My Car User Manual

My CarUser Manual

Controls for your BMW 7 Series 2008-2014

Controls  
This chapter is intended to provide you with  
information that will give you complete control of  
your vehicle. All features and accessories that are  
useful for driving and your safety, comfort and  
convenience are described here.  
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Opening and closing  
Integrated key  
Remote control/key  
Buttons on the remote control  
Press the button on the back of the remote con‐  
trol, arrow 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2.  
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Unlocking  
The integrated key fits the following locks:  
Locking  
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Driver's door.  
Trunk lid.  
Opening the trunk lid  
Panic mode*, headlamp courtesy delay fea‐  
ture  
Storage compartment in the front center  
armrest.  
The storage compartment contains a switch for  
separately securing the trunk lid, refer to  
page 41.  
General information  
The vehicle is supplied with two remote controls  
with keys.  
Replacing the battery  
Every remote control contains a replaceable  
battery.  
The settings called up and implemented when  
the vehicle is unlocked depend on which remote  
control is used to unlock the vehicle, Personal  
Profile, refer to page 33.  
In addition, information about service require‐  
ments is stored in the remote control, Service  
data in the remote control, refer to page 258.  
1. Take the integrated key out of the remote  
control.  
2. Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1.  
3. Remove the cover of the battery compart‐  
ment; see arrow 2.  
4. Insert a battery of the same type with the  
positive side facing upwards.  
5. Press the cover closed.  
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Take the used battery to a recycling cen‐  
ter or to your service center.  
Personal Profile  
The concept  
New remote controls  
You can obtain new remote controls from your  
service center.  
Personal Profile concept  
You can set several of your vehicle's functions  
to suit your personal needs and preferences.  
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The settings are automatically saved in the  
profile currently activated.  
Loss of the remote controls  
Lost remote controls can be blocked by your  
service center.  
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Whenthevehicleisunlocked, theprofilethat  
was last detected and called up with the re‐  
mote control is used.  
Emergency detection of remote control  
It is possible to switch on the ignition or start the  
engine in situations such as the following:  
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Your personal settings will be recognized  
and called up again even if the vehicle has  
beenused inthemeantimebysomeoneelse  
with another remote control.  
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Interference of radio transmission to remote  
control by external sources.  
The individual settings are stored for three Per‐  
sonal Profiles and one guest profile.  
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Discharged battery in the remote control.  
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 Pro‐  
file function. For more information, contact your  
service center.  
Starting the engine in case of  
emergency detection of remote control  
Transmission takes place via:  
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The USB interface*, refer to page 138, in  
the glove compartment onto a USB device.  
Profile management  
Opening the profiles  
A different profile can be called up than the one  
associated with the remote control currently in  
use.  
If a corresponding Check Control message ap‐  
pears, hold the remote control, as shown,  
against the marked area on the steering column  
and press the Start/Stop button within 10 sec‐  
onds while pressing the brake.  
1. "Settings"  
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2. "Profiles"  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Profiles"  
3. "Import profile"  
3. Select a profile.  
The profile that is opened is assigned to the re‐  
mote control currently in use.  
4. USB interface, refer to page 138: "USB  
device"  
Renaming profiles  
1. "Settings"  
Exporting profiles  
Most settings of the active profile and the saved  
contacts can be exported.  
2. "Profiles"  
The current profile is selected.  
3. Open "Options".  
4. "Rename current profile"  
This can be useful for storing and opening per‐  
sonal settings, for instance if settings are acci‐  
dentally changed or deleted.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Profiles"  
3. "Export profile"  
4. USB interface, refer to page 138: "USB  
device"  
Using the guest profile  
The guest profile can be used to make individual  
settings without affecting the three Personal  
Profiles.  
Resetting profiles  
The settings of the active profile are reset to  
their default values.  
This can be useful for drivers who are using the  
vehicle temporarily and do not have their own  
profile.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Profiles"  
1. "Settings"  
The current profile is selected.  
3. Open "Options".  
4. "Reset current profile"  
2. "Profiles"  
3. The current profile is selected.  
4. Open "Guest".  
5. Create the settings.  
Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed.  
Importing profiles  
Existing settings and contacts are overwritten  
with the imported profile.  
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Radio, refer to page 172: stored stations,  
station listened to last, special settings.  
Display profile list during start  
The profile list can be displayed during each  
start for selecting the desired profile.  
Backup camera, refer to page 116: selec‐  
tion of functions and type of display.  
1. "Settings"  
Side View, refer to page 118: selection of  
the display type.  
2. "Profiles"  
3. Open "Options".  
4. "Display user list at startup"  
Language on the Control Display, refer to  
page 81.  
Lane departure warning, refer to page 94:  
last setting, on/off.  
Personal Profile settings  
The following functions and settings can be  
stored in a profile.  
Active Blind Spot Detection, refer to  
page 95: last setting, on/off.  
More information on the settings can be found  
under:  
Triple turn signal activation, refer to  
page 70.  
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Active Cruise Control: collision warning, re‐  
fer to page 110.  
Locking the vehicle, refer to page 39: after  
a brief period or after starting to drive.  
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Exterior mirror position, refer to page 58.  
CD/Multimedia, refer to page 179: audio  
source listened to last.  
Central locking system  
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Dynamic Driving Control: sport program, re‐  
fer to page 103.  
The concept  
The central locking system becomes active  
when the driver's door is closed.  
Driver's seat position, refer to page 37: au‐  
tomatic retrieval after unlocking.  
The system simultaneously engages and re‐  
leases the locks on the following:  
Programmable memory buttons, refer to  
page 23: assignment.  
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Doors.  
Head-up Display, refer to page 123: selec‐  
tion, brightness and position of the display.  
Trunk lid.  
Fuel filler flap.  
Headlamp courtesy delay feature, refer to  
page 84: time setting.  
Operating from the outside  
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Tone, refer to page 170: tone settings.  
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Via the remote control.  
Automatic climate control, refer to  
page 125: settings.  
Via the driver's door lock*.  
Via the door handles*.  
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Steering wheel position, refer to page 60.  
Navigation, refer to page 152: map views,  
route criteria, voice output on/off.  
Via the button in the trunk lid*.  
The following takes place simultaneously when  
locking/unlocking the vehicle via the remote  
control:  
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Night Vision with pedestrian detection, refer  
to page 120: selection of functions and type  
of display.  
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Anti-theft protection is switched on/off.  
Doors cannot be unlocked using the lock  
buttons or the door opener.  
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Daytime running lights*, refer to page 85:  
current setting.  
Park Distance Control PDC, refer to  
page 171: adjusting the signal tone volume.  
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The welcome lamps, interior lamps and  
courtesy lamps* are switched on and off.  
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The alarm system*, refer to page 43, is  
armed or disarmed.  
3. "Unlock button:"  
Operating from the inside  
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.  
Via the button for the central locking system.  
If the vehicle has been locked from inside, the  
fuel filler flap remains unlocked.  
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"All doors"  
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the  
central locking system unlocks automatically.  
The entire vehicle is unlocked.  
The hazard warning system and interior lamps  
come on.  
Convenient opening  
The remote control can be used to simultane‐  
ously open the windows and the glass sunroof*.  
Press and hold the button on the re‐  
mote control.  
Opening and closing: from the  
outside  
The windows and the glass sunroof* open.  
Releasing the button stops the motion.  
Using the remote control  
General information  
Locking  
Press the button on the remote control.  
Take the remote control with you  
People or animals left unattended in a  
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐  
side. Always take the remote control with you  
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can  
then be opened from the outside.◀  
Do not lock 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.◀  
Unlocking  
Press the button.  
The vehicle is unlocked.  
Switching on the interior lamps,  
courtesy lamps*, and welcome lamps  
Press the button on the remote control  
with the vehicle locked.  
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.  
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐  
rently in use.  
Panic mode*  
1. "Settings"  
You can trigger the alarm system if you find  
yourself in a dangerous situation.  
2. "Door locks"  
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Press the button on the remote control  
for at least 3 seconds.  
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.  
To switch off the alarm: press any button.  
Switching on the headlamp courtesy  
delay feature  
When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions  
are automatically retrieved if this function was  
activated.  
Briefly press the button on the remote  
control.  
Pinch hazard when moving back the seat  
The duration can be set in the Control Display.  
If this function is used, first make sure that  
the footwell behind the driver's seat is empty.  
Otherwise, people can be injured or objects  
damaged when the seat is moved back.◀  
Opening the trunk lid  
Press the button on the remote control  
for approx. 1 second and release.  
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:  
The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether it was  
previously locked or unlocked.  
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When a seat position switch is pressed.  
When a button of the seat, mirror, and steer‐  
ing wheel memory is pressed briefly.  
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up.  
Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐  
fore opening.  
Activating the setting  
1. "Settings"  
In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk lid  
can only be opened using the remote control if  
the vehicle was unlocked first.  
2. "Door locks"  
To avoid locking yourself out of the vehicle, do  
not place the remote control into the cargo area.  
The trunk lid is locked again as soon as it is  
pushed closed.  
3. "Last seat position auto."  
Confirmation signals from the vehicle  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Door locks"  
3. Deactivate or activate the desired confirma‐  
tion signals.  
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"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"  
"Flash when lock/unlock"  
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 interference from  
external sources such as mobile phones, metal  
objects, overhead power lines, transmission  
towers, etc.  
If this occurs, unlock or lock the vehicle at the  
door lock using the key.  
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For US owners only  
Remove the key before pulling the door  
handle  
The transmitter and receiver units comply with  
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication  
Commission regulations. Operation is governed  
by the following:  
Before pulling the outside door handle, remove  
the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and the  
key.◀  
FCC ID:  
In some country-specific versions, the alarm  
system* is triggered if the vehicle is unlocked via  
the door lock.  
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LX8766E.  
LX8CAS.  
Manual operation  
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MYTCAS4.  
If an electrical malfunction occurs, lock or unlock  
the vehicle using a key via the door lock on the  
driver's door.  
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*  
In some vehicle equipment versions, only the  
driver's door can be locked via the door lock.  
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This device may not cause harmful interfer‐  
ence, and  
To lock all doors and the trunk lid at once:  
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this device must accept any interference re‐  
ceived, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
1. With the doors closed, lock the vehicle using  
the button for the central locking system in  
the interior.  
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to  
these devices could void the user's authority to  
operate this equipment.  
2. Unlock and open the driver's or front pas‐  
senger door.  
3. Lock the vehicle.  
Using the door lock  
General information  
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Lock the driver's door using the  
integrated key in the door lock, or  
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Press down the lock button of the front  
passenger door and close the door from  
the outside.  
The fuel filler flap can only be locked using the  
remote control.  
Do not lock from the outside  
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if  
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be  
unlocked from inside without special knowl‐  
edge.◀  
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The vehicle locks automatically after  
you drive away.  
Opening and closing: from the  
inside  
Unlocking and opening*  
Doors  
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Either unlock the doors together using the  
button for the central locking system and  
then pull the door handle above the armrest  
or  
Automatic Soft Closing*  
To close the doors, push lightly.  
It is closed automatically.  
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Pull the door opener twice individually on  
each door: the first time unlocks the door,  
the second time opens it.  
Danger of pinching  
Make sure that the closing path of the  
doors is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀  
Locking and unlocking  
Press the button in the vehicle.  
The doors and the trunk lid are locked  
or unlocked when the front doors are closed, but  
they are not secured against theft.  
Trunk lid  
Opening  
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.  
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up.  
Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐  
fore opening.  
Automatic locking  
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐  
rently in use.  
Opening from the outside  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Door locks"  
3. Select the desired function:  
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"Lock if no door is opened"  
The vehicle locks automatically after a  
short period of time if a door is not  
opened.  
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"Lock after start. to drive"  
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Press the button on the trunk lid.  
Press the button on the remote  
control for approx. 1 second and re‐  
lease.  
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Danger of pinching  
Opening from the inside  
Push the button in the driver's footwell.  
Make sure that the closing path of the  
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀  
If the vehicle is stationary, the trunk lid opens if  
it is not locked.  
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 remote  
control may be locked inside the vehicle when  
the trunk lid is closed.◀  
Manual release  
All of the vehicle's keys fit the trunk lid lock, lo‐  
cated in the license plate recess.  
Automatic Soft Closing  
To close it completely, push the trunk lid down  
lightly.  
It is closed automatically.  
Locking the vehicle*  
Turn the key all the way to the left. The trunk lid  
unlocks.  
To avoid locking yourself out of the vehicle, do  
not place the key or remote control in the cargo  
area.  
The trunk lid is locked again as soon as it is  
pushed closed.  
If the trunk lid is opened via the lock with the  
alarm system armed, the alarm is triggered.  
Press the button on the inside of the trunk lid.  
The vehicle is locked completely.  
Therefore, unlock the vehicle first.  
If the alarm has been triggered accidentally:  
switch off the alarm, refer to page 43.  
Automatic trunk lid operation*  
Opening  
The trunk lid opens fully.  
Closing  
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 exterior of the trunk  
lid.  
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Press the button on the remote  
control or in the driver's footwell.  
Pressing the button again stops the motion.  
The opening process is interrupted as well:  
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When starting the engine.  
When the vehicle starts moving.  
By pressing the button in the driver's foot‐  
well.  
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Press the button on the exterior of the trunk  
lid.  
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By pressing the button on the inside of the  
trunk lid.  
Pressing again stops the motion.  
Closing  
The closing operation is interrupted:  
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When starting the engine.  
The vehicle starts off with jerks.  
Danger of pinching  
Make sure that the closing path of the  
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀  
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 remote  
control may be locked inside the vehicle when  
the trunk lid is closed.◀  
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Press the button on the inside of the trunk  
lid.  
The trunk lid closes automatically.  
Pressing again stops the motion.  
Manual operation  
If an electrical malfunction occurs:  
1. Manually unlock the trunk lid, refer to  
page 40.  
2. Open or close the trunk lid slowly and  
smoothly.  
Locking separately  
The trunk lid can be locked separately using the  
switch in the front center armrest.  
With Comfort Access:  
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Press the button, arrow 1, on the inside of  
the trunk lid.  
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Trunk lid secured, arrow 1.  
Trunk lid not secured, ar‐  
row 2.  
The trunk lid closes automatically.  
Pressing again stops the motion.  
Press the button, arrow 2.  
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The trunk lid closes automatically and the  
vehicle is locked.  
Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position. This  
secures the trunk lid and disconnects it from the  
central locking system.  
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When the center armrest is locked, the tailgate  
cannot be accessed. This is beneficial when the  
vehicle is parked using valet service. The infra‐  
red remote control can be handed out without  
the key.  
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The engine can only be started if the remote  
control is inside the vehicle.  
Comparison with ordinary remote  
control  
The functions can be controlled by pressing the  
buttons or via Comfort Access.  
Emergency unlocking*  
Unlocking  
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.  
The trunk lid unlocks.  
Fully grasp a door handle, arrow 1. This corre‐  
sponds to pressing the  
button.  
Comfort Access*  
Locking  
The concept  
The vehicle can be accessed without activating  
the remote control.  
All you need to do is to have the remote control  
with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket.  
The vehicle automatically detects the remote  
control when it is nearby or in the passenger  
compartment.  
Comfort Access supports the following func‐  
tions:  
Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2, with  
your finger for approx. 1 second.  
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Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.  
Convenient closing.  
This corresponds to pressing the  
button.  
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.  
Unlocking of the trunk lid separately.  
Starting the engine.  
Functional requirements  
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There are no external sources of interfer‐  
ence nearby.  
Convenient closing  
Press the area, arrow 2, with your finger and  
hold.  
To lock the vehicle, the remote control must  
be located outside of the vehicle.  
In addition to locking, the windows and the glass  
sunroof* are closed.  
The next unlocking and locking cycle is not  
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.  
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Monitor the closing process  
Arming and disarming the alarm  
system  
Monitor the closing process to ensure that  
no one becomes trapped.◀  
General information  
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with  
the remote control or at the door lock*, the alarm  
system is armed or disarmed at the same time.  
Unlocking the trunk lid separately  
Press the button on the exterior of the trunk lid,  
refer to page 39.  
This corresponds to pressing the  
button.  
Door lock and armed alarm system  
Do not place the remote control in the  
cargo area  
Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the alarm  
on some country-specific versions.  
Take the remote control with you and do not  
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote  
control may be locked inside the vehicle when  
the trunk lid is closed.◀  
Trunk lid and armed alarm system  
The trunk lid can be opened using the remote  
control, even if the alarm system is armed.  
Press the button on the remote control  
for approx. 1 second and release.  
Malfunction  
Comfort Access may not function properly if it  
experiences interference from external sources  
such as mobile phones, metal objects, overhead  
power lines, transmission towers, etc.  
After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and  
monitored again by the alarm system. The haz‐  
ard warning system flashes once.  
In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk lid  
can only be opened using the remote control if  
the vehicle was unlocked first.  
If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using the  
buttons on the remote control or use a key in the  
door lock.  
To subsequently start the engine, hold the re‐  
mote control against the marked area on the  
steering column, refer to page 33.  
Panic mode*  
Press the button on the remote control  
for at least 3 seconds.  
Switching off the alarm  
Alarm system*  
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Unlock the vehicle using the remote control.  
With Comfort Access: If you are carrying the  
remote control with you, pull on the door  
handle.  
The concept  
The vehicle alarm system responds to:  
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Opening of a door, the hood or the trunk lid.  
Movements in the vehicle: interior motion  
sensor, refer to page 44.  
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Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐  
tempts to steal a wheel or when towing the  
car.  
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Interruptions in battery voltage.  
The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:  
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By sounding an acoustic alarm.  
By switching on the hazard warning system.  
By flashing the high beams.  
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During transport on car-carrying trains, at  
sea or on a trailer.  
Indicator lamp on the interior rearview  
mirror  
When animals are to remain in the vehicle.  
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and  
interior motion sensor  
Press the button on the remote control  
twice in succession.  
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐  
onds and then flashes continuously.  
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor  
are switched off until the vehicle is locked again.  
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The indicator lamp flashes briefly every  
2 seconds:  
The system is armed.  
The indicator lamp flashes after locking:  
Power windows  
The doors, hood or trunk lid is not closed  
properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐  
cured.  
General information  
Take the remote control with you  
After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp flashes  
continuously. The interior motion sensor is  
not active.  
Take the remote control with you when  
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,  
cannot operate the power windows and injure  
themselves.◀  
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The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:  
The vehicle has not been tampered with.  
The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking  
until the engine is started, but no longer than  
approx. 5 minutes:  
An alarm has been triggered.  
Tilt alarm sensor  
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.  
The alarm system responds in situations such  
as attempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.  
Opening  
Interior motion sensor  
Thewindowsandglasssunroof*mustbeclosed  
for the system to function properly.  
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Press the switch to the resistance  
point.  
The window opens while the switch is held.  
Avoiding unintentional alarms  
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Press the switch beyond the resist‐  
ance point.  
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor  
can be switched off together, such as in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
The window opens automatically.  
Pressing again stops the motion.  
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In automatic car washes  
In duplex garages.  
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Closing  
1. Pull the switch past the resistance point and  
hold it there.  
Danger of pinching  
Pinch protection is limited and the window  
reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds  
a certain value.  
Monitor the closing process and make  
sure that the closing path of the window is clear;  
otherwise, injuries may result.◀  
2. Pull the switch past the resistance point  
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it  
there.  
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Pull the switch to the resistance point.  
The window closes while the switch is held.  
The window closes without pinch protec‐  
tion.  
Pull the switch beyond the resistance  
point.  
Safety switch  
The following functions can be locked simulta‐  
neously, using the switch:  
The window closes automatically.  
Pressing the switch stops the motion.  
Convenient operation, refer to page 36, via the  
remote control.  
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Opening and closing of the rear windows  
using the switches in the rear.  
Convenient closing, refer to page 42, with Com‐  
fort Access*.  
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Operation of the roller sunblinds* using the  
switches in the rear.  
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Adjustment of the power rear seats*.  
Pinch protection  
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a  
window closes, the closing action is interrupted.  
Adjustment of the power head restraints* in  
the rear.  
The window reopens slightly.  
Switching on and off  
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐  
tection  
Press the button.  
The LED lights up if the safety function  
is switched on.  
Even with the pinch protection system, check  
that the window's closing path is clear; other‐  
wise, the closing action may not stop in certain  
situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀  
Safety switch for rear operation  
Press the safety switch when transporting  
children in the rear; otherwise, injury may result  
if the windows are closed without supervision.◀  
Window accessories  
Do not install any accessories in the range  
of movement of the windows; otherwise, the  
pinch protection system will be impaired.◀  
Roller sunblinds*  
Closing without the pinch protection  
system  
General information  
The safety switch in the driver's door can be  
used to prevent children, for example, from op‐  
erating the roller blinds using the switches in the  
rear.  
Danger of pinching  
Monitor the closing process and make  
sure that the closing path of the window is clear;  
otherwise, injuries may result.◀  
Press the safety switch in the driver's door. The  
LED lights up if the safety function is switched  
on.  
For example, if there is an external danger or if  
ice on the windows prevents a window from  
closing normally, proceed as follows:  
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If you are no longer able to move the roller blinds  
after having activated them consecutively a  
number of times, the system is blocked for a  
limited time to prevent overheating. Let the sys‐  
tem cool.  
Roller blind for rear window  
Press the button.  
Raising and lowering the roller blinds  
together  
The roller sunblinds cannot be moved at low in‐  
terior temperatures.  
Press and hold the button.  
Driver's door controls  
Glass sunroof, powered*  
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.  
Danger of pinching  
Roller blind for rear window  
Monitor the closing process and make  
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is  
clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀  
Press the button.  
Extending or retracting the roller blinds  
together  
Take the remote control with you  
Take the remote control with you when  
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,  
cannot operate the roof and injure themselves.◀  
Press and hold the button.  
Rear door controls  
Tilting the glass sunroof  
Roller blind for the side windows  
Push switch upward briefly.  
Press the button.  
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The closed roof is tilted and  
the sliding visor opens  
slightly.  
The roller blind can only be extended or re‐  
tracted when the side window is closed.  
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The opened roof closes until  
it is in its tilted position. The  
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sliding visor stays completely  
open.  
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐  
tection  
Pressing the switch again  
closes the sliding visor al‐  
most completely.  
Despite the pinch protection system, check that  
the roof's closing path is clear; otherwise, the  
closing action may not be interrupted in certain  
extreme situations, such as when thin objects  
are present.◀  
Opening/closing the sliding visor  
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Press the switch in the de‐  
sired direction to the resist‐  
ance point and hold it there.  
Closing without the pinch protection  
system  
The sliding visor moves while  
the switch is being held.  
For example, if there is an external danger, pro‐  
ceed as follows:  
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Press the switch in the desired direction  
past the resistance point.  
1. Press the switch forward beyond the resist‐  
ance point and hold.  
The sliding visor moves automatically.  
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.  
Pinch protection is limited and the roof re‐  
opens slightly if the closing force exceeds a  
certain value.  
Opening/closing the glass sunroof  
When the sliding visor is open, proceed as de‐  
scribed under Sliding visor.  
2. Press the switch forward again beyond the  
resistance point and hold until the roof  
closes without pinch protection.  
Opening/closing the glass sunroof and  
sliding visor together  
Initializing after a power failure  
After a power failure during the opening or clos‐  
ing process, the roof can only be operated to a  
limited extent.  
Briefly press the switch twice in  
succession in the desired direc‐  
tion past the resistance point.  
The glass sunroof and sliding vi‐  
sor move together. Pressing the  
switch again stops the motion.  
Initializing the system  
The system can be initialized when the vehicle  
is stationary and the engine is running.  
Convenient operation, refer to page 36, via the  
remote control.  
Danger of pinching  
Monitor the closing process and make  
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is  
clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀  
Convenient closing, refer to page 42, with Com‐  
fort Access*.  
Press the switch up and hold it  
until the initialization is complete:  
Pinch protection system  
If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐  
roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐  
ment is stopped, beginning at approximately the  
middle of the opening in the roof, or from the  
tilted position during closing.  
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Initialization begins within  
15 seconds and is completed  
when the sunroof and sliding  
visor are completely closed.  
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The roof closes without pinch protection.  
The glass sunroof opens again slightly.  
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Adjusting  
Overview  
Sitting safely  
The ideal seating position can make a vital con‐  
tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.  
The seating position plays an important role in  
an accident in combination with:  
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Safety belts, refer to page 53.  
Head restraints, refer to page 54.  
Airbags, refer to page 88.  
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Lumbar support*  
Front seats  
Backrest width*  
Shoulder support*  
Backrest  
Adjusting  
Forward/back, height, tilt  
Thigh support*  
General information  
Do not adjust the seat while driving  
Never attempt to adjust the driver's seat  
while driving.  
Adjustments in detail  
1. Forward/back.  
The seat could respond with unexpected move‐  
ment and the ensuing loss of vehicle control  
could lead to an accident.◀  
Do not incline the backrest too far to the  
rear  
Do not incline the backrest on the front passen‐  
ger side too far to the rear during driving. Oth‐  
erwise, there is the danger of sliding under the  
safety belt in an accident. This would eliminate  
the protection normally provided by the belt.◀  
2. Height.  
The seat setting is stored for the remote control  
currently in use. When the vehicle is unlocked  
via the remote control, the position is automati‐  
cally retrieved if this function, refer to page 37,  
was activated.  
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3. Seat tilt.  
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Press the front/rear section of the switch.  
The curvature is increased/decreased.  
Press the upper/lower section of the switch.  
The curvature is shifted up/down.  
4. Backrest tilt.  
Backrest width*  
5. Thigh support*.  
Change the width of the backrest using the side  
wings to adjust the lateral support.  
To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle,  
the backrest width temporarily opens fully.  
Shoulder support*  
Lumbar support*  
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐  
justed in such a way that it supports the lumbar  
region of the spine. The lower back and the  
spine are supported for upright posture.  
Also supports the back in the shoulder area:  
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Results in a relaxed seating position.  
Reduces strain on the shoulder muscles.  
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Gentleman function*  
Front seat heating*  
The front passenger seat can be adjusted with  
the switches of the driver's seat.  
Switching on  
Press the button once for each temper‐  
ature level.  
1.  
Press the button. The LED lights up.  
The maximum temperature is reached when  
three LEDs are lit.  
2. Adjust the front passenger seat on your own  
seat.  
3. If needed, store the memory position, refer  
to page 57, for the front passenger seat.  
Switching off  
Press the button longer.  
The LEDs go out.  
4. Press the button to deactivate the function.  
The LED goes out.  
The function deactivates itself automatically af‐  
ter some time.  
The temperature may be reduced or seat heat‐  
ing may be switched off entirely to save battery  
power.  
Active seat*  
Temperature distribution*  
The heating action in the seat cushion and back‐  
rest can be distributed in different ways.  
Active adjustment of the seat cushion's con‐  
tours reduces muscular tension and fatigue to  
help prevent lower back pain.  
1. "Climate"  
2. "Seat heating distribution"  
3. Select the required seat.  
Press the button. The LED lights up.  
4. Turn the controller to set the temperature  
distribution.  
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Front active seat ventilation*  
At a glance  
The seat cushion and backrest surfaces are  
cooled by means of integrated fans.  
The ventilation rapidly cools the seat, e.g., if the  
vehicle interior is overheated or for continuous  
cooling at high temperatures.  
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4
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Forward/backward, tilt  
Backrest  
Adjust front passenger seat  
Reset to standard position  
Head restraint.  
Switching on  
Lumbar support  
Press the button once for each ventila‐  
tion level.  
The seats cannot be adjusted if the safety  
switch for the power windows has been  
pressed.  
The highest level is active when three LEDs are  
lit.  
Settings in detail  
1. Forward/back.  
After a short time, the system automatically  
moves down one level in order to prevent ex‐  
cessive cooling.  
Switching off  
Press the button longer.  
The LEDs go out.  
Rear seats  
Adjusting  
2. Seat tilt.  
General information  
The switches for adjusting the seats are located  
on the center armrest of the rear seats.  
Center armrest  
When folding down the center armrest,  
ensure that the area below the center head re‐  
straint is clear. Otherwise, injury may result.◀  
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3. Backrest tilt.  
2. Adjust the passenger seat, e.g., forward/  
back.  
3. Press the button to deactivate the function,  
arrow.  
The function deactivates itself automatically af‐  
ter some time.  
Reset* to standard position  
Lumbar support  
The contour 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.  
Maintain pressure on the button until the system  
completes the adjustment.  
Massage function in rear seats*  
Wavelike motions from the top to the bottom in  
the backrest relax back muscles.  
Button in rear  
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Press the front/rear section of the switch.  
The curvature is increased/decreased.  
Press the upper/lower section of the switch.  
The curvature is shifted up/down.  
Adjusting the front passenger seat  
from the rear  
For more leg room in the rear, for example.  
Switching on  
To switch on, press the button once for  
each massage level.  
The highest level is active when two LEDs are  
lit.  
Switching off  
To switch off, press and hold the button.  
The LEDs go out.  
1. Press the button to activate the function, ar‐  
row.  
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Rear seat heating*  
Active seat ventilation*  
Switching on  
Switching on  
Press the button once for each temper‐  
Press the button once for each ventila‐  
ature level.  
tion level.  
The maximum temperature is reached when  
three LEDs are lit.  
The highest level is active when three LEDs are  
lit.  
Switching off  
Switching off  
Press the button longer.  
The LEDs go out.  
Press the button longer.  
The LEDs go out.  
Temperature distribution*  
Safety belts  
The heating action in the seat cushion and back‐  
rest can be distributed in different ways.  
Seats with safety belt  
The vehicle has five seats, each of which is  
equipped with a safety belt.  
1. "Climate"  
2. "Seat heating rear"  
3. Select the required seat.  
Notes  
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.  
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The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be  
correct for adult seat occupants of every  
build if the seat is correctly adjusted.  
4. Turn the controller to set the temperature  
distribution.  
The two outer safety belt buckles,  
integrated into the rear seat, are for passen‐  
gers sitting on the left and right.  
The center rear seat belt buckle marked with  
the letters CENTER is solely intended for  
the center passenger.  
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One person per safety belt  
3. Guide the belt back into its reel.  
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.◀  
Safety belt reminder for the driver's and  
front passenger seat  
The indicator lamp flashes or lights up  
and a signal sounds. Make sure that the  
safety belts are positioned correctly.  
The safety belt reminder is active at speeds  
above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be ac‐  
tivated if objects are placed on the front pas‐  
senger seat.  
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 im‐  
pact and injure the abdomen.  
Safety mode*  
The safety belt must not lie across the neck, rub  
on sharp edges, be routed over solid or breaka‐  
ble objects, or be pinched.◀  
In critical situations, e.g., during full brake appli‐  
cation, the front safety belts tighten automati‐  
cally.  
If the situation passes without an accident oc‐  
curring, the belt tension relaxes.  
Reduction of restraining effect  
Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the  
belt from fitting properly, and pull the shoulder  
belt periodically to readjust the tension across  
your lap; otherwise, the retention effect of the  
safety belt may be reduced.◀  
If the belt tension does not loosen automatically,  
stop the vehicle and unbuckle the belt using the  
red button in the buckle. Fasten the belt before  
continuing on your trip.  
Damage to safety belts  
In the case of strain caused by accidents or  
damage:  
Buckling the belt  
Have the safety belts, including the safety belt  
tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors  
checked.  
Checking and replacing safety belts  
Have the work performed only by your  
service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured  
that this safety feature will function properly.◀  
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the  
belt buckle.  
Front head restraints  
Tensioning the safety belt  
automatically*  
Correctly adjusted head restraint  
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the  
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of  
an accident.  
After the belt is buckled and the door is closed,  
the belt is tightened once automatically.  
Unbuckling the belt  
1. Hold the belt firmly.  
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.  
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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 increased  
risk of injury in an accident.◀  
Height  
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap‐  
proximately 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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Forward: pull.  
Back: press the button and push the head  
restraint toward the rear.  
Active head restraint  
In the event of a rear-end collision with a certain  
severity, the active head restraint automatically  
reduces the distance from the head.  
Distance to the back of the head:  
power* head restraints  
The head restraint is automatically repositioned  
when the shoulder support is adjusted.  
Reduced protective function  
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Do not use seat or head restraint cov‐  
ers.  
Adjusting the side extensions*  
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Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,  
on the head restraints.  
Only attach accessories approved by BMW  
to the seat or head restraint.  
Otherwise, the protective function of the active  
head restraint will be impaired and the personal  
safety of the occupants will be endangered.◀  
Adjusting the height  
Fold forward for increased lateral support in the  
resting position.  
Removing  
The head restraints cannot be removed.  
Rear head restraints  
Correctly adjusted head restraint  
Adjusting electrically.  
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the  
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of  
an accident.  
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Adjusting the head restraint  
Adjusting the height: electrical*  
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all  
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased  
risk of injury in an accident.◀  
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The head restraints on the left and right rear  
passenger seats extend automatically  
whenever a passenger in the rear seat fas‐  
tens his or her safety belt.  
Height  
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap‐  
proximately at ear level.  
Distance  
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is  
as close as possible to the back of the head.  
Folding forward the center head  
restraint  
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In addition, the height of the head restraint  
can be adjusted electrically.  
Extending the head restraint  
To prevent possible personal injury and  
property damage, always ensure that the area  
above the head restraints is clear and unob‐  
structed before extending them upward.◀  
The height adjustment of the head restraint is  
deactivated when the safety switch for the rear  
windows, refer to page 45, has been pressed.  
Before using the center seat, fold the center  
head restraint forward.  
Adjusting the side extensions*  
Press the button, arrow 1, and fold the head re‐  
straint forward.  
Adjusting the height: manual head  
restraints  
Fold the side extensions on the head restraint  
forward for increased lateral support in the rest‐  
ing position.  
Removing: manual head restraints  
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be  
sitting in the seat in question.  
The height of the outer head restraints can be  
adjusted.  
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To raise: pull.  
To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and  
push the head restraint down.  
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Seat, mirror, and steering  
wheel memory*  
General information  
Front  
1. Pull the head restraint upward as far as pos‐  
sible.  
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head  
restraint out completely.  
Before transporting passengers  
Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐  
porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐  
tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐  
able.◀  
Two different driver's seat, exterior mirror, and  
steering wheel positions can be stored and re‐  
trieved for each remote control. The adjustment  
of the lumbar support is not stored.  
Removing: Electrical* head restraints  
Rear  
Note  
Do not remove the rear head restraints.  
To avoid damage, they can only be installed by  
your service center.  
Removing  
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be  
sitting in the seat in question.  
1. Completely raise the head restraint.  
Two different seat positions can be stored and  
retrieved.  
2. Completely pull out the head restraint with a  
firm tug.  
Storing  
Before transporting passengers  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Set the desired position.  
Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐  
porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐  
tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐  
able.◀  
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.  
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Calling up settings  
Mirrors  
Do not retrieve the memory while driving  
Exterior mirrors  
At a glance  
Do not retrieve the memory setting while  
driving, as an unexpected movement of the seat  
or steering wheel could result in an accident.◀  
Comfort function  
1. Open the driver's door.  
2. Switch off the ignition.  
3. Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.  
The corresponding seat position is performed  
automatically.  
The procedure stops when a switch for adjust‐  
ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.  
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3
Adjusting  
Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor*  
Fold in and out*  
Safety mode  
1. Close the driver's door or switch on the ig‐  
nition.  
General information  
The mirror on the passenger side is more curved  
than the driver's side mirror.  
2. Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2 until  
the adjustment procedure is completed.  
Estimating distances correctly  
Calling up of a seat position  
deactivated  
After a brief period, the calling up of stored seat  
positions is deactivated to save battery power.  
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.◀  
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:  
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Open or close the door or trunk lid.  
Press a button on the remote control.  
Press the Start/Stop button.  
The mirror setting is stored for the remote con‐  
trol currently in use. When the vehicle is un‐  
locked via the remote control, the position is au‐  
tomatically retrieved if the setting for this  
function is active.  
Selecting a mirror  
To change over to the other mirror:  
Slide the mirror changeover switch.  
Adjusting electrically  
The setting corresponds to the direction  
in which the button is pressed.  
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Storing positions*  
Automatic heating  
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer  
to page 57.  
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated  
whenever the engine is running.  
Adjusting manually  
Automatic dimming feature  
If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example,  
press the edges of the mirror glass.  
Both exterior mirrors are automatically dimmed.  
PhotocellsareusedforcontrolintheInteriorrear  
view mirror, refer to page 59.  
Automatic Curb Monitor*  
Interior rearview mirror  
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 parking, for  
example.  
Reducing the blinding effect  
Activating  
1.  
Slide the mirror changeover switch  
to the driver's side mirror position.  
2. Engage transmission position R.  
Deactivating  
From behind when driving at night: turn the  
knob.  
Slide the mirror changeover switch to the pas‐  
senger's side mirror position.  
Interior rearview mirror, automatic  
dimming feature*  
Fold in and out*  
Press the button.  
Possible up to approx. 15 mph/20 km/h.  
For example, this is advantageous  
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In car washes.  
In narrow streets.  
For folding back mirrors that were folded  
away manually.  
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐  
matically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.  
Photocells are used for control:  
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In the mirror glass.  
Fold in the mirror in a car wash  
On the back of the mirror.  
Before entering an automatic car wash,  
fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with the  
button; otherwise, they could be damaged, de‐  
pending on the width of the vehicle.◀  
For proper operation:  
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Keep the photocells clean.  
Do not cover the area between the inside  
rearview mirror and the windshield.  
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Adjusting  
Illuminated vanity mirror* in  
the rear  
Folding down  
The steering wheel can be adjusted in four di‐  
rections.  
Storing the position  
Press the button.  
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer  
to page 57.  
The vanity mirror folds down.  
The angle can be adjusted by hand.  
Assistance getting in and out  
Folding up  
Press the mirror up.  
The steering wheel temporarily moves into the  
highest position to make it easier to enter and  
exit the vehicle.  
Steering wheel  
Steering wheel heating*  
General information  
Switching on/off  
Press the button.  
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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On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
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Transporting children safely  
The right place for children  
Installing child restraint fixing  
systems  
Note  
Before mounting  
Children in the vehicle  
If the rear seat backrests are adjustable:  
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 child restraint fixing systems,  
return all of the rear seat backrests to the basic  
position.  
Notes  
Children should always be in the rear  
Manufacturer's information for child re‐  
straint fixing systems  
Accident research shows that the safest place  
for children is in the back seat.  
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.◀  
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 provided in  
accordance with the age, weight and size of the  
child; otherwise, there is an increased risk of in‐  
jury in an accident.  
On the front passenger seat  
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.  
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.◀  
Deactivate the front passenger airbags auto‐  
matically, refer to page 89.  
Children on the front passenger seat  
Deactivating the front passenger airbags  
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 deactivated. Au‐  
tomatic deactivation of front passenger airbags,  
refer to page 89.  
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 restraint  
fixing system.◀  
Deactivating the front passenger airbags  
Seat position and height  
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 restraint  
fixing system.◀  
Before installing a child restraint fixing system,  
move the front passenger seat as far back as  
possible and adjust its height to the middle po‐  
sition to obtain the best possible position for the  
belt and to offer optimal protection in the event  
of an accident.  
Do not change the seat position and height after  
this.  
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Backrest width*  
LATCH child restraint fixing  
system  
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for CHil‐  
dren.  
Before installing a child restraint fixing system in  
the front passenger seat, open the backrest  
width completely. Do not change the backrest  
width again and do not call up a memory posi‐  
tion.  
Note  
Backrest width for the child seat  
Manufacturer's information for LATCH  
child restraint fixing systems  
Before installing a child restraint fixing  
system in the front passenger seat, the backrest  
width must be opened completely. Do not  
change the adjustment after this; otherwise, the  
stability of the child seat will be reduced.◀  
To mount and use the LATCH child restraint fix‐  
ing systems, observe the operating and safety  
information from the system manufacturer; oth‐  
erwise, the level of protection may be reduced.◀  
Child seat security  
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors  
Correctly engage the lower LATCH an‐  
chors  
Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have  
properly engaged and that the child restraint fix‐  
ing system is resting snugly against the back‐  
rest; otherwise, the degree of protection offered  
may be reduced.◀  
Before mounting the LATCH child restraint fix‐  
ing system, pull the belt away from the child re‐  
straint fixing system.  
The rear safety belts and the front passenger  
safety belt can be locked against pulling out for  
mounting the child restraint fixing systems.  
Locking the safety belt  
1. Pull out the belt webbing completely.  
2. Secure the child restraint fixing system with  
the belt.  
3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and  
pull it taut against the child restraint fixing  
system. The safety belt is locked.  
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo‐  
cated in the gap between the seat and backrest.  
Unlocking the safety belt  
1. Unbuckle the belt buckle.  
Mounting LATCH child restraint fixing  
systems  
1. Mount the child restraint fixing system; refer  
to the operating instructions of the system.  
2. Remove the child restraint fixing system.  
3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐  
pletely.  
2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐  
erly connected.  
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Mounting LATCH child restraint fixing  
systems on power rear seats*  
1. Before mounting, adjust the seats to their  
basic position, refer to page 52.  
2. For better accessibility, tilt the backrest  
back slightly.  
3. Mount the child restraint fixing system; refer  
to the operating instructions of the system.  
4. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐  
erly connected.  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
Direction of travel  
Head restraint.  
5. After mounting, move the backrest back up  
slightly so that the child restraint fixing sys‐  
tem rests lightly against the backrest.  
Hook for upper retaining strap  
Mounting point/eye  
Rear window shelf  
Seat backrest  
Child restraint fixing system with a  
tether strap  
Upper retaining strap  
LATCH mounting eyes  
Attaching the upper retaining strap to  
the mounting point  
1. Remove the mounting point cover.  
Only use the mounting eyes for the upper  
LATCH retaining strap to secure child restraint  
fixing systems; otherwise, the mounting eyes  
could be damaged.◀  
2. Raise the head restraint. Do not change the  
middle head restraint*.  
Mounting points  
3. Guide the upper retaining strap between the  
supports of the head restraint.  
Guide it over the head restraint of the middle  
seat.  
4. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the  
mounting eye.  
5. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it  
down.  
6. Lower the head restraint.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there are  
two outer or three mounting points for child re‐  
straint fixing systems with a tether strap.  
Retaining strap guide  
Retaining strap  
Make sure that the upper retaining strap is  
not routed over the head restraints or sharp  
edges and is free of twisting on its way to the  
upper mounting point; otherwise, the belt can‐  
not properly secure the child restraint fixing sys‐  
tem in an accident.◀  
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Locking the doors and  
windows  
Rear doors  
Push the locking lever on the rear doors down.  
The door can now be opened from the outside  
only.  
Safety switch for the rear  
Press the button on the driver's door if  
children are being transported in the  
rear.  
This locks various functions so that they cannot  
be operated from the rear: safety switch, refer to  
page 45.  
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Driving  
Transmission position P with the ignition  
off  
Start/Stop button  
The concept  
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.◀  
Pressing the Start/Stop button  
switches the ignition on or off and  
starts the engine.  
The engine starts if the brake  
pedal is pressed when you press  
the Start/Stop button.  
When the vehicle is locked using the central  
locking system, the ignition switches off auto‐  
matically.  
Radio ready state  
Ignition on  
Activate radio ready state:  
Press the Start/Stop button, and do not press on  
the brake pedal at the same time.  
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When the ignition is switched off: press ON/  
OFF button on the radio.  
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.  
▷
When the engine is running: press START/  
STOP button.  
Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the  
instrument cluster light up for varying lengths of  
time.  
Some electronic systems/power consumers re‐  
main ready for operation.  
To save battery power when the engine is off,  
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary  
electronic systems/power consumers.  
Radio ready state switches off automatically:  
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After approx. 8 minutes.  
The ignition switches off automatically:  
When the vehicle is locked using the central  
locking system.  
▷
When the vehicle is locked, if the low beams  
are switched on.  
▷
Shortly before the battery is discharged  
completely, so that the engine can still be  
started.  
Starting the engine  
General information  
▷
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.  
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.◀  
Ignition off  
Unattended vehicle  
Press the Start/Stop button again, and do not  
press on the brake pedal at the same time.  
Do not leave the car unattended with the  
engine running; otherwise, it presents a poten‐  
tial source of danger.  
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go  
out.  
To save battery power when the engine is off,  
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary  
electronic systems/power consumers.  
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Before leaving the car with the engine running,  
set the parking brake and place the transmission  
in position P or neutral to prevent the car from  
moving.◀  
Switching off the engine  
1. Engage transmission position P with the ve‐  
hicle stopped.  
2. Press the Start/Stop button.  
The engine is switched off.  
Frequent starting in quick succession  
Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting  
the car and avoid starting the car frequently in  
quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not  
burned or is inadequately burned, and there is  
the danger of overheating and damaging the  
catalytic converter.◀  
The radio ready state is switched on.  
3. Set the parking brake.  
Parking brake  
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the  
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at mod‐  
erate engine speeds.  
The concept  
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehicle  
from rolling when it is parked.  
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Engine switched off: the parking brake acts  
on the rear wheels.  
Starting the engine  
Press on the brake pedal and  
press the Start/Stop button.  
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Engine running: the parking brake acts on  
the disc brakes of the front and rear wheels  
via the hydraulic brake system.  
The engine is cranked until it  
starts.  
The parking brake can be set manually or auto‐  
matically:  
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Manual: by pulling and pushing the switch.  
Automatic: by activating Automatic Hold.  
Engine stop  
General information  
Take the remote control with you  
Take the remote control with you when  
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,  
cannot operate the windows and injure them‐  
selves.◀  
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 vehi‐  
cle, for example, by turning the steering wheel in  
the direction of the curb. ◀  
Setting  
Pull the switch.  
The LED lights up.  
The indicator lamp lights up in red. The  
parking brake is set.  
Before driving into a car wash  
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian  
models  
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 271.  
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Set the parking brake and further secure  
the vehicle as required  
Secure the vehicle in a manner appropriate to  
the inclination of the road, e.g., with a wheel  
chock; otherwise, there is the danger of the ve‐  
hicle rolling.◀  
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐  
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward  
and downward inclines, further secure the vehi‐  
cle, for example, by turning the steering wheel in  
the direction of the curb. ◀  
Unlocking  
1. Remove the release tool from the tool kit.  
While driving  
Use while driving:  
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes  
hard while the button is being pulled.  
The indicator lamp lights up in red, a sig‐  
nal sounds and the brake lamps light up.  
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian  
models  
2. Raise the floor panel in the cargo area.  
If the vehicle is braked to a speed of approx.  
2 mph/3 km/h, the parking brake remains set.  
Releasing  
Press the switch while the brake pedal is  
pressed or transmission position P is en‐  
gaged.  
The LED and indicator lamp go out.  
The parking brake is released.  
Take the remote control with you  
3. Take out the floor trim in the cargo area, re‐  
moving the screws with the release tool, ar‐  
rows.  
Take the remote control with you when  
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,  
cannot release the parking brake.◀  
Manual release  
The parking brake can be released manually in  
the event of a power failure or electrical fault.  
Before releasing, secure the vehicle  
against rolling  
Before releasing the parking brake manually,  
and whenever you park the vehicle with the  
parking brake released, ensure that position P of  
the automatic transmission is engaged.  
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4. Place the release tool on the release point,  
arrow.  
2.  
Press the switch while the brake is de‐  
pressed or transmission position P is en‐  
gaged.  
It may take several seconds for the brake to be  
put into operation. Any sounds associated with  
this are normal.  
The indicator lamp in the instrument  
cluster goes out as soon as the parking  
brake is ready for operation.  
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian  
models.  
5. Forcefullypullthereleasetoolupagainstthe  
resistance until you notice a marked in‐  
crease in the resistance and the parking  
brake releases audibly.  
Automatic Hold  
The concept  
This system assists the driver by automatically  
setting and releasing the brake, such as when  
moving in stop-and-go traffic.  
The vehicle is automatically held in place when  
it is stationary.  
On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle  
from rolling backward when driving away.  
Have the malfunction corrected  
If the parking brake has been released  
manually in response to a malfunction, only  
technicians can return it to operation.  
Have the malfunction corrected by your service  
center.◀  
After a power failure  
For your safety  
Only put the parking brake into operation  
after a power failure  
Under the following conditions, Automatic Hold  
is automatically deactivated and the parking  
brake is set:  
The parking brake should only be put into oper‐  
ation 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.◀  
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The engine is switched off.  
A door is opened and driver's safety belt is  
unbuckled.  
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The moving vehicle is brought to a standstill  
using the parking brake.  
Putting the parking brake into  
operation  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
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The indicator lamp switches from green  
to red and the letters AUTO H go out.  
The indicator lamp lights up in green.  
Step on the accelerator pedal to drive  
off.  
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian  
models  
The brake is released automatically.  
The indicator lamp goes out.  
Before driving away:  
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Release the parking brake manually.  
Reactivate Automatic Hold.  
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models  
Before driving into a car wash  
Leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐  
ning  
Deactivate Automatic Hold; otherwise, the  
parking brake will be set when the vehicle is sta‐  
tionary and the vehicle will no longer be able to  
roll.◀  
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐  
ning, engage position P of the automatic trans‐  
mission and ensure that the parking brake is set.  
Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀  
Parking  
The parking brake is automatically set if the en‐  
gine is switched off while the vehicle is being  
held by Automatic Hold.  
Activating  
This function can be activated when the driver's  
door is closed and the safety belt is fastened, or  
while driving.  
The indicator lamp changes from green  
to red.  
Press the button.  
The parking brake is not set if the engine  
is switched off while the vehicle is coast‐  
ing to a halt. Automatic Hold is deacti‐  
vated.  
The LED and the letters AUTO H light  
up.  
The indicator lamp lights up.  
Automatic Hold is activated.  
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models  
Take the remote control with you  
Deactivating  
Take the remote control with you when  
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,  
cannot release the parking brake.◀  
Press the button again.  
The LED and the letters AUTO H go  
out.  
Malfunction  
Automatic Hold is deactivated.  
In the event of a failure or malfunction of the  
parking brake, secure the vehicle against rolling  
using a wheel chock, for example, when leaving  
it.  
If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,  
press on the brake pedal to deactivate it.  
When the parking brake, refer to page 66, is set  
manually, Automatic Hold is deactivated auto‐  
matically.  
Driving  
Automatic Hold is activated: the vehicle is auto‐  
matically secured against rolling when it stops.  
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High beams, headlamp flasher  
Turn signal, high beams,  
headlamp flasher  
Turn signal  
Using turn signals  
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High beams, arrow 1.  
Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.  
Washer/wiper system  
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.  
Switching the wipers on/off and brief  
wipe  
To switch off manually, press the lever to the re‐  
sistance point.  
Do not switch on the wipers if frozen  
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp in‐  
dicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.  
Do not switch on the wipers if they are fro‐  
zen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper  
blades and the windshield wiper motor may be  
damaged.◀  
Triple turn signal activation  
Press the lever to the resistance point.  
The turn signal flashes three times.  
The function can be activated or deactivated:  
Switching on  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Lighting"  
3. "Triple turn signal"  
Press the wiper levers up.  
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐  
sition when released.  
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Normal wiping speed: press up once.  
The wipers switch to intermittent operation  
when the vehicle is stationary.  
Signaling briefly  
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold  
it there for as long as you want the turn signal to  
flash.  
Fast wiping speed: press up twice or press  
once beyond the resistance point.  
Thewipersswitchtonormalspeedwhenthe  
vehicle is stationary.  
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Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes  
Switching off and brief wipe  
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing  
through an automatic car wash; otherwise, dam‐  
age could be caused by undesired wiper activa‐  
tion.◀  
Rain sensor sensitivity  
Press the wiper levers down.  
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐  
sition when released.  
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Brief wipe: press down once.  
To switch off normal wipe: press down once.  
To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.  
Turn the thumbwheel.  
Rain sensor  
The concept  
Clean the windshield, headlamps*  
The time between wipes is controlled automat‐  
ically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall.  
The sensor is located on the windshield, directly  
in front of the interior rearview mirror.  
Activating/deactivating the rain sensor  
Pull the lever.  
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐  
shield and activates the wipers briefly.  
In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regular  
intervals when the vehicle lights are switched  
on.  
Do not use the washer system at freezing  
temperatures  
Press the button on the wiper lever.  
When activated, the wipers move over the wind‐  
shield once.  
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.  
The LED in the steering column stalk lights up.  
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is  
empty; otherwise, you could damage the  
pump.◀  
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Windshield washer nozzles  
Washer fluid reservoir  
The washer jets are automatically heated*  
whenever the ignition is switched on.  
Adding washer fluid  
Only add washer fluid when the engine is  
cool, and then close the cover completely to  
avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot  
engine parts.  
Fold-out position of the wipers  
Required when changing the wiper blades or  
under frosty conditions, for example.  
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk  
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀  
1. Switch off the ignition.  
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 seconds,  
until the wiper remains in a nearly vertical  
position.  
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper  
system must be reactivated.  
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐  
voir.  
Fold the wipers back down  
Before switching the ignition on, fold the  
wipers back down to the windshield; otherwise,  
the wipers may become damaged when they are  
switched on.◀  
Fill with water and – if required – with a washer  
antifreeze, according to the manufacturer's rec‐  
ommendations.  
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain  
the correct mixing ratio.  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Press the wiper levers down. The wipers  
move to their resting position and are ready  
for operation.  
Capacity  
Approx. 5.3 US quarts/ 5 liters  
Washer fluid  
Automatic transmission with  
Steptronic  
General information  
Antifreeze for washer fluid  
Transmission positions  
Antifreeze is flammable. Therefore, keep  
it away from sources of ignition.  
D Drive, automatic position  
Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐  
ward gears are available.  
Only keep it in the closed original container and  
inaccessible to children.  
Follow the instructions on the container.◀  
R is Reverse  
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.  
N is Neutral  
Use in automatic car washes, for example. The  
vehicle can roll.  
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When the ignition is switched off, refer to  
page 65, position P is engaged automatically.  
Engaging D, R and N  
P Park  
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The  
drive wheels are blocked.  
P is engaged automatically:  
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After the engine is switched off, if the car is  
in radio ready state, refer to page 65, or if the  
ignition is switched off, refer to page 65, and  
if position R or D is engaged.  
Briefly push the selector lever in the desired di‐  
rection, beyond a resistance point if necessary.  
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If the ignition is switched off and position N  
is engaged.  
After releasing the selector lever, it returns to its  
center position.  
If the safety belt is unbuckled, the driver's  
door is opened, and the brake pedal is not  
pressed while the vehicle is stationary and  
transmission position R or D is engaged.  
Kickdown  
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving  
performance. Press on the accelerator beyond  
the resistance point at the full throttle position.  
Engaging the transmission position  
Press the Unlock button to:  
▷
Transmission position P can only be disen‐  
gaged if the engine is running and the brake  
pedal is pressed.  
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Engage R.  
Shift out of P.  
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With the vehicle stationary, press on the  
brake pedal before shifting out of P or N;  
otherwise, the shift command will not be  
executed: shift lock.  
Engaging P  
Depress the brake until you start driv‐  
ing  
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after  
you select a driving position, maintain pres‐  
sure on the brake pedal until you are ready  
to start.◀  
Press button P.  
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Sport program and manual mode M/S  
Activating the sport program  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
The transmission position is dis‐  
played, for instance, P.  
Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐  
mission position D.  
DS is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
This position is recommended for a perform‐  
ance-oriented driving style.  
Activating the M/S manual mode  
Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐  
mission position D.  
Push the selector lever forward or backward.  
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is  
changed.  
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument  
cluster, e.g., M1.  
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To shift down: press the selector lever for‐  
ward.  
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To shift up: press the selector lever back‐  
ward.  
The transmission only shifts up or down if the  
rpm and vehicle speed are appropriate. If the  
engine speed is too high, the transmission does  
not shift down.  
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐  
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.  
Ending the sport program/manual  
mode  
Push the selector lever to the right.  
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
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Displays  
Instrument cluster  
At a glance  
1
2
3
4
5
Fuel gauge  
6
7
8
9
External temperature  
Electronic displays  
Miles, trip miles  
Clock  
Speedometer  
Indicator/warning lamps  
Tachometer  
Oil temperature  
10 Display/reset miles  
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The remaining range is  
shown on the computer.  
Fuel gauge  
The vehicle inclination may  
cause the display to vary.  
When a dynamic driving style is used, such  
as when corners are taken rapidly, engine  
functions are not ensured.  
Notes on refueling, refer to  
page 242.  
The Check Control message appears continu‐  
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.  
Range  
Refuel promptly  
After the reserve range is  
reached:  
Refuel no later than at a range 30 miles/  
50 km, or engine functions are not ensured and  
damage may occur.◀  
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A Check Control message is  
displayed briefly.  
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Displaying the cruising range  
1. "Settings"  
Coolant temperature  
Should the coolant, and with it the engine, be‐  
come too hot, a Check Control message is dis‐  
played.  
2. "Info display"  
3. "Additional indicators"  
Check the coolant level, refer to page 256.  
External temperature  
External temperature warning  
If the display drops to +37 ℉/  
+3 ℃, a signal sounds.  
A Check Control message is dis‐  
played.  
There is the increased danger of  
ice.  
The range is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
Tachometer  
Ice on roads  
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃,  
there can be a risk of ice on roads.  
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shady  
roads, for example, to avoid the increased dan‐  
ger of an accident.◀  
Current fuel consumption  
Displays the current fuel con‐  
sumption. You can check  
whether you are currently driving  
in an efficient and environmen‐  
tally-friendly manner.  
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning  
field. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted  
to protect the engine.  
Engine oil temperature  
Displaying the current fuel  
consumption  
1. "Settings"  
▷
Cold engine: the pointer is at  
the low temperature end.  
Drive at moderate engine and  
vehicle speeds.  
2. "Info display"  
3. "Additional indicators"  
▷
Normal operating tempera‐  
ture: the pointer is in the mid‐  
dle or in the left half of the  
temperature display.  
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Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐  
perature end. A Check Control message is  
displayed in addition.  
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The bar display for the current fuel consumption  
is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
Selection lists in the  
instrument cluster  
Energy recovery  
The concept  
The energy of motion of the ve‐  
hicle is converted to electrical en‐  
ergy while coasting. The vehicle  
battery is partially charged and  
fuel consumption can be low‐  
ered.  
Odometer and trip odometer  
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Odometer, arrow 1.  
Trip odometer, arrow 2.  
The following can be operated using the buttons  
and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel:  
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Current audio source.  
Redial on telephone*.  
Display/reset miles  
Activation of the voice activation system*.  
Press the knob.  
Activating a list and creating the  
setting  
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When the ignition is switched  
off, the time, external temper‐  
ature and odometer are dis‐  
played.  
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When the ignition is switched on, the trip  
odometer is reset.  
Time  
The time is displayed at the bot‐  
tom of the instrument cluster.  
Setting the time and time format,  
refer to page 80.  
Press a button on the right side of the steering  
wheel or turn the thumbwheel to activate the re‐  
quired list.  
Date  
Create the setting using the thumbwheel.  
The date is displayed in the in‐  
strument cluster.  
Setting the date and date format,  
refer to page 80.  
Computer  
Indication in the info display  
The information from the com‐  
puter is shown in the Info display  
in the instrument cluster.  
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3. Select the desired displays.  
Calling up information on the info  
display  
Information in detail  
Range  
Displays the estimated cruising range available  
with the remaining fuel.  
Press the computer button on the turn signal  
lever.  
Informationisdisplayedontheinfodisplayofthe  
instrument cluster.  
It is calculated based on your driving style over  
the last 20 miles/30 km. If there is only enough  
fuel left for less than 45 miles/80 km, the color  
of the display changes.  
Information at a glance  
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn sig‐  
nal lever calls up the following information on the  
info display:  
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Range.  
Average fuel consumption  
This is calculated for the period during which the  
engine is running.  
Average fuel consumption.  
Average speed.  
Date*.  
The average fuel consumption is calculated on  
the basis of various distances.  
Time of arrival*  
When destination guidance is activated in  
the navigation system.  
Average speed  
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the  
engine stopped do not enter into the calculation.  
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Distance to destination*  
When destination guidance is activated in  
the navigation system.  
Resetting average values  
Press and hold the computer button on the turn  
signal lever.  
Arrow view of navigation system*  
When destination guidance is activated in  
the navigation system.  
Distance to destination*  
Adjusting the info display  
The distance remaining to the destination is dis‐  
played if a destination is entered in the naviga‐  
tion system* before the trip is started.  
You can select what information from the com‐  
puter is to be displayed on the info display of the  
instrument cluster.  
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐  
tomatically.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Info display"  
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3. "Select current speed"  
4. Press the controller.  
Time of arrival*  
The estimated time of arrival is  
displayed if a destination is en‐  
tered in the navigation system*  
before the trip is started.  
The current vehicle speed is stored as the  
limit.  
The time must be correctly set.  
Resetting values  
The average fuel consumption and average  
speed can be reset.  
Speed limit  
Display of a speed limit which, when reached,  
should cause a warning to be issued.  
Press and hold the computer button on the turn  
signal lever.  
Renewed warning if the vehicle speed drops be‐  
low the set speed limit once by at least 3 mph/  
5 km/h.  
Trip computer  
There are two types of computer.  
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"Onboard info": the values can be reset as  
often as necessary.  
Displaying, setting or changing the  
limit  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Speed"  
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"Trip computer": the values provide an over‐  
view of the current trip.  
Resetting the trip computer  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
3. "Warning at:"  
2. "Trip computer"  
3. "Reset": all values are reset.  
"Automatically reset": all values are reset  
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle comes to a  
standstill.  
4. Turn the controller until the desired limit is  
displayed.  
5. Press the controller.  
The speed limit is stored.  
Activating/deactivating the limit  
1. "Settings"  
Display on the Control Display  
Display the computer or trip computer on the  
Control Display.  
2. "Speed"  
3. "Warning"  
4. Press the controller.  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"  
Applying your current speed as the  
limit  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Speed"  
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4. Turn the controller until the desired hours  
are displayed.  
Resetting the fuel consumption or  
speed  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
5. Press the controller.  
2. "Onboard info"  
3. "Cons." or "Speed"  
6. Turn the controller until the desired minutes  
are displayed.  
7. Press the controller.  
The time is stored.  
Setting the time format  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Time/Date"  
3. "Format:"  
4. Select the desired format.  
The time format is stored.  
4. "Yes"  
Date  
Settings on the Control  
Display  
Setting the date  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Time/Date"  
3. "Date:"  
Time  
Setting the time zone*  
1. "Settings"  
4. Turn the controller until the desired day is  
displayed.  
2. "Time/Date"  
5. Press the controller.  
3. "Time zone"  
6. Make the necessary settings for the month  
and year.  
4. Select the desired time zone.  
The time zone is stored.  
The date is stored.  
Setting the date format  
1. "Settings"  
Setting the time  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Time/Date"  
3. "Time:"  
2. "Time/Date"  
3. "Format:"  
4. Select the desired format.  
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The date format is stored.  
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐  
rently in use.  
Language  
Brightness  
Setting the language  
To set the language on the Control Display:  
Setting the brightness  
To set the brightness of the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Language/Units"  
3. "Language:"  
2. "Control display"  
3. "Brightness"  
4. Select the desired language.  
4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐  
ness is set.  
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐  
rently in use.  
5. Press the controller.  
Setting the voice dialog*  
Voice dialog for the voice activation system*,  
refer to page 26.  
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐  
rently in use.  
Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐  
ness control may not be clearly visible.  
Units of measure  
Setting the units of measure  
To set the units for fuel consumption, route/dis‐  
tance and temperature:  
Service requirements  
Display  
The driving distance or the time  
to the next service is displayed  
briefly after the ignition is  
switched on.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Language/Units"  
3. Select the desired menu item.  
The current service require‐  
ments can be read out from the remote control  
by the service specialist.  
Dataregardingthemaintenancestatusorlegally  
mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐  
matically transmitted to your service center be‐  
fore a service due date, Automatic Service Re‐  
quest, refer to page 234.  
4. Select the desired unit.  
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matically transmitted to your service center be‐  
fore a service due date.  
Detailed information on service  
requirements  
More information on the scope of service re‐  
quired can be displayed on the Control Display.  
You can check when your service center was  
notified.  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3. Open "Options".  
4. "Last Service Request"  
3.  
"Service required"  
Required maintenance procedures and le‐  
gally mandated inspections are displayed.  
4. Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐  
tion.  
Check Control  
The concept  
Symbols  
The Check Control system monitors functions  
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in  
the monitored systems.  
Symbols  
Description  
No service is currently required.  
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*.  
The deadline for service or a le‐  
gally mandated inspection is  
approaching. Please make a  
service appointment.  
In addition, an acoustic signal may be output and  
a text message may appear on the Control Dis‐  
play.  
The service deadline has al‐  
ready passed.  
Indicator/warning lamps  
Entering appointment dates  
Enter the dates for the required inspections.  
Ensure that the vehicle date and time are set  
correctly.  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Service required"  
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in  
a variety of combinations and colors.  
4. "§ Vehicle inspection"  
5. "Date:"  
Several of the lamps are checked for proper  
functioning and light up temporarily when the  
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.  
6. Create the settings.  
7. Confirm.  
The entered date is stored.  
Text messages  
Text messages in combination with a symbol in  
the instrument cluster explain a Check Control  
Automatic Service Request*  
Dataregardingthemaintenancestatusorlegally  
mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐  
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message and the meaning of the indicator and  
warning lamps.  
They are stored and can be displayed again  
later.  
Supplementary text messages  
Displaying stored Check Control  
messages  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
Addition information, such as on the cause of a  
fault or the required action, can be called up via  
Check Control. The supplementary text of ur‐  
gent messages is displayed automatically.  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Check Control"  
It is shown on the Control Display.  
4. Select the text message.  
Symbols  
Messages after trip completion  
Malfunctions indicated during a trip are dis‐  
played again after the ignition is switched off.  
Depending on the Check Control message, the  
following functions can be selected.  
▷
"Owner's Manual"  
Display additional information about the  
Check Control message in the integrated  
owner's manual.  
▷
▷
"Service request"  
Contact the service partner.  
"Roadside Assistance"  
Contact Roadside Assistance.  
Hiding Check Control messages  
Press the computer button on the turn signal  
lever.  
▷
Some Check Control messages are dis‐  
played continuously and are not cleared un‐  
til the malfunction is eliminated. If several  
malfunctions occur at once, the messages  
are displayed consecutively.  
These messages can be hidden for approx.  
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐  
played again automatically.  
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Other Check Control messages are hidden  
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.  
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Lamps  
Welcome lamps  
When parking the vehicle, leave the switch in  
At a glance  
position  
or  
: the parking and interior  
lamps light up briefly when the vehicle is un‐  
locked.  
Activating/deactivating  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Lighting"  
3. "Welcome light"  
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2
3
Rear fog lamps*  
Front fog lamps*  
Automatic headlamp control / adaptive light  
control* / high-beam assistant* / welcome  
lamps / daytime running lights*  
4
5
6
Lamps off / daytime running lights*  
Parking lamps / daytime running lights*  
Low beams / welcome lamps / high-beam  
assistant*  
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐  
rently in use.  
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Instrument lighting  
Headlamp courtesy delay feature  
Parking lamps/low beams,  
headlamp control  
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  
Setting the duration  
1. "Settings"  
Switch position  
up on all sides, e.g., for parking.  
: the vehicle lamps light  
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.  
2. "Lighting"  
3. "Pathway light.: s"  
When parking, it is preferable to switch on the  
one-sided roadside parking lamps, refer to  
page 85.  
Low beams  
Switch position  
with the ignition switched  
on: the low beams light up.  
4. Set the duration.  
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The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐  
rently in use.  
Roadside parking lamps  
Automatic headlamp control  
Switch position  
: the low beams are switched  
on and off automatically, e.g., in tunnels, in twi‐  
light or if there is precipitation. The indicator  
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.  
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can  
cause the lights to be switched on.  
The low beams always stay on when the fog  
lamps are switched on.  
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.  
Switching on  
Personal responsibility  
With the ignition switched off, press the lever  
either up or down past the resistance point for  
approx. 2 seconds.  
The automatic headlamp control cannot  
serve as a substitute for your personal judgment  
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 un‐  
der these conditions.◀  
Adaptive light control*  
Daytime running lights*  
With the ignition switched on, the daytime run‐  
ning lights light up in position 0,  
After the ignition is switched off, the parking  
lamps light up in position  
The concept  
Adaptive light control is a variable headlamp  
control system that enables dynamic illumina‐  
tion of the road surface.  
or  
.
.
Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐  
rameters, the light from the headlamp follows  
the course of the road.  
Activating/deactivating  
1. "Settings"  
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.  
2. "Lighting"  
3. "Daytime running lamps"  
Controls  
Activating  
Switch position  
on.  
with the ignition switched  
The turning lamps are automatically switched  
on depending on the steering angle or the use  
of turn signals.  
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐  
rently in use.  
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To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the adaptive  
light control directs light towards the front pas‐  
senger side when the vehicle is at a standstill.  
The indicator lamp in the instrument  
cluster lights up.  
When the lights are switched on, the  
high beams are switched on and off automati‐  
cally.  
When driving in reverse, only the turning lamp is  
active.  
The system responds to light from oncoming  
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to ad‐  
equate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities.  
Self-leveling headlights  
The self-leveling headlights feature adapts the  
light distribution to the contours of the road.  
Switching the high beams on and off  
manually  
The light distribution is lowered on hilltops to  
avoid blinding oncoming traffic and tilted in de‐  
pressions to increase visibility.  
Malfunction  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has  
failed. Have the system checked as soon as pos‐  
sible.  
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▷
High beams on, arrow 1.  
High-beam Assistant*  
High beams off/headlamp flasher, arrow 2.  
The concept  
To reactivate the High-beam Assistant, press  
the button on the turn signal lever.  
When the low beams are switched on, this sys‐  
tem automatically switches the high beams on  
and off. The procedure is controlled by a sensor  
on the front of the interior rearview mirror. The  
assistant ensures that the high beams are  
switched on whenever the traffic situation al‐  
lows. The driver can intervene at any time and  
switch the high beams on and off as usual.  
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, man‐  
ually switch off the high beams in situations  
where this is required to avoid a safety risk.◀  
Activating the High-beam Assistant  
The system is not fully functional in situations  
such as the following, and driver intervention  
may be necessary:  
▷
In very unfavorable weather conditions,  
such as fog or heavy precipitation.  
▷
In detecting poorly-lit road users, such as  
pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and  
wagons; when driving close to train or ship  
traffic; and at animal crossings.  
1. Turn the light switch to  
or  
.
▷
In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions,  
in cross traffic or half-obscured oncoming  
traffic on freeways.  
2. Press the button on the turn signal lever, ar‐  
row.  
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In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the pres‐  
ence of highly reflective signs.  
Interior lamps  
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At low speeds.  
General information  
The interior lamps, footwell lamps, entry lamps  
and courtesy lamps are controlled automati‐  
cally.  
When the windshield in front of the interior  
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐  
ered with stickers, etc.  
The brightness of some of these lamps is influ‐  
enced by the thumbwheel for the instrument  
lighting.  
Camera  
The camera is located on the front of the interior  
rearview mirror.  
1
2
Interior lamps  
Reading lamp  
Keep the area in front of the interior rearview  
mirror clear.  
Switching the interior lamps on and off  
Press the button.  
Fog lamps  
To switch off permanently: press the button for  
approx. 3 seconds.  
Front fog lamps*  
The parking lamps or low beams must be  
switched on.  
To clear this setting: press the button.  
Press the button. The green indicator  
lamp lights up.  
Reading lamps  
Press the button.  
If the automatic headlamp control, refer to  
page 85, is activated, the low beams will come  
on automatically when you switch on the front  
fog lamps.  
Reading lamps are located at the front and rear  
next to the interior lamps.  
Instrument lighting  
Adjusting  
The parking lamps or low beams  
must be switched on to adjust the  
brightness.  
Adjust the brightness using the  
thumbwheel.  
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Airbags  
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2
3
Front airbag, driver  
4
5
Side airbag  
Front airbag, front passenger  
Head airbag  
Knee airbags  
Front airbags  
Knee airbag  
Front airbags help protect the driver and front  
passenger by responding to frontal impacts in  
which safety belts alone cannot provide ade‐  
quate restraint.  
The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal  
impact.  
Protective action  
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐  
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end  
collisions.  
Side airbags  
In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the  
side of the body in the chest and lap area.  
Information on how to ensure the optimal  
protective effect of the airbags  
In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the  
side of the body in the chest, lap, and head area.  
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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 triggered.  
Head airbags  
In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports the  
head.  
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There should be no people, animals, or ob‐  
jects between an airbag and a person.  
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 explosives.  
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on  
the front passenger side as a storage area.  
Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐  
tem could lead to failure in an emergency or un‐  
desired triggering of the airbag, either of which  
could result in injury.◀  
Keep the dashboard and window on the  
front passenger side clear, i.e., do not cover  
withadhesivelabelsorcoverings, and donot  
attach holders such as for navigation instru‐  
ments and mobile phones.  
Warnings and information on the airbags are  
also found on the sun visors.  
▷
▷
Make sure that the front passenger is sitting  
correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs  
in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries can  
occur if the front airbag is triggered.  
Functional readiness of the airbag  
system  
When the ignition is switch on, the warn‐  
ing lamp in the instrument cluster lights  
up briefly and thereby indicates the op‐  
erational readiness of the entire airbag system  
and the belt tensioner.  
Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or  
other objects on the front passenger seat  
that are not approved specifically for seats  
with integrated side airbags.  
▷
▷
Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as jack‐  
ets, over the backrests.  
Airbag system malfunctioning  
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.  
▷
In radio ready state, the warning lamp does  
not come on.  
▷
The warning lamp lights up continuously.  
▷
▷
▷
Do not remove the airbag restraint system.  
Do not remove the steering wheel.  
When there is a malfunction, have the air‐  
bag system checked immediately  
Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐  
bag cover panels, cover them or modify  
them in any way.  
When there is a malfunction, have the airbag  
system checked immediately; otherwise, there  
is a risk that the system does not function as ex‐  
pected in the event of an accident despite cor‐  
responding severity of the accident.◀  
▷
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.◀  
Automatic deactivation of the front  
passenger airbags  
Even when all instructions are followed closely,  
injury from contact with the airbags cannot be  
ruled out in certain situations.  
The system determines whether the front pas‐  
senger seat is occupied by measuring the re‐  
sistance of the human body.  
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to  
short-term and, in most cases, temporary hear‐  
ing impairment in sensitive individuals.  
The front, knee, and side airbag on the front  
passenger side are activated or deactivated ac‐  
cordingly.  
In the case of a malfunction, deactivation  
and after triggering of the airbags  
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.◀  
Do not touch the individual components imme‐  
diately after the system has been triggered; oth‐  
erwise, there is the danger of burns.  
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Child restraint fixing system in the front  
passenger seat  
▷
The indicator lamp lights up  
when a child who is properly  
seated in a child restraint fix‐  
ing system intended for that  
purpose is detected on the  
seat or the seat is empty. The  
airbags on the front passen‐  
ger side are not activated.  
Before transporting a child on the front passen‐  
ger seat, see the safety notes and instructions  
under Children on the front passenger seat.◀  
Malfunction of the automatic  
deactivation system  
When transporting older children and adults, the  
front passenger airbags may be deactivated in  
certain sitting positions. In this case, the indica‐  
tor lamp for the front passenger airbags 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.  
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 pas‐  
senger airbags lights up. This indicates that the  
child seat has been detected and the front pas‐  
senger airbags are not activated.  
In this case, change the sitting position so that  
the front passenger airbags are activated and  
the indicator lamp goes out.  
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have  
the person sit in the rear.  
To make sure that the occupied seat cushion  
can be evaluated correctly  
▷
Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or  
other items to the front passenger seat un‐  
less they are specifically recommended by  
the manufacturer of your vehicle.  
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.  
▷
▷
Do not place any objects on the front pas‐  
senger seat.  
Do not place objects under the seat that  
could press against the seat from below.  
To maintain the accuracy of this function over  
the long-term, calibrate the front seats when a  
corresponding message appears on the Control  
Display.  
Indicator lamp for the front passenger  
airbags  
Calibrating the front seats  
A corresponding message appears on the Con‐  
trol Display.  
1. Move the respective seat forward all the  
way.  
2. Move the respective seat forward again. It  
moves forward briefly.  
3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.  
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐  
bags indicates the operating state of the front  
passenger airbags.  
The calibration procedure is completed when  
the message on the Control Display disappears.  
If the message continues to be displayed, repeat  
the calibration.  
The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ac‐  
tivated or deactivated.  
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If the message does not disappear after a repeat  
calibration, have the system checked as soon as  
possible.  
Status display  
The current status of the Tire Pressure Monitor  
TPM can be displayed on the Control Display,  
e.g., whether or not the TPM is active.  
Unobstructed area of movement  
Ensure that the area of movement of the  
seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury or  
damage to objects.◀  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Tire Pressure Monitor - TPM"  
The status is displayed.  
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM*  
Status display  
The tire and system status is indicated by the  
color of the tires.  
The concept  
The tire inflation pressure is measured in the  
four mounted tires. The system notifies you if  
there is a significant loss of pressure in one or  
more tires.  
A change in the tire inflation pressure during  
driving is taken into account.  
A correction is only necessary if this is indicated  
by the TPM  
Functional requirements  
Wheels, green  
The tire inflation pressure is equal to the target  
state.  
The system must have been reset when the in‐  
flation pressure was correct; otherwise, reliable  
signaling of a flat tire is not ensured. Always use  
wheels with TPM electronics to ensure that the  
system will operate properly. Reset the system  
after each correction of the tire inflation pres‐  
sure and after every tire or wheel change.  
One wheel is yellow  
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in  
the indicated tire.  
System limits  
All wheels are yellow  
Sudden tire damage  
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A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure  
in several tires.  
Sudden serious tire damage caused by  
external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐  
vance.◀  
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The system was not reset after a wheel  
change and thus warns based on the infla‐  
tion pressures initialized last.  
The system does not operate correctly if it has  
not been reset. For example, a flat tire may be  
indicated despite correct tire inflation pres‐  
sures.  
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A flat tire in one or more tires while the sys‐  
tem is being reset.  
Wheels, gray  
The system cannot detect a flat tire. Reasons for  
this may be:  
The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat  
tire:  
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For a mounted wheel without TPM electron‐  
ics.  
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TPM is being reset.  
Disturbance by systems or devices with the  
same radio frequency.  
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When the TPM is disturbed by other sys‐  
tems or devices with the same radio fre‐  
quency.  
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Malfunction.  
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The system was not reset after a wheel  
change and thus warns based on the infla‐  
tion pressures initialized last.  
For Canadian models: additional  
information  
The status display additionally shows the cur‐  
rent tire inflation pressures and tire tempera‐  
tures.  
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.  
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐  
vers.  
When correcting the tire inflation pressures,  
note the following:  
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with reg‐  
ular tires* or run-flat tires*.  
The tire pressure increases as the tire temper‐  
ature increases.  
Run-flat tires, refer to page 251, are labeled  
with a circular symbol containing the letters  
RSC marked on the tire sidewall.  
Therefore, only correct the tire inflation pres‐  
sure when the tire is at the ambient temperature.  
Compare the displayed tire temperature with  
the external temperature in the instrument clus‐  
ter.  
When a low inflation pressure is indicated, DSC  
Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if nec‐  
essary.  
Resetting the system  
Actions in the event of a flat tire  
Reset the system after each correction of the  
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or  
wheel change.  
Normal tires*  
1. Identify the damaged tire.  
Do this by checking the air pressure in all  
four tires.  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is  
correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not  
have been initialized. In this case, initialize  
the system.  
3.  
"Reset"  
4. Start the engine - do not drive away.  
5. Reset the tire pressure using "Reset".  
6. Drive away.  
If an identification is not possible, please  
contact the service center.  
The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting  
TPM..." is displayed.  
2. Rectify the flat tire.  
Use of tire sealant, e.g., the Mobility System,  
may damage the TPM wheel electronics. In  
this case, have the electronics checked at  
the next opportunity and have them re‐  
placed if necessary.  
After driving for a few minutes, the set tire infla‐  
tion pressures are applied as set values. The re‐  
setting process is completed automatically dur‐  
ing driving. The tires are shown in green and  
"TPM active" is shown on the Control Display.  
The trip can be interrupted at any time. If you  
drive away again, the process resumes auto‐  
matically.  
Run-flat tires*  
You can continue driving with a damaged tire at  
speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.  
If a flat tire is detected during a reset, all tires are  
displayed in yellow.  
Do not continue driving without run-flat  
tires  
Low tire pressure message  
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not  
equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving  
may result in serious accidents.◀  
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A  
Check Control message is displayed.  
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There is a flat tire or a major loss in  
tire inflation pressure.  
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Continued driving with a flat tire  
come loose and cause an accident. Do not con‐  
tinue driving, and contact your service center.◀  
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:  
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐  
vers.  
Message when the system was not  
reset  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.  
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at the  
next opportunity.  
The system detected a wheel change but was  
not reset.  
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is  
correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not  
have been initialized. In this case, initialize  
the system.  
Warnings regarding the current tire inflation  
pressure are not reliable.  
Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the  
system.  
Possible driving distance with complete loss of  
tire inflation pressure:  
Malfunction  
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire  
inflation pressure depends on the cargo load  
and the driving style and conditions.  
The yellow warning lamp flashes and  
then lights up continuously. A Check  
Control message is displayed. No flat  
tire can be detected.  
For a vehicle containing an average load, the  
possible driving distance is approx. 50 miles/  
80 km.  
Display in the following situations:  
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A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:  
have the service center check it if necessary.  
When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire,  
its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐  
duced lane stability during braking, a longer  
braking distance, and altered self-steering  
properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐  
ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐  
ing over obstacles, e.g., curbs, potholes, etc.  
Malfunction: have the system checked by  
your service center.  
TPM could not be fully reset. Reset the sys‐  
tem again.  
Disturbance by systems or devices with the  
same radio frequency: after leaving the area  
of the disturbance, the system automatically  
becomes active again.  
Because the possible driving distance depends  
on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the  
actual distance may be smaller or greater de‐  
pending on the driving speed, road conditions,  
external temperature, cargo load, etc.  
Declaration according to NHTSA/  
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring  
System  
Continued driving with a flat tire  
Drive moderately and do not exceed a  
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.  
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 la‐  
bel, you should determine the proper tire infla‐  
tion pressure for those tires.) As an added safety  
feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a  
tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that il‐  
luminates a low tire pressure telltale when one  
A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a  
change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐  
duced lane stability during braking, a longer  
braking distance and altered self-steering prop‐  
erties.◀  
Final tire failure  
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can  
indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce speed  
and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire could  
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or more of your tires is significantly under-in‐  
flated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure  
telltale illuminates, you should stop and check  
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them  
to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly  
under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat  
and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also  
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and  
may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping  
ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a sub‐  
stitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the  
driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire  
pressure, evenifunder-inflationhasnotreached  
the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low  
tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been  
equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to  
indicate when the system is not operating prop‐  
erly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is com‐  
bined with the low tire pressure telltale. When  
thesystemdetectsa malfunction, thetelltalewill  
flash for approximately one minute and then re‐  
main continuously illuminated. This sequence  
will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups  
as long as the malfunction exists. When the mal‐  
function 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  
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the  
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning  
properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction  
telltale after replacing one or more tires or  
Switching on/off  
Press the button.  
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On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
The system can issue warnings at speeds above  
approx. 40 mph/65 km/h.  
The state is stored for the remote control cur‐  
rently in use.  
Display  
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Lines, arrow 1: the system is activated.  
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the re‐  
placement or alternate tires and wheels allow  
the TPMS to continue to function properly.  
Arrows, arrow 2: at least one lane marking  
was detected and warnings can be issued.  
Issued warning  
Lane departure warning*  
If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has  
been detected, the steering wheel begins vi‐  
brating.  
The concept  
This system issues a warning at speeds above  
approx. 40 mph/65 km/h if the vehicle is about  
to leave the lane on roads with lane markings.  
If the turn signal is set before changing the lane,  
a warning is not issued.  
End of warning  
The steering wheel begins vibrating gently.  
The warning ends:  
The system does not provide a warning if the  
turn signal is set before leaving the lane.  
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Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.  
When returning to your own lane.  
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When braking hard.  
Camera  
When using the turn signal.  
System limits  
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 steering  
wheel, as you may lose control of the vehicle.◀  
The camera is located on the front of the interior  
rearview mirror.  
The system may not be fully functional in the  
following situations:  
Keep the area in front of the interior rearview  
mirror clear.  
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In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.  
In the event of worn, poorly visible, merging,  
diverging, or multiple lane markings such as  
in construction areas.  
Active Blind Spot Detection*  
▷
When lane markings are covered in snow,  
ice, dirt or water.  
The concept  
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In tight curves or on narrow lanes.  
When the lane markings are covered by ob‐  
jects.  
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When driving very close to the vehicle in  
front of you.  
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When driving toward bright lights.  
When the windshield in front of the interior  
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐  
ered with stickers, etc.  
Two radar sensors below the rear bumper mon‐  
itor the area behind and next to the vehicle at  
speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.  
Malfunctions  
Thesystemindicateswhethertherearevehicles  
in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching from  
behind on the adjacent lane, arrow 2.  
Steering wheel vibration  
Frequent activation of the steering wheel vibra‐  
tion causes the system to overheat.  
The lamp in the exterior mirror housing lights up  
dimly.  
This causes the lane departure warning to be‐  
come deactivated.  
Before you change lanes after setting the turn  
signal, the system issues a warning in the situa‐  
tions described above.  
Let the system cool and reactivate it by pressing  
the button.  
The lamp in the housing of the exterior mirror  
flashes and the steering wheel vibrates.  
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Switching on/off  
System limits  
Personal responsibility  
The system cannot serve as a substitute  
for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic  
situation.  
In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steering  
wheel, as you may lose control over the vehi‐  
cle.◀  
The system may not be fully functional in the  
following situations:  
Press the button.  
▷
When a vehicle is approaching at a speed  
much faster than your own.  
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.  
In tight curves or on narrow lanes.  
The system can issue warnings at speeds above  
approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.  
Malfunctions  
The state is stored for the remote control cur‐  
rently in use.  
Steering wheel vibration  
Frequent activation of the steering wheel vibra‐  
tion causes the system to overheat.  
Display  
This causes Active Blind Spot Detection to be‐  
come deactivated.  
Let the system cool and reactivate it by pressing  
the button.  
Radar sensors  
Information stage  
The dimmed lamp in the mirror housing indi‐  
cates when there are vehicles in the blind spot  
or approaching from behind.  
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 radar sensors are located under the rear  
bumper.  
The system may not be fully functional in the  
following situations:  
The warning stops when the turn signal is  
switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the crit‐  
ical zone.  
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Dirty or icy bumper.  
Stickers on the bumper.  
A Check Control message is displayed when the  
system is not fully functional.  
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For US owners only  
The transmitter and receiver units comply with  
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication  
Commission regulations. Operation is governed  
by the following:  
FCC ID:  
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NBG009014A.  
Compliance statement:  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
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This device may not cause harmful interfer‐  
ence, and  
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this device must accept any interference re‐  
ceived, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to  
these devices could void the user's authority to  
operate this equipment.  
Brake force display*  
The concept  
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During normal brake application, the outer  
brake lamps light up.  
During heavy brake application, the inner  
brake lamps light up in addition.  
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Driving stability control systems  
Driving off without delay  
Antilock Brake System ABS  
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak‐  
ing.  
After releasing the foot brake, start driving  
without delay, since the drive-off assistant will  
not hold the vehicle in place for more than ap‐  
prox. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin rolling  
back.◀  
The vehicle remains steerable even during full  
brake applications, thus increasing active  
safety.  
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐  
gine.  
DSC Dynamic Stability  
Control  
Brake assistant  
The concept  
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system  
automatically produces the maximum braking  
force boost. It thus helps to achieve the shortest  
possible braking distance during full braking.  
This system utilizes all of the benefits provided  
by ABS.  
DSC prevents traction loss in the driving wheels  
when driving away and accelerating.  
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐  
tions, such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Subject  
to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the vehicle  
on a steady course by reducing engine speed  
and by applying brakes at individual wheels.  
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal  
for the duration of the full braking.  
Adjust your driving style to the situation  
An appropriate driving style is always the  
responsibility of the driver.  
Adaptive brake assistant  
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even  
with DSC.  
In combination with the Active Cruise Control,  
this system ensures that the brakes respond  
even more rapidly when braking in critical situa‐  
tions. Refer also to Collision warning, refer to  
page 110.  
Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety  
margin by driving in a risky manner.◀  
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF  
DSC can be deactivated. To do this, activate the  
DSC OFF program.  
Drive-off assistant  
This is performed via the Dynamic Driving Con‐  
trol, refer to page 102.  
This system supports driving away on gradients.  
The parking brake is not required.  
1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake.  
Indicator/warning lamps  
2. Release the foot brake and drive away with‐  
out delay.  
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐  
trols the drive forces and brake forces.  
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is  
held in place for approx. 2 seconds.  
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has  
failed.  
Depending on the vehicle load, the vehicle may  
roll back slightly.  
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You can activate the Hill Descent Control at  
speeds below approx. 22 mph/35 km/h. When  
driving downhill, the vehicle reduces its speed  
to approx. twice walking speed and then keeps  
its speed constant.  
DTC Dynamic Traction  
Control  
The concept  
The DTC system is a version of the DSC in which  
forward momentum is optimized.  
While you are actively braking, the system is on  
standby. The system does not brake the vehicle  
during this time.  
The system ensures maximum forward momen‐  
tum on special road conditions, e.g., unplowed  
snowy roads, but driving stability is limited.  
Increasing or decreasing vehicle speed  
It is therefore necessary to drive with appropri‐  
ate caution.  
You can specify your desired speed in the range  
from approx. 4 mph/6 km/h to approx. 15 mph/  
25 km/h using the rocker switch of the cruise  
control on the steering wheel. You can change  
the vehicle speed by pressing on the accelerator  
lightly.  
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC un‐  
der the following special circumstances:  
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When driving in slush or on uncleared,  
snow-covered roads.  
When rocking the vehicle or driving off in  
deep snow or on loose surfaces.  
When driving with snow chains.  
Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic  
Traction Control  
The system can be deactivated/activated via the  
TRACTION and SPORT+ programs of the Dy‐  
namic Driving Control, refer to page 102.  
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▷
Press up the rocker switch to the point of  
resistance: the speed increases gradually.  
Press up the rocker switch past the point of  
resistance: the speed increases while the  
rocker switch is pressed.  
xDrive*  
xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your ve‐  
hicle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC  
further optimize traction and driving dynamics.  
The xDrive all-wheel-drive system variably dis‐  
tributes the drive forces to the front and rear  
axles as demanded by the driving situation and  
road surface.  
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Press down the rocker switch to the point of  
resistance: the speed decreases gradually.  
Press down the rocker switch past the point  
of resistance: when driving forward, the  
speed decreases to approx. 6 mph/10 km/h;  
when reversing, the speed decreases to ap‐  
prox. 4 mph/6 km/h.  
HDC Hill Descent Control*  
The concept  
HDC is a downhill driving assistant that auto‐  
matically controls vehicle speed on steep down‐  
hill gradients. Without requiring brake applica‐  
tion, the vehicle moves at slightly more than  
twice walking speed.  
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Activating HDC  
Dynamic Drive*  
The concept  
Dynamic Drive reduces the lateral inclination of  
the vehicle that occurs during rapid driving in  
curves or during quick evasive maneuvers.  
Driving stability and driving comfort are in‐  
creasedunderalldrivingconditions. Thesystem  
utilizes active stabilizer bars on the front and rear  
axles that react immediately to all driving situa‐  
tions.  
Press the button; the LED above the but‐  
ton lights up.  
Programs  
The system offers two different programs.  
Deactivating HDC  
Theprogramscanbeselected via DynamicDriv‐  
ing Control, refer to page 102.  
Press the button again and the LED goes  
out. HDC is automatically deactivated  
above approx. 37 mph/60 km/h.  
SPORT  
Sporty tuning for greater driving agility.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
The selected speed is displayed  
in the speedometer.  
NORMAL  
Comfort-oriented tuning for optimal comfort.  
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Green: the system is actively  
braking the vehicle.  
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Orange: the system is on  
standby.  
Dynamic Damping Control*  
The concept  
Malfunction  
This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐  
tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav‐  
eling on uneven road surfaces.  
A message is displayed in the instrument clus‐  
ter. HDC is not available, e.g., due to elevated  
brake temperatures.  
The system enhances driving dynamics and  
comfort as required for the road surface and  
driving style.  
Adaptive Drive*  
Programs  
The concept  
The system offers three different programs.  
Adaptive Drive* includes the following systems:  
Theprogramscanbeselected via DynamicDriv‐  
ing Control, refer to page 102.  
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Dynamic Drive, refer to page 100  
Dynamic Damping Control, refer to  
page 100  
SPORT  
The system increases driving stability and driv‐  
ing comfort.  
Consistently sporty control of the shock absorb‐  
ers for greater driving agility.  
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ing wheel approx. 6 times or if the steering  
wheel is at an angle.  
NORMAL  
Balanced tuning between the COMFORT and  
SPORT programs.  
Using snow chains  
Ensure that the rear axle steering is deactivated  
when using snow chains, refer to page 252.  
COMFORT  
Comfort-oriented tuning of the shock absorbers  
for optimal traveling comfort.  
Programs  
The system offers two different programs.  
Integral Active Steering*  
Theprogramscanbeselected via DynamicDriv‐  
ing Control, refer to page 102.  
The concept  
SPORT  
Integral Active Steering is a combination of Ac‐  
tive Steering and rear axle steering.  
Consistently sporty tuning of the Integral Active  
Steering for greater driving agility.  
Active Steering varies the steering angle of the  
wheels in relation to the steering wheel move‐  
ment as a function of the speed.  
NORMAL  
Balanced tuning of the Integral Active Steering  
for optimal traveling comfort.  
At speeds up to approx. 37 mph/60 km/h, e.g.,  
in curves, the steering angle is increased, i.e.,  
steering becomes more direct.  
Malfunction  
The rear axle steering acts to increase maneu‐  
verability by turning the rear wheels slightly in a  
direction opposite to the front wheels.  
In the event of a malfunction, the steering wheel  
must be turned further, while the vehicle re‐  
sponds more sensitively to steering wheel  
movements in the higher speed range.  
At higher speeds, the steering angle is increas‐  
ingly reduced.  
The stability-enhancing intervention may be de‐  
activated.  
The rear wheels are turned to the same angle as  
the front wheels.  
Proceed cautiously and drive defensively.  
Have the system checked.  
In critical situations, Integral Active Steering can  
specifically steer the front and rear wheels to  
stabilize the vehicle before the driver intervenes,  
e.g., when braking where road conditions differ  
on the left and right sides of the vehicle.  
Self-leveling suspension*  
Initializing  
The concept  
In rare cases, it may become necessary to initi‐  
alize the Integral Active Steering.  
The self-leveling suspension keeps the vehicle  
height and ground clearance constant. The  
height of the vehicle at the rear axle is main‐  
tained at a predefined level under all load con‐  
ditions.  
The warning lamp lights up. A Check  
Control message is displayed.  
The system ensures consistent comfort by  
keeping spring travel constant in all driving sit‐  
uations.  
1. With the engine running, turn the steering  
wheel all the way to the left and right several  
times in a uniform manner until the warning  
lamp disappears.  
2. Have the system checked if the warning  
lamp does not go out after moving the steer‐  
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To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again  
as soon as possible.  
Malfunction  
A Check Control message is displayed. A mal‐  
function has occurred in the self-leveling sus‐  
pension. Vehicle handling may be altered and  
driving comfort may be noticeably reduced. Visit  
your nearest service center.  
Activating DSC OFF  
Press and hold the button, but not lon‐  
ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the  
indicator lamp for the DSC lights up in the in‐  
strument cluster and DSC OFF is displayed in  
the tachometer.  
Dynamic Driving Control*  
The DSC system is switched off.  
The concept  
Dynamic Driving Control can be used to adjust  
the driving dynamics of the vehicle. Several pro‐  
grams are available for this purpose; they can be  
activated using the two Dynamic Driving Control  
buttons.  
Deactivating DSC OFF  
Press the button.  
DSC OFF and the DSC indicator lamp  
go out.  
Indicator/warning lamps  
Operating the programs  
When DSC OFF is activated, DSC OFF is dis‐  
played in the tachometer.  
Press the button  
Program  
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC OFF  
is activated.  
DSC OFF  
TRACTION  
SPORT+  
SPORT  
TRACTION  
Maximum traction on loose road surfaces. DTC  
Dynamic Traction Control is switched on. Driv‐  
ing stability is limited during acceleration and  
when driving in bends.  
NORMAL  
COMFORT*  
For Dynamic Damper Control*, the lower button  
is labeled with COMFORT.  
Activating TRACTION  
Press the button.  
Automatic program change  
The system automatically switches to NORMAL  
in the following situations:  
TRACTION is displayed in the tachom‐  
eter.  
The DSC indicator lamp in the instrument clus‐  
ter lights up.  
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Failure of Integral Active Steering*.  
Failure of Dynamic Damping Control*.  
The vehicle has a flat tire.  
Deactivating TRACTION  
Press the button again.  
DSC OFF  
Driving stability is limited during acceleration  
and when driving in bends.  
TRACTION and the DSC indicator lamp  
go out.  
Stabilizing interventions by the Integral Active  
Steering* system are only performed by the rear  
axle steering.  
Indicator/warning lamps  
When TRACTION is activated, TRACTION is  
displayed in the tachometer.  
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The indicator lamp lights up: TRACTION  
is activated.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "SPORT mode"  
SPORT+  
Sporty driving with optimized chassis and sus‐  
pension during limited driving stabilization.  
Dynamic Traction Control is switched on.  
The driver handles several of the stabilization  
tasks.  
Activating SPORT+  
3. Configure the program.  
Press the button repeatedly until  
SPORT+ appears in the tachometer  
and the DSC indicator lamp lights up in the in‐  
strument cluster.  
This configuration is retrieved when the sport  
program is activated.  
NORMAL  
For a balanced tuning with maximum driving sta‐  
bilization.  
Indicator/warning lamps  
SPORT+ is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
The indicator lamp lights up: DTC Dy‐  
namic Traction Control is activated.  
Activating NORMAL  
Press the button repeatedly until the  
program display in the tachometer  
goes out.  
SPORT  
In certain situations, the system automatically  
changes to the NORMAL program, automatic  
program change, refer to page 102.  
Consistently sporty tuning of the suspension for  
greater driving agility with maximum driving sta‐  
bilization.  
The program can be configured to individual  
specifications.  
COMFORT*  
Comfort-oriented tuning of the shock absorbers  
for optimal traveling comfort with maximum  
driving stabilization.  
The configuration is stored for the remote con‐  
trol currently in use.  
Activating SPORT  
Activating COMFORT  
Press the button repeatedly until  
SPORT appears in the tachometer.  
Press the button repeatedly until COM‐  
FORT appears in the tachometer.  
Configuring SPORT  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
Selected program  
When the display is activated on the Control  
Display, refer to page 104, the sport program  
can be set to individual specifications.  
The selected program is dis‐  
played in the tachometer.  
After the sport program is activated, select  
"Configure SPORT mode" on the displayed  
panel and configure the program.  
Optionally, the sport program can be configured  
before it is activated:  
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Program selection  
Pressing the button displays a list of the select‐  
able programs.  
Display on the Control Display  
Program changes can be displayed briefly on  
the Control Display.  
To do so, make the following settings:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Control display"  
3. "Display driving settings"  
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Driving comfort  
Buttons at a glance  
Active Cruise Control with  
Stop & Go function, ACC*  
The concept  
This system can be used to select a desired  
speed that the vehicle will maintain automati‐  
cally on clear roads.  
Totheextentpossible, thesystemautomatically  
adjusts the speed to a slower vehicle ahead of  
you.  
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2
3
4
5
6
System on/off, interrupt  
Resume speed  
The distance that the vehicle maintains to the  
vehicle ahead of you can be varied.  
Store speed*  
For safety reasons, it depends on the speed.  
Reduce distance  
To maintain a certain distance, the system au‐  
tomatically decelerates, applies the brakes  
lightly, or accelerates again if the vehicle ahead  
begins moving faster.  
Store, maintain/change speed  
Increase distance  
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, the  
system is able to detect this within the given  
system limits. If the vehicle ahead of your drives  
away again from a halt, your vehicle is able to  
accelerate if operated accordingly.  
Switching on/off and interrupting  
cruise control  
Switching on  
Press the button on the steering wheel.  
Even if some time passes before the vehicle  
drives away again, the BMW can still be accel‐  
erated automatically and simply.  
The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster  
light up and the marking in the speedometer is  
set to the current speed.  
As soon as the road is clear, it accelerates to the  
desired speed.  
Cruise control can be used.  
The speed is also maintained on downhill gra‐  
dients, but may not be maintained on uphill  
slopes if engine power is insufficient.  
Switching off  
Deactivated or interrupted system  
If the system is deactivated or interrupted,  
actively intervene by braking and, if necessary,  
with evasive maneuvers; otherwise, there is the  
danger of an accident occurring.◀  
If switching off the system while stationary,  
press on the brake pedal at the same time.  
Press the button.  
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If active: press twice.  
If interrupted: press once.  
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The displays go out. The stored desired speed  
and distance are deleted.  
Adapting the desired speed  
Adapt the desired speed to the road con‐  
ditions and be ready to brake at all times; other‐  
wise, there is the danger of an accident occur‐  
ring.◀  
Interrupting  
When active, press the button.  
Speed differences  
If interrupting the system while stationary, press  
on the brake pedal at the same time.  
Great speed differences with vehicles  
driving ahead of you, e.g., when rapidly ap‐  
proaching a truck or when another vehicle  
swerves into your own lane, cannot be compen‐  
sated for by the system.◀  
The system is automatically interrupted if:  
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The brakes are applied.  
The clutch pedal is depressed.  
Transmission position D is disengaged.  
DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated  
or DSC is deactivated.  
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DSC is actively controlling stability.  
The safety belt and the driver's door are  
opened when the vehicle is standing.  
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The system has not detected objects for an  
extended period, e.g., on a road with very lit‐  
tle traffic without road edge line markings.  
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly  
until the desired speed is set.  
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Radar sensor is soiled.  
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the  
vehicle reaches the stored speed if the road is  
clear.  
Maintaining/storing the speed  
Press the button*.  
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Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the  
point of resistance, the desired speed in‐  
creases or decreases by approx. 1 mph/  
1 km/h.  
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 instrument cluster, refer to page 107.  
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Each time the rocker switch is pressed past  
the point of resistance, the desired speed  
increases or decreases by a maximum of  
5 mph/10 km/h. max. adjustable speed:  
110 mph/180 km/h.  
When cruise control is maintained or stored,  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if  
necessary.  
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the  
action.  
Changing, maintaining, and storing the  
speed  
The rocker switch can be pressed while the sys‐  
tem is interrupted to maintain and store the cur‐  
rent speed. DSC Dynamic Stability Control is  
switched on, if necessary.  
Distance  
Selecting a distance  
Adjust the distance according to the traffic  
and weather conditions; otherwise, there is the  
danger of an accident occurring. Maintain the  
prescribed safety distance.◀  
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Rolling bars in the distance indicator mean that  
the vehicle ahead of you has driven off.  
Reduce distance  
Press the button repeatedly until the  
desired distance is set.  
You actively braked your vehicle to a halt by  
pressing on the brake pedal and it is standing  
behind another vehicle:  
The selected distance, refer to page 108, is dis‐  
played in the instrument cluster.  
1.  
Press the button to call up a stored  
desired speed.  
Increase distance  
Press the button repeatedly until the  
desired distance is set.  
2. Release the brake pedal.  
3. Press on the accelerator briefly, or press the  
RES button or the rocker switch when the  
vehicle ahead of you drives away.  
The selected distance, refer to page 108, is dis‐  
played in the instrument cluster.  
Calling up the desired speed and  
distance  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
While driving  
Press the button with the system  
switched on.  
In the following cases, the stored speed value is  
deleted and cannot be called up again:  
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When the system is switched off.  
When the ignition is switched off.  
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2
3
4
Display of desired speed  
Distance to vehicle ahead of you  
Vehicle symbol  
While standing  
Before leaving the vehicle, secure it  
against rolling.  
Brief status display  
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐  
ning, engage position P of the automatic trans‐  
mission and apply the parking brake. Otherwise,  
the vehicle may begin to roll.◀  
Desired speed  
Marking in the speedometer  
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The marking lights up in  
green: the system is active.  
The system brought the vehicle to a complete  
standstill.  
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The marking lights up in or‐  
ange: the system has been  
interrupted.  
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Green mark in the speedometer during a  
brief idle phase:  
The vehicle ahead of you drives away while  
the mark is green: your vehicle accelerates  
without anything having to be done.  
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The marking does not light up: the system is  
switched off.  
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Switch to orange of the mark in the speed‐  
ometer after approx. 2 sec.:  
Brief status display  
Selected desired speed.  
The vehicle ahead of you drives away, while  
the mark is orange: in order to accelerate,  
briefly press the accelerator or press the  
RES button or SET button.  
If --- appears briefly on the display for Check  
Control messages, it is possible that the system  
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requirements for operation are currently not  
met.  
The system was deactivated but applies the  
brakes until you actively assume control by  
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator.  
Distance to vehicle ahead of you  
The selected distance to the vehicle driving  
ahead of you is shown.  
The vehicle symbol flashes red and an  
acoustic signal sounds:  
You are requested to intervene by brak‐  
ing or making an evasive maneuver.  
Distance display  
Distance 1  
System limits  
Speed range  
Best results are achieved when using the sys‐  
tem on well-developed roads and highways.  
The desired speed can be selected between  
20 mph/30 km/h to 110 mph/180 km/h.  
Distance 2  
Distance 3  
Distance 4  
The system can also be activated when station‐  
ary.  
This value is set after the system is  
switched on.  
Comply with the legal speed limit in every situa‐  
tion when using the system.  
The system has been interrupted or  
distance control is deactivated be‐  
cause the accelerator is being  
Detection range  
The detection capacity of the system and the  
automatic braking capacity are limited.  
pressed; a vehicle was not detected.  
Two-wheeled vehicles driving ahead of you  
for instance might not be detected.  
Distance control is deactivated be‐  
cause the accelerator is being  
pressed; a vehicle was detected.  
Limited detection capacity  
Because of the limits to the detection ca‐  
pacity, you should be alert at all times so that you  
can intervene actively, if necessary; otherwise,  
there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀  
Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has driven  
away.  
Indicator/warning lamps  
Personal responsibility  
Deceleration  
The indicator and warning lamps do not  
relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt  
his or her desired driving speed and style to the  
traffic conditions.◀  
The system does not decelerate when a sta‐  
tionary obstacle is located in the same lane, e.g.,  
avehicleataredtrafficlightorattheendoftraffic  
congestion.  
The vehicle symbol lights up in orange:  
The system also does not respond to:  
A vehicle has been detected ahead of  
you.  
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Pedestrians or similarly slow road users.  
Red traffic lights.  
The vehicle symbol flashes orange:  
Stationary objects.  
The conditions are not adequate for op‐  
erating the system.  
Cross traffic.  
Approaching traffic.  
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No warnings  
pedal is released, the system becomes active  
again and independently controls the speed.  
A warning may not be issued when ap‐  
proaching a stationary or very slow-moving ob‐  
stacle. You must react yourself; otherwise, there  
is the danger of an accident occurring.◀  
Driving away  
In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive  
away automatically, e.g., on steep inclines or be‐  
hind bumps in the road.  
Swerving vehicles  
A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected  
until it is completely within the same lane as your  
vehicle.  
Automatic deactivation  
For legal reasons, the system is deactivated at  
speeds below 20 mph/30 km/h in the vicinity of  
radio astronomy stations.  
Swerving vehicles  
If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly  
swerves into your lane, the system may not be  
able to automatically restore the selected dis‐  
tance. This also applies to major speed differ‐  
ences to vehicles driving ahead of you, e.g.,  
when rapidly approaching a truck. When a vehi‐  
cle driving ahead of you is reliably detected, the  
system requests that the driver intervene by  
braking and carrying out evasive maneuvers, if  
necessary. You must react yourself; otherwise,  
there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀  
Radar sensor  
Position  
Unexpected lane change  
If a vehicle ahead of you unexpectedly moves  
into another lane from behind a stopped vehicle,  
you yourself must react, as the system does not  
react to stopped vehicles.  
Radar sensor  
Dirty or covered sensor  
A dirty or covered sensor may hinder the detec‐  
tion of vehicles.  
Cornering  
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If necessary, clean the radar sensor. Re‐  
move layers of snow and ice carefully.  
If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the  
speed is reduced slightly in the curve, although  
curves cannot be anticipated in advance. There‐  
fore, drive into a curve at an appropriate speed.  
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Do not cover the view field of the radar sen‐  
sor.  
In tight curves, situations may result due to the  
restricted detection range of the system in  
which a vehicle driving ahead of you may not be  
detected at all, or not until after a considerable  
delay.  
Malfunction  
The system cannot be activated if the sensor is  
not aligned correctly. This may be caused by  
damage incurred during parking, for example.  
A Check Control message is displayed if the  
system fails.  
When approaching a curve, the system may re‐  
act briefly to the vehicles in the next lane due to  
the bend of the curve. Any deceleration of the  
vehicle by the system can be compensated for  
by briefly accelerating. After the accelerator  
For US owners only  
The transmitter and receiver units comply with  
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication  
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Commission regulations. Operation is governed  
by the following:  
Collision warning*  
FCC ID:  
The concept  
The system issues a two-phase warning of a  
danger of collision at speeds above approx.  
10 mph/15 km/h.  
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OAYARS3-A  
Compliance statement:  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
The collision warning is available even if cruise  
control has been deactivated.  
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This device may not cause harmful interfer‐  
ence, and  
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this device must accept any interference re‐  
ceived, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to  
these devices could void the user's authority to  
operate this equipment.  
It responds to moving objects that are within the  
detection range of the radar system.  
Note  
To reduce electromagnetic effects, please use  
properly.  
When the vehicle is intentionally brought into  
contact with an object, the collision warning is  
delayed to avoid false warnings.  
The standard SAR value is 2.0 W/kg; the tested  
value of this product is 0.751 W/kg.  
NCC declaration:  
Warning stages  
Prewarning  
This warning is issued, for example, when there  
is the impending danger of a collision or the dis‐  
tance to the vehicle ahead is too small.  
1. Companies or persons without authoriza‐  
tion should not change the frequency, in‐  
crease the power, or change the character‐  
istics or functions of the original design of  
low-power radio frequency devices with  
type approval.  
Acute warning  
2. Low-power radio frequency devices should  
not impair legal communication or flight  
safety. If this type of impairment is detected,  
the device should be switched off immedi‐  
ately. In this case, please contact the man‐  
ufacturer and only use the product after the  
problem has been corrected.  
Warning of the imminent danger of a collision  
when the vehicle approaches another object at  
a relatively high differential speed.  
Switching the warning function on/off  
3. The "legal communication" specified above  
refers to communication in accordance with  
telecommunication regulations. Low-power  
devices should withstand interference from  
legal communication and ISM devices.  
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Press the button  
Detection range  
The detection capacity of the radar sensor and  
the collision warning has limitations.  
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On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
This may result in the warning not being issued  
or being issued late.  
The state is stored for the remote control cur‐  
rently in use.  
For example, the following situations may not be  
detected:  
Configuring the prewarning  
After the warning function is switched on, the  
following can be set via the iDrive:  
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Slow moving objects when you approach  
them at high speed.  
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Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of  
your vehicle.  
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The prewarning can be switched on/off.  
The time of the prewarning can be set.  
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Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.  
Pedestrians.  
These settings have no effect on the time of the  
warning from the Active Cruise Control* that  
prompts the driver to intervene or brake.  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional in the  
following situations:  
Display  
The collision warning can be issued in the in‐  
strument cluster, in the Head-up Display*, and  
acoustically.  
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In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.  
In tight curves.  
If the radar sensor is dirty or covered.  
Instrument cluster  
Prewarning sensitivity  
If the prewarning setting is too sensitive, there  
may be an excess of false warnings.  
The vehicle lights up in red: prewarning  
The vehicle flashes red and an acoustic  
signal sounds: acute warning  
Cruise control  
You are requested to intervene by brak‐  
ing or making an evasive maneuver.  
The concept  
Adapting your speed and driving style  
The system is functional at speeds beginning at  
approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.  
The display does not relieve the driver of  
the responsibility to adapt his or her driving  
speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀  
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.  
System limits  
Be alert  
Unfavorable conditions  
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 danger of an  
accident occurring.◀  
Do not use the system if unfavorable con‐  
ditions make it impossible to drive at a constant  
speed, for instance:  
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On curvy roads.  
In heavy traffic.  
On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or on  
a loose road surface.  
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Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle  
and cause an accident.◀  
The system is automatically interrupted if:  
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The brakes are applied.  
The clutch pedal is depressed.  
Transmission position D is disengaged.  
Controls  
DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated  
or DSC is deactivated.  
Buttons at a glance  
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DSC is actively controlling stability.  
HDC is activated.  
Maintaining/storing the current speed  
Press the button.  
When the system is switched on, the current  
speed is maintained and stored as the desired  
speed.  
1
2
3
4
System on/off, interrupt  
Resume speed  
It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly  
displayed in the instrument cluster, Displays in  
the speedometer, refer to page 113.  
Store speed*  
Store, maintain/change speed  
When cruise control is maintained or stored,  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if  
necessary.  
Switching on  
Press the button on the steering wheel.  
Change, maintain speed  
The rocker switch can be pressed while inter‐  
rupted to maintain and store the current speed.  
The marking in the speedometer is set to the  
current speed.  
Cruise control can be used.  
Adapting the desired speed  
Adapt the desired speed to the road con‐  
ditions and be ready to brake at all times; other‐  
wise, there is the danger of an accident occur‐  
ring.◀  
Switching off  
Deactivated or interrupted system  
If the system is deactivated or interrupted,  
actively intervene by braking and, if necessary,  
with evasive maneuvers; otherwise, there is the  
danger of an accident occurring.◀  
Press the button.  
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If active: press twice.  
If interrupted: press once.  
The displays go out. The stored desired speed  
is deleted.  
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly  
until the desired speed is set.  
Interrupting  
When active, press the button.  
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If active, the displayed speed is stored and the  
vehicle reaches the stored speed if the road is  
clear.  
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The marking lights up in  
green: the system is active.  
The marking lights up in or‐  
ange: the system has been  
interrupted.  
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Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the  
point of resistance, the desired speed in‐  
creases or decreases by approx. 1 mph/  
1 km/h.  
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The marking does not light up: the system is  
switched off.  
Each time the rocker switch is pressed past  
the point of resistance, the desired speed  
increases or decreases by a maximum of  
5 mph/10 km/h.  
Brief status display  
Brief display in the speedometer:  
Selected desired speed  
Pressing the rocker switch to the resistance  
point and holding it accelerates or deceler‐  
ates the vehicle without requiring pressure  
on the accelerator. After the rocker switch is  
released, the vehicle maintains its final  
speed. Pressing the switch beyond the re‐  
sistance point causes the vehicle to accel‐  
erate more rapidly.  
If --- appears briefly, conditions may not be ad‐  
equate to operate the system.  
PDC Park Distance Control*  
The concept  
Resuming the desired speed  
InadditiontothePDCParkDistanceControl, the  
backup camera*, refer to page 116, can be  
switched on.  
Press the button.  
The stored speed is reached and maintained.  
PDC supports you when parking. Objects that  
you are approaching slowly in front of or behind  
your vehicle are indicated with:  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
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Signal tones.  
Visual display.  
Measurement  
Measurements are made by ultrasound sensors  
in the bumpers.  
The range is approx. 6 ft/2 m.  
An acoustic warning is first given:  
1
2
3
Display of desired speed  
Indicator lamp  
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By the front* sensors and the two rear cor‐  
ner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm.  
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By the rear middle sensors at approx. 5 ft/  
1.50 m.  
Brief status display  
Desired speed  
Display in the speedometer:  
System limits  
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 vehi‐  
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cle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident  
could result from road users or objects located  
outside of the PDC detection range.  
Switching on automatically  
Select transmission position R with the engine  
running.  
Loud noises from outside and inside the vehicle  
may prevent you from hearing the PDC's signal  
tone.◀  
Switching off automatically  
The system switches off and the LED goes out:  
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After approx. 160 ft/50 m when driving for‐  
ward.  
Avoid driving quickly with PDC  
Avoid approaching an object quickly.  
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Above approx. 22 mph/36 km/h when driv‐  
ing forward.  
Avoid driving away quickly while PDC is not yet  
active.  
Switch on the system again if necessary.  
For technical reasons, the system may other‐  
wise be too late in issuing a warning.◀  
Switching on/off manually  
Limits of ultrasonic measurement  
The detection of objects can reach the physical  
limits of ultrasonic measurement, for instance:  
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With tow bars and trailer hitches.  
With thin or wedge-shaped objects.  
With low objects.  
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.  
Press the button.  
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On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
High, protruding objects such as ledges may not  
be detected.  
Signal tones  
False warnings  
When approaching an object, an intermittent  
tone is sounded that indicates the position of the  
object. For example, if an object is detected to  
the left rear of the vehicle, a signal tone sounds  
from the left rear speaker.  
PDC may issue a warning under the following  
conditions even though there is no obstacle  
within the detection range:  
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In heavy rain.  
When sensors are very dirty or covered in  
ice.  
The shorter the distance to the object becomes,  
the shorter the intervals.  
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When sensors are covered in snow.  
On rough road surfaces.  
If the distance to a detected object is less than  
approx. 12 in/30 cm, a continuous tone is  
sounded.  
In large buildings with right angles and  
smooth walls, e.g., in underground garages.  
If objects are located both in front of and behind  
the vehicle, an alternating continuous signal is  
sounded.  
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In heavy exhaust.  
Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,  
sweeping machines, high pressure steam  
cleaners or neon lights.  
The intermittent tone is interrupted after approx.  
3 seconds:  
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If the vehicle stops in front of an object that  
is detected by only one of the corner sen‐  
sors.  
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Transmission position R engaged: rear area  
of the vehicle.  
Display on the Control Display  
If moving parallel to a wall.  
The signal tone is switched off:  
Switching on the backup camera via the  
iDrive  
With PDC activated:  
"Rear view camera"  
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When the vehicle moves away from an ob‐  
ject by more than approx. 4 in/10 cm.  
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When transmission position P is engaged.  
The backup camera image is displayed. The set‐  
ting is stored for the remote control currently in  
use.  
Volume  
You can set the volume of the PDC signal tone,  
refer to page 171.  
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐  
rently in use.  
Malfunction  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
Visual warning  
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 Dis‐  
play before a signal tone sounds.  
A display appears as soon as Park Distance  
Control (PDC) is activated.  
If the backup camera image was selected last, it  
again appears on the display. To switch to PDC:  
On the Control Display, the areas in front of and  
behind the vehicle are shaded. PDC has failed.  
Have the system checked.  
1.  
"Rear view camera" Select the symbol  
on the Control Display.  
2. Press the controller.  
To ensure full operability:  
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐  
rently in use.  
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Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.  
When using a pressure washer, keep the  
sprayer moving and maintain a distance of  
at least 12 in/30 cm from the sensors.  
Zoom view*  
On the left part of the display screen, the vehicle  
is shown enlarged.  
Surround View*  
The concept  
Surround View includes the following systems:  
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Backup camera, refer to page 116.  
Side View, refer to page 118.  
Top View, refer to page 119.  
It assists the driver when parking, maneuvering  
and on blind driveways and intersections.  
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Transmission position D engaged: front  
area of the vehicle.  
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On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
Backup camera*  
The concept  
The PDC is shown on the Control Display.  
Thebackupcameraprovidesassistanceinpark‐  
ing and maneuvering backwards. The area be‐  
hind the vehicle is shown on the Control Display.  
Switch on the backup camera via the iDrive, refer  
to page 117.  
Assistance functions  
System limits  
Functional requirement  
Check the traffic situation as well  
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The backup camera is switched on.  
The trunk lid is fully closed.  
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐  
hiclewithyourowneyes. Otherwise, anaccident  
could result from road users or objects located  
outside the picture area of the backup camera.◀  
Pathway lines  
Detection of objects  
High, protruding objects such as ledges  
may not be detected by the backup camera.◀  
Switching on automatically  
Select transmission position R with the engine  
running.  
The backup camera image is displayed if the  
system was switched on via the iDrive.  
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Can be shown in the backup camera image  
when in transmission position R.  
Switching off automatically  
The system switches off and the LED goes out:  
Help you to estimate the space required  
when parking and maneuvering on level  
roads.  
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After approx. 33 ft/10 m when driving for‐  
ward.  
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Are dependent on the current steering angle  
and are continuously adjusted to the steer‐  
ing wheel movements.  
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Above approx. 9 mph/15 km/h when driving  
forward.  
Show the parking aid lines, refer to page 117.  
Switch on the system again if necessary.  
Turning circle lines  
Switching on/off manually  
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Can be shown in the backup camera image.  
Press the button.  
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Show the course of the smallest possible  
turning circle on a level road.  
Their colored steps match the markings of the  
PDC. This simplifies estimation of the distance  
to the object shown.  
Only one turning circle line is displayed  
when the steering wheel is turned.  
Activating the assistance functions  
Show the parking aid lines, refer to page 117.  
More than one assistance function can be active  
at the same time.  
Parking using pathway and turning  
circle lines  
Showing the parking aid lines  
"Parking aid lines"  
1. Position the vehicle so that the turning circle  
lines lead to within the limits of the parking  
space.  
Pathway and turning circle lines are displayed.  
Showing the obstacle marking  
"Obstacle marking"  
Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.  
Display on the Control Display  
Switching on the backup camera via  
iDrive  
With PDC activated:  
"Rear view camera"  
2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where  
the pathway line covers the corresponding  
turning circle line.  
The backup camera image is displayed. The set‐  
ting is stored for the remote control currently in  
use.  
Brightness  
With the backup camera switched on:  
1.  
Select the symbol.  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached and press the controller.  
Obstacle marking  
Contrast  
With the backup camera switched on:  
1.  
Select the symbol.  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached and press the controller.  
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Spatially-shaped markings can be shown in  
the backup camera image.  
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Camera  
Switching on/off manually  
The camera lens is located in the handle of the  
trunk lid. The image quality may be impaired by  
dirt.  
Press the button.  
Display on the Control Display  
Clean the lens, refer to page 273.  
The traffic area to the left and right is displayed  
on the Control Display.  
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 relatively late  
from the driver's seat. To improve visibility, two  
cameras in the front of the vehicle record the  
traffic situation on each side.  
Guidelines at the bottom of the image show the  
position of the front of the vehicle.  
System limits  
The maximum recording range of the camera is  
330 ft/100 m.  
Brightness  
With the Side View switched on:  
1.  
"Brightness"  
Display  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached and press the controller.  
The images from both cameras are shown si‐  
multaneously on the Control Display.  
Check the traffic situation as well  
Contrast  
With the Side View switched on:  
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐  
hicle on blind driveways and intersections with  
your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident could re‐  
sult from road users or objects located outside  
the picture area of the Side View cameras.◀  
1.  
"Contrast"  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached and press the controller.  
Switching off automatically  
System switches off: above approx. 9 mph/  
15 km/h.  
Switch on the system again if necessary.  
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Cameras  
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐  
hiclewithyourowneyes. Otherwise, anaccident  
could result from road users or objects located  
outside the picture area of the cameras.◀  
Switching on automatically  
Select transmission position R with the engine  
running.  
The Top View and PDC images are displayed if  
the system is switched on via iDrive.  
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 273.  
Switching off automatically  
The system switches off and the LED goes out:  
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After approx. 160 ft/50 m when driving for‐  
ward.  
Top View*  
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Above approx. 22 mph/36 km/h when driv‐  
ing forward.  
The concept  
Switch on the system again if necessary.  
Top View assists you in parking and maneuver‐  
ing. The area around the doors and the road area  
around the vehicle are shown on the Control  
Display for this purpose.  
Switching on/off manually  
Capturing the image  
The image is captured by two cameras  
integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the  
backup camera.  
The range equals:  
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approx. 10 ft/3 m to the side.  
approx. 7 ft/2 m to the rear.  
Press the button.  
In this way, obstacles up to the height of the ex‐  
terior mirrors are detected early.  
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On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
System limits  
Top View cannot be used in the following situa‐  
tions:  
If Top View is displayed, switch on the backup  
camera via the iDrive, refer to page 120.  
Visual warning  
The approach of the vehicle to an object can be  
shown on the Control Display.  
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With a door open.  
With the trunk lid open.  
With an exterior mirror folded in.  
In poor light.  
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.  
A Check Control message is displayed in some  
of these situations.  
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Displaying the turning circle and  
pathway lines  
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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.  
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The variable, green pathway line assists you  
in assessing the amount of space actually  
needed to the side of the vehicle.  
The display appears as soon as Top View is ac‐  
tivated.  
The pathway line is dependent on the cur‐  
rent steering angle and is continuously ad‐  
justed with the steering wheel movement.  
If the backup camera image was selected last, it  
again appears on the display. To switch to Top  
View:  
"Parking aid lines"  
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.  
"Rear view camera" Select the symbol on  
the Control Display.  
Cameras  
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐  
rently in use.  
Display on the Control Display  
Switching on the backup camera via  
iDrive  
With Top View switched on:  
"Rear view camera"  
The backup camera image is displayed. The set‐  
ting is stored for the remote control currently in  
use.  
The objectives 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 273.  
Brightness  
With Top View switched on:  
Night Vision with pedestrian  
detection*  
1.  
"Brightness"  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached and press the controller.  
The concept  
Contrast  
With Top View switched on:  
Night Vision with pedestrian detection is a night  
vision system.  
An infrared camera records the area in front of  
the vehicle and displays the image on the Con‐  
trol Display.  
1.  
"Contrast"  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached and press the controller.  
The picture is a heat image. The system has an  
integrated pedestrian detection function that  
detects pedestrians and cyclists. Warm objects  
that are similar in shape to human beings are  
detected by the system.  
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Personal responsibility  
Pedestrian detection  
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 adjusted;  
otherwise, there is a risk to road safety.◀  
Heat image  
The pedestrian detection and warning system  
only operates in darkness and only when a heat  
image is displayed.  
Warm objects that are similar in shape to human  
beings are detected by the system.  
People detected by the system are displayed  
with a slight yellow hue.  
Under good ambient conditions, the pedestrian  
detection system operates within a range of ap‐  
prox. 50 ft/15 m to approx. 330 ft/100 m.  
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.  
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 detect.  
For safety reasons, when driving at speeds  
above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h and in low ambient  
light, the image is only displayed when the low  
beams are switched on.  
Environmental influences can limit the availabil‐  
ity of pedestrian detection.  
If pedestrian detection is not available, a symbol  
is displayed in the heat image.  
A still image is displayed at regular intervals for  
a fraction of a second.  
This symbol disappears when the function be‐  
comes available again.  
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is moving from the right or left to the central area.  
Warning of people in danger  
Display in the Head-up Display*  
The warning is simultaneously dis‐  
played in the Head-up Display and in the  
Control Display. The displayed symbol  
can vary with the people detected. For people  
located in the central area, the distance to the  
person is indicated by the size of the symbol.  
System limits  
Basic limits  
System operation is limited in situations such as  
the following:  
If the system detects a person in the defined  
area in front of the vehicle and if there is the dan‐  
ger of a collision with this person, a warning  
symbol appears in the Control Display and  
Head-up Display*.  
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On steep hills, in steep depressions or in  
tight curves.  
Although both the shape and the heat radiation  
are analyzed, false warnings cannot be ruled out.  
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When the camera is dirty or the protective  
glass is damaged.  
Warning area in front of the vehicle  
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In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.  
At very high external temperatures.  
Limits of pedestrian detection  
Animals are not detected by the pedestrian de‐  
tection function, even if they are clearly visible in  
the image.  
Limited pedestrian detection:  
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When people are fully or partially covered,  
especially when their heads are covered.  
The warning area in front of the vehicle is divided  
into two areas.  
When people are not in an upright position,  
e.g., when lying down.  
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Central area 1 directly in front of the vehicle.  
Expanded area 2 to the right and left.  
Cyclists on unconventional bicycles (e.g.,  
recumbent bicycles).  
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 in‐  
creases, the area becomes longer and wider, for  
example.  
After physical damage to the system, e.g.,  
after an accident.  
Symbols  
This symbol is displayed when a person  
is detected in the central area, arrow 1,  
immediately in front of the vehicle.  
This symbol is displayed when a person  
detected in the extended area, arrow 2,  
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The camera is automatically cleaned together  
with the headlamps.  
Activation/deactivation  
Clean the lens, refer to page 273.  
Head-up Display*  
The concept  
Press the button.  
Display  
Night Vision with pedestrian detection is not  
available on the rear screen*.  
Settings via iDrive  
With Night Vision switched on:  
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.  
1. Activate Night Vision with pedestrian detec‐  
tion.  
2. Press the controller.  
Display visibility  
3. Open the desired menu item.  
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Dis‐  
play is influenced by:  
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"Brightness"  
"Contrast"  
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Certain sitting positions.  
"Pedestrian detection"  
Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐  
play.  
The settings are stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
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Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.  
Wet roads.  
Camera  
Unfavorable light conditions.  
If the image is distorted, check the basic set‐  
tings.  
Switching on/off  
Rain, dirt, snow, or ice can impair camera oper‐  
ation.  
The camera is automatically heated when the  
external temperatures are low.  
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Press the button.  
When the low beams are switched on, the  
brightness of the Head-up Display can be addi‐  
tionally influenced using the instrument lighting,  
refer to page 87.  
Display  
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐  
rently in use.  
Adjusting the height  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Head-up display"  
3. "Height"  
4. Turn the controller.  
The height is adjusted.  
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4
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Lane departure warning*  
Active Cruise Control*  
Desired speed  
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐  
rently in use.  
Navigation system*  
Speed  
Special windshield  
The windshield is part of the system.  
The collision warning*, Night Vision* pedestrian  
warning, or Check Control messages are dis‐  
played briefly if needed.  
The shape of the windshield makes it possible  
to display a precise image.  
A film in the windshield prevents double images  
from being displayed.  
Selecting displays in the Head-up  
Display  
1. "Settings"  
Therefore, have the special windshield replaced  
by a service center only.  
2. "Head-up display"  
3. "Displayed information"  
4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up  
Display.  
The settings are stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
Setting the brightness  
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the  
ambient light.  
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Head-up display"  
3. "Brightness"  
4. Turn the controller.  
The brightness is adjusted.  
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Climate control  
Automatic climate control*  
1
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Air distribution, left  
Temperature, left  
AUTO program, left  
11 Air distribution, right  
12 Seat heating*, rightꢀꢁ50  
13 Active seat ventilation*, rightꢀꢁ51  
Air volume, AUTO intensity, residual heat,  
left  
14 Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐  
lated-air mode  
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Remove ice and condensation  
Maximum cooling  
15 Cooling function  
16 Rear window defroster  
17 ALL program  
Display  
Air volume, AUTO intensity, right  
AUTO program, right  
18 Active seat ventilation*, leftꢀꢁ51  
19 Seat heating*, leftꢀꢁ50  
10 Temperature, right  
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Footwell.  
Climate control functions in detail  
Manual air distribution  
Windows and footwell: driver's side only.  
Windows, upper body region and footwell:  
driver's side only.  
Press the button repeatedly to select a  
program:  
If the windows are fogged over, press the AUTO  
button on the driver's side to utilize the conden‐  
sation sensor.  
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Upper body region.  
Upper body region and footwell.  
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The selected air volume is shown on the display  
of the automatic climate control.  
Temperature  
Turn the wheel to set the desired  
temperature.  
The air volume of the automatic climate control  
may be reduced automatically to save battery  
power.  
Defrosting windows and removing  
condensation  
The automatic climate control achieves this  
temperature as quickly as possible, if necessary  
with the maximum cooling or heating capacity,  
and then keeps it constant.  
Press the button.  
Ice and condensation are quickly re‐  
moved from the windshield and the front side  
windows.  
Avoid rapidly switching between different tem‐  
perature settings. The automatic climate control  
will not have sufficient time to adjust the set  
temperature.  
The air volume can be adjusted when the pro‐  
gram is active.  
If the windows are fogged over, additionally  
switch on the cooling function or press the  
AUTObuttontoutilizethecondensationsensor.  
AUTO program  
Press the button.  
Air volume, air distribution, and tem‐  
perature are controlled automatically.  
Maximum cooling  
Depending on the selected temperature, AUTO  
intensity, and outside influences, the air is di‐  
rected to the windshield, side windows, upper  
body, and into the footwell.  
Press the button.  
The system is set to the lowest tem‐  
perature, maximum air volume and recirculated-  
air mode.  
The cooling function, refer to page 127, is  
switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐  
gram.  
Air flows out of the vents for the upper body re‐  
gion. Open them for this purpose.  
Air is cooled as quickly as possible:  
At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐  
trols the program so as to prevent window con‐  
densation as much as possible.  
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At an external temperature of approx. 32 ℉/  
0 ℃.  
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When the engine is running.  
Intensity of the AUTO program  
The air volume can be adjusted when the pro‐  
gram is active.  
With the AUTO program switched on, automatic  
control of the air volume and air distribution can  
be adjusted.  
Automatic recirculated-air control/  
recirculated-air mode  
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.  
Press the left or right side of the button:  
decrease or increase the intensity.  
The selected intensity is shown on the display  
of the automatic climate control.  
Air volume, manual  
To be able to manually adjust the air volume,  
switch off the AUTO program first.  
Press the button repeatedly to select  
an operating mode:  
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LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.  
Press the left or right side of the button:  
decrease or increase air volume.  
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Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air con‐  
trol: a sensor detects pollutants in the out‐  
side air and controls the shut-off automati‐  
cally.  
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  
The heat stored in the engine is used to heat the  
interior.  
If the windows are fogged over, switch off the  
recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO but‐  
ton on the driver's side to utilize the condensa‐  
tion sensor. Make sure that air can flow onto the  
windshield.  
Functional requirement  
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Up to 20 minutes after the engine has been  
switched off.  
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Warm engine.  
Continuous recirculated-air mode  
The battery is sufficiently charged.  
External temperature below 77 ℉/25 ℃.  
The recirculated-air mode should not be  
used for an extended period of time, as the air  
quality inside the vehicle deteriorates steadily.◀  
Switching on  
1. Switch off the ignition.  
Cooling function  
The passenger compartment can only be  
cooled with the engine running.  
2.  
Press the right side of the button on  
the driver's side.  
Press the button.  
is shown on the display of the automatic cli‐  
mate control.  
The air is cooled and dehumidified and  
– depending on the temperature setting –  
warmed again.  
The interior temperature, air volume and air dis‐  
tribution can be adjusted with the ignition  
switched on.  
Depending on the weather, the windshield may  
fog up briefly when the engine is started.  
Switching off  
The cooling function is switched on automati‐  
cally with the AUTO program.  
At the lowest fan speed, press the left side of the  
button on the driver's side.  
When using the automatic climate control, con‐  
densation water, refer to page 146, develops  
that exits underneath the vehicle.  
onthedisplayoftheautomaticclimatecontrol  
goes out.  
Switching the system on/off  
Switching off  
Rear window defroster  
Press the button.  
The rear window defroster switches off  
automatically after a certain period of time.  
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Complete system:  
At the lowest fan speed, press the  
left side of the button on the driver's  
side.  
On the front passenger side:  
At the lowest fan speed, press the  
left side of the button on the front  
passenger side.  
ALL program  
Thecurrent settingsonthedriver'sside  
for temperature, air volume, air distri‐  
bution, and AUTO program are transferred to  
the front passenger side and to the left and right  
rear.  
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Thumbwheel, arrow 3, in level  
: the air is  
bundled and can be directed to a specific  
point.  
Press any button.  
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter  
The microfilter removes dust and pollen from  
the incoming air.  
Adjusting the ventilation  
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Ventilation for cooling:  
Adjust the vent to direct the air in your di‐  
rection, e.g., if the vehicle interior is hot from  
the sun.  
The activated-charcoal filter removes gaseous  
pollutants from the outside air that enters the  
vehicle.  
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Draft-free ventilation:  
This combined filter should be replaced during  
scheduled maintenance of your vehicle., refer to  
page 258  
Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you.  
Ventilation in rear, center  
Ventilation  
Front ventilation  
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Thumbwheels* for adjusting the tempera‐  
ture, arrows 1.  
Toward blue: colder.  
Toward red: warmer.  
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Thumbwheels for adjusting the tempera‐  
ture, arrows 1.  
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Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐  
row 2.  
Toward blue: colder.  
Toward red: warmer.  
Thumbwheels for opening and closing the  
vents continuously, arrow 3.  
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Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐  
row 2.  
Lateral ventilation  
Thumbwheels for opening and closing the  
vents continuously, arrows 3.  
Ventilation levels  
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Draft-free ventilation:  
Thumbwheel, arrow 3, in level  
current is fanned out.  
: the air  
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Maximum air volume:  
Thumbwheel, arrow 3, in level  
partially fanned out and partially bundled.  
This maximizes the air supply.  
: the air is  
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Thumbwheel for opening and closing the  
vents continuously, arrow 1.  
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Direct ventilation:  
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Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐  
row 2.  
Air volume, air distribution, and temperature are  
controlled automatically:  
Depending on the selected temperature, AUTO  
intensity, and outside influences, the air is di‐  
rected to the upper body and into the footwell.  
Rear automatic climate  
control*  
The cooling function is switched on automati‐  
cally with the AUTO program.  
At a glance  
Intensity of the AUTO program  
With the AUTO program switched on, automatic  
control of the air volume and air distribution can  
be adjusted.  
Press the left or right side of the button:  
decrease or increase the intensity.  
The selected intensity is shown on the display  
of the automatic climate control.  
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Temperature  
Temperature  
AUTO program  
Turn the wheel to set the desired  
temperature.  
Vent settings  
Air volume, AUTO intensity  
Display  
Maximum cooling  
Seat heating*ꢀꢁ53  
Active seat ventilation*ꢀꢁ53  
The automatic climate control achieves this  
temperature as quickly as possible, if necessary  
with the maximum cooling or heating capacity,  
and then keeps it constant.  
Note  
Avoid rapidly switching between different tem‐  
perature settings. The automatic climate control  
will not have sufficient time to adjust the set  
temperature.  
The air volume of the automatic climate control  
may be reduced automatically to save battery  
power.  
Switching the rear automatic climate  
control on/off  
1. "Settings"  
Manual air distribution  
The air distribution can be adjusted to individual  
needs.  
2. "Climate"  
Press the button repeatedly to select a  
program:  
3. "Rear climate control"  
The rear automatic climate control is not opera‐  
tional if the automatic climate control is  
switched off or if the function for defrosting or  
defogging the windows is active.  
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Upper body region.  
Upper body region and footwell.  
Footwell.  
Air volume, manual  
AUTO program  
To be able to manually adjust the air volume,  
switch off the AUTO program first.  
Press the button.  
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Press the left or right side of the button:  
decrease or increase air volume.  
Ventilation  
The selected air volume is shown on the display  
of the automatic climate control.  
Switching the system on/off  
Switching off  
At the lowest fan speed, press the left  
side of the button on the driver's side.  
Thumbwheel for changing the air flow direction,  
arrow.  
Switching on  
Press any button.  
Parked-car ventilation  
Maximum cooling  
Press the button.  
The concept  
The parked-car ventilation ventilates the vehicle  
interior and lowers its temperature, if necessary.  
The system is set to the lowest tem‐  
perature, maximum air volume and recirculated-  
air mode.  
The system can be switched on and off directly  
or by using two preset switch-on times. It re‐  
mains switched on for 30 minutes.  
Air flows out of the vents for the upper body re‐  
gion. Open them for this purpose.  
Air is cooled as quickly as possible:  
They can be operated via iDrive.  
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At an external temperature of approx. 32 ℉/  
0 ℃.  
Parked-car ventilation  
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When the engine is running.  
Using the preset switch-on time or when oper‐  
ated directly: any external temperature.  
Climate control operation on the  
headliner*  
Open the vents to allow air to flow out.  
Switching on/off directly  
1. "Settings"  
Temperature  
Turn the wheel to set the desired  
temperature.  
2. "Climate"  
3. "Activate parked-car vent."  
Air volume  
Press the left or right side of the button:  
decrease or increase air volume.  
LEDs indicate the intensity of the air supply.  
The air volume may be reduced automatically to  
save battery power.  
The symbol on the automatic climate control  
flashes if the system is switched on.  
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The system continues to run for some time after  
being switched off.  
Preselecting the switch-on time  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Climate"  
3. "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:"  
4. Set the desired time.  
Activating the switch-on time  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Climate"  
3. "Activate Timer 1" or "Activate Timer 2"  
The symbol on the automatic climate control  
lights up when the switch-on time is activated.  
The symbol on the automatic climate control  
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 reactivated.  
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Interior equipment  
Programming  
Integrated universal remote  
control*  
The concept  
This system can replace up to three different  
hand-held transmitters for various types of re‐  
mote-controlled equipment, such as garage  
doors or lighting systems.  
The hand-held transmitter signal can be pro‐  
grammed on one of the three memory buttons.  
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LED, arrow 1.  
The corresponding device can then be operated  
using the programmed memory button.  
Memory buttons, arrow 2.  
The LED indicates that a signal is being trans‐  
mitted.  
Fixed-code hand-held transmitters  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Initial setup:  
When selling the vehicle, delete the stored pro‐  
grams for security reasons.  
Press both outer buttons 1 and 3 for approx.  
20 seconds until the LED flashes.  
During programming  
During programming and before activat‐  
ing a device using the universal remote control,  
ensure that there are no people, animals, or ob‐  
jects in the range of movement of the remote-  
controlled device; otherwise, there is a risk of  
injury or damage.  
All programs of the three memory buttons,  
arrow 2, are cleared.  
3. Hold the hand-held transmitter a distance of  
approx. 2 to 8 in/5 to 20 cm from the memory  
buttons.  
4. Simultaneously press the transmit button of  
the hand-held transmitter and the memory  
button of the universal remote control.  
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-  
held transmitter.◀  
The LED flashes slowly.  
Compatibility  
5. Release both buttons when the LED flashes  
rapidly.  
If this symbol is printed on the packaging  
or in the instructions of the hand-held  
transmitter, the remote-controlled de‐  
vice is generally compatible with the universal  
remote control.  
If the LED does not flash rapidly after approx.  
15 seconds, change the distance and repeat  
the step.  
If you have any questions, please contact:  
The device can be operated using the memory  
button with the engine running or the ignition  
switched on.  
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Your service center.  
on the Internet.  
Malfunction  
If the device cannot be used after repeated at‐  
tempts at programming, please check whether  
the hand-held transmitter is equipped with an  
alternating code system.  
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To do so:  
5. Press the button on the receiver of the de‐  
vice to be set. You have approx. 30 seconds  
for the next step.  
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Read the instructions of the hand-held  
transmitter.  
6. Press the programmed memory button of  
the universal remote control three times.  
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Press the memory button of the universal  
remote control for an extended period.  
The device can be operated when the engine is  
running or the ignition is switched on.  
If the LED flashes rapidly for a brief period and  
then lights up continuously for approx. 2 sec‐  
onds, the hand-held transmitter is equipped  
with an alternating code system.  
Reassigning individual programs  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
In this case, program the memory buttons as  
described under Alternating-code hand-held  
transmitters.  
2. Hold the hand-held transmitter a distance of  
approx. 2 to 8 in/5 to 20 cm from the memory  
buttons.  
Alternating-code hand-held  
transmitters  
3. Press the memory button of the universal  
remote control.  
Please obtain information on synchronizing the  
device in the operating manual of the device be‐  
ing set up.  
4. If the LED flashes slowly after approx.  
20 seconds, press the transmit button on  
the hand-held transmitter.  
Programming will be easier with the aid of a sec‐  
ond person.  
5. Release both buttons when the LED flashes  
rapidly.  
1. Park the vehicle within range of the remote-  
controlled device.  
If the LED does not flash rapidly after approx.  
15 seconds, change the distance and repeat  
the step.  
2. Program the universal remote control as de‐  
scribed above under Fixed-code hand-held  
transmitters.  
Deleting all stored programs  
Press the left and right memory buttons for ap‐  
prox. 20 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly.  
3. Press and hold the programmed button on  
the interior rearview mirror for approx. 5 sec‐  
onds until the device to be adjusted is acti‐  
vated.  
All stored programs are deleted.  
The programs cannot be deleted individually.  
If the device does not become activated,  
press and hold the button and watch the  
LED:  
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If the LED lights up continuously, the  
programming is completed. The device  
should become activated when the but‐  
ton is pressed briefly.  
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If the LED flashes for approx. 2 seconds  
and then lights up continuously, con‐  
tinue the programming procedure be‐  
ginning with step 4.  
4. Locate the button on the receiver of the de‐  
vice to be set, e.g., on the drive.  
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Rear  
Ashtray/cigarette lighter*  
Opening  
Front  
Opening  
Press on the cover.  
Press on the cover.  
Emptying  
Take out the insert.  
Emptying  
Lighter  
Place your finger in the depression next to the  
ashtray, arrow, and push up at the same time.  
Push in the lighter.  
Danger of burns  
The ashtray can be removed.  
Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth‐  
erwise, there is the danger of getting burned.  
Lighter  
Push in the lighter.  
Take the remote control with you when leaving  
the vehicle so that children cannot use the  
lighter and burn themselves.◀  
The lighter can be removed as  
soon as it pops back out.  
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.  
Connecting electrical devices  
Switch off the ignition and take the remote con‐  
trol with you when leaving the vehicle so that  
children cannot use the lighter and burn them‐  
selves.◀  
Sockets  
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for  
electrical equipment while the engine is running  
or when the ignition is switched on. The total  
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load of all sockets must not exceed 140 Watt at  
12 V.  
Rear cooler*  
Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable  
connectors.  
Behind the center armrest  
Front center console  
The cooler is located behind the center armrest  
in the rear.  
Fold the center armrest down.  
Press on the cover.  
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter*.  
Opening  
Rear center console  
Pull on the opener and fold the cooler forward.  
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter*.  
Switching on  
The cooler can be operated at two levels.  
In the cargo area*  
Remove the cover.  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2.  
Press the button once for each cool‐  
ing level.  
The highest cooling power is active when  
two LEDs are lit.  
If the cooler was switched on the last time the  
ignition was switched on, it will likewise be  
switched on the next time the ignition is  
switched on.  
Switching off  
Press the button repeatedly until the LEDs go  
out.  
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Malfunction  
Ski bag*  
The cooler cannot be switched on or switches  
off, e.g., when the cooling system overheats or  
if the battery voltage is low. One of the LEDs  
flashes.  
Capacity  
The ski bag can be used to transport up to three  
pairs of skis with a length of up to 6 ft/2.10 m or  
a snowboard of up to 5 ft/1.60 m.  
Remedy the problem  
1. If necessary, allow the refrigerator cooling  
system to cool down.  
Preparing and loading the ski bag  
1. Fold open the center arm rest and the lid on  
the inside.  
2. Starting the engine.  
3. Switch on cooler.  
2. Open the inside cover and cargo area by  
pressing the button.  
If the LED flashes even after a short time, have  
the cooler checked by the service center.  
Folding table* in the rear  
A folding table is contained in the backrest of the  
front seat.  
Folding down  
Pinch hazard during folding out and in  
3. Lay out the ski bag.  
Make sure that the area of movement  
around the folding table and the side hinges is  
clear; otherwise, injuries can occur.◀  
4. Load the ski bag. If necessary, wrap the  
sharp edges of the skis.  
If necessary, open the ski bag zipper to ease  
loading or to dry the ski bag.  
Pulling on the handle, draw the table up and out  
and fold it down.  
Close the folding table when driving  
Keep the folding table closed as much as  
possible to prevent the any danger of injury dur‐  
ing driving through objects on the folding table  
or the folding table itself.◀  
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5. Insert the tongue plate into the belt buckle.  
6. Tighten the retaining strap.  
Securing the ski bag  
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.◀  
Removing the ski bag  
The ski bag can be removed entirely, e.g., to dry  
quickly or to use other inserts.  
1. Pull the handle forward and lift the ski bag  
out.  
2. Close the cover in the cargo area.  
Moreinformationonthevariousinsertsavailable  
can be obtained from your service center.  
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Storage compartments  
Closing  
Fold up the cover.  
Storage compartments  
The following storage compartments are avail‐  
able in the vehicle interior:  
Opening the top cover  
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Glove compartment on the driver's and front  
passenger side, refer to page 138.  
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Storage compartment in the center armrest,  
refer to page 139, in the front and rear.  
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Compartments in the doors.  
Pockets on the backrests of the front seats*.  
Net in the front passenger footwell*.  
No loose objects in the passenger com‐  
partment  
Press the button.  
Do not stow any objects in the passenger com‐  
partment without securing them; otherwise,  
they may present a danger to occupants for in‐  
stance during braking and avoidance maneu‐  
vers.◀  
The top cover opens automatically.  
Closing the top cover  
Press the cover closed.  
USB interface for data transfer  
Glove compartment  
Front passenger side  
Opening  
Connection for importing and exporting data on  
USB devices, e.g.:  
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Personal Profile settings, refer to page 33.  
Music collection, refer to page 186.  
Observe the following when connecting:  
Pull the handle.  
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Do not use force when plugging the con‐  
nector into the USB interface.  
The light in the glove compartment switches on.  
Close the glove compartment again im‐  
mediately  
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Do not connect devices such as fans or  
lamps to the USB interface.  
Close the glove compartment immediately after  
use while driving; otherwise, injury may occur  
during accidents.◀  
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Do not connect USB hard drives.  
Do not use the USB interface to recharge  
external devices.  
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Driver's side  
Opening  
Locking the storage compartment  
The storage compartment in the armrest can be  
locked with an integrated key to separately se‐  
cure the trunk lid, refer to page 41, for example.  
Pull the handle.  
After the storage compartment is locked, the re‐  
mote control can be handed out without the  
integrated key, refer to page 32, for instance at  
a hotel.  
Close the glove compartment again im‐  
mediately  
Close the glove compartment immediately after  
use while driving; otherwise, injury may occur  
during accidents.◀  
This prevents access to the storage compart‐  
ment and to the cargo area.  
Closing  
Fold up the cover.  
Connection for an external audio  
device  
Center armrest  
Front  
A storage compartment is located in the center  
armrest between the front seats.  
Opening  
This can be used to connect an external audio  
device, such as a CD or MP3 player.  
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AUX-IN port, refer to page 190.  
USB audio interface*, refer to page 191.  
Rear  
A storage compartment is located in the center  
armrest between the seats.  
Press the buttons next to the lock.  
Opening  
Depending on the equipment in your vehicle, the  
button is in the depression at the front of the  
center armrest or on top of the center armrest.  
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Cupholders  
Clothes hooks  
The clothes hooks are located next to the grab  
handles in the rear and on the door pillar in the  
rear.  
Notes  
Shatter-proof containers and no hot  
drinks  
Do not obstruct view  
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do  
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is the  
increased danger of injury in an accident.◀  
When suspending clothing from the  
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driver's  
vision.◀  
Unsuitable containers  
No heavy objects  
Do not forcefully push unsuitable contain‐  
ers into the cupholders. This may result in dam‐  
age.◀  
Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks;  
otherwise, they may present a danger to pas‐  
sengers during braking and evasive maneu‐  
vers.◀  
Front  
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.  
To open: press on the cover.  
Storage compartment under the cargo  
floor panel  
Rear  
In the front of the center armrest.  
Raise the cargo floor panel.  
To open: press the button.  
To close: slide back.  
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Storage compartment on the side  
Under the cover on the side of the cargo area is  
astoragecompartmentthatcanbeusedtostore  
the printed Owner's Manual, for example.  
Remove the cover.  
Lashing eyes  
To secure the cargo, refer to page 147, there  
are lashing eyes in the cargo area.  
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