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Opening and closing
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Press the button on the remote control.
All vehicle access points are locked.
Buttons on the remote control
Buttons for the central locking
system
Overview
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Unlocking
Locking
Opening the trunk lid
Press and hold or press three times in quick
succession: panic mode
Buttons for the central locking system.
Press briefly: headlight courtesy delay feature
Locking
Pressing the button locks the vehicle if
the front doors are closed.
Unlocking the vehicle
Press the button on the remote control.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Depending on the settings, either only the driv‐
er's door or all vehicle access points are un‐
locked.
Unlocking
Pressing the button unlocks the vehicle.
If only the driver's door is unlocked, press the
button on the remote control again to unlock the
other vehicle access points.
Panic mode
Press and hold the button on the re‐
mote control after unlocking.
You can trigger the alarm system if you find your‐
self in a dangerous situation.
▷ Press the button on the remote con‐
trol and hold for at least 3 seconds.
The windows and the glass sunroof are opened,
as long as the button on the remote control is
pressed.
▷ Briefly press the button on the remote control
three times in succession.
Locking the vehicle
1. Close the driver's door.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
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Opening and closing the trunk lid
with no-touch activation
Comfort Access
Concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activating
the remote control.
Concept
The trunk lid can be opened and closed with no-
touch activation using the remote control you are
carrying.
All you need to do is to have the remote control
with you, such as in your pants pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is in close proximity or in the car's
interior.
Performing the foot movement
1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at ap‐
prox. one arm's length away from the rear of
the vehicle.
Unlocking the vehicle
2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the direction
of travel and immediately pull it back. With
this movement, the leg must pass through
the ranges of both sensors.
Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely.
Locking the vehicle
Trunk lid
Opening
Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a
closed vehicle door with your finger for approx.
1 second without grasping the door handle.
▷ Unlock the vehicle and then press the button
on the outside of the trunk lid.
▷
Press and hold the button on the re‐
mote control for approx. 1 second.
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Depending on the setting, the doors may also
be unlocked.
Driver's door
Closing
Press the button on the inside of the
trunk lid.
Displays and control
elements
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Seats, comfort features
Safety switch
In the vicinity of the steering
wheel
Power windows
Exterior mirrors
Central locking system
Opening/closing trunk lid
Switch console
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4
5
Light switch element
Turn signal indicator, high beams
Instrument cluster
Wipers
Start/Stop button
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Selector lever
Controller
Indicator/warning lights
Instrument cluster
The indicator/warning lights can light up in a vari‐
ety of combinations and colors.
Parking brake, Automatic Hold
Parking assistance systems
Driving Dynamics Control
Several of the lights are checked for proper func‐
tioning and light up temporarily when the engine
is started or standby state is switched on.
iDrive
Concept
iDrive includes a large number of functions.
These functions can be operated via the Control‐
ler and, depending on the equipment version, via
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touchscreen, voice activation system or gesture
control.
Buttons on the Controller
Button Function
Opens the main menu.
Opens the Communication menu.
Opens the Media/Radio menu.
Opens destination input menu for
navigation.
Opens navigation map.
Opens the previous display.
Opens the Options menu.
Voice activation
Activating the voice activation system
1.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
2. Wait for the signal.
3. Say the command.
The symbol on the Control Display indi‐
cates that the voice activation system is
active.
If no other commands are possible, operate the
function via iDrive.
Terminating the voice activation system
Press the button on the steering wheel
or ›Cancel‹.
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