle.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐
tempts to steal a wheel or when towing the
car.
▷
Interruptions in battery voltage.
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol for at least 3 seconds.
The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:
▷
▷
By sounding an acoustic alarm.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
By switching on the hazard warning sys‐
tem.
Switching off the alarm
▷
By flashing the high beams.
▷
Unlock the vehicle using the remote con‐
trol.
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
▷
With Comfort Access: If you are carrying
the remote control with you, pull on the
driver side or front passenger side door
handle.
General information
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either
with the remote control, Comfort Access or at
the door lock the alarm system is armed or dis‐
armed at the same time.
Door lock and armed alarm system
Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the
alarm on some country-specific versions.
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle
with the remote control or switch on the igni‐
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Indicator lamp on the interior rearview
mirror
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor can be switched off together, such as in
the following situations:
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▷
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In automatic car washes.
In duplex garages.
During transport on car-carrying trains, at
sea or on a trailer.
▷
When animals are to remain in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
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▷
The indicator lamp flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle
is locked.
The system is armed.
The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
The doors, hood or trunk lid is not closed
properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐
cured.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor are switched off until the vehicle is locked
again.
After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp
flashes continuously. Interior motion sen‐
sor and tilt alarm sensor are not active.
▷
▷
The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐
ing:
Power windows
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the engine ignition is switched on, but
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
General information
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot operate the power windows and in‐
jure themselves.◀
An alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is
towed.
Interior motion sensor
The windows and glass sunroof must be
closed for the system to function properly.
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Controls
Opening and closing
wise, the closing action may not stop in certain
situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀
Opening
▷
Press the switch to the resistance
point.
No window accessories
Do not install any accessories in the
range of movement of the windows; otherwise,
the pinch protection system will be impaired.◀
The window opens while the switch is held.
▷
Press the switch beyond the resist‐
ance point.
Closing without the pinch protection
system
The window opens automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Keep the closing path clear
Convenient opening, refer to page 34, via the
remote control.
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the window is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Closing
For example, if there is an external danger or if
ice on the windows prevents a window from
closing normally, proceed as follows:
Keep the closing path clear
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the window is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
1. Pull the switch past the resistance point
and hold it there.
▷
Pull the switch to the resistance
point.
The pinch protection is limited and the
window reopens slightly if the closing force
exceeds a certain value.
The window closes while the switch is
held.
2. Pull the switch past the resistance point
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there.
▷
Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The window closes without pinch protec‐
tion.
The window closes automatically.
Pressing the switch stops the motion.
Safety switch
Convenient closing, refer to page 40, with
Comfort Access.
The safety switch in the driver's door can be
used to prevent children, for example, from
opening and closing the rear windows using
the switches in the rear.
Pinch protection system
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as
a window closes, the closing action is inter‐
rupted.
Switching on and off
Press the button.
The window reopens slightly.
The LED lights up if the safety func‐
tion is switched on.
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐
tection
Even with the pinch protection system, check
that the window's closing path is clear; other‐
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Opening and closing
Controls
Safety switch for rear operation
Glass sunroof, powered
Press the safety switch when transport‐
ing children in the rear; otherwise, injury may
result if the windows are closed without super‐
vision.◀
General information
The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be
operated together or separately, using the
same switch.
The glass sunroof is operational when the igni‐
tion is switched on.
Roller sunblinds
Keep the closing path clear
General information
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof
is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
If you are no longer able to move the roller sun‐
blind for the rear window after having activated
it a number of times in a row, the system is
blocked for a limited time to prevent overheat‐
ing. Let the system cool.
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot operate the roof and injure them‐
selves.◀
The roller sunblind for the rear window cannot
be moved at low interior temperatures.
Driver's door controls
Tilting the glass sunroof
Roller blind for rear window
Push switch upward briefly.
Press the button.
▷
The closed roof is tilted and
the sliding visor opens
slightly.
Roller sunblinds for the rear side
windows
Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hook
it onto the bracket.
▷
The opened roof closes until
it is in its tilted position. The
sliding visor stays com‐
pletely open.
Do not open the window while the roller
sunblind is raised.
Do not open the window while the roller sun‐
blind is raised; otherwise, there is a risk of
damage at high speeds that may result in per‐
sonal injury.◀
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Controls
Opening and closing
the closing action may not be interrupted in
certain extreme situations, such as when thin
objects are present.◀
Opening/closing the sliding visor
▷
Press the switch in the de‐
sired direction to the resist‐
ance point and hold it there.
Closing from the open position
without pinch protection
For example, if there is an external danger, pro‐
ceed as follows:
The sliding visor moves
while the switch is being
held.
▷
Press the switch in the desired direction
past the resistance point.
1. Press the switch forward beyond the re‐
sistance point and hold.
The sliding visor moves automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the mo‐
tion.
Pinch protection is limited and the roof re‐
opens slightly if the closing force exceeds
a certain value.
2. Press the switch forward again beyond the
resistance point and hold until the roof
closes without pinch protection.
Opening/closing the glass sunroof
When the sliding visor is open, proceed as de‐
scribed under Sliding visor.
Closing from the raised position
without pinch protection
If there is an external danger, push the switch
forward past the resistance point and hold it.
Opening/closing the glass sunroof and
sliding visor together
Briefly press the switch twice in
succession in the desired direc‐
tion past the resistance point.
The roof closes without pinch protection.
The glass sunroof and sliding vi‐
sor move together. Pressing the
switch again stops the motion.
Initializing after a power failure
After a power failure during the opening or
closing process, the roof can only be operated
to a limited extent.
Convenient operation, refer to page 34, via the
remote control.
Initializing the system
The system can be initialized when the vehicle
is stationary and the engine is running.
Convenient closing, refer to page 40, with
Comfort Access.
Pinch protection system
During the initialization, the roof closes without
pinch protection.
If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐
roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐
ment is stopped, beginning at approximately
the middle of the opening in the roof, or from
the tilted position during closing.
Keep the closing path clear
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof
is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
The glass sunroof opens again slightly.
Press the switch up and hold it
until the initialization is com‐
plete:
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐
tection
Despite the pinch protection system, check
that the roof's closing path is clear; otherwise,
▷
Initialization begins within
15 seconds and is com‐
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Opening and closing
Controls
pleted when the sunroof and
sliding visor are completely
closed.
▷
The roof closes without pinch protection.
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Controls
Adjusting
Adjusting
Electrically adjustable seats
At a glance
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Sitting safely
The ideal seating position can make a vital
contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Thigh support
Forward/back, height, tilt
Shoulder support
Backrest width
Lumbar support
Backrest
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:
▷
▷
▷
Safety belts, refer to page 51.
Head restraints, refer to page 52.
Airbags, refer to page 97.
Note
Seats
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored
for the remote control currently in use. When
the vehicle is unlocked via the remote control,
the position is automatically retrieved if the
Function, refer to page 41, for this is activated.
General information
Do not adjust the seat while driving
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driv‐
ing, or the seat could respond with unexpected
movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle
control could lead to an accident.◀
Adjustments in detail
1. Forward/back.
Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear
Also on the front passenger side, do not incline
the backrest on the front passenger side too
far to the rear during driving, or there is a risk of
slipping under the safety belt in the event of an
accident. This would eliminate the protection
normally provided by the belt.◀
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Adjusting
Controls
2. Height.
Lumbar support
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐
justed in such a way that it supports the lumbar
region of the spine. The lower back and the
spine are supported for upright posture.
▷
Press the front/rear section
of the switch.
The curvature is increased/
decreased.
▷
Press the upper/lower sec‐
tion of the switch.
3. Seat tilt.
The curvature is shifted up/
down.
Backrest width
Change the width of the back‐
rest using the side wings to ad‐
just the lateral support.
4. Backrest tilt.
To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle,
the backrest width temporarily opens fully.
Shoulder support
5. Thigh support.
Also supports the back in the shoulder area:
▷
▷
Results in a relaxed seating position.
Reduces strain on the shoulder muscles.
Active seat
Active adjustment of the seat cushion's con‐
tours reduces muscular tension and fatigue to
help prevent lower back pain.
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Controls
Adjusting
3. Select the required seat.
4. Turn the controller to set the temperature
distribution.
Rear seat heating
Press the button. The LED lights up.
Front seat heating
Switching on
Press the button once for each tem‐
perature level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
If the drive is continued within approx. 15 mi‐
nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐
cally with the temperature selected last.
Switching on
Press the button once for each tem‐
perature level.
Switching off
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.
If the drive is continued within approx. 15 mi‐
nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐
cally with the temperature selected last.
Active seat ventilation, front
The seat cushion and backrest surfaces are
cooled by means of integrated fans.
Switching off
The ventilation cools the seat, e. g., if the vehi‐
cle interior is overheated or for continuous
cooling at high temperatures.
Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.
Temperature distribution
The heating action in the seat cushion and
backrest can be distributed in different ways.
1. "Climate"
2. "Front seat heating"
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Adjusting
Controls
▷
The center rear seat belt buckle is solely
intended for the center passenger.
One person per safety belt
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or
small children to ride on a passenger's lap.◀
Putting on the belt
Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly
across the lap and shoulders, as close to the
body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies
low around the hips in the lap area and does
not press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the belt
can slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal
impact and injure the abdomen.
Switching on
Press the button once for each venti‐
lation level.
The highest level is active when three LEDs
are lit.
The safety belt must not lie across the neck,
rub on sharp edges, be routed over solid or
breakable objects, or be pinched.◀
After a short time, the system automatically
moves down one level in order to prevent ex‐
cessive cooling.
Reduction of restraining effect
Switching off
Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the
belt from fitting properly, and pull the shoulder
belt periodically to readjust the tension across
your lap; otherwise, the retention effect of the
safety belt may be reduced.◀
Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.
Safety belts
Buckling the belt
Seats with safety belt
The vehicle has five seats, each of which is
equipped with a safety belt.
Hints
Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by all occupants before driving away.
Although airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in
the belt buckle.
▷
The shoulder strap's anchorage point will
be correct for adult seat occupants of ev‐
ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted.
Unbuckling the belt
1. Hold the belt firmly.
▷
The two outer safety belt buckles,
integrated into the rear seat, are for pas‐
sengers sitting on the left and right.
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.
3. Guide the belt back into its reel.
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Controls
Adjusting
Safety belt reminder for driver's and
passenger's seat
Active head restraint
In the event of a rear-end collision with a cer‐
tain severity, the active head restraint automat‐
ically reduces the distance from the head.
The indicator lamp flashes or lights up
and a signal sounds. Make sure that
the safety belts are positioned cor‐
rectly. The safety belt reminder is active at
speeds above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can
also be activated if objects are placed on the
front passenger seat.
Reduced protective function
▷
Do not use seat or head restraint
covers.
▷
▷
Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,
on the head restraints.
Only attach accessories approved by BMW
to the seat or head restraint.
Damage to safety belts
In the case of strain caused by accidents or
damage:
Otherwise, the protective function of the active
head restraint will be impaired and the per‐
sonal safety of the occupants will be endan‐
gered.◀
Have the safety belts, including the safety belt
tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors
checked.
In the case of strain caused by accidents or
damage:
Checking and replacing safety belts
Have the work performed only by your
service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured
that this safety feature will function properly.◀
Have the active headrest checked and if nec‐
essary replaced.
Adjusting the height
Front head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event
of an accident.
Adjusting the head restraint
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an in‐
creased risk of injury in an accident.◀
Adjusting electrically.
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is
approximately at ear level.
Distance
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint
is as close as possible to the back of the head.
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Adjusting
Controls
Adjusting the head restraint
Distance to back of head: manual head
restraints
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an in‐
creased risk of injury in an accident.◀
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is
approximately at ear level.
Distance
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint
is as close as possible to the back of the head.
▷
▷
Forward: by pulling
Back: press the button and push the head
restraint toward the rear.
Adjusting the height
Distance to back of head: electrical
head restraints
The head restraint is automatically reposi‐
tioned when the shoulder support is adjusted.
Adjusting the side extensions
▷
▷
To raise: pull.
To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
Folding forward
Fold forward for increased lateral support in
the resting position.
Removing
The head restraints cannot be removed.
Press the button, arrow 1, and fold the head
restraint forward.
Rear head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event
of an accident.
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Controls
Adjusting
Removing
Storing
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Set the desired position.
3.
Press the button. The LED in the
button lights up.
4. Press the desired button 1 or 2. The LED
goes out.
If the M button is pressed accidentally:
Press the button again.
The LED goes out.
1. Pull the head restraint upward as far as
possible.
Calling up settings
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the
head restraint out completely.
Do not retrieve the memory while driving
Do not retrieve the memory setting while
driving, as an unexpected movement of the
seat or steering wheel could result in an acci‐
dent.◀
Before transporting passengers
Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐
porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐
tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐
able.◀
Comfort function
1. Open the driver's door.
2. Switch off the ignition.
Seat, mirror, and steering
wheel memory
3. Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.
The corresponding seat position is performed
automatically.
General information
Front
The procedure stops when a switch for adjust‐
ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.
Safety mode
1. Close the driver's door or switch on the ig‐
nition.
2. Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2
until the adjustment procedure is com‐
pleted.
Calling up of a seat position
deactivated
After a brief period, the calling up of stored
seat positions is deactivated to save battery
power.
Two different driver's seat, exterior mirror, and
steering wheel positions can be stored and re‐
trieved for each remote control. The adjust‐
ment of the lumbar support is not stored.
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:
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Controls
▷
▷
▷
Open or close the door or trunk lid.
Press a button on the remote control.
Press the Start/Stop button.
Adjusting electrically
The setting corresponds to the direc‐
tion in which the button is pressed.
Saving positions
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer
to page 54.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
At a glance
Adjusting manually
If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example,
press the edges of the mirror glass.
Automatic Curb Monitor
When the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror
glass tilts downward slightly on the front pas‐
senger side. This improves your view of the
curb and other low-lying obstacles when park‐
ing, for example.
1
2
3
Adjusting
Activating
Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor
Fold in and out
1.
Slide the mirror changeover switch
to the driver's side mirror position.
2. Engage transmission position R.
General information
The mirror on the passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
Deactivating
Slide the mirror changeover switch to the pas‐
senger's side mirror position.
Estimating distances correctly
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not estimate the distance
to the traffic behind you based on what you
see in the mirror, as this will increase your risk
of an accident.◀
Fold in and out
Press the button.
Possible up to approx. 15 mph/20 km/h.
For example, this is advantageous
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the
mirror setting is stored for the remote control
in use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the re‐
mote control, the position is automatically re‐
trieved if the setting for this function is active.
▷
▷
▷
In car washes.
In narrow streets.
For folding back mirrors that were folded
away manually.
Selecting a mirror
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐
matically at a speed of approx.
25 mph/40 km/h.
To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the mirror changeover switch.
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Controls
Adjusting
Fold in the mirror in a car wash
Interior rearview mirror, automatic
dimming feature
Before washing the car in an automatic
car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or
with the button; otherwise, the mirrors could
be damaged, depending on the width of the
vehicle.◀
The concept
Automatic heating
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
whenever the engine is running.
Automatic dimming feature
Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim‐
med. Photocells are used for control in the In‐
terior rear view mirror, refer to page 56.
Photocells are used for control:
▷
▷
In the mirror glass.
On the back of the mirror.
Interior rearview mirror
Functional requirement
For proper operation:
Reducing the blinding effect
▷
▷
Keep the photocells clean.
Do not cover the area between the inside
rearview mirror and the windshield.
Steering wheel
General information
Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect by
the interior mirror.
Do not adjust while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement
could result in an accident.◀
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Adjusting
Controls
Power steering wheel adjustment
At a glance
Configurations
The configurations are preassigned as follows:
▷
▷
"M Drive 1": relaxed, comfortable driving.
"M Drive 2": sporty, dynamic driving.
Setting options
Symbol Meaning
The steering wheel can be adjusted in four di‐
rections.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC, re‐
fer to page 117, and M Dynamic
Mode MDM.
Storing the position
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer
to page 54.
Programs of M Engine Dynamics
Control, refer to page 76.
Programs of Electronic Damper
Control EDC, refer to page 119.
Steering wheel heating
Programs of Servotronic, refer to
page 120.
M double-clutch transmission with
Drivelogic, refer to page 72: shift
modes and Drivelogic driving pro‐
grams.
Views of the Head-Up Display, refer
to page 131.
Switching on/off
Configuring M Drive
The preassigned configurations can be individ‐
ually adjusted.
Press the button.
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
1. "Settings"
2. "M Drive 1" or"M Drive 2"
3. Select the desired setting option.
4. Select the desired channel.
M Drive
The individual settings are stored for the re‐
mote control currently in use.
The concept
Individual settings can be carried out in two
preassigned configurations for the vehicle.
If M Drive is activated, a change in the setting
on the Control Display is immediately adopted.
When the engine is started, an efficient driving
state is active by default. M Drive is deacti‐
vated.
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Controls
Adjusting
Activating/deactivating M Drive
Activating
Resetting M Drive
Individual settings can be reset to default val‐
ues.
Press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel:
1. "Settings"
2. "M Drive 1" or"M Drive 2"
3. "Reset M Drive 1" or"Reset M Drive 2"
4. "Yes"
▷
Activate M Drive 1.
▷
Activate M Drive 2.
To cancel resetting: "No"
If DSC OFF or MDM is set in M Drive, a mes‐
sage appears in the instrument cluster. This
message is confirmed by pressing the button
again.
Deactivating
Press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel.
Indicator lamps
▷
Indicator lamp comes on: corre‐
sponding M Drive is activated.
▷
Indicator lamp flashes: M Drive
could not be activated. Antilock
braking system ABS or Dynamic
Stability Control DSC directly regu‐
late the driving stability.
Reactivate M Drive if indicator lamp
is no longer flashing.
Notes
If M Drive is activated, individual settings can
also be modified outside of M Drive, e. g. using
the buttons in the center console. This deacti‐
vates M Drive.
To reactivate all settings made for M Drive on
the Control Display, briefly press one of the fol‐
lowing buttons:
▷
▷
To adopt the changed settings in M Drive,
press and hold the corresponding button.
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Transporting children safely
Controls
Transporting children safely
vated. Automatic deactivation of front passen‐
ger side airbags, refer to page 99.
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Note
Deactivated front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there
is an increased risk of injury to the child when
the airbags are triggered, even with a child re‐
straint fixing system.◀
The right place for children
Note
Installing child restraint
fixing systems
Children in the vehicle
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them‐
selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the
doors.◀
Before mounting
If the rear seat backrests are adjustable or can
be folded down:
Children should always be in the rear
Lock the rear seat backrests in position
Accident research shows that the safest place
for children is in the back seat.
Before mounting child restraint fixing
systems, place the seat backrest as far as pos‐
sible at an angle at which the child seat is rest‐
ing firmly against the backrest and all back‐
rests can be locked securely in place.
Otherwise, the child seat will not be as stable
as it should be, and there is increased danger
of injury due to unexpected movement of the
seat backrest.◀
Transporting children in the rear
Only transport children younger than
13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in
the rear in child restraint fixing systems pro‐
vided in accordance with the age, weight and
size of the child; otherwise, there is an in‐
creased risk of injury in an accident.
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint
fixing system can no longer be used, due to
their age, weight and size.◀
Hints
Manufacturer's information for child re‐
straint fixing systems
To select, mount and use child restraint fixing
systems, observe the information provided by
the system manufacturer; otherwise, the pro‐
tective effect can be impaired.◀
Children on the front passenger seat
Should it ever be necessary to use a child re‐
straint fixing system in the front passenger
seat, make sure that the front, knee and side
airbags on the front passenger side are deacti‐
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Lock the rear seat backrests in position
Child seat security
Before installing a child restraint system,
make sure that the rear seat backrests are
locked; otherwise, the protective effect is not
guaranteed and there is an increased risk of in‐
jury for the child in the event of an accident.◀
On the front passenger seat
Deactivating airbags
After installing a child restraint fixing system in
the front passenger seat, make sure that the
front, knee and side airbags on the front pas‐
senger side are deactivated.
The rear safety belts and the front passenger
safety belt can be locked against pulling out for
mounting the child restraint fixing systems.
Deactivate the front passenger airbags auto‐
matically, refer to page 99.
Locking the safety belt
1. Pull out the belt webbing completely.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags
2. Secure the child restraint fixing system
with the belt.
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there
is an increased risk of injury to the child when
the airbags are triggered, even with a child re‐
straint fixing system.◀
3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and
pull it taut against the child restraint fixing
system. The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking the safety belt
1. Unbuckle the belt buckle.
Seat position and height
2. Remove the child restraint fixing system.
Before installing a child restraint fixing system,
move the front passenger seat as far back as
possible and bring it up to medium height to
obtain the best possible position for the belt
and to offer optimal protection in the event of
an accident.
3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐
pletely.
LATCH child restraint fixing
system
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for CHil‐
dren.
Do not change the seat position and height af‐
ter this.
Note
Manufacturer's information for LATCH
child restraint fixing systems
To mount and use the LATCH child restraint
fixing systems, observe the operating and
safety information from the system manufac‐
turer; otherwise, the level of protection may be
reduced.◀
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Transporting children safely
Controls
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors
With a through-loading system:
Position
The lower anchors may be used to attach the
CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child
and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child
is restr- ained by the internal harnesses.
Correctly engage the lower LATCH an‐
chors
Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have
properly engaged and that the child restraint
fixing system is resting snugly against the
backrest; otherwise, the degree of protection
offered may be reduced.◀
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo‐
cated behind the indicated covers.
Before mounting the LATCH child restraint fix‐
ing system, pull the belt away from the child
restraint fixing system.
Mounting ISOFIX child restraint fixing
systems
1. Mount the child restraint fixing system; re‐
fer to the user's manual of the system.
Without a through-loading system:
Position
2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐
erly connected.
Child restraint fixing system with a
tether strap
Mounting points
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo‐
cated in the gap between the seat and back‐
rest.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there are
two outer or three mounting points for child re‐
straint fixing systems with a tether strap.
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5. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it
Note
down.
Mounting eyes
6. Lower and lock head restraints as needed.
Only use the mounting eyes for the up‐
per retaining strap to secure child restraint fix‐
ing systems; otherwise, the mounting eyes
could be damaged.◀
Locking the doors and
windows
Retaining strap guide
Rear doors
Retaining strap
Make sure the upper retaining strap does
not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as
it passes to the top anchor. Otherwise, the
strap will not properly secure the child restraint
fixing system in the event of an accident.◀
Push the locking lever on the rear doors down.
The door can now be opened from the outside
only.
Safety switch for the rear
Press the button on the driver's door if
children are being transported in the
rear.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Direction of travel
Head restraint.
Hook for upper retaining strap
Mounting point/eye
Rear window shelf
Seat backrest
This locks various functions so that they can‐
not be operated from the rear: safety switch,
refer to page 44.
Upper retaining strap
Attaching the upper retaining strap to
the mounting point
1. Remove the mounting point cover.
2. Raise the head restraint. Do not change
the middle head restraint.
3. Guide the upper retaining strap between
the supports of the head restraint.
4. Attach the hooks of the retaining strap to
the mounting eyes.
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▷
When locking the vehicle, even if the low
beams are switched on.
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
Note
If the engine is switched off and the ignition is
switched on, the system automatically
switches to the radio ready state when the
door is opened if the lights are switched off or
the daytime running lights are switched on.
Start/Stop button
The concept
Ignition off
Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches the ignition on or off
and starts the engine.
Double-clutch transmission: Press the Start/
Stop button again, but do not depress the
brake.
Double-clutch transmission:
The engine starts if the brake is
depressed while pressing the Start/Stop but‐
ton.
Manual-shift transmission: press the Start/
Stop button again, and do not press on the
clutch pedal at the same time.
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go
out.
Manual transmission: the engine starts if the
clutch pedal is depressed when the Start/Stop
button is pressed.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Ignition on
Double-clutch transmission: Press the Start/
Stop button but do not depress the brake.
Transmission position P with the ignition
off
When the ignition is switched off, position P is
engaged automatically. When in an automatic
car wash, for example, ensure that the ignition
is not switched off accidentally.◀
Manual-shift transmission: press the Start/
Stop button, and do not press on the clutch
pedal at the same time.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
The ignition automatically cuts off while the
vehicle is stationary and the engine is stopped:
Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster light up for varying lengths
of time.
▷
When locking the vehicle, and when the
low beams are activated.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
▷
Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started. This function is only available
when the low beams are switched off.
The ignition switches off automatically:
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When opening or closing the driver door, if
the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the
low beams are switched off.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, set the parking brake and engage trans‐
mission position P; otherwise, the vehicle may
begin to roll.◀
While the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, if
the driver's door is open and the low
beams are switched off.
Repeated starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated unsuccessful attempts to
start the vehicle or starting the vehicle several
times in quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel
is not burned or is inadequately burned, posing
a risk of overheating and damage to the cata‐
lytic converter.◀
When the ignition is switched off, by opening
or closing the driver's door or unbuckling the
driver's seat belt, the radio ready state remains
active.
Radio ready state
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at
moderate engine speeds.
Activate radio ready state:
▷
When the engine is running: press the
Start/Stop button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers
remain ready for operation.
Manual transmission
Starting the engine
1. Depress the brake pedal.
The radio ready state switches off automati‐
cally:
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▷
After approx. 8 minutes.
2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neu‐
tral.
When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐
tral locking system.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
▷
Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
Double-clutch transmission
Starting the engine
Starting the engine
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
Hints
Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless but highly toxic
gas.◀
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running; doing so poses a risk of
danger.
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Engine stop
Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Function
Hints
The concept
Take the remote control with you
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, e.g., in a traffic congestion or at traffic
lights. The ignition remains switched on. The
engine starts again automatically for driving
off.
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot start the engine.◀
Set the parking brake and further secure
the vehicle as required
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐
hicle, for example, by turning the steering
wheel in the direction of the curb. ◀
Certain vehicle components may experience
additional wear as a result of this system.
Semi-automatic mode
After every start of the engine, the Auto Start
Stop function is in the last selected state, refer
to page 67. When the Auto Start Stop func‐
tion is active, it is available when the vehicle is
traveling faster than about 3 mph, approx.
5 km/h.
Before driving into a car wash
In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a
car wash, heed the information regarding
Washing in automatic car washes, refer to
page 205.
Engine stop
Manual transmission
The engine is switched off automatically dur‐
ing a stop under the following conditions:
Switching off the engine
Manual transmission:
1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press the
Start/Stop button.
▷
Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is
not pressed.
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.
3. Set the parking brake.
▷
The driver's seat belt is buckled or the driv‐
er's door is closed.
Double-clutch transmission:
Double-clutch transmission
Switching off the engine
1. Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to
a stop.
▷
▷
▷
The selector lever is in transmission posi‐
tion D.
Brake pedal remains depressed while the
vehicle is stopped.
The driver's seat belt is buckled or the driv‐
er's door is closed.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
The air volume of the air conditioner is reduced
when the engine is switched off.
The radio ready state is switched on.
3. Set the parking brake.
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Displays in the instrument cluster
Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it
will not start again automatically if any one of
the following conditions are met.
The display indicates that the
automatic engine start-stop
function is ready for an auto‐
matic engine start.
▷
The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.
▷
The hood was unlocked.
The display indicates that the
conditions for an automatic en‐
gine stop have not been satis‐
fied.
Some indicator lamps light up for varying
lengths of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
Note
Note
The engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:
Even if driving away was not intended, the de‐
activated engine starts up automatically in the
following situations:
▷
▷
External temperature too low.
The external temperature is high and auto‐
matic climate control is running.
▷
Excessive warming of the passenger com‐
partment when the cooling function is
switched on.
▷
The passenger compartment has not yet
been heated or cooled to the required
level.
▷
▷
The steering wheel is turned.
Double-clutch transmission: Change of the
transmission from D to N, R or D/S.
▷
▷
The engine is not yet at operating temper‐
ature.
▷
Double-clutch transmission: Accelerating
while simultaneously applying the brake.
The wheels are at a sharp angle or the
steering wheel is being turned.
▷
▷
The vehicle begins rolling.
▷
▷
After driving in reverse.
Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.
Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.
▷
▷
Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.
▷
▷
▷
▷
Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.
The engine compartment lid is unlocked.
Stop-and-go traffic.
Excessive cooling of the passenger com‐
partment when the heating is switched on.
▷
Low brake vacuum pressure; this can oc‐
cur, for example, if the brake pedal is de‐
pressed a number of times in succession.
Use of fuel with high ethanol content.
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the fol‐
lowing conditions:
Preventing an automatic engine stop
with a double-clutch transmission
▷
Manual transmission:
The concept
The clutch pedal is pressed.
Double-clutch transmission:
By releasing the brake pedal.
To make it possible to drive away very quickly,
such as at an intersection, the automatic en‐
gine stop can be actively prevented.
▷
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
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Transmission position P is engaged auto‐
matically.
Preventing an engine stop using the
brake pedal
The engine stop can be actively prevented
within one second after the vehicle comes to a
standstill.
2. Set the parking brake.
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.
▷
Immediately after the vehicle comes to a
standstill, briefly press the brake pedal
forcefully.
Automatic deactivation
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func‐
tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea‐
sons, such as when the driver is detected to be
absent.
▷
Then press the brake pedal with normal
braking force.
Activating/deactivating the system
manually
Malfunction
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer
switches of the engine automatically. A Check
Control message is displayed. It is possible to
continue driving. Have the system checked.
Using the button
Parking brake
The concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi‐
cle from rolling when it is parked.
Press the button.
▷
▷
LED comes on: Auto Start Stop function is
deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic
engine stop.
The engine can only be stopped or started
via the Start/Stop button.
LED goes out: Auto Start Stop function is
activated.
Setting
Pull the switch.
The LED lights up.
Switching off the vehicle during an
automatic engine stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, e.g., when
leaving it.
The indicator lamp lights up red. The
parking brake is set.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian
models
1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated.
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Set the parking brake and further secure
the vehicle as required
▷
Driver buckled in and doors closed.
Inadvertent operation of the accelerator
pedal
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐
hicle, for example, by turning the steering
wheel in the direction of the curb. ◀
Make sure that the accelerator pedal is not op‐
erated unintentionally; otherwise, the vehicle is
set in motion and there is a risk of an acci‐
dent.◀
While driving
Use while driving serves as an emergency
braking function:
Automatic release for manual
transmission
Drive off as usual. The parking brake disen‐
gages when the clutch pedal is released.
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes
hard while the switch is being pulled.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
The indicator lamp lights up red, a sig‐
nal sounds and the brake lamps light
up.
Under the following conditions, the parking
brake is automatically released:
▷
▷
▷
▷
Engine on.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian
models.
Gear engaged.
Driver buckled in and doors closed.
Engine power is sufficient to drive off.
If the vehicle is braked to a speed of approx.
2 mph/3 km/h, the parking brake remains set.
Inadvertent operation of the clutch pedal
Make sure that the clutch pedal is not
Releasing
operated unintentionally; otherwise, the vehi‐
cle is set in motion when the clutch is released,
and there is a risk of an accident.◀
With the ignition switched on:
Manual transmission: Press the switch
while the brake or clutch pedal is
pressed.
Malfunction
Double-clutch transmission: Press the switch
while pressing on the brake pedal.
In the event of a failure or malfunction of the
parking brake, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing using a wheel chock, for example, when
leaving it.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
The parking brake is released.
After a power failure
Automatic Release
Only put the parking brake into operation
after a power failure
For automatic release, operate the accelerator
pedal.
The parking brake should only be put into op‐
eration again if it was manually released due to
an interruption in the supply of electrical
power. Otherwise, it cannot be ensured that
the parking brake will function properly.◀
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
Subject to the following requirements, the
parking brake is automatically released by op‐
eration of the accelerator pedal:
▷
▷
Engine on.
Drive position engaged.
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Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Putting the parking brake into
operation
1. Switch on the ignition.
Triple turn signal activation
Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated:
2.
Press the switch while the brake is
depressed or transmission position P is
engaged.
It may take several seconds for the brake to be
put into operation. Any sounds associated with
this are normal.
1. "Settings"
2. "Lighting"
3. "Triple turn signal"
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out as soon as the parking
brake is ready for operation.
Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal
to flash.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian
models.
High beams, headlamp flasher
Turn signal, high beams,
headlamp flasher
Turn signal
Do not fold in the exterior mirrors
Do not fold in the exterior mirror while
driving and when the turn signals/warning
flashers are working, or else the additional
flasher lights in the exterior mirror will no lon‐
ger be in the prescribed position and will be
difficult to see.◀
▷
▷
High beams, arrow 1.
Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
Using turn signals
Washer/wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
Do not switch on the wipers if frozen
Do not switch on the wipers if they are
frozen onto the windshield; otherwise, the
wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor
may be damaged.◀
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To switch off manually, press the lever to the
resistance point.
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No wiper operation on dry windshield
▷
▷
To switch off normal wipe: press down
once.
Do not use the windshield wipers if the
windshield is dry, as this may damage the
wiper blades or cause them to become worn
more quickly.◀
To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.
Rain sensor
The concept
Switching on
The rain sensor automatically controls the time
between wipes depending on the intensity of
the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐
shield, directly behind the interior rearview mir‐
ror.
Activating/deactivating
Press the wiper levers up.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
▷
▷
Normal wiping speed: press up once.
The wipers switch to intermittent operation
when the vehicle is stationary.
Press the button on the wiper lever.
Fast wiping speed: press up twice or press
once beyond the resistance point.
The LED in the wiper lever lights up and a wip‐
ing operation is started. At temperatures below
32 ℉/0 ℃, a wiping operation is not started.
The wipers switch to normal speed when
the vehicle is stationary.
Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes
Switching off and brief wipe
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash; otherwise,
damage could be caused by undesired wiper
activation.◀
Press the wiper levers down.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
▷
Brief wipe: press down once.
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Rain sensor, sensitivity
Fold-out position of the wipers
Required when changing the wiper blades or
under frosty conditions, for example.
1. Switch the ignition on and off again.
2. Under frosty conditions, ensure that the
wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐
shield.
3. Press the wiper lever up beyond the point
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐
onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly
vertical position.
Turn the thumbwheel.
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
Clean the windshield, headlamps
Fold the wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; other‐
wise, the wipers may become damaged when
they are switched on.◀
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Press the wiper levers down. The wipers
move to their resting position and are
ready for operation.
Pull the wiper lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
Washer fluid
In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regu‐
lar intervals when the vehicle lights are
switched on.
General information
Antifreeze for washer fluid
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injury if it is used incorrectly.
Do not use the washers if there is any danger
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this
reason, use antifreeze.
Therefore, keep it away from sources of igni‐
tion.
Only keep it in the closed original container
and inaccessible to children.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump.◀
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
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tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐
centrate or the equivalent.◀
M double-clutch
transmission with Drivelogic
Washer fluid reservoir
The concept
Adding washer fluid
The M double-clutch transmission with Drive‐
logic is an automatic shift transmission with
two clutches and partial transmissions in which
the gears can be changed without interrupting
the tractive force.
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and
hot engine parts.
The operation is via the shift lever or two shift
paddles on the steering wheel.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
Functions
▷
▷
▷
▷
Sequential mode or drive mode.
Various drive programs, Drivelogic.
Upshifting display, Shift Lights.
Automatic downshifting and protection
from misshifting even in sequential mode.
▷
▷
▷
Launch Control.
Automatic double-clutching.
Low Speed Assistant.
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐
centrate and tap water and – if required – with a
washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐
turer's recommendations.
Selector lever, transmission positions
At a glance
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
Do not add windshield washer concentrate and
antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure
water; this could damage the wiper system.
Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐
ferent manufacturers, because otherwise it can
result in clogging of the windshield washer
nozzles.
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
R: reverse gear.
For the capacity, refer to technical data.
N: neutral.
Center position, forward position.
+: manual upshifting.
-: manual downshifting.
D/S: switch between drive mode and se‐
quential mode.
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Kickdown: for maximum acceleration, e. g.
when passing. To do this, depress the acceler‐
ator pedal past the resistance point, and pull
the left shift paddle once or push the shift lever
forward once.
Engaging the transmission position
Pull or push lever in the corresponding direc‐
tion.
As soon as the selector lever is released, it re‐
verts to the center position. In position R, the
selector lever locks.
Switch to Drive mode: push selector lever in
D/S direction.
The engaged transmission position is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster and on the se‐
lector lever.
D Drive mode
In Drive mode, all forward gears are automati‐
cally changed.
With the transmission position engaged, the
vehicle can be moved very slowly when ma‐
neuvering or in stop and go traffic. To do this,
depress the accelerator briefly while the vehi‐
cle is stationary.
Kickdown: for maximum acceleration, e. g.
when passing. To do this, depress the acceler‐
ator pedal past the resistance point.
Switch to Sequential mode: shift using the
shift paddles or the selector lever, or push the
selector lever in the D/S direction.
Shift lock
To shift out of neutral, apply the brake while
the vehicle is stationary.
P Park
The drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
It is also possible to rock the vehicle up to
6 mph/10 km/h. To do this, switch between
forward and reverse gear.
▷
After the engine is switched off in ignition
off, refer to page 63, if position R or D is
engaged.
▷
If the ignition is switched off and position N
is engaged.
N is Neutral
Use in automatic car washes, for example. The
vehicle can then roll.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Sequential mode
S Sequential mode
Use the shift paddles or the shift lever to up‐
shift or downshift without letting off the gas.
▷
▷
Engaged gear, arrow 1.
Selected driving program,
Drivelogic, refer to
Automatic Functions:
page 74, arrow 2.
▷
▷
Upshifting or downshifting is done only if
the rpm and vehicle speed are appropriate.
For example, there is no downshifting if the
engine speed is too high.
Drive mode
▷
▷
Engaged gear together with
a D, arrow 1.
Shortly before falling below a gear-de‐
pendent minimum speed, the transmission
is automatically downshifted.
Selected driving program,
Drivelogic, refer to
page 74, arrow 2.
It is also possible to start out in 2nd gear, e. g.
on icy roads.
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▷
2: relaxed driving.
3: sporty driving.
Note
When the external temperature is very low, the
display may not work. Current driving direction
is recognizable at the engaged selector lever
position.
In Sequential mode
Choice of three driving programs:
▷
▷
▷
1: comfortable shifting operations.
2: sporty, fast shifting operations.
Gear change
Shifting in Sequential mode possible.
3: maximum shifting speed, Launch Con‐
trol, refer to page 75.
A shift in Drive mode causes a switch to Se‐
quential mode.
Selecting driving program using
rocker switch in center console
Using the selector lever
▷
To shift up: pull the selector lever rear‐
wards.
▷
To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
ward.
Using the shift paddles on the steering
wheel
Press button repeatedly until the de‐
sired driving program is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Selecting driving program using
M Drive
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. "Settings"
▷
▷
Shift up: pull right shift paddle.
Shift down: pull left shift paddle.
3. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"
Drivelogic
Various driving programs are available.
4.
Select the symbol.
5. "Mode"
After each switch between Sequential mode
and Drive mode, the last program selected is
an active.
6. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
▷
▷
"D": drive mode
Exception: after each engine start, driving pro‐
gram 1 is active in Drive mode.
"S": sequential mode.
7. "Shift position"
In Drive mode
Choice of three driving programs:
8. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
▷
1: efficient driving.
9. Selecting another driving program.
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When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐
ately applied.
3. With the engine running, lightly apply the
brakes with the left foot.
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,
press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel:
4. While the vehicle is stationary, press the
selector lever forward and hold it.
A flag symbol appears in the instrument
cluster.
▷
5. Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The starting engine speed adjusts.
▷
6. If necessary, change the starting engine
speed by 500 rpm via cruise control.
Risk of an accident
Use the settings for DSC in M Drive; oth‐
erwise, driving stability may be impaired, and
there is risk of an accident.◀
7. Release brake. When the selector lever is
released, the vehicle accelerates. Keep the
accelerator pedal depressed.
Upshifting occurs automatically as long as
the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
Display in the instrument cluster
Selected driving program corre‐
sponds to the number of illumi‐
nated fields.
Hints
Launch Control is available only after a certain
distance has been driven.
Did not use Launch Control during the break-
in, refer to page 160, period.
Launch Control
The concept
To maintain driving stability, always activate
DSC if possible.
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on surfaces with good traction.
Shift Lights
The concept
Component wear
Shift Lights in the Head-Up Display indicate
the optimum shifting point in Sequential mode,
refer to page 73. Thus, with a sporty driving
style, the best possible vehicle acceleration is
achieved.
Do not use Launch Control too often;
otherwise, this may result in premature wear of
components due to the high stress placed on
the vehicle.◀
Activate Launch Control
Display in the Head-up Display
Launch Control is available when the engine is
warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving
of at least 6 miles/10 km.
1. Deactivate Dynamic Stability Control, refer
to page 118.
2. Select Sequential mode with driving pro‐
gram 3.
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▷
Current engine speed is lightly highlighted
in the display.
Overheating
Do not ride the brake; otherwise, the
transmission may overheat.◀
Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated
fields indicate the upcoming upshift mo‐
ment.
Deactivating
Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to a
stop.
▷
Arrow 2: fields are illuminated in red. Do
not wait any further to shift.
When the maximum possible speed is
reached, the entire speed display flashes.
System limits
When the maximum speed is exceeded, the
supply of fuel is interrupted in order to protect
the engine. Speeds in this range must be
avoided.
This transmission has an overheating protec‐
tion mechanism, which protects the clutch
from extreme stress.
▷
Indicator lamp lights up yellow:
transmission too hot.
Displaying Shift Lights
Shift Lights can only be displayed in M view,
refer to page 132.
Avoid high engine stress and fre‐
quent starts.
▷
Indicator lamp lights up red: transmission
is overheating.
1. Switch on Head-Up Display, refer to
page 132.
Further driving at a moderate pace is pos‐
sible. At the next opportunity, stop the car,
shut off the engine and allow the transmis‐
sion to cool down.
2. "Settings"
3. "Head-Up Display"
4. "Displayed information"
5. "M View"
Avoid fast starts, and on inclines did not accel‐
erate lightly while letting the clutch slip; other‐
wise, the transmission may overheat.
Low Speed Assistant
The Low Speed Assistant gives assistance at
very low speeds. The vehicle travels at walking
speed and automatically controls the speed of
the engine.
During traffic jams or at very low speeds, use
the Low Speed Assistant, refer to page 76.
M Driving Dynamics Control
This can also be used for rocking the vehicle in
the snow. To do this, switch between reverse
gear and forward gear without stepping on the
brakes in the process.
The concept
The M Driving Dynamics Control affects the
response of the vehicle to accelerator pedal
movements.
Activating
1. Engage a driving position.
2. Briefly tap the accelerator petal.
The vehicle rolls at minimum speed.
Programs
Response behavior options:
▷
"Efficient": comfortable. Minimal fuel con‐
sumption.
This is possible in 1st and 2nd gear and in re‐
verse gear.
Ideal e. g. in city traffic or on snow.
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▷
▷
"Sport": sporty, dynamic.
Manual transmission
"Sport Plus": spontaneous, direct. Maxi‐
mum dynamics.
Shifting
Shifting into 5th or 6th gear
Selecting a channel
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push
the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise inad‐
vertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could
lead to engine damage.◀
Via M Drive
1. "Settings"
2. "M Drive 1" or"M Drive 2"
3.
Select the symbol.
Reverse gear
4. Select the desired channel.
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left,
a slight resistance needs to be overcome.
When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐
ately applied.
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,
press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel:
▷
▷
Using the button
Press button repeatedly until the desired
program is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Display in the instrument cluster
Engine Dynamics Control with selected
program with activated Display of the
system states of the driving dynamics,
refer to page 84.
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Controls
Displays
Displays
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
Instrument cluster
Overview, instrument cluster
1
2
3
4
Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ81
5
6
7
Engine oil temperatureꢀꢁ81
Electronic displaysꢀꢁ79
Display/reset milesꢀꢁ82
Speedometer
Indicator/warning lampsꢀꢁ79
Tachometerꢀꢁ81
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Displays
Controls
Electronic displays
Overview, instrument cluster
1
Messages, e.g. Check Controlꢀꢁ79
Timeꢀꢁ82
Miles/trip milesꢀꢁ82
5
Selection list, such as for the radioꢀꢁ88
System states of driving dynamicsꢀꢁ84
Current fuel consumptionꢀꢁ83
Energy recoveryꢀꢁ83
Digital tachometerꢀꢁ82
Rangeꢀꢁ83
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3
4
Computerꢀꢁ88
Transmission display, Drivelogicꢀꢁ83
Gear shift indicatorꢀꢁ86
Service requirementsꢀꢁ84
External temperatureꢀꢁ82
Auto Start/Stop functionꢀꢁ65
In addition, an acoustic signal may be output
and a text message may appear on the Control
Display.
Check Control
The concept
The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
Indicator/warning lamps
The indicator and warning lamps in the instru‐
ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐
nations and colors.
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lamps and
text messages in the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
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Displays
Overview: indicator/warning lamps
Symbol Function or system
Steering system.
Symbol Function or system
Turn signal.
Engine functions.
Parking brake.
Engine functions in Canadian mod‐
els.
Parking brake in Canadian models.
High beams.
Brake system.
Brake system in Canadian models.
ABS Antilock Brake System.
High-beam Assistant.
Parking lamps, headlamp control.
ABS Antilock Brake System in
Canadian models.
Vehicle detection, Active Cruise
Control: collision warning.
At least one Check Control mes‐
sage is displayed or is stored.
Cruise control.
M Drive 1.
Lane departure warning.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control.
M Drive 2.
M Dynamic Mode.
Text messages
Tire Pressure Monitor.
Flat Tire Monitor.
Text messages in combination with a symbol
in the instrument cluster explain a Check Con‐
trol message and the meaning of the indicator
and warning lamps.
Safety belts.
Supplementary text messages
Airbag system.
Additional information, such as on the cause of
a fault or the required action, can be called up
via Check Control.
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The supplementary text of urgent messages is
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
1. "Vehicle Info"
Symbols
2. "Vehicle status"
Depending on the Check Control message, the
following functions can be selected.
3.
"Check Control"
4. Select the text message.
▷
"Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the Integrated
Owner's Manual.
Messages after trip completion
Special messages that are displayed during
driving are displayed again after the ignition is
switched off.
▷
▷
"Service request"
Contact the service partner.
"Roadside Assistance"
Fuel gauge
Contact Roadside Assistance.
The vehicle inclination may
cause the display to vary.
Hiding Check Control messages
US models: the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler
flap is on.
Hints on refueling, refer to page 172.
Tachometer
Press the computer button on the turn signal
lever.
Always avoid engine speeds in
the red warning field. In this
range, the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted to protect the engine.
▷
Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared
until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev‐
eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐
sages are displayed consecutively.
Engine oil temperature
▷
Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.
These messages can be hidden for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐
played again automatically.
▷
Other Check Control messages are hidden
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed
again later.
▷
Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the
middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.
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Displays
▷
Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐
perature end. A Check Control message is
also displayed.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, for example, to avoid the in‐
creased risk of an accident.◀
Time
Coolant temperature
The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Setting the time and time for‐
mat, refer to page 90.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 189.
Odometer and trip odometer
Date
▷
Odometer, arrow 1.
The date is displayed in the
computer.
▷
Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Setting the date and date for‐
mat, refer to page 90.
Display/reset miles
Digital tachometer
Press the knob.
▷
When the ignition is
The current speed is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.
▷
When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
Activate display
1. "Settings"
2. "Info display"
External temperature
3. "Digital speedometer"
External temperature warning
Adjusting the unit
1. "Settings"
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Dig. speedo:"
A Check Control message is
displayed.
4. Select the desired unit.
There is the increased danger of ice.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, there can be a risk of ice on
roads.
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Gear display with Drivelogic
Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel con‐
sumption. You can check
whether you are currently driv‐
ing in an efficient and environ‐
mentally-friendly manner.
Sequential mode
▷
▷
Engaged gear, arrow 1.
Selected driving program,
Drivelogic, refer to page 74,
arrow 2.
Displaying the current fuel
consumption
1. "Settings"
Drive mode
▷
▷
Engaged gear together with
a D, arrow 1.
2. "Info display"
Selected driving program,
Drivelogic, refer to page 74,
arrow 2.
3. If necessary, "M dynamic driving syst."
The display for the current fuel con‐
sumption is active.
Display of the dynamic driving sys‐
tems, refer to page 84.
Range
The bar display for the current fuel consump‐
tion is displayed in the instrument cluster.
After the reserve range is
reached:
▷
A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.
Energy recovery
▷
The remaining range is
shown on the onboard com‐
puter.
The kinetic energy of the vehicle
is converted to electrical energy
while coasting. The vehicle bat‐
tery is partially charged and fuel
consumption can be lowered.
▷
When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when cornering quickly, operation of the
engine is not always ensured.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Displaying energy recovery
1. "Settings"
Refuel promptly
2. "Info display"
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km, or operation of the engine is
not ensured and damage may occur.◀
3. If necessary, "M dynamic driving syst."
The display for the energy recovery is
active.
Display of the dynamic driving sys‐
tems, refer to page 84.
Displaying the cruising range
1. "Settings"
2. "Info display"
3. "Range"
The range is displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter.
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Displays
EfficientDynamics display
Information on fuel consumption and technol‐
ogy can be displayed during driving.
Symbols Description
Engine Dynamics Control, refer to
page 76.
1. "Vehicle Info"
Electronic Damper Control EDC,
refer to page 119.
2. "EfficientDynamics"
Displaying fuel consumption history
Servotronic, refer to page 120.
The average fuel consumption can be dis‐
played within an adjustable time frame.
"Consumption history"
Activate display
1. "Settings"
Adjusting fuel consumption history
time frame
2. "Info display"
Select the symbol.
3. If necessary. "M dynamic driving syst."
The display for the Driving Dynamics
System is active.
Resetting fuel consumption history
1. Open "Options".
Display Current fuel consumption, refer
to page 83, and Energy recovery, refer to
page 83.
2. "Reset consumption history"
Displaying EfficientDynamics info
The current efficiency can be displayed.
"EfficientDynamics info"
Service requirements
The following systems are displayed:
Display
▷
▷
▷
Automatic engine Start/Stop function.
Energy recovery.
The driving distance or the time
to the next scheduled mainte‐
nance is displayed briefly after
the ignition is switched on.
Climate control output.
The current service require‐
ments can be read out from the remote control
by the service specialist.
Driving dynamics systems
The system states of the driving
dynamics are displayed in the
instrument cluster.
With TeleService, data regarding the service
status or legally mandated inspections of your
vehicle are automatically transmitted to your
service center before the service due date.
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Detailed information on service
requirements
More information on the scope of service re‐
quired can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
Automatic Service Request
Data regarding the service status or legally
mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐
matically transmitted to your service center
before a service due date.
You can check when your service center was
notified.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
1. "Vehicle Info"
3.
"Service required"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Last Service Request"
Required maintenance procedures and le‐
gally mandated inspections are displayed.
4. Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐
tion.
Service history
Symbols
Perform maintenance work at the service cen‐
ter and have them recorded in the vehicle data.
The entries are like a service booklet of the
documentation of regular maintenance.
Symbols
Description
No service is currently re‐
quired.
The entered maintenance work can be dis‐
played on the Control Display. Function is
available as soon as a maintenance operation
has been entered in the vehicle data.
The deadline for service or a
legally mandated inspection is
approaching.
1. "Vehicle Info"
The service deadline has al‐
ready passed.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
4.
"Service required"
"Service history"
Entering appointment dates
Enter the dates for the required inspections.
Performed maintenance operations are
displayed.
5. Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐
tion.
Ensure that the vehicle date and time are set
correctly.
1. "Vehicle Info"
Symbols
2. "Vehicle status"
Symbols
Description
3.
"Service required"
4. "§ Vehicle inspection"
5. "Date:"
Green: maintenance was per‐
formed on schedule.
6. Adjust the settings.
7. Confirm.
Yellow: maintenance was per‐
formed late.
The entered date is stored.
Maintenance was not per‐
formed.
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Displays
symbols for wet road conditions, etc. are also
detected and compared with vehicle interior
data, such as for the rain sensor, and are dis‐
played depending on the situation. The system
takes into account the information stored in
the navigation system and also displays speed
limits present on routes without signs.
Gear shift indicator
The concept
The system recommends the most fuel effi‐
cient gear in the current driving situation.
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped and
the country-specific version of the vehicle, the
gear shift indicator is active in the manual
mode of the automatic transmission and in the
manual transmission.
No Passing Information
No Passing Information in the instrument clus‐
ter displays the beginnings and ends of no
passing zones detected by the camera. The
system accounts for only the beginnings and
ends of No Passing zones marked by signs.
Indicators to shift up or down are displayed in
the instrument cluster.
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the
engaged gear is displayed.
No display is shown:
▷
In countries where No Passing zones are
primarily identified with road markings.
Displays
▷
▷
On routes without signage.
Symbol Description
Where there are railroad crossings, high‐
way markings or other situations where no
signage is present, but passing would not
be permitted.
Fuel efficient gear is engaged.
Shift up to fuel efficient gear.
Shift down to fuel efficient gear.
Shift into neutral.
Hints
Personal judgment
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic
situation.
The system assists the driver and does not re‐
place the human eye.◀
Speed limit detection with
No Passing Information
The concept
Speed limit detection
Speed limit detection uses a symbol in the
shape of a traffic sign to display the currently
detected speed limit. The camera at the base
of the interior rearview mirror detects traffic
signs at the edge of the road as well as variable
overhead sign posts. Traffic signs with extra
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Speed limit detection can also be displayed in
the Head-up Display.
At a glance
Camera
No Passing Information
▷
▷
▷
Start of No Passing zone.
End of No Passing zone.
No Passing Information not
available.
No Passing Information can also be displayed
in the Head-up Display.
System limits
The camera is located near the base of the
mirror.
The system may not be fully functional and
may provide incorrect information in the fol‐
lowing situations:
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rear view mirror clean and clear.
▷
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
When signs are concealed by objects.
Switching on/off
1. "Settings"
When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
2. "Info display"
▷
▷
When driving toward bright lights.
3. "Speed limit information"
When the windshield behind the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered by a sticker, etc.
If speed limit detection is switched on, it can
be displayed on the info display in the instru‐
ment cluster via the onboard computer. No
Passing Information is displayed together with
the activated speed limit information.
▷
▷
▷
▷
In the event of incorrect detection by the
camera.
If the speed limits stored in the navigation
system are incorrect.
Display
The following is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐
tem.
When roads differ from the navigation,
such as due to changes in the road net‐
work.
Speed limit detection
Current speed limit.
▷
When passing buses or trucks with a
speed sticker.
▷
▷
If the traffic signs are non-conforming.
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
Speed limit detection is not
available.
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Displays
Selection lists in the
instrument cluster
Computer
Indication in the info display
The concept
The information from the on‐
board computer is shown in the
info display in the instrument
cluster.
Calling up information on the info
display
The following can be operated using the but‐
tons and the thumbwheel on the steering
wheel:
▷
▷
▷
Current audio source.
Redial on telephone.
Activation of the voice activation system.
Press the onboard computer button on the
turn signal lever.
Activating a list and creating the
setting
Information is displayed on the info display of
the instrument cluster.
Information at a glance
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn
signal lever calls up the following information
on the info display:
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
Range.
Average fuel consumption.
Average speed.
Date.
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn
the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding
list.
Speed limit detection.
Time of arrival.
Using the thumbwheel, select the desired set‐
ting and confirm it by pressing the thumb‐
wheel.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
▷
▷
Distance to destination.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
Arrow view of navigation system.
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When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
Time of arrival
The estimated time of arrival is
displayed if a destination is en‐
tered in the navigation system
before the trip is started.
When the arrow view in the Head-up Dis‐
play is inactive.
Adjusting the info display
The time must be correctly set.
You can select what information from the on‐
board computer is to be displayed on the info
display of the instrument cluster.
Speed limit detection
Description of the speed limit detection, refer
to page 86, function.
1. "Settings"
2. "Info display"
Speed limit
3. Select the desired displays.
Display of a speed limit which, when reached,
should cause a warning to be issued.
Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed
drops below the set speed limit once by at
least 3 mph/5 km/h.
Displaying, setting or changing the
limit
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km.
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the period during which the engine is running.
3. "Warning at:"
4. Turn the controller until the desired limit is
displayed.
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the distance traveled since the last reset by the
onboard computer.
5. Press the controller.
The speed limit is stored.
Average speed
Activating/deactivating the limit
1. "Settings"
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine manually stopped do not enter into the
calculation of the average speed.
2. "Speed"
3. "Warning"
Resetting average values
Press and hold the computer button on the
turn signal lever.
4. Press the controller.
Setting your current speed as the limit
1. "Settings"
Distance to destination
2. "Speed"
The distance remaining to the destination is
displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐
gation system before the trip is started.
3. "Select current speed"
4. Press the controller.
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐
tomatically.
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Displays
The current vehicle speed is stored as the
limit.
3. "Time zone"
4. Select the desired time zone.
The time zone is stored.
Trip computer
The vehicle features two types of computer.
Setting the time
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Time:"
▷
"Onboard info": the values can be reset as
often as necessary.
▷
"Trip computer": the values provide an
overview of the current trip.
4. Turn the controller until the desired hours
are displayed.
Resetting the trip computer
1. "Vehicle Info"
5. Press the controller.
6. Turn the controller until the desired mi‐
nutes are displayed.
2. "Trip computer"
3. "Reset": all values are reset.
7. Press the controller.
The time is stored.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle comes to
a standstill.
Setting the time format
1. "Settings"
Display on the Control Display
Display the onboard computer or trip computer
on the Control Display.
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Format:"
1. "Vehicle Info"
4. Select the desired format.
The time format is stored.
2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting the fuel consumption or
speed
Date
Setting the date
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Date:"
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Onboard info"
3. "Consumpt." or "Speed"
4. "Yes"
4. Turn the controller until the desired day is
displayed.
Settings on the Control
Display
5. Press the controller.
6. Make the necessary settings for the month
and year.
Time
The date is stored.
Setting the time zone
1. "Settings"
Setting the date format
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
2. "Time/Date"
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3. "Format:"
4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐
ness is set.
4. Select the desired format.
The date format is stored.
5. Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Language
Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐
ness control may not be clearly visible.
Setting the language
To set the language on the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Language:"
4. Select the desired language.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Setting the voice dialog
Voice dialog for the voice activation system,
refer to page 24.
Units of measure
Setting the units of measure
To set the units for fuel consumption, route/
distance and temperature:
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. Select the desired menu item.
4. Select the desired unit.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Brightness
Setting the brightness
To set the brightness of the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
2. "Control display"
3. "Brightness"
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Lamps
Lamps
Parking lamps
Switch position
up on all sides, e.g., for parking.
Vehicle equipment
: the vehicle lamps light
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Do not use the parking lamps for extended pe‐
riods; otherwise, the battery may become dis‐
charged and it would then be impossible to
start the engine.
When parking, it is preferable to switch on the
one-sided roadside parking lamps, refer to
page 93.
At a glance
Low beams
Switch position
with the ignition switched
on: the low beams light up.
Welcome lamps
When parking the vehicle, leave the switch in
position
or
: the parking and interior
lamps light up briefly when the vehicle is un‐
locked.
1
2
Rear fog lamps
Activating/deactivating
1. "Settings"
Automatic headlamp control, Adaptive
Light Control, High-beam Assistant, Wel‐
come lamps, Daytime running lights
2. "Lighting"
3. "Welcome lights"
3
4
5
Lamps off, daytime running lights
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Parking lamps, daytime running lights
Low beams, welcome lamps, High-beam
Assistant
Headlamp courtesy delay feature
6
Instrument lighting
The low beams stay lit for a short while after
the ignition is switched off, if the lamps are
switched off and the headlamp flasher is
switched on.
Parking lamps/low beams,
headlamp control
Setting the duration
1. "Settings"
General information
Switch position: 0,
,
2. "Lighting"
If the driver door is opened with the ignition
switched off, the exterior lighting is automati‐
cally switched off at these switch settings.
3. "Pathway lighting:"
4. Set the duration.
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Controls
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Roadside parking lamps
Automatic headlamp control
Switch position
: the low beams are
switched on and off automatically, e.g., in tun‐
nels, in twilight or if there is precipitation. The
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up.
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
The low beams always stay on when the fog
lamps are switched on.
Switching on
With the ignition switched off, press the lever
either up or down past the resistance point for
approx. 2 seconds.
Personal responsibility
The automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for your personal judg‐
ment in determining when the lamps should be
switched on in response to ambient lighting
conditions.
Switching off
Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in
the opposite direction.
For example, the sensors are unable to detect
fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you
should always switch on the lamps manually
under these conditions.◀
Adaptive light control
The concept
Daytime running lights
Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlamp
control system that enables dynamic illumina‐
tion of the road surface.
With the ignition switched on, the daytime run‐
ning lights light up in position 0,
or
.
After the ignition is switched off, the parking
Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐
rameters, the light from the headlamp follows
the course of the road.
lamps light up in position
.
Activating/deactivating
In tight curves, e.g., on mountainous roads or
when turning, an additional, corner-illuminating
lamp is switched on that lights up the inside of
the curve when the vehicle is moving below a
certain speed.
In some countries, daytime running lights are
compulsory, so it may not be possible to deac‐
tivate the daytime running lights.
1. "Settings"
2. "Lighting"
Activating
3. "Daytime running lamps"
Switch position
on.
with the ignition switched
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
The turning lamps are automatically switched
on depending on the steering angle or the use
of turn signals.
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To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap‐
tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv‐
er's side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
2. Press the button on the turn signal lever,
arrow.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
When driving in reverse, only the turning lamp
is active.
When the lights are switched on, the
high beams are switched on and off automati‐
cally.
Self-leveling headlamps
The self-leveling headlamps compensate for
acceleration and braking operations in order
not to blind the oncoming traffic and to achieve
optimum illumination of the roadway.
The system responds to light from oncoming
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to
adequate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities.
The blue indicator lamp in the instru‐
ment cluster lights up when the system
switches on the high beams. Depend‐
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
ing on the version of the system in the vehicle,
the high beams may not switch off for oncom‐
ing vehicles, but may only be dimmed in the
areas that blind oncoming traffic. In this case,
the blue indicator light will stay on.
Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has
failed. Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
High-beam Assistant
Switching the high beams on and off
manually
The concept
When the low beams are switched on, this sys‐
tem automatically switches the high beams on
and off or suppresses the light in the areas that
blind oncoming traffic. The procedure is con‐
trolled by a sensor on the front of the interior
rearview mirror. The assistant ensures that the
high beams are switched on whenever the traf‐
fic situation allows. The driver can intervene at
any time and switch the high beams on and off
as usual.
▷
▷
High beams on, arrow 1.
High beams off/headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
Activating
The High-beam Assistant can be switched off
when manually adjusting the light. To reacti‐
vate the High-beam Assistant, press the but‐
ton on the turn signal lever.
System limits
Personal responsibility
The high-beam assistant cannot serve as
a substitute for the driver's personal judgment
of when to use the high beams. Therefore,
1. Turn the light switch to
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manually switch off the high beams in situa‐
tions where this is required to avoid a safety
risk.◀
Instrument lighting
Adjusting
The system is not fully functional in situations
such as the following, and driver intervention
may be necessary:
The parking lamps or low beams
must be switched on to adjust
the brightness.
▷
In very unfavorable weather conditions,
such as fog or heavy precipitation.
Adjust the brightness using the
thumbwheel.
▷
In detecting poorly-lit road users, such as
pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and
wagons; when driving close to train or ship
traffic; and at animal crossings.
Interior lamps
▷
▷
In tight curves, on hilltops or in depres‐
sions, in cross traffic or half-obscured on‐
coming traffic on freeways.
General information
The interior lamps, footwell lamps, entry lamps
and courtesy lamps are controlled automati‐
cally.
In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the
presence of highly reflective signs.
The brightness of some of these lamps is influ‐
enced by the thumbwheel for the instrument
lighting.
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▷
At low speeds.
When the windshield in front of the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered with stickers, etc.
Camera
1
2
Interior lamps
Reading lamp
Switching the interior lamps on and
off
The camera is located near the base of the
mirror.
Press the button.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rear view mirror clean and clear.
To switch off permanently: press the button for
approx. 3 seconds.
Switch back on: press button.
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Lamps
Reading lamps
Setting the brightness
The brightness of the ambient light can be ad‐
justed via the thumbwheel for the instrument
lighting but also independently of it.
Press the button.
Reading lamps are located at the front and rear
next to the interior lamps.
1. "Settings"
When the interior lamps are switched off per‐
manently, the reading lamps cannot be
switched on.
2. "Lighting"
3. "Brightness:"
4. Adjust the brightness.
Bang & Olufsen High End Surround
Sound System
Adjusting speaker lighting
Some speakers in the vehicle are illuminated.
The lighting can be individually set.
1. "Settings"
2. "Lighting"
3. "B & O"
4. Select the desired lighting setting.
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▷
"Off": no lighting.
"Reduced": the speakers in the field of
view are hidden while driving.
▷
"On": the speakers are always illumi‐
nated.
Ambient light
Depending on the equipment, the lighting can
be individually adjusted in the interior for some
lights.
Selecting color scheme
1. "Settings"
2. "Lighting"
3. "Ambient:"
4. Select the desired setting.
If the color scheme of the line is selected and
the welcome lamps are activated, the welcome
lamps are displayed in color when unlocking
the vehicle.
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Safety
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
Airbags
1
2
3
Front airbag, driver
Front airbag, front passenger
Head airbag
4
5
Side airbag
Knee airbags
Front airbags
Head airbags
Front airbags help protect the driver and front
passenger by responding to frontal impacts in
which safety belts alone cannot provide ade‐
quate restraint.
In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports
the head.
Knee airbag
The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal
impact.
Side airbags
In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the
side of the body in the chest and lap area.
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Never modify either the individual compo‐
nents or the wiring in the airbag system.
This also applies to steering wheel covers,
the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars
and the sides of the headliner.◀
Protective action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
collisions.
Information on how to ensure the optimal
protective effect of the airbags
Even when all instructions are followed closely,
injury from contact with the airbags cannot be
ruled out in certain situations.
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Keep at a distance from the airbags.
Always grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim, holding your hands at
the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to
keep the danger of injury to your hands or
arms as low as possible if the airbag is trig‐
gered.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term and, in most cases, temporary
hearing impairment in sensitive individuals.
In the case of a malfunction, deactivation
and after triggering of the airbags
Do not touch the individual components imme‐
diately after the system has been triggered;
otherwise, there is the danger of burns.
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There should be no people, animals, or ob‐
jects between an airbag and a person.
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the front passenger side as a storage area.
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐
mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by
your service center or a workshop that has the
necessary authorization for handling explo‐
sives.
Keep the dashboard and window on the
front passenger side clear, i.e., do not
cover with adhesive labels or coverings,
and do not attach holders such as for navi‐
gation instruments and mobile phones.
Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐
tem could lead to failure in an emergency or
undesired triggering of the airbag, either of
which could result in injury.◀
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▷
Make sure that the front passenger is sit‐
ting correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and
legs in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries
can occur if the front airbag is triggered.
Warnings and information on the airbags are
also found on the sun visors.
Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects on the front passenger seat
that are not approved specifically for seats
with integrated side airbags.
Functional readiness of the airbag
system
When the ignition is switch on, the
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up briefly and thereby indicates
the operational readiness of the entire airbag
system and the belt tensioner.
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▷
Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as
jackets, over the backrests.
Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag and do not rest
against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries
can occur if the airbags are triggered.
Airbag system malfunctioning
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Do not remove the airbag restraint system.
Do not remove the steering wheel.
▷
Warning lamp does not come on when the
ignition is turned on.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐
bag cover panels, cover them or modify
them in any way.
▷
The warning lamp lights up continuously.
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When there is a malfunction, have the
airbag system checked immediately
▷
Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats
or other items to the front passenger seat
unless they are specifically recommended
by the manufacturer of your vehicle.
When there is a malfunction, have the airbag
system checked immediately; otherwise, there
is a risk that the system does not function as
expected in the event of an accident despite
corresponding severity of the accident.◀
▷
▷
Do not place any electronic devices on the
passenger seat if a child restraint system is
to be installed on it.
Do not place objects under the seat that
could press against the seat from below.
Automatic deactivation of the front
passenger airbags
Indicator lamp for the front passenger
airbags
The system determines whether the front pas‐
senger seat is occupied by measuring the re‐
sistance of the human body.
The front, knee, and side airbag on the front
passenger side are activated or deactivated
accordingly.
Leave feet in the footwell
Make sure that the front passenger
keeps his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise,
the front passenger airbags may not function
properly.◀
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐
bags indicates the operating state of the front
passenger airbags.
Child restraint fixing system in the front
passenger seat
The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ac‐
tivated or deactivated.
Before transporting a child on the front pas‐
senger seat, refer to the safety notes and in‐
structions under Children on the front passen‐
ger seat.◀
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The indicator lamp lights up
when a child who is properly
seated in a child restraint fix‐
ing system intended for that
purpose is detected on the
seat or the seat is empty.
The airbags on the front
passenger side are not acti‐
vated.
Malfunction of the automatic
deactivation system
When transporting older children and adults,
the front passenger airbags may be deacti‐
vated in certain sitting positions. In this case,
the indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐
bags lights up.
▷
The indicator lamp does not light up when,
for example, a correctly seated person of
sufficient size is detected on the seat. The
airbags on the front passenger side are ac‐
tivated.
In this case, change the sitting position so that
the front passenger airbags are activated and
the indicator lamp goes out.
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
the person sit in the rear.
To make sure that the occupied seat cushion
can be evaluated correctly
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Detected child seats
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
The system generally detects children seated
in a child seat, especially in the child seats that
were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was
manufactured. After installing a child seat,
make sure that the indicator lamp for the front
passenger airbags lights up. This indicates
that the child seat has been detected and the
front passenger airbags are not activated.
The concept
The system monitors tire pressure in the four
mounted tires. The system warns you if there
is a significant loss of pressure in one or more
tires. For this purpose, sensors in the tire
valves measure the tire pressure and tire tem‐
perature.
Strength of the driver's and front
passenger airbag
The strength with which the driver's and front
passenger airbags are triggered depends on
the position of the driver's and front passenger
seats.
Hints
Tire damage due to external factors
Sudden tire damage caused by external
influences cannot be indicated in advance.◀
Pay attention to the other information and indi‐
cations under Tire inflation pressure, refer to
page 175, as well when using the system.
To maintain the accuracy of this function over
the long-term, calibrate the front seats when a
corresponding message appears on the Con‐
trol Display.
Functional requirements
The system must have been reset with the
correct tire inflation pressure; otherwise, relia‐
ble signaling of tire pressure loss is not en‐
sured.
Calibrating the front seats
A corresponding message appears on the
Control Display.
Reset the system again after each correction
of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire
or wheel change.
1. Move the respective seat forward all the
way.
2. Move the respective seat forward again. It
moves forward briefly.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to
ensure that the system will operate properly.
3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.
The calibration procedure is completed when
the message on the Control Display disap‐
pears.
Status display
The current status of the Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play, e.g., whether or not the TPM is active.
If the message continues to be displayed, re‐
peat the calibration.
1. "Vehicle Info"
If the message does not disappear after a re‐
peat calibration, have the system checked as
soon as possible.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Tire Pressure Monitor"
The status is displayed.
Unobstructed area of movement
Ensure that the area of movement of the
seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury
or damage to objects.◀
Status display
The tire and system status is indicated by the
color of the wheels and a text message on the
Control Display.
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After a successfully completed Reset, the
wheels on the Control Display are shown in
green and "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
active" is displayed.
All wheels green
System is active and will issue a warning rela‐
tive to the tire inflation pressures stored during
the last reset.
The trip can be interrupted at any time. If you
drive away again, the reset resumes automati‐
cally.
One wheel is yellow
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
the indicated tire.
Low tire pressure message
All wheels are yellow
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
several tires.
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
Check Control message is displayed.
▷
There is a flat tire or a major loss in
tire inflation pressure.
Wheels, gray
The system cannot detect a flat tire. Reasons
for this may be:
▷
No reset was performed for the system.
The system therefore issues a warning
based on the tire pressures before the last
reset.
▷
▷
The system is being reset.
Malfunction.
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
Additional information
The status display additionally shows the cur‐
rent tire inflation pressures and tire tempera‐
tures. The values shown are current measure‐
ment values and may vary depending on
driving style or weather conditions.
2. Identify the damaged wheel. Do so by
checking the tire inflation pressure using
the Mobility System. Correcting the tire in‐
flation pressure, refer to page 182.
3. Repair flat tire with the Mobility System, re‐
fer to page 180, or replace the damaged
wheel.
Carry out reset
Reset the system after each correction of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
Required inflation pressure check
message
1. "Vehicle Info"
A Check Control message is displayed.
2. "Vehicle status"
Check the tire inflation pressure and carry out
a reset of the system.
3.
"Perform reset"
In some cases, a wheel was changed without
having carried out a reset.
4. Start the engine - do not drive away.
5. Carry out the reset with "Perform reset".
6. Drive away.
System limits
The tires are shown in gray and the status is
displayed.
The system does not function properly if a re‐
set has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire is
reported even though the tire inflation pres‐
sures are correct.
After driving faster than 19 mph/30 km/h for a
short period, the tire inflation pressures set are
accepted as reference values. The reset is
completed automatically during driving.
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The tire pressure depends on the temperature
of the tire. If the tire temperature rises, e.g.,
due to driving or because of the heat of the
Sun, the tire inflation pressure increases also.
The tire pressure is reduced when the tire
temperature falls again. This behavior may
cause a warning to be issued if temperatures
fall very sharply.
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐
sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef‐
ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please
note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also
been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi‐
cator to indicate when the system is not oper‐
ating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica‐
tor is combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a malfunc‐
tion, the telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously illumi‐
nated. This sequence will continue upon sub‐
sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐
function exists. When the malfunction indicator
is illuminated, the system may not be able to
detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replace‐
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐
tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels
on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.
Malfunction
The yellow warning lamp flashes and
then lights up continuously. A Check
Control message is displayed. No flat
tire or loss of tire pressure can be detected.
Display in the following situations:
▷
A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:
have the service center check it if neces‐
sary.
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▷
▷
Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.
TPM was unable to complete the reset.
Reset the system again.
Disturbance by systems or devices with
the same radio frequency: after leaving the
area of the disturbance, the system auto‐
matically becomes active again.
Declaration according to NHTSA/
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)
should be checked monthly when cold and in‐
flated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres‐
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
FTM Flat Tire Monitor
The concept
The system does not measure the actual infla‐
tion pressure in the tires.
It detects a pressure loss in a tire by comparing
the rotational speeds of the individual wheels
while moving.
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In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter
and therefore the rotational speed of the corre‐
sponding wheel change. This is detected and
reported as a flat tire.
Indication of a flat tire
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
Check Control message is displayed.
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire
inflation pressure.
Functional requirements
The system must have been initialized when
the tire inflation pressure was correct; other‐
wise, reliable signaling of a flat tire is not en‐
sured. Initialize the system after each correc‐
tion of the tire inflation pressure and after
every tire or wheel change.
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
2. Identify the damaged wheel. Do so by
checking the tire inflation pressure using
the Mobility System. If the tire inflation
pressure in all tires is correct, the Flat Tire
Monitor may not have been initialized. In
this case, initialize the system.
Status display
The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can
be displayed on the Control Display, e.g.,
whether or not the FTM is active.
3. Repair flat tire with the Mobility System, re‐
fer to page 180, or replace the damaged
wheel.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
System limits
3.
"Flat Tire Monitor (FTM)"
Sudden tire damage
The status is displayed.
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐
vance.◀
Initialization
The initialization process adopts the set infla‐
tion tire pressures as reference values for the
detection of a flat tire. Initialization is started by
confirming the inflation pressures.
A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires
cannot be detected. Therefore, check the tire
inflation pressure regularly.
Do not initialize the system when driving with
snow chains.
The system could be delayed or malfunction in
the following situations:
▷
▷
When the system has not been initialized.
1. "Vehicle Info"
When driving on a snowy or slippery road
surface.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Perform reset"
▷
▷
Sporty driving style: slip in the drive
wheels, high lateral acceleration.
4. Start the engine - do not drive away.
5. Start the initialization with "Perform reset".
6. Drive away.
When driving with snow chains.
The initialization is completed while driving,
which can be interrupted at any time.
Intelligent Safety
The initialization automatically continues when
driving resumes.
The concept
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, In‐
telligent Safety consists of one or more of the
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following systems, which can help to avoid an
imminent collision. These systems are active
automatically every time the engine is started
using the Start/Stop button:
Collision warning with City
Braking function
The concept
▷
Collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion, refer to page 104.
The system can help to prevent accidents. If
an accident cannot be prevented, the system
helps to reduce the collision speed.
▷
Pedestrian warning, refer to page 106.
The system issues a warning if there is immi‐
nent danger of a collision and if so brakes inde‐
pendently.
Note
Personal responsibility
The system does not serve as a substi‐
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
The automatic braking intervention is done
with limited force and duration.
The system is controlled via a camera in the
base of the mirror.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise an
accident is still possible despite all warnings.◀
The collision warning is available even if cruise
control has been deactivated.
When the vehicle is intentionally brought close
to a vehicle, the collision warning is delayed to
avoid false warnings.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
General information
The system issues a two-phase warning of a
danger of collision with vehicles at speeds
above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. The time of these
warnings may vary depending on the current
driving situation.
Up to approx. 35 mph/60 km/h a braking inter‐
vention occurs when appropriate.
Detection range
Intelligent Safety button
Switching on/off
The Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐
cally active after each engine start via the start/
stop button.
Press the button: the systems are
switched off. The LED goes out.
Press the button: the systems are switched off.
The LED lights up.
Vehicles are observed when they are traveling
in the same direction of movement if they are
Settings can be made on the Control Display.
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located within the detection range of the sys‐
tem.
Symbol Measure
The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐
ing.
At a glance
Increase braking and distance.
Button in the vehicle
The vehicle flashes red and an
acoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐
ing.
You are requested to intervene by
braking or making an evasive ma‐
neuver.
Braking intervention
The warning prompts the driver himself to in‐
tervene. During the warning, the maximum
braking force is used, even with light pressure
on the brake pedal. In addition, if there is a risk
of collision, the system can assist with a slight
braking intervention. The intervention can
bring a vehicle traveling at slow speed to a
complete stop.
Intelligent Safety button
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active every time
the engine is started using the Start/Stop but‐
ton.
Manual transmission: During a braking inter‐
vention up until reaching a complete stop, the
engine may be shut down.
The braking intervention is executed only if
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.
Switching off
The system is only switched off until the next
time the engine is started with the Start/Stop
button.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
pressing on the accelerator or by actively mov‐
ing the steering wheel.
Press the button.
The LED goes out.
When towing or tow-starting the vehicle,
switch off the collision warning with braking
function to prevent undesired interventions.
Warning with braking function
Adapting your speed and driving style
System limits
The warning does not relieve the driver
of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving
speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀
Be alert
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not be issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the dan‐
ger of an accident occurring.◀
Display
If a collision with a vehicle detected in this way
is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the
instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.
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The function is subdivided into the following
systems:
Detection range
The system's detection capabilities are limited.
▷
During daytime: Pedestrian warning with
city braking function, refer to page 106
This may result in the warning not being is‐
sued or being issued late.
▷
At night: Night Vision with pedestrian de‐
tection, refer to page 108
For example, the following situations may not
be detected:
▷
Slow moving vehicles when you approach
them at high speed.
Pedestrian warning with city
braking function
▷
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of
you or sharply decelerating vehicles.
▷
▷
▷
Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
Pedestrians.
The concept
The system can help to prevent accidents with
pedestrians.
The system issues a warning in the city driving
speed area if there is imminent danger of a col‐
lision with pedestrians and includes a braking
function.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷
In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.
The system is controlled via the camera in the
base of the interior mirror.
▷
▷
In tight curves.
General information
If the driving stability control systems are
limited or deactivated, for example, DSC
OFF.
The system issues a warning with brightness
staring at approx. 6 mph/10 km/h to approx.
35 mph/60 km/h regarding a possible risk of
collision with pedestrians and assists with a
brake intervention shortly before a collision.
▷
▷
▷
If the camera in the mirror or the radar sen‐
sor is dirty or obscured.
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
It responds to persons that are within the de‐
tection range of the system.
If there is constant dimming because of
oncoming light, for example, from the sun
low in the sky.
Detection range
Prewarning sensitivity
Depending on the set prewarning time, this
may result in increased false warnings.
Pedestrian warning
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the
function warns of an imminent collision with
pedestrians during daytime or nighttime.
The warning area in front of the vehicle is div‐
ided into two areas.
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▷
▷
Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the
vehicle.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and
left.
The system is automatically active every time
the engine is started using the Start/Stop but‐
ton.
A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo‐
cated within the central area. A warning is is‐
sued about pedestrians who are located within
the extended area only if they are moving in
the direction of the central area.
Switching off
Press the button: the systems are
switched off. The LED goes out.
Press the button: the systems are switched off.
The LED lights up.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Warning with braking function
Adapting your speed and driving style
The warning does not relieve the driver
of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving
speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀
Display
If a collision with a person detected in this way
is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the
instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.
Intelligent Safety button
The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐
nal sounds.
Camera
Intervene immediately by braking or
making an evasive maneuver.
Braking intervention
The warning prompts the driver himself to in‐
tervene. During the warning, the maximum
braking force is used, even with light pressure
on the brake pedal. In addition, if there is a risk
of collision, the system can assist with a slight
braking intervention. The intervention can
bring a vehicle traveling at slow speed to a
complete stop.
The camera is located near the base of the
mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rear view mirror clean and clear.
Manual transmission: During a braking inter‐
vention up until reaching a complete stop, the
engine may be shut down.
The braking intervention is executed only if
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
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and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.
▷
▷
Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐
gine, via the Start/Stop knob.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
pressing on the accelerator or by actively mov‐
ing the steering wheel.
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
When towing or tow-starting the vehicle,
switch off the pedestrian warning to prevent
undesired interventions.
Night Vision with Pedestrian
and Animal Detection
System limits
The concept
Night Vision with pedestrian and animal detec‐
tion is a night vision system.
Be alert
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not be issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the dan‐
ger of an accident occurring.◀
An infrared camera records the area in front of
the vehicle and issues a warning if it detects
pedestrians and animals on the street. Warm
objects that are similar in shape to human be‐
ings or animals are detected by the system. If
necessary, the heat image can be displayed on
the Control Display.
Detection range
The detection capability of the camera is lim‐
ited.
Heat image
This may result in the warning not being is‐
sued or being issued late.
For example, the following situations may not
be detected:
▷
▷
Partially covered pedestrians.
Pedestrians that are not detected as such
because of the viewing angle or contour.
▷
▷
Pedestrians outside of the detection range.
Pedestrians below a body size of approx.
32 in/80 cm.
The image shows the heat radiated by objects
in the field of view of the camera.
Warm objects have a light appearance and
cold objects, a dark appearance.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional or may
not be available in the following situations:
The ability to detect an object depends on the
temperature difference between the object
and the background and on the level of heat
radiation emitted by the object. Objects that
are similar in temperature to the environment
or that radiate very little heat are difficult to de‐
tect.
▷
In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.
▷
▷
In tight curves.
If the camera view field or the front wind‐
shield are dirty or covered.
▷
When driving toward bright lights.
For safety reasons, when driving at speeds
above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h and in low ambi‐
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ent light, the image is only displayed when the
low beams are switched on.
Notes
Personal responsibility
A still image is displayed at regular intervals for
a fraction of a second.
Night Vision cannot replace the driver's
personal judgment of the visibility conditions
and the traffic situation. The view ahead and
the actual visibility conditions must always be
the basis on which the vehicle speed is ad‐
justed; otherwise, there is a risk to road
safety.◀
Pedestrian and animal detection
At a glance
Buttons in the vehicle
Object detection and warning only functions in
darkness.
Warm objects that are similar in shape to hu‐
man beings are detected by the system.
In addition, the system also detects animals
above a certain minimum size, e.g., deer.
With heat image activated on the Control Dis‐
play:
Intelligent Safety button
People detected by the system are displayed
with a slight yellow hue.
Switch on/switch off heat image
Animals detected by the system are displayed
in a darker yellow.
Camera
Under good ambient conditions, the object de‐
tection operates within the following distance
ranges:
▷
▷
▷
Pedestrian detection: up to approx.
330 ft/100 m
Detection of large animals: up to approx.
490 ft/150 m
Detection of medium animals: up to ap‐
prox. 230 ft/70 m
The camera is automatically heated when the
external temperatures are low.
Environmental influences can limit the availa‐
bility of object detection.
The camera is automatically cleaned together
with the headlamps.
If the vehicle systems detect that the vehicle is
located in a residential area, the animal detec‐
tion is temporarily switched off.
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Although both the shape and the heat radiation
are analyzed, false warnings cannot be ruled
out.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
Every time the engine is started using the
Start/Stop button, the system is automatically
active at dark.
Warning area in front of the vehicle
Switching off
The system is only switched off until the next
time the engine is started with the Start/Stop
button.
Press the button.
The LED goes out.
The warning area for the pedestrian warning
consists of two parts:
Switching on heat image additionally
▷
Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the
vehicle.
The heat image from the Night Vision camera
can also be displayed on the Control Display.
This function has no effect on object detec‐
tion.
▷
Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and
left.
In the animal warning, no distinction is made
between the central or expanded area.
Press the button.
The entire area moves along with the vehicle in
the direction of the steering angle and changes
with the vehicle speed. As the vehicle speed
increases, the area becomes longer and wider,
for example.
The image from the camera is displayed on the
Control Display.
Adjustments via the iDrive
With heat image switched on:
1. Press the controller.
Prewarning
2. Select brightness or contrast.
The yellow symbol is displayed when a
person is detected in the central area,
arrow 1, immediately in front of the ve‐
hicle.
▷
▷
Select the symbol.
Select the symbol.
3. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
The yellow symbol is displayed when a person
in the extended area, arrow 2, is moving from
the right or left towards the central area.
Display
The displayed symbol can vary with the people
detected.
Warning of people or animals in
danger
If a collision with a person or an animal de‐
tected in this way is imminent, a warning sym‐
bol appears on the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.
Intervene actively by braking or making an eva‐
sive maneuver.
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When animals are detected, an animal
symbol is displayed. The symbol also
shows the side of the road on which
Limited detection:
▷
People or animals who are fully or partially
covered, especially when their heads are
covered.
the animal was detected. Intervene actively by
braking or making an evasive maneuver.
▷
▷
▷
People who are not in an upright position,
e.g., lying down.
Acute warning
Cyclists on unconventional bicycles (e.g.,
recumbent bicycles).
The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐
nal sounds.
After physical damage to the system, e.g.,
after an accident.
Intervene immediately by braking or
making an evasive maneuver.
No display on the rear screen
With animals no acute warning occurs.
The image from Night Vision with people de‐
tection cannot be displayed on the rear screen.
Display in the Head-up Display
The warning is displayed simultane‐
ously in the Head-up Display and on
the instrument cluster. The displayed
symbol can vary with the people detected.
Lane departure warning
The concept
When animals are detected, an animal symbol
is displayed.
Starting at a specific speed, this system alerts
you when the vehicle on streets with lane
markings is about to leave the lane. Depending
on the country-specific version of the vehicle,
the speed is between 35 mph/55 km/h and
45 mph/70 km/h. If the system is switched on
below this speed, a message appears in the in‐
strument cluster.
System limits
Basic limits
System operation is limited in situations such
as the following:
The steering wheel begins vibrating gently in
the event of warnings. The time of the warning
may vary depending on the current driving sit‐
uation.
▷
On steep hills, in steep depressions or in
tight curves.
▷
When the camera is dirty or the protective
glass is damaged.
The system does not provide a warning if the
turn signal is set before leaving the lane.
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
At very high external temperatures.
Notes
Limits of pedestrian and animal
detection
In some situations, it may occur that pedes‐
trians are detected as animals or animals as
pedestrians.
Personal responsibility
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver's personal judgment of the
course of the road and the traffic situation.
In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steer‐
ing wheel, as you may lose control of the vehi‐
cle.◀
Small animals are not detected by the object
detection function, even if they are clearly visi‐
ble in the image.
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▷
Arrows: at least one lane marking was de‐
tected and warnings can be issued.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Issued warning
If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has
been detected, the steering wheel begins vi‐
brating.
If the turn signal is set before changing the
lane, a warning is not issued.
End of warning
The warning ends:
Lane departure warning
▷
▷
▷
▷
Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.
When returning to your own lane.
When braking hard.
Camera
When using the turn signal.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
In the event of worn, poorly visible, merg‐
ing, diverging, or multiple lane markings
such as in construction areas.
The camera is located near the base of the
mirror.
▷
When lane markings are covered in snow,
ice, dirt or water.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rear view mirror clean and clear.
▷
▷
In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
When the lane markings are covered by
objects.
Switching on/off
▷
When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
Press the button.
▷
▷
When driving toward bright lights.
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
When the windshield in front of the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered with stickers, etc.
The state is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
▷
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
Display in the instrument cluster
▷
Lines: system is activated.
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At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Active Blind Spot Detection
The concept
Active Blind Spot Detection
Two radar sensors below the rear bumper
monitor the area behind and next to the vehicle
at speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.
Radar sensors
The system indicates whether there are vehi‐
cles in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching
from behind on the adjacent lane, arrow 2.
The lamp in the exterior mirror housing lights
up dimly.
Before you change lanes after setting the turn
signal, the system issues a warning in the sit‐
uations described above.
The lamp in the housing of the exterior mirror
flashes and the steering wheel vibrates.
The radar sensors are located under the rear
bumper.
Notes
Personal responsibility
Switching on/off
The system does not serve as a substi‐
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
Press the button.
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise an
accident is still possible despite all warnings.◀
The system can issue warnings at speeds
above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.
The state is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
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▷
NBG009014A.
Display
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
▷
This device may not cause harmful inter‐
ference, and
▷
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Information stage
The dimmed lamp in the mirror housing indi‐
cates when there are vehicles in the blind spot
or approaching from behind.
Brake force display
Warning
If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the
critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates briefly
and the lamp in the mirror housing flashes
brightly.
The concept
The warning stops when the turn signal is
switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the
critical zone.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷
▷
During normal brake application, the outer
brake lamps light up.
▷
When a vehicle is approaching at a speed
much faster than your own.
During heavy brake application, the inner
brake lamps light up in addition.
▷
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
If the bumper is dirty or iced up, or covered
with stickers.
Active Protection
A Check Control message is displayed when
the system is not fully functional.
General information
The Active Protection safety package consists
of systems that are independent of each other:
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
▷
▷
▷
Attentiveness assistant.
PreCrash
PostCrash
FCC ID:
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After a break, another recommendation to take
a break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐
mately 45 minutes.
Attentiveness assistant
The concept
The system can detect increasing lack of alert‐
ness or fatigue of the driver during long, mo‐
notonous journeys, for example, on highways.
In this situation, it is recommended that the
driver take a break.
System limits
The function may be limited in the following
situations, for instance, and will either output
an incorrect warning or no warning at all:
▷
▷
When the clock is set incorrectly.
Note
When the vehicle speed is mainly below
about 43 mph/70 km/h.
Personal responsibility
The system cannot act as a substitute for
the personal assessment of one's physical
state and may not detect an increasing lack of
alertness or fatigue or may not detect it cor‐
rectly. Therefore, make sure that the driver is
rested and alert; otherwise, risks may be de‐
tected too late and an accident be caused as a
result.◀
▷
▷
With a sporty driving style, such as during
rapid acceleration or when cornering
quickly.
In active driving situations, such as when
changing lanes frequently.
▷
▷
When the road surface is poor.
In the event of strong side winds.
PreCrash
Function
The system is activated each time the engine
is started and cannot be switched off.
The concept
With this system critical driving situations that
might result in an accident can be detected
above a speed of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. In
these situations, preventative protection
measures are automatically undertaken to
minimize the risk in the event of an accident as
much as possible.
After travel has begun, the system is trained
about the driver, so that increasing lack of
alertness or fatigue can be detected.
This procedure takes the following criteria into
account:
▷
Personal driving style, for example, steer‐
ing behavior.
Critical driving situations may include:
▷
Driving conditions, for example, length of
trip.
▷
▷
▷
Full brake applications.
Severe understeering.
Severe oversteering.
Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h, the
system is active and can display a recommen‐
dation to take a break.
Note
Personal responsibility
Break recommendation
The system cannot possibly serve as a
If the driver becomes increasingly less alert or
fatigued, a message is displayed in the Control
Display with the recommendation to take a
break.
substitute for the driver's personal judgment of
the traffic situation. The system may not al‐
ways detect critical situations reliably and in a
timely manner. Adapt speed to traffic situation
A recommendation to take a break is displayed
only once during an uninterrupted trip.
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and drive alertly; otherwise, a risk to safety may
result.◀
Function
After the safety belt is buckled, the front belts
are automatically pretensioned once after the
vehicle is driven is away.
In critical driving situations, the following indi‐
vidual functions become active as needed:
▷
The front belts are automatically preten‐
sioned.
▷
▷
▷
Automatic closing of the windows.
Automatic closing of the glass sunroof.
For vehicles equipped with Comfort Seats:
automatic positioning of the backrest for
the front passenger seat.
After a critical driving situation without an acci‐
dent, the front belts are loosened again. All
other systems can be restored to the desired
setting.
If the belt tension does not loosen automati‐
cally, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the belt
using the red button in the buckle. Fasten the
belt before continuing on your trip.
PostCrash
In the event of an accident, the system can
bring the car to a halt automatically without in‐
tervention by the driver in certain situations.
This can reduce the risk of a further collision
and the consequences thereof.
Depressing the brake pedal can cause the ve‐
hicle to brake harder. This interrupts automatic
braking. Depressing the accelerator pedal also
interrupts automatic braking.
After coming to a halt, the brake is released
automatically. Secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
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Driving stability control systems
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is
held in place for approx. 2 seconds.
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Depending on the vehicle load or when a trailer
is being used, the vehicle may roll back
slightly.
Driving off without delay
After releasing the foot brake, start driv‐
ing without delay, since the drive-off assistant
will not hold the vehicle in place for more than
approx. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin
rolling back.◀
Antilock Brake System ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
braking.
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control
The vehicle remains steerable even during full
brake applications, thus increasing active
safety.
The concept
DSC prevents traction loss in the driving
wheels when driving away and accelerating.
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐
gine.
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐
tions, such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Sub‐
ject to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the
vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine
speed and by applying brakes at individual
wheels.
Brake assistant
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the maximum braking
force boost. This then reduces braking dis‐
tance to a minimum during full braking. This
system utilizes all of the benefits provided by
ABS.
Adjust your driving style to the situation
An appropriate driving style is always the
responsibility of the driver.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the full braking.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even
with DSC.
Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety
margin by driving in a risky manner.◀
Drive-off assistant
This system supports driving away on gradi‐
ents. The parking brake is not required.
Indicator/warning lamps
1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot
brake.
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐
trols the drive forces and brake forces.
2. Release the foot brake and drive away
without delay.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has
failed.
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M Dynamic Mode MDM
M Dynamic Mode makes it possible to drive on
a dry roadway with high longitudinal and trans‐
verse acceleration but with limited driving sta‐
bility.
A message appears in the instrument cluster.
This message is confirmed by pressing the
button again.
Only in the absolute limit area does the system
intervene for stabilization by reducing the en‐
gine power and by braking interventions on the
wheels. In this driving condition, additional
steering corrections may be necessary.
Deactivating MDM
Press the appropriate button 1 or button 2 on
the steering wheel again.
M Dynamic Mode and the settings selected
under M Drive are deactivated.
Limited stabilizing interventions
When M Dynamic Mode is activated, sta‐
bilizing interventions are carried out only to a
reduced extent. You must react yourself; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of an accident oc‐
curring.◀
Indicator/warning lamps
Indicator lamps light up:
M Dynamic Mode is activated.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
again as soon as possible.
DSC indicator lamp also flashes:
Activating MDM
M Dynamic Mode controls the drive
forces and brake forces.
Press the button briefly.
The MDM and DSC OFF indicator lamps
on the instrument cluster light up.
Indicator lamps light up:
M Dynamic Mode or DSC has failed.
Deactivating MDM
Press the button.
The MDM and DSC OFF indicator lamps
go out.
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is
reduced during acceleration and when driving
in bends.
Via M Drive
1. "Settings"
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
again as soon as possible.
2. "M Drive 1" or"M Drive 2"
3.
Select the symbol.
Deactivating DSC
4. "MDM"
Press and hold the button, but not longer
than approx. 10 seconds, until the indica‐
tor lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the instru‐
ment cluster and DSC OFF is displayed.
To open M Drive with the selected settings,
press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel:
▷
The DSC system is switched off.
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Mode, so that optimum traction is always as‐
sured in all driving situations.
Activating DSC
Press the button.
The driver is responsible adapting his or her
driving behavior to the situation.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
lamp go out.
Via M Drive
1. "Settings"
Electronic Damper Control
EDC
2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"
The concept
3.
Select the symbol.
This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐
tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav‐
eling on uneven road surfaces.
4. "DSC OFF"
To open M Drive with the selected settings,
press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel:
The system enhances driving dynamics and
comfort as required for the road surface and
driving style.
▷
▷
Programs
Setting options for calibrating the shock ab‐
sorbers:
A message appears in the instrument cluster.
This message is confirmed by pressing the
button again.
▷
▷
▷
"Comfort": comfort-oriented.
"Sport": balanced out.
Indicator/warning lamps
"Sport Plus": consistently sporty.
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Selecting a channel
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is
deactivated.
Via M Drive
1. "Settings"
2. "M Drive 1" or"M Drive 2"
Hill Start Assistant
3.
Select the symbol.
The Hill Start Assistant provides assistance
with starting off on a hill, Drive-off assistant, re‐
fer to page 117.
4. Select the desired channel.
When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐
ately applied.
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,
press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel:
Active M differential
The concept
▷
The active M differential assures continuously
variable locking of the rear axle differential de‐
pending on the driving situation. This prevents
individual rear wheels from spinning even
when DSC is switched off and in M Dynamic
▷
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3.
Select the symbol.
Using the button
4. Select the desired channel.
When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐
ately applied.
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,
press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel:
▷
▷
Press button repeatedly until the desired
program is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Using the button
Display in the instrument cluster
Electronic Damper Control EDC with
selected program System states of the
driving dynamics, refer to page 84.
Servotronic
Press button repeatedly until the desired
program is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
The concept
The Servotronic varies the steering force re‐
quired to turn the wheels in accordance with
the vehicle speed. At low speeds, the steering
force is strongly supported, i. e. during steer‐
ing, low force is required. As the speed in‐
creases, the assistance of the steering force is
reduced.
Display in the instrument cluster
Servotronic with selected program with
activated display of the System states
of the driving dynamics, refer to
page 84.
Programs
Steering force setting options:
▷
▷
▷
"Comfort": low.
"Sport": medium.
"Sport Plus": high.
Selecting a channel
Via M Drive
1. "Settings"
2. "M Drive 1" or"M Drive 2"
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Controls
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
At a glance
Press the
button
Function
Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing, refer to page 121
Store/maintain speed, refer to
page 122
Cruise control
Resume speed, refer to
page 122
The concept
The system is functional at speeds beginning
at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
Rocker switch:
Change/maintain speed, refer
to page 122
It maintains the speed that was set using the
control elements on the steering wheel.
The system brakes on downhill gradients if en‐
gine braking action is insufficient.
The arrangement of the buttons varies accord‐
ing to the how the vehicle is equipped or coun‐
try-specific variants.
Unfavorable conditions
Do not use the system if unfavorable
conditions make it impossible to drive at a con‐
stant speed, for instance:
Switching on
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
▷
▷
▷
On curvy roads.
In heavy traffic.
The marking in the speedometer is set to the
current speed.
On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or
on a loose road surface.
The cruise control can be used.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehi‐
cle and cause an accident.◀
Switching off
Deactivated or interrupted system
If the system is deactivated or inter‐
rupted, actively intervene by braking and, if
necessary, with evasive maneuvers; otherwise,
there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
▷
If active: press twice.
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▷
If interrupted: press once.
Adapting the desired speed
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
Adapt the desired speed to the road con‐
ditions and be ready to brake at all times; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of an accident oc‐
curring.◀
Interrupting
When active, press the button.
The system is automatically interrupted if:
▷
▷
▷
▷
The brakes are applied.
The transmission position D is disengaged.
MDM is activated or DSC is deactivated.
DSC is actively controlling stability.
Maintaining/storing the current speed
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
Press the button.
Or:
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed if the road is
clear.
▷
Each time the rocker switch is pressed to
the point of resistance, the desired speed
increases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.
▷
Each time the rocker switch is pressed
past the point of resistance, the desired
speed increases or decreases by a maxi‐
mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐
terrupted.
Max. adjustable speed: 140 mph/230 km/h.
▷
Pressing the rocker switch to the resist‐
ance point and holding it there accelerates
or decelerates the vehicle without requiring
pressure on the accelerator. After the
rocker switch is released, the vehicle main‐
tains its final speed. Pressing the switch
beyond the resistance point causes the ve‐
hicle to accelerate more rapidly.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly
displayed in the instrument cluster, Displays in
the speedometer, refer to page 123.
When cruise control is maintained or stored,
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on,
if necessary.
Resuming the desired speed
Press the button.
Changing/maintaining speed
The rocker switch can be pressed while the
system is interrupted in order to maintain and
store the current speed.
The stored speed is reached and maintained.
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▷
By the front sensors and the two rear cor‐
ner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Indicator lamp
By the rear middle sensors at approx.
5 ft/1.50 m.
Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐
ped, the indicator lamp in the instru‐
ment cluster indicates whether the sys‐
tem is switched on.
Notes
Check the traffic situation as well
PDC cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment of the traffic situa‐
tion. Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐
dent could result from road users or objects
located outside of the PDC detection range.
Desired speed
▷
The marking lights up green:
the system is active.
▷
The marking lights up or‐
ange: the system has been
interrupted.
Loud noises from outside and inside the vehi‐
cle may prevent you from hearing the PDC's
signal tone.◀
▷
The marking does not light up: the system
is switched off.
Avoid driving quickly with PDC
Avoid approaching an object quickly.
Brief status display
Avoid driving away quickly while PDC is not yet
active.
Selected desired speed.
For technical reasons, the system may other‐
wise be too late in issuing a warning.◀
If --- appears briefly on the display for Check
Control messages, it is possible that the sys‐
tem requirements for operation are currently
not met.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
PDC Park Distance Control
The concept
PDC supports you when parking. Objects that
you are approaching slowly in front of or be‐
hind your vehicle are indicated by:
▷
▷
Signal tones.
Visual display.
PDC Park Distance Control
General information
Measurements are made by ultrasound sen‐
sors in the bumpers.
The range is approx. 6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning is first given:
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If the distance to a detected object is less than
approx. 10 in/25 cm, a continuous tone is
sounded.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
Select transmission position R with the engine
running.
If objects are located both in front of and be‐
hind the vehicle, an alternating continuous sig‐
nal is sounded.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The intermittent tone is interrupted after ap‐
prox. 3 seconds:
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
▷
If the vehicle stops in front of an object that
is detected by only one of the corner sen‐
sors.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
▷
If moving parallel to a wall.
Switching on/off manually
The signal tone is switched off:
Press the button.
▷
When the vehicle moves away from an ob‐
ject by more than approx. 4 in/10 cm.
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
Volume
The volume of the PDC signal can be adjusted,
refer to user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment, Communication.
In addition to the PDC Park Distance Control,
the rearview camera, refer to page 125, can be
switched on.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Switching on the rearview camera via
the iDrive
Visual warning
With PDC activated:
The approach of the vehicle to an object can
be shown on the Control Display. Objects that
are farther away are displayed on the Control
Display before a signal tone sounds.
With PDC activated or Top View switched on:
"Rear view camera"
The rearview camera image is displayed. The
setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
A display appears as soon as Park Distance
Control (PDC) is activated.
The range of the sensors is represented in the
colors red, green and yellow.
Display
Signal tones
If the rearview camera image was selected last,
it again appears on the display. To switch to
PDC:
When approaching an object, an intermittent
tone is sounded that indicates the position of
the object. For example, if an object is de‐
tected to the left rear of the vehicle, a signal
tone sounds from the left rear speaker.
1.
"Rear view camera" Select the symbol
on the Control Display.
2. Press the controller.
The shorter the distance to the object be‐
comes, the shorter the intervals.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
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▷
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
System limits
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
The detection of objects can reach the physi‐
cal limits of ultrasonic measurement, e.g.:
Surround View
▷
▷
▷
▷
With tow bars and trailer hitches.
With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
With low objects.
The concept
Surround View comprises various camera as‐
sistance systems that help the driver when
parking, maneuvering, and at complex exits
and intersections.
With objects with corners and sharp edges.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before
or after a continuous tone sounds.
▷
▷
▷
Rearview camera, refer to page 125
Side View, refer to page 130.
Top View, refer to page 128.
High, protruding objects such as ledges may
not be detected.
False warnings
PDC may issue a warning under the following
conditions even though there is no obstacle
within the detection range:
Backup camera
The concept
▷
▷
In heavy rain.
The backup camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control
Display.
When sensors are very dirty or covered in
ice.
▷
▷
▷
When sensors are covered in snow.
On rough road surfaces.
Hints
In large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, e.g., in underground ga‐
rages.
Check the traffic situation as well
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐
dent could result from road users or objects lo‐
cated outside the picture area of the backup
camera.◀
▷
▷
In heavy exhaust.
Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,
sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded
area on the Control Display.
PDC has failed. Have the system checked.
To ensure full operability:
▷
Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.
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At a glance
Switching on/off manually
Press the button.
Button in the vehicle
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
The PDC is shown on the Control Display.
Switching on the rearview camera via
the iDrive
With PDC activated:
With PDC activated or Top View switched on:
"Rear view camera"
Rearview camera
The rearview camera image is displayed. The
setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Camera
Display on the Control Display
Functional requirement
▷
▷
The rearview camera is switched on.
The trunk lid is fully closed.
Activating the assistance functions
More than one assistance function can be ac‐
tive at the same time.
The camera lens is located in the handle of the
trunk lid. The image quality may be impaired
by dirt.
▷
Parking aid lines
"Parking aid lines"
Clean the lens, refer to page 208.
Pathway and turning circle lines are dis‐
played.
Switching on/off
▷
Obstacle marking
"Obstacle marking"
Switching on automatically
Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.
Select transmission position R with the engine
running.
The backup camera image is displayed if the
system was switched on via the iDrive.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
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Controls
Pathway lines
Obstacle marking
General information
▷
▷
Can be shown in the rearview camera im‐
age when in transmission position R.
▷
Spatially-shaped markings can be shown
in the rearview camera image.
Help you to estimate the space required
when parking and maneuvering on level
roads.
Their colored steps match the markings of the
PDC. This simplifies estimation of the distance
to the object shown.
▷
Are dependent on the current steering an‐
gle and are continuously adjusted to the
steering wheel movements.
Parking using pathway and turning
circle lines
Turning circle lines
1. Position the vehicle so that the turning cir‐
cle lines lead to within the limits of the
parking space.
▷
▷
▷
Can be shown in the rearview camera im‐
age.
Show the course of the smallest possible
turning circle on a level road.
Only one turning circle line is displayed
when the steering wheel is turned.
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2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the pathway line covers the corresponding
turning circle line.
General information
The image is captured by two cameras
integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the
backup camera.
The range is at least 7 ft/2 m to the side and
rear.
In this way, obstacles up to the height of the
exterior mirrors are detected early.
Notes
Check the traffic situation as well
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐
dent could result from road users or objects lo‐
cated outside the picture area of the
cameras.◀
Display settings
Brightness
With the rearview camera switched on:
1.
Select the symbol.
At a glance
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Button in the vehicle
Contrast
With the rearview camera switched on:
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
System limits
Detection of objects
Top View
High, protruding objects such as ledges may
not be detected by the rearview camera.
Top View
The concept
Top View assists you in parking and maneu‐
vering. The area around the doors and the road
area around the vehicle are shown on the Con‐
trol Display for this purpose.
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Controls
The backup camera image is displayed. The
setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Cameras
Display
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can
be shown on the Control Display.
When the distance to an object is small, a red
bar is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in
the PDC display.
The lenses of the Top View cameras are lo‐
cated at the bottom of the exterior mirror hous‐
ings. The image quality may be impaired by
dirt.
Clean the lens, refer to page 208.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
Select transmission position R with the engine
running.
The display appears as soon as Top View is
activated.
The Top View and PDC images are displayed if
the system is switched on via iDrive.
If the rearview camera image was selected last,
it again appears on the display when reverse
gear is selected. To switch to Top View:
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
"Rear view camera" Select the symbol on
the Control Display.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Switching on/off manually
Brightness
With Top View switched on:
Press the button.
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Top View is displayed.
Contrast
With Top View switched on:
Switching on the backup camera via
the iDrive
With Top View switched on:
"Rear view camera"
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
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Check the traffic situation as well
Displaying the turning circle and
pathway lines
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle on blind driveways and intersections with
your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident could
result from road users or objects located out‐
side the picture area of the Side View cam‐
eras.◀
▷
The static, red turning circle line shows the
space needed to the side of the vehicle
when the steering wheel is turned all the
way.
▷
The variable, green pathway line assists
you in assessing the amount of space ac‐
tually needed to the side of the vehicle.
At a glance
The pathway line is dependent on the cur‐
rent steering angle and is continuously ad‐
justed with the steering wheel movement.
Button in the vehicle
"Parking aid lines"
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.
System limits
Top View cannot be used in the following sit‐
uations:
▷
▷
▷
▷
With a door open.
With the trunk lid open.
With an exterior mirror folded in.
In poor light.
Side View
Cameras
A Check Control message is displayed in some
of these situations.
Side View
The concept
Side View provides an early look at cross traffic
at blind driveways and intersections. Road
users concealed by obstacles to the left and
right of the vehicle can only be detected rela‐
tively late from the driver's seat. To improve
visibility, two cameras in the front of the vehi‐
cle record the traffic situation on each side.
Two cameras integrated in the bumpers cap‐
ture the image.
The two camera lenses are located on the
sides of the bumper.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt.
Clean the lens, refer to page 208.
Notes
The images from both cameras are shown si‐
multaneously on the Control Display.
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Controls
Switching on/off
System limits
The cameras capture a maximum range of
330 ft/100 m.
Switching on/off manually
Press the button.
Head-up Display
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The concept
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
Display
The traffic area to the left and right is displayed
on the Control Display.
This system projects important information
into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.
In this way, the driver can get information with‐
out averting his or her eyes from the road.
Display visibility
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up
Display is influenced by:
Guidelines at the bottom of the image show
the position of the front of the vehicle.
▷
▷
Certain sitting positions.
Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐
play.
Brightness
With the Side View switched on:
▷
▷
▷
Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.
Wet roads.
1.
"Brightness"
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Unfavorable light conditions.
If the image is distorted, check the basic set‐
tings.
Contrast
With the Side View switched on:
1.
"Contrast"
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
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Switching on/off
5
6
Speed
Gear display/warning messages
Activate M view:
Select displays in the Head-up Display.
Selecting displays in the Head-up
Display
1. "Settings"
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Displayed information"
Press the button.
4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up
Display.
Display
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Standard view
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
Speed.
Setting the brightness
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient light.
Navigation system.
Check Control messages.
Speed limit detection.
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.
Cruise control.
1. "Settings"
Pedestrian warning.
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Brightness"
Selection list from the instrument cluster.
Some of this information is only displayed
briefly as needed.
4. Turn the controller.
When the low beams are switched on, the
brightness of the Head-up Display can be ad‐
ditionally influenced using the instrument light‐
ing.
M view
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Adjusting the height
1. "Settings"
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Height"
1
2
3
4
Current engine speed, highlighted
Shift Lights
4. Turn the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Pre-warning field, speed display
Red warning field, speed display
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Controls
Setting the rotation
1. "Settings"
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Rotation"
4. Turn the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Special windshield
The windshield is part of the system.
The shape of the windshield makes it possible
to display a precise image.
A film in the windshield prevents double im‐
ages from being displayed.
Therefore, have the special windshield re‐
placed by a service center only.
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Climate control
Climate control
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
Automatic climate control
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Air distribution, left
11 Air distribution, right
Temperature, left
12 Seat heating, rightꢀꢁ50
13 Active seat ventilation, rightꢀꢁ50
AUTO program, left
Air flow, AUTO intensity, left, residual heat
Remove ice and condensation
Maximum cooling
14 Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐
lated-air mode
15 Cooling function
16 Rear window defroster
17 SYNC program
Display
Air volume, AUTO intensity, right
AUTO program, right
18 Active seat ventilation, leftꢀꢁ50
19 Seat heating, leftꢀꢁ50
10 Temperature, right
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Climate control
Controls
The cooling function, refer to page 136, is
switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐
gram.
Climate control functions in detail
Manual air distribution
At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐
trols the program so as to prevent window
condensation as much as possible.
Press the button repeatedly to select
a program:
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
Upper body region.
Intensity of the AUTO program
Upper body region and footwell.
Footwell.
With the AUTO program switched on, auto‐
matic control of the air flow and air distribution
can be adjusted.
Windows and footwell.
Windows, upper body region, and footwell.
Windows: driver's side only.
Windows and upper body region.
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase the inten‐
sity.
If the windows are fogged over, press the
AUTO button on the driver's side to utilize the
condensation sensor.
The selected intensity is shown on the display
of the automatic climate control.
Air flow, manual
Temperature
To be able to manually adjust the air flow,
switch off the AUTO program first.
Turn the wheel to set the de‐
sired temperature.
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase air flow.
The selected air flow is shown on the display of
the automatic climate control.
The automatic climate control achieves this
temperature as quickly as possible, if neces‐
sary with the maximum cooling or heating ca‐
pacity, and then keeps it constant.
The air flow of the automatic climate control
may be reduced automatically to save battery
power.
Avoid rapidly switching between different tem‐
perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic cli‐
mate control will not have sufficient time to ad‐
just the set temperature.
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
Press the button.
AUTO program
Ice and condensation are quickly re‐
moved from the windshield and the front side
windows.
Press the button.
Air volume, air distribution, and tem‐
perature are controlled automatically.
The air volume can be adjusted when the pro‐
gram is active.
Depending on the selected temperature, the
AUTO intensity, and outside influences, the air
is directed to the windshield, side windows,
upper body, and into the footwell.
If the windows are fogged over, you can also
switch on the cooling function or press the
AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen‐
sor.
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Climate control
Maximum cooling
Cooling function
The passenger compartment can only be
cooled with the engine running.
Press the button.
The system is set to the lowest tem‐
perature, maximum air flow and air circulation
mode.
Press the button.
The air is cooled and dehumidified
and – depending on the temperature setting –
warmed again.
Air flows out of the vents for the upper body
region. The vents need to be open for this.
Air is cooled as quickly as possible:
Depending on the weather, the windshield may
fog up briefly when the engine is started.
▷
At an external temperature of approx.
32 ℉/0 ℃.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
▷
When the engine is running.
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water, refer to page 163, devel‐
ops that exits underneath the vehicle.
The air volume can be adjusted when the pro‐
gram is active.
Automatic recirculated-air control/
recirculated-air mode
Rear window defroster
Press the button.
You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐
tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐
rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The
system then recirculates the air currently
within the vehicle.
The rear window defroster switches
off automatically after a certain period of time.
SYNC program
Press the button repeatedly to select
an operating mode:
The current settings on the driver's
side for temperature, air flow, air distri‐
bution, and AUTO program are transferred to
the front passenger side and to the left and
right rear.
▷
▷
LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.
Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air
control: a sensor detects pollutants in the
outside air and controls the shutoff auto‐
matically.
The program is switched off if the settings on
the front passenger side or in the rear are
changed.
▷
Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the
supply of outside air into the vehicle is per‐
manently blocked.
Residual heat
If the windows are fogged over, switch off the
recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO
button on the driver's side to utilize the con‐
densation sensor. Make sure that air can flow
onto the windshield.
The heat stored in the engine is used to heat
the interior.
Functional requirement
▷
Up to 20 minutes after the engine has been
switched off.
Continuous recirculated-air mode
▷
▷
▷
Warm engine.
The recirculated-air mode should not be
used for an extended period of time, as the air
quality inside the vehicle deteriorates stead‐
ily.◀
The battery is sufficiently charged.
External temperature below 77 ℉/25 ℃.
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Climate control
Controls
Switching on
This combined filter should be replaced during
scheduled maintenance, refer to page 190, of
your vehicle.
1. Switch off the ignition.
2.
Press the right side of the button
on the driver's side.
Ventilation
The symbol appears on the automatic cli‐
mate Control Display.
Front ventilation
The interior temperature, air volume and air
distribution can be adjusted with the ignition
switched on.
Switching off
At the lowest fan speed, press the left side of
the button on the driver's side.
The symbol on the display of the automatic
climate control flashes.
▷
Thumbwheels to vary the temperature, ar‐
row 1.
Switching the system on/off
Switching off
Toward blue: colder.
Toward red: warmer.
▷
Complete system:
Press and hold the left button on
the driver's side until the control
clicks off.
On the front passenger side:
Press and hold the left button on
the front passenger side.
▷
▷
Lever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 2.
Thumbwheels for opening and closing the
vents continuously, arrows 3.
▷
Ventilation levels
▷
Draft-free ventilation:
Switching on
Thumbwheel, arrow 3, in level
current is fanned out.
: the air
: the air
Press any button except:
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
SYNC program.
▷
Maximum air volume:
Rear window defroster.
Left side of Air volume button.
Seat heating.
Thumbwheel, arrow 3, in level
is partially fanned out and partially bundled.
This maximizes the air supply.
▷
Direct ventilation:
Seat ventilation.
Thumbwheel, arrow 3, in level
: the air
is bundled and can be directed to a specific
point.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter removes dust and pollen from
the incoming air.
Adjusting the ventilation
The activated-charcoal filter removes gaseous
pollutants from the outside air that enters the
vehicle.
▷
Ventilation for cooling:
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Controls
Climate control
Adjust the vent to direct the air in your di‐
rection, e.g., if the vehicle interior is hot
from the sun.
Rear automatic climate
control
▷
Draft-free ventilation:
At a glance
Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you.
Ventilation in rear, center
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Temperature
AUTO program
Vent settings
▷
Thumbwheels to vary the temperature, ar‐
row 1.
Air volume, AUTO intensity
Display
Toward blue: colder.
Toward red: warmer.
Maximum cooling
Seat heatingꢀꢁ50
▷
▷
Lever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 2.
Switching the rear automatic climate
control on/off
Thumbwheels for continuous opening and
closing of the vents, arrow 3.
1. "Settings"
2. "Climate"
Lateral ventilation
3. "Rear climate control"
The rear automatic climate control is not op‐
erational if the automatic climate control is
switched off or if the function for defrosting or
defogging the windows is active.
AUTO program
Press the button.
Air volume, air distribution, and tem‐
perature are controlled automatically:
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Thumbwheel for opening and closing the
vents continuously, arrow 1.
Depending on the selected temperature, the
AUTO intensity, and outside influences, the air
is directed to the upper body and into the foot‐
well.
Lever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 2.
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The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase air volume.
The selected air volume is shown on the dis‐
play of the automatic climate control.
Intensity of the AUTO program
With the AUTO program switched on, auto‐
matic control of the air volume and air distribu‐
tion can be adjusted.
Switching the system on/off
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase the inten‐
sity.
Switching off
Press and hold the left button.
The selected intensity is shown on the display
of the automatic climate control.
Switching on
Press any button except:
Temperature
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▷
Left side of Air volume button.
Seat heating.
Turn the wheel to set the de‐
sired temperature.
Maximum cooling
Press the button.
The system is set to the lowest tem‐
perature, maximum air flow and air circulation
mode.
The automatic climate control achieves this
temperature as quickly as possible, if neces‐
sary with the maximum cooling or heating ca‐
pacity, and then keeps it constant.
Air flows out of the vents for the upper body
region. Open them for this purpose.
Avoid rapidly switching between different tem‐
perature settings. The automatic climate con‐
trol will not have sufficient time to adjust the
set temperature.
Air is cooled as quickly as possible:
▷
At an external temperature of approx.
32 ℉/0 ℃.
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When the engine is running.
Manual air distribution
The air distribution can be adjusted to individ‐
ual needs.
Parked-car ventilation
Press the button repeatedly to select
a program:
The concept
The parked-car ventilation ventilates the vehi‐
cle interior and lowers its temperature, if nec‐
essary.
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Upper body region.
Upper body region and footwell.
Footwell.
The switch-on time is automatically deter‐
mined based on the temperature. The system
promptly switches on before the selected de‐
parture time.
Air volume, manual
To be able to manually adjust the air volume,
switch off the AUTO program first.
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Climate control
The system can be switched on and off di‐
rectly or by using two preset switch-on times.
It remains switched on for 30 minutes.
2. "Climate"
3. "Activate depart. time 1" or "Activate
depart. time 2"
The system can be switched on and off di‐
rectly or by using two preset departure times.
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐
trol lights up when the departure time is acti‐
vated.
Operation can be performed via iDrive.
Functional requirements
Parked-car ventilation
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐
trol flashes when the system has been
switched on.
The system will only be switched on within the
next 24 hours. After that, it needs to reacti‐
vated.
▷
Using the preset departure time or when
operated directly: any external tempera‐
ture.
Open the vents to allow air to flow out.
Switching on/off directly
1. "Settings"
2. "Climate"
3. "Activate comf. ventilation"
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐
trol flashes if the system is switched on.
The system continues to run for some time af‐
ter being switched off.
Preselecting the departure time
1. "Settings"
2. "Climate"
3. "Dep. time 1:" or "Dep. time 2:"
4. Set the desired time.
Activating the departure time
1. "Settings"
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Interior equipment
Vehicle equipment
If this symbol is printed on the packag‐
ing or in the instructions of the system
to be controlled, the system is gener‐
ally compatible with the integrated universal
remote control.
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
If you have any questions, please contact:
▷
▷
Your service center.
on the Internet.
Integrated universal remote
control
HomeLink is a registered trademark of John‐
son Controls, Inc.
Controls on the interior rearview
mirror
The concept
The integrated universal remote control can
operate up to 3 functions of remote-controlled
systems such as garage door drives or lighting
systems. The integrated universal remote con‐
trol replaces up to 3 different hand-held trans‐
mitters. To operate the remote control, the
buttons on the interior rearview mirror must be
programmed with the desired functions. The
hand-held transmitter for the particular system
is required in order to program the remote con‐
trol.
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LED, arrow 1.
During programming
Buttons, arrow 2.
During programming and before activat‐
ing a device using the integrated universal re‐
mote control, ensure that there are no people,
animals, or objects in the range of movement
of the remote-controlled device; otherwise,
there is a risk of injury or damage.
The hand-held transmitter, arrow 3, is re‐
quired for programming.
Programming
General information
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Initial setup:
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter.◀
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored
functions for the sake of security.
Press and hold the left and right button on
the interior rearview mirror simultaneously
for approximately 20 seconds until the LED
on the interior rearview mirror flashes. This
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erases all programming of the buttons on
the interior rearview mirror.
view mirror longer. If the LED on the interior
rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then
stays lit constantly for 2 seconds, the system
features an alternating-code system. Flashing
and continuous illumination of the LED will re‐
peat for approximately 20 seconds.
3. Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys‐
tem to be controlled approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to
8 cm away from the buttons on the interior
rearview mirror. The required distance de‐
pends on the manual transmitter.
For systems with an alternating-code system,
the integrated universal remote control and the
system also have to be synchronized.
4. Simultaneously press and hold the button
of the desired function on the hand-held
transmitter and the button to be program‐
med on the interior rearview mirror. The
LED on the interior rearview mirror will be‐
gin flashing slowly.
Please read the operating manual of the sys‐
tem being set up for information on how to
synchronize the system.
Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a sec‐
ond person.
5. Release both buttons as soon as the LED
flashes more rapidly. When the LED is
flashing faster, this indicates that the but‐
ton on the interior rearview mirror has been
programmed.
To synchronize:
1. Park the vehicle within range of the re‐
mote-controlled system.
2. Program the relevant button on the interior
rearview mirror as described.
If the LED does not flash faster after at
least 60 seconds, change the distance be‐
tween the interior rearview mirror and the
hand-held transmitter and repeat the step.
Several more attempts at different distan‐
ces may be necessary. Wait at least
15 seconds between attempts.
3. Locate and press the synchronizing button
on the system being programmed. You
have approx. 30 seconds for the next step.
4. Hold down the programmed button on the
interior rearview mirror for approximately
3 seconds and then release it. If necessary,
repeat this work step up to three times in
order to finish synchronization. Once syn‐
chronization is complete, the programmed
function will be carried out.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior rearview mirror button
and repeatedly press and release the
hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐
onds.
Reprogramming individual buttons
1. Switch on the ignition.
6. To program other functions on other but‐
tons, repeat steps 3 to 5.
The systems can be controlled using the inte‐
rior rearview mirror buttons.
2. Press and hold the interior rearview mirror
button to be programmed.
3. As soon as the interior rearview mirror LED
starts flashing slowly, hold the hand-held
transmitter for the system to be controlled
approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm away from the
buttons on the interior rearview mirror. The
required distance depends on the manual
transmitter.
Special feature of the alternating-
code wireless system
If you are unable to operate the system after
repeated programming, please check if the
system to be controlled features an alternat‐
ing-code system.
Read the system's operating manual, or press
the programmed button on the interior rear‐
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4. Likewise, press and hold the button of the
desired function on the hand-held trans‐
mitter.
proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes
rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The
functions cannot be deleted individually.
5. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐
rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐
idly. When the LED is flashing faster, this
indicates that the button on the interior
rearview mirror has been programmed.
The system can then be controlled by the
button on the interior rearview mirror.
Ashtray/cigarette lighter
Manual transmission: Front
Opening
If the LED does not flash faster after at
least 60 seconds, change the distance and
repeat the step. Several more attempts at
different distances may be necessary. Wait
at least 15 seconds between attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior rearview mirror button
and repeatedly press and release the
hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐
onds.
Press on the cover.
Emptying
Take out the insert.
Controls
Before operation
Before operating a system using the
integrated universal remote control, ensure
that there are no people, animals, or objects
within the range of movement of the remote-
controlled system; otherwise, there is a risk of
injury or damage.
Lighter
Push in the lighter.
The lighter can be removed as
soon as it pops back out.
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter.◀
Danger of burns
Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of getting burned.
The system, such as the garage door, can be
operated using the button on the interior rear‐
view mirror while the engine is running or when
the ignition is started. To do this, hold down
the button within receiving range of the system
until the function is activated. The interior rear‐
view mirror LED stays lit while the wireless sig‐
nal is being transmitted.
Switch off the ignition and take the remote
control with you when leaving the vehicle so
that children cannot use the lighter and burn
themselves.◀
Replace the cover after use
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀
Deleting stored functions
Press and hold the left and right button on the
interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap‐
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Replace the cover after use
Double-clutch transmission: Front
Opening
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀
Rear
Opening
Press on the cover.
Emptying
Take out the insert.
Press on the cover.
Lighter
Emptying
Take out the insert.
Lighter
Press on the cover.
Push in the lighter.
The lighter can be removed as
soon as it pops back out.
Push in the lighter.
The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops
back out.
Danger of burns
Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of getting burned.
Danger of burns
Switch off the ignition and take the remote
control with you when leaving the vehicle so
that children cannot use the lighter and burn
themselves.◀
Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of getting burned.
Take the remote control with you when leaving
the vehicle so that children cannot use the
lighter and burn themselves.◀
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Replace the cover after use
Automatic transmission, Front center
console: double-clutch transmission
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀
Connecting electrical
devices
Hints
Do not plug chargers into the socket
Press on the cover.
Do not connect battery chargers to the
factory-installed sockets in the vehicle as this
may damage the battery.◀
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
Center armrest
Replace the cover after use
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀
Sockets
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment while the engine is run‐
ning or when the ignition is switched on. The
total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
Remove cover.
Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable
connectors.
Rear center console
Front center console: manual
transmission
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
Press on the cover.
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
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In the front passenger footwell
Without Professional navigation
system or TV: at a glance
Socket is located below the glove compart‐
ment.
The USB interface is located in the center arm‐
rest.
To access the socket: fold open the cover.
Without Professional navigation
system or TV: at a glance
In the cargo area
The socket is located in the cover of the load‐
ing lip.
To access the socket: fold open the cover.
USB interface for data
transfer
The concept
Connection for importing and exporting data
on USB devices, e.g.:
The USB interface is located in the glove com‐
partment.
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▷
Personal Profile settings, refer to page 31.
Music collection, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.
Notes
Observe the following when connecting:
▷
Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.
▷
Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB interface.
▷
▷
Do not connect USB hard drives.
Do not use the USB interface to recharge
external devices.
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and are in an upright position. Otherwise, the
head restraint and screen could be damaged.◀
Through-loading system
The concept
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding
down the rear seat backrest.
1. Unlock the belt lock of the center safety
belt in the rear using the latch plate of an‐
other safety belt.
The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts
at a ratio of 60 to 40.
2. Insert the latch plate at the end of the belt
into the specially designated fixture on the
rear window shelf.
The sides can be folded down separately or to‐
gether.
Hints
Danger of pinching
Before folding down the rear seat back‐
rests, ensure that the area of movement of the
backrests is clear. In particular, ensure that no
one is located in the area of movement and
that no one reaches into the area of movement
of the rear seat backrests when the middle
section is folded down. Otherwise, injury or
damage may result.◀
3. Push the corresponding head restraint
down as far as it will go.
4. Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo
area to release the rear seat backrest.
Lock the rear seat backrests in position
Before mounting child restraint fixing
systems, place the seat backrest as far as pos‐
sible at an angle at which the child seat is rest‐
ing firmly against the backrest and all back‐
rests can be locked securely in place.
Otherwise, the child seat will not be as stable
as it should be, and there is increased danger
of injury due to unexpected movement of the
seat backrest.◀
5. The unlocked rear seat backrest moves
forward slightly.
Opening
Move the front seats to an upright posi‐
tion
Before folding down the rear backrests, ensure
that the front seats are moved forward slightly
6. Fold backrest forward.
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4. Load the ski bag. If necessary, wrap the
sharp edges of the skis.
Closing
1. Return the rear seat backrest to the upright
seating position and engage it.
5. Insert the tongue plate into the belt buckle.
Ensure that the lock is securely en‐
gaged
Make sure that the lock engages properly
when folding back, otherwise transported
cargo could enter the passenger compart‐
ment during braking or evasive maneuvers
and endanger the vehicle occupants.◀
2. Release the belt tongue from the fixture on
the rear window shelf.
6. Tighten the retaining strap.
3. Insert the belt tongue in the belt lock of the
center safety belt. Make sure you hear the
latch plate engage.
To secure cargo, refer to page 165, with nets
or draw straps, the cargo area is fitted with
lashing eyes.
Ski bag
Securing the ski bag
Capacity
Secure the ski bag by tightening the re‐
taining strap; otherwise, the contents could
present a source of danger to the passengers,
for example during braking or evasive maneu‐
vers.◀
The ski bag can be used to transport up to four
pairs of skis with a length of up to 6 ft/2.10 m
or, depending on the binding, up to two snow‐
boards with a length of up to 5 ft/1.60 m.
Preparing and loading the ski bag
Removing the ski bag
1. Fold open the center armrest on the inside.
The ski bag can be removed entirely, e.g., to
dry quickly or to use other inserts.
2. Open the inside cover and cargo area by
pressing the button.
3. Lay out the ski bag.
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1. Pull the handle forward and lift the ski bag
out.
2. Close the cover in the cargo area.
More information on the various inserts availa‐
ble can be obtained from your service center.
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Storage compartments
Storage compartments
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Net in the front passenger footwell.
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
Glove compartment
Front passenger side
Note
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Notes
No loose objects in the passenger com‐
partment
Do not stow any objects in the passenger
compartment without securing them; other‐
wise, they may present a danger to occupants
for instance during braking and avoidance ma‐
neuvers.◀
Opening
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash‐
board
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.
The mat materials could damage the dash‐
board.◀
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
Storage compartments
The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:
Closing
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Glove compartment on the driver's and
front passenger side, refer to page 150.
Fold up the cover.
Driver's side
Note
Storage compartment, refer to page 153,
in the center console for remote control.
Storage compartment in the center arm‐
rest, refer to page 151, in the front and
rear.
Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
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▷
Compartments in the doors.
Pockets on the backrests of the front
seats.
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Opening
Locking the storage compartment
Pull the handle.
The storage compartment in the armrest can
be locked with an integrated key to separately
secure the trunk lid, refer to page 38, for exam‐
ple.
Closing
Fold up the cover.
After the storage compartment is locked, the
remote control can be handed out without the
integrated key, refer to page 30, for instance at
a hotel.
Center armrest
Front
This prevents access to the storage compart‐
ment and to the cargo area.
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
Connection for an external audio
device
Opening
.
Description, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication.
Rear
The center armrest contains a storage com‐
partment.
Press the button.
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Folding down
Manual transmission: Front
On the center console
Pull on the opener and fold the armrest for‐
ward.
To open: press the button.
The insert folds out.
Opening
To use as a storage compartment, fold the in‐
sert back in.
Double-clutch transmission: Front
Pull on the handle and fold open the cover.
Cupholders
To open: press on the cover.
Notes
Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Rear
In the front center armrest.
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is
the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable con‐
tainers into the cupholders. This may result in
damage.◀
The cupholder can be adjusted for three differ‐
ent container sizes.
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To open: press the button.
Do not obstruct view
To reduce in size: fold closed to the desired
position.
When suspending clothing from the
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐
er's vision.◀
To close: fold all the way closed. The cu‐
pholder must be closed before it can be
opened fully.
No heavy objects
Do not hang heavy objects from the
hooks; otherwise, they may present a danger
to passengers during braking and evasive ma‐
neuvers.◀
Remote control storage
compartment
Opening
Storage compartments in the
cargo area
Net
Smaller objects can be stored in the net on the
side of the cargo area.
To transport larger objects, it can be pushed
down.
Multi-function hook
A multi-function hook is available on the left
cargo area wall.
Press on the cover.
Remote control storage compartment
Light and suitable objects only
Only hang light bags or suitable objects
from the holders. Otherwise, there is a danger
of objects flying about during braking and eva‐
sive maneuvers.
Only transport heavy luggage in the trunk if it
has been appropriately secured.◀
Storage is possible in a vertical position in the
center armrest.
Clothes hooks
The clothes hooks are located next to the grab
handles in the rear and on the door pillar in the
rear.
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Storage compartments
Storage compartment under the cargo
floor panel
Raise the cargo floor panel.
Storage compartment on the side
A storage compartment is located at the side
of the cargo area.
Lashing eyes
To secure the cargo, refer to page 165, there
are lashing eyes in the cargo area.
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