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Opening and closing
burns. There is an injury hazard or danger to
life. Keep the vehicle key and batteries out of
reach for children. Immediately seek medical
help if there is any suspicion that a battery or
button cell has been swallowed or is located in
any part of the body.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Warning
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the
doors from the inside and lock themselves in. In
this case, the vehicle cannot be opened from
the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the
vehicle key with you so that the vehicle can be
opened from the outside.
Vehicle key
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two vehicle keys
with integrated key.
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the
following actions:
Each vehicle key contains a replaceable battery,
refer to page 66.
Depending on the equipment and country ver‐
sion, various settings, refer to page 76, can be
configured for the button functions.
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
A personal driver profile, refer to page 74, for
each vehicle key is stored in the vehicle.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
To provide information on maintenance recom‐
mendations, the service data is stored in the ve‐
hicle key, refer to page 246.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle key,
take the vehicle key with you when exiting the
vehicle.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐
ing and lock the vehicle.
Safety Instructions
Warning
The vehicle key has a button cell battery. Bat‐
teries or button cells can be swallowed and
lead to serious or fatal injuries within two hours,
for example, due to internal burns or chemical
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The light functions may depend on the ambient
brightness.
Overview
Convenient opening
Press and hold the button on the vehi‐
cle key after unlocking.
The windows and the glass sunroof are opened,
as long as the button on the vehicle key is
pressed.
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Unlocking
Locking
1. Close the driver's door.
Locking
Unlocking the tailgate
Panic mode
2.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
The following functions are executed:
▷ All doors and the tailgate are locked.
Unlocking
▷ Locking is confirmed by the turn signals and
the horn. This function must be activated in
the settings, refer to page 76.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
Depending on the settings, refer to page 76,
the following access points are unlocked:
▷ The alarm system, refer to page 77, is
switched on.
▷ Driver's door.
If the drive-ready state is still switched on when
you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn honks
twice. In this case, the drive-ready state must be
switched off by means of the Start/Stop button.
Press the button on the vehicle key again to
unlock the other vehicle access points.
▷ All doors and tailgate.
In addition, the following functions are executed:
With Comfort Access: convenient
closing
▷ Unlocking is confirmed by the turn signals
and the horn. This function must be activated
in the settings, refer to page 76.
Safety information
▷ The settings stored in the driver profile, refer
to page 74, are applied.
▷ The interior lights, refer to page 129, are
switched on, unless they were manually
switched off.
Warning
With convenient closing, body parts can be
jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the area of movement of the doors is clear
during convenient closing.
▷ Depending on the settings, the welcome light
and pathway lighting, refer to page 126, are
switched on.
▷ Exterior mirrors folded through convenient
closing are folded open.
Closing
Press and hold the button on the vehicle
key in the area close to the vehicle.
▷ The alarm system, refer to page 77, is
switched off.
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The windows and the glass sunroof are closed,
as long as the button on the vehicle key is
pressed.
Warning
The tailgate pivots out when it opens. There is
a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.
The exterior mirrors are folded in.
The exterior mirrors are not folded in when the
hazard warning flashers are switched on.
Switching on interior lights and
courtesy light
NOTICE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the
windows and heat conductors while driving.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage. Cover the edges and
ensure that pointed objects do not hit the win‐
dows.
Press the button on the vehicle key with
the vehicle locked.
This function is not available, if the interior lights
were switched off manually.
The light functions may depend on the ambient
brightness.
After locking, wait 10 seconds before pressing
the button again.
Opening
Press the button on the vehicle key for
approx. 1 second.
Tailgate
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung up‐
ward.
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
Panic mode
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, it is possible to specify whether the
doors are also unlocked when unlocking using
the vehicle key. To perform settings, refer to
page 76.
You can trigger the alarm system if you find your‐
self in a dangerous situation.
▷ Press the button on the vehicle key
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
▷ Briefly press the button on the vehicle key
three times in succession.
Safety information
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Warning
Replacing the battery
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
the area of movement of the tailgate is clear
during opening and closing.
NOTE
Improper batteries in the vehicle key can dam‐
age the vehicle key. There is a danger of dam‐
age to property. Always replace the discharged
battery with a battery with the same voltage,
the same size and the same specification.
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Loss of vehicle keys
A lost vehicle key can be blocked and replaced
by a dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
1. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle
key, refer to page 68.
2. Place the integrated key underneath the bat‐
tery compartment cover, arrow 1, and lift the
cover with a lever movement of the
integrated key, arrow 2.
Malfunction
General information
A Check Control message is displayed.
Vehicle key recognition by the vehicle may mal‐
function under the following circumstances:
▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
For replacing the battery, refer to page 66.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment with
high transmitting power.
3. Push battery in arrow direction using a
pointed object and lift it out.
▷ Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal ob‐
jects.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
metal objects.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from mo‐
bile phones or other electronic devices in di‐
rect proximity to the vehicle key.
Do not carry the vehicle key in close proximity
to other electronic devices.
▷ Interference of radio transmission by a charg‐
ing process of mobile devices, for instance
charging of a mobile phone.
4. Insert a type CR 2032 battery with the posi‐
tive side facing up.
5. Press the cover closed.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can be
unlocked and locked from the outside with the
integrated key, refer to page 68.
6. Push the integrated key into the vehicle key
until it engages.
Have old batteries disposed of by a deal‐
er’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop or take
them to a collection point.
Additional vehicle keys
Additional vehicle keys are available from a serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
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Switching the drive-ready state on via
emergency detection of the vehicle key
Integrated key
General information
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked
without the vehicle key using the integrated key.
Safety information
Warning
Unlocking from the inside is only possible with
special knowledge.
It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready
state if the vehicle key has not been detected.
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐
cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐
tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock
the vehicle from the outside when there are
people in it.
Proceed as follows in this case:
1. Hold the vehicle key with its tip against the
marked area on the steering column. Pay at‐
tention to the display in the instrument clus‐
ter.
2. If the vehicle key is detected:
NOTICE
Switch on drive-ready state within 10 sec‐
onds.
The door lock is permanently joined with the
door. The door handle can be moved. When
pulling the door handle with the integrated key
inserted, paint or the integrated key can be
damaged. There is a risk of damage to prop‐
erty, among other potential damage. Remove
the integrated key before pulling the external
door handle.
If the vehicle key is not recognized, slightly
change the position of the vehicle key and repeat
the procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What precautions can be taken to be able to
open a vehicle with an accidentally locked in ve‐
hicle key?
Removing
▷ The options provided by the Remote Serv‐
ices of the BMW app include the ability to
lock and unlock a vehicle.
This requires an active BMW Connected‐
Drive contract and the BMW app must be in‐
stalled on a smartphone.
▷ Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via
the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.
An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is
required.
Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the
integrated key, arrow 2.
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Locking/unlocking via the door lock
Overview
1. Remove lid on the door lock.
To do this, slide the integrated key into the
opening from below and unlock the lid.
Buttons for the central locking system.
Locking
2. Unlock or lock the door lock using the
integrated key.
Press the button with the doors closed.
The vehicle is not secured against theft when
locking.
Unlocking
Press the button.
The vehicle locks automatically after you drive
off.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked
from the inside.
Opening
▷
Press button to unlock the doors to‐
gether, and then pull the door handle above
the armrest.
Alarm system
The alarm system is not switched on if the vehi‐
cle is locked with the integrated key.
▷ Pull the door opener on the door to be
opened. The other door remain locked.
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via the
door lock.
Rear doors
General information
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that the
front safety belt is completely wound up.
Buttons for the central locking
system
General information
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning sys‐
tem and interior lights come on.
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Overview
Functional requirements
▷ To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be
outside of the vehicle near the doors.
▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
Unlocking
The door openers are located on the inside, next
to the front safety belts.
Opening
1. Open the corresponding front door.
2. Pull door opener backward.
Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front
passenger door completely.
To better reach the front door's handle fold the
front seat's backrests, refer to page 83, down.
This corresponds to pressing the button
the vehicle key.
on
Closing
When closing, make sure that the corresponding
front door is far enough open.
Locking
Comfort Access
Concept
The vehicle can be accessed without operating
the vehicle key.
Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket, is sufficient.
Touch the surface on the door handle of the driv‐
er's or front passenger door with your finger for
approx. 1 second without grasping the door han‐
dle.
The vehicle automatically detects the vehicle key
when it is in close proximity or in the car's inte‐
rior.
This corresponds to pressing the button
the vehicle key.
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General information
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle.
▷ Convenient closing.
▷ Open the tailgate.
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Safety information
Convenient closing
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
the area of movement of the tailgate is clear
during opening and closing.
Warning
With convenient closing, body parts can be
jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the area of movement of the doors is clear
during convenient closing.
Warning
The tailgate pivots out when it opens. There is
a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.
Closing
NOTICE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the
windows and heat conductors while driving.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage. Cover the edges and
ensure that pointed objects do not hit the win‐
dows.
Touch the surface on the door handle of the driv‐
er's or front passenger door, arrow, with your fin‐
ger and hold it there without grasping the door
handle.
Opening
This corresponds with pressing and holding the
button
on the vehicle key.
In addition to locking, the windows and the glass
sunroof close. The exterior mirrors fold in, de‐
pending on the model.
Opening the tailgate
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
Press button next on tailgate.
This corresponds to pressing the button
on the vehicle key.
If the tailgate is opened via Comfort Access,
locked doors are not unlocked.
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung up‐
ward.
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mounted are folded down onto the windshield
before opening the hood.
Malfunction
Vehicle key recognition by the vehicle may mal‐
function under the following circumstances:
▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
Replace the battery, refer to page 66.
Unlocking from the inside
With the vehicle stationary, press the
button in the driver's floor area.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment with
high transmitting power.
The hood is unlocked and slightly raised.
▷ Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal ob‐
jects.
Opening
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
metal objects.
1. Press the release handle and open the hood.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from mo‐
bile phones or other electronic devices in di‐
rect proximity to the vehicle key.
Do not carry the vehicle key in close proximity
to other electronic devices.
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the locking
request recognition function on the door han‐
dles.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock the
vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key or
using the integrated key, refer to page 68.
Malfunction
In case of an electrical malfunction, the hood can
be unlocked manually.
1. Remove cover underneath the unlock but‐
tons.
Hood
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when opening and
closing the hood. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of hood is clear
during opening and closing.
2. Remove wire cable and pull it back.
The hood is unlocked and slightly raised.
NOTICE
Folded-away wipers can be jammed when the
hood is opened. There is a risk of damage to
property, among other potential damage. Make
sure that the wipers with the wiper blades
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Opening and closing
Tailgate
Opening from the outside
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, it is possible to specify whether the
doors are also unlocked when unlocking using
the vehicle key. To perform settings, refer to
page 76.
Safety information
▷ Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.
With Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle or
have the vehicle key with you.
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
the area of movement of the tailgate is clear
during opening and closing.
Press button next on tailgate.
▷
Press the button on the vehicle key
for approx. 1 second.
Depending on the setting, the doors may also
be unlocked. Unlocking using the vehicle key,
refer to page 66.
Warning
The tailgate is opened slightly and can be swung
upward.
The tailgate pivots out when it opens. There is
a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.
Opening from the inside
With the vehicle stationary, press the
button in the driver's floor area twice in
quick succession.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the
windows and heat conductors while driving.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage. Cover the edges and
ensure that pointed objects do not hit the win‐
dows.
If the vehicle is locked, selector lever position P
must be engaged first.
The tailgate is opened slightly and can be swung
upward.
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to apply settings in the vehicle without changing
the personal driver profiles.
Closing
Functional requirements
For the system to be able to identify the driver
profile associated to a particular driver, the de‐
tected vehicle key must be clearly allocated to
the driver.
This is the case when:
▷ The driver is only carrying his or her own ve‐
hicle key.
Grasp the recess grip and pull tailgate down.
▷ The driver unlocks the vehicle.
▷ The driver gets into the vehicle through the
driver's door.
Driver profiles
Settings
Concept
The settings, for instance for the following sys‐
tems and functions, are stored in the active pro‐
file. The scope of storable settings depends on
country and equipment.
In the driver profiles, individual settings for sev‐
eral drivers can be stored and called up again
when required.
General information
▷ Unlocking and locking.
▷ Lights.
There are three driver profiles with which per‐
sonal vehicle settings can be stored. Every vehi‐
cle key has been assigned one of these driver
profiles.
▷ Climate control.
▷ Radio.
▷ Instrument cluster.
▷ Programmable memory buttons.
▷ Volumes, sound.
▷ Control Display.
If the vehicle is unlocked using a vehicle key, the
assigned personal driver profile will be activated.
All settings stored in the driver profile are auto‐
matically applied.
If several drivers use their own vehicle keys, the
vehicle will apply the personal settings as it is be‐
ing unlocked. These settings are also restored, if
the vehicle has been used in the meantime by a
person with a different vehicle key.
▷ Navigation.
▷ PDC Park Distance Control.
▷ Rearview camera.
▷ Driving Dynamics Control.
▷ Intelligent Safety.
Changes to the settings are automatically stored
in the driver profile currently activated.
If another driver profile is selected via iDrive, the
settings stored in it will be applied automatically.
The new driver profile is assigned to the vehicle
key that is currently in use.
Profile management
Selecting a driver profile
Regardless of the vehicle key in use, a different
driver profile may be activated. This allows you to
There is an additional guest profile available that
is not assigned to any vehicle key. It can be used
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call up personal vehicle settings, even if you did
not unlock the vehicle with your own vehicle key.
5. Enter profile name.
6. Select the icon.
Via iDrive:
Resetting a driver profile
The settings of the driver profile currently in use
are reset to their factory settings.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
4. "OK"
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
▷ All settings stored in the selected driver pro‐
file are automatically applied.
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
▷ The called-up driver profile is assigned to the
vehicle key being used at the time.
The driver profile marked with this icon
can be reset.
▷ If the driver profile is already assigned to a dif‐
ferent vehicle key, this driver profile will apply
to both vehicle keys.
4. "Reset driver profile"
5. "OK"
Using a guest profile
Exporting driver profiles
Most settings of the active driver profile can be
exported.
The guest profile is for individual settings that are
stored in none of the three personal driver pro‐
files.
Exporting is helpful when storing and retrieving
personal settings, for instance before delivering
the vehicle to a workshop. The stored driver pro‐
files can be taken into another vehicle.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. "Drive off (guest)"
4. "OK"
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not
assigned to the vehicle key currently in use.
The driver profile marked with this icon
can be exported.
Renaming a driver profile
A personal name can be assigned to the active
driver profile to avoid confusion between the
driver profiles.
4. "Export driver profile (USB)"
Select the USB storage device, as needed,
refer to page 51.
Via iDrive:
Importing driver profiles
1. "My Vehicle"
The existing settings of the active driver profile
are overwritten with the settings of the imported
driver profile.
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
The driver profile marked with this icon
can be renamed.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
4. "Change driver profile name"
2. "Driver profiles"
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3. Select the driver profile to be overwritten.
Unlocking
The driver profile marked with this icon
can be overwritten.
Doors
4. "Import driver profile (USB)"
Via iDrive:
Select USB storage device as needed.
5. Select the driver profile to be imported.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
Displaying driver profiles during start
The driver profiles can be displayed at each
startup to select the desired profile.
4.
"Driver's door" or
"All doors"
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Driver's door only"
Via iDrive:
Only the driver's door is unlocked. Press‐
ing again unlocks the entire vehicle.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
▷ "All doors"
3. "Show driver profiles at startup"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
System limits
A clear assignment between the vehicle key and
driver may not be possible in the following cases,
for example.
Tailgate
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, this setting may not be offered.
Via iDrive:
▷ The passenger unlocks the vehicle with his or
her own vehicle key, but another person is
driving.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
▷ The driver unlocks the vehicle via Comfort
Access and has multiple vehicle keys with
him or her.
4.
Select the icon.
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Tailgate"
▷ The driver changes, but the vehicle is not
locked and unlocked.
The tailgate is unlocked.
▷ "Tailgate and door(s)"
The tailgate and the doors are unlocked.
▷ Multiple vehicle keys are located outside of
the vehicle.
Settings
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
Via iDrive:
General information
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
Depending on the package and country version,
various settings are available for the vehicle key
functions.
These settings are stored for the driver profile,
refer to page 74, currently used.
4. Deactivate or activate the desired confirma‐
tion signals.
▷ "Flash for lock/unlock"
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Unlocking is signaled by two flashes, lock‐
ing by one.
▷ Improper use of the socket for Onboard Diag‐
nosis.
▷ With alarm system:
▷ Locking the vehicle while a device is con‐
nected to the socket for the OBD Onboard-
Diagnosis. For socket for the OBD Onboard
Diagnosis, refer to page 247.
"Acoustic signal for lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by one honk of the
horn.
The alarm system signals these changes visually
and acoustically:
Automatic locking
Via iDrive:
▷ Acoustic alarm:
Depending on local regulations, the acoustic
alarm may be suppressed.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
▷ Visual alarm:
By flashing of the hazard warning system and
headlights, where required.
4. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Lock automatically"
Do not modify the system to ensure function of
the alarm system.
The vehicle locks automatically after a
while if no door is opened after unlocking.
Switching on/off
Automatic unlocking
Via iDrive:
The alarm system is switched off or on as soon
as the vehicle is unlocked or locked with the ve‐
hicle key or via Comfort Access.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
Opening the doors with the alarm
system switched on
4. "Unlock at end of trip"
The alarm system is triggered when a door is
opened if the door was unlocked using the
integrated key in the door lock.
After drive-ready state is switched off by
pressing the Start/Stop button, the locked ve‐
hicle is automatically unlocked.
Switching off the alarm, refer to page 78.
Opening the tailgate with the alarm
system switched on
Alarm system
The tailgate can be opened even when the alarm
system is switched on.
General information
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system reacts to the following changes:
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and moni‐
tored again provided the doors are locked. The
hazard warning system flashes once.
▷ Unauthorized opening of a door, the hood or
the tailgate.
Panic mode
▷ Movements in the vehicle interior.
You can trigger the alarm system if you find your‐
self in a dangerous situation.
▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, for instance during
attempts at stealing a wheel.
▷ Disconnected battery voltage.
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▷ Press the button on the vehicle key
Interior motion sensor
The windows and the glass sunroof must be
closed for the system to function properly.
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
▷ Briefly press the button on the vehicle key
three times in succession.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
General information
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
can trigger an alarm, although no unauthorized
action occurred.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Indicator light on the interior mirror
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:
▷ In automatic car washes.
▷ In duplex garages.
▷ During transport on trains carrying vehicles, at
sea or on a trailer.
▷ With animals in the vehicle.
▷ The indicator light flashes briefly every 2 sec‐
onds:
▷ When the vehicle is locked after start of fuel‐
ing.
The alarm system is switched on.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sen‐
sor can be switched off in such situations.
▷ Indicator light flashes for approx. 10 seconds,
then it flashes briefly every 2 seconds:
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor
are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate are
not correctly closed. Correctly closed access
points are secured.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the button on the vehicle key within
10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is
locked.
When the still open access points are closed,
the interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sen‐
sor will be switched on.
The indicator light lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues to flash.
▷ The indicator light goes out after unlocking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
are switched off until the vehicle is locked again.
▷ The indicator light flashes after unlocking un‐
til the radio-ready state is switched on, but no
longer than approx. 5 minutes:
Switching off the alarm
▷ Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key.
An alarm has been triggered.
▷ Unlock the vehicle with the integrated key
and establish the radio-ready state using the
emergency detection of vehicle key, refer to
page 67.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such as
attempts to steal a wheel.
▷ With Comfort Access:
When carrying the vehicle key, grasp the driv‐
er's door or front passenger door handle
completely.
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The window closes while the switch is being
held.
Power windows
Safety information
Warning
▷
Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The window closes automatically if the door
is closed. Pulling again stops the motion.
When operating the windows, body parts and
objects can be jammed. There is a risk of injury
or risk of damage to property. Make sure that
the area of movement of the windows is clear
during opening and closing.
Closing via Comfort Access, refer to page 71.
Jam protection system
Concept
The jam protection prevents objects or body
parts becoming jammed between the door frame
and window while a window is being closed.
Overview
General information
If resistance or a blockage is detected while a
window is being closed, the closing action is in‐
terrupted.
Safety information
Power windows
Warning
Accessories on the windows such as antennas
can impact jam protection. There is a risk of in‐
jury. Do not install accessories in the area of
movement of the windows.
Opening
▷
Press the switch to the resistance point.
The window opens while the switch is being
held.
Closing without the jam protection
system
In case of danger from the outside or if ice might
prevent normal closing, proceed as follows:
▷
Press the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The window opens automatically. Pressing
the switch again stops the motion.
1.
Pull the switch past the resistance point
and hold it there.
Convenient opening with the vehicle key, refer to
page 65.
The window closes with limited jam protec‐
tion. If the closing force exceeds a specific
threshold, closing is interrupted.
Closing
▷
Pull the switch to the resistance point.
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Opening/closing the glass sunroof
and sun protection
2.
Pull the switch past the resistance point
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there.
▷ Press the switch in the desired
direction to the resistance
point and hold it there.
The window closes without jam protection.
The glass sunroof moves as
long as the switch is held
down.
Glass sunroof, electric
▷ Press the switch in the desired direction past
the resistance point.
General information
The glass sunroof can be operated when the
standby state is switched on.
The glass sunroof moves automatically.
Pressing the switch upward stops the motion.
Safety information
▷ Opening and closing the sun protection man‐
ually.
Warning
Convenient opening with the vehicle key, refer to
page 65.
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the glass
sunroof is clear during opening and closing.
Closing via Comfort Access, refer to page 70.
Comfort position
In some models, the wind noises in the car's in‐
terior are lowest when the glass sunroof is not
fully open. In these models, the automatic func‐
tion initially only opens the glass sunroof up to
this comfort position.
Overview
Pressing the switch again opens the glass sun‐
roof fully.
Jam protection system
General information
If resistance or a blockage is detected while clos‐
ing the glass sunroof, the closing action is inter‐
rupted once the roof opening reaches the half-
open position.
Tilting the glass sunroof
Push switch briefly upward.
▷ The closed glass sunroof tilts.
The glass sunroof opens slightly.
▷ The opened glass sunroof
closes until it is in the tilted
position. The sun protection
does not move.
Closing from the open position without
jam protection
If there is an external danger, proceed as follows:
1. Push the switch forward past the resistance
point and hold.
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The glass sunroof closes with limited jam
protection. If the closing force exceeds a spe‐
cific threshold, closing is interrupted.
Initializing the system
Press the switch up and hold it
until initialization is complete.
Initialization begins within 15 seconds.
▷ If the glass sunroof is closed, it opens then
closes again.
2. Push the switch forward again past the resist‐
ance point and hold until the glass sunroof
closes without jam protection. Make sure that
the closing area is clear.
▷ If the glass sunroof is open, it first closes,
then opens and closes again.
Initialization is complete once the glass sunroof
has opened then closed again.
Closing from the raised position without
jam protection
If there is an external danger,
push the switch forward past the
resistance point and hold it.
The glass sunroof closes without
jam protection.
Initializing after a power interruption
General information
After a power failure during the opening or clos‐
ing process, the glass sunroof can only be oper‐
ated to a limited extent.
The system can be initialized under the following
conditions.
▷ The vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.
▷ The vehicle will not be moved until the initiali‐
zation is completed.
▷ The drive-ready state is established.
▷ The outside temperature is above 41 ℉/5 ℃.
During initialization, the glass sunroof closes
without jam protection.
Make sure that the closing area is clear.
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel
Vehicle features and options
Warning
With a backrest inclined too far to the rear, the
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
efficacy of the safety belt can no longer be en‐
sured. There is a risk of sliding under the safety
belt in an accident. There is a risk of injuries or
danger to life. Adjust the seat prior to starting
the trip. Adjust the backrest so that it is in the
most upright position as possible and do not
adjust again while driving.
Warning
Sitting safely
There is a risk of jamming when moving the
seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the area of move‐
ment of the seat is clear prior to any adjust‐
ment.
An ideal seat position that meets the needs of
the occupants can make a vital contribution to
relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
In the event of an accident, the correct seat posi‐
tion plays an important role. Additionally, follow
the following chapters for safe driving:
Adjusting seats
Overview
▷ Seats, refer to page 82.
▷ Safety belts, refer to page 84.
▷ Head restraints, refer to page 85.
▷ Airbags, refer to page 130.
Seats
Safety information
Warning
1
2
3
Forward/backward
Height
Seat setting while driving can lead to unex‐
pected movements of the seat. Vehicle control
could be lost. There is a risk of accident. Only
adjust the seat on the driver's side when the
vehicle is stationary.
Backrest tilt
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Forward/backward
Backrest tilt
Warning
Unexpected movements of the seat while driv‐
ing may occur if the seat is unlocked. Vehicle
control could be lost. There is a risk of accident.
After adjusting, move the seat forward or back
slightly, making sure the seat engages properly.
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the back‐
rest or lift it off, as necessary.
Assistance with entering the vehicle
in the rear
Safety information
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired di‐
rection.
Warning
There is a risk of jamming when moving the
seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the area of move‐
ment of the seat is clear prior to any adjust‐
ment.
Height
Warning
Unexpected movements of the rear seat back‐
rest while driving may occur if the rear seat
backrest is unlocked. Vehicle control could be
lost. There is a risk of injury. Fold back and lock
the backrests before driving. Make sure the
backrest engages correctly by slightly moving
forward and back.
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat
or lift it off, as necessary.
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Fold the seat backrest forward
Switching off
1. Pull lever up to the stop.
Press and hold the button until the
LEDs go out.
Safety belts
General information
The vehicle is fitted with four safety belts to en‐
sure occupant safety. However, they can only
unfold their protective effect when adjusted cor‐
rectly.
2. Fold the seat backrest forward.
Backrest returns to its initial position after re‐
lease.
Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by all occupants before driving off. Al‐
though airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they do not replace safety
belts.
Front seat heating
Overview
All belt fastening points are designed to achieve
the best possible protective effect of the safety
belts with proper use of the safety belts and cor‐
rect seat setting. Follow notes on sitting safely,
refer to page 82.
Safety information
Warning
Use of a safety belt to buckle more than one
person will potentially defeat the ability of the
safety belt to serve its protective function.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do
not allow more than one person to wear a sin‐
gle safety belt. Infants and children are not al‐
lowed on an occupant's lap, but must be trans‐
ported and secured in designated child
restraint systems.
Seat heating
Switching on
Press the button once for each temper‐
ature level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 minutes
after a stop, seat heating is activated automati‐
cally with the temperature selected last.
Warning
The efficacy of safety gear, including safety
belts, can be limited or lost when safety belts
are fastened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened
safety belt can cause additional injuries, for in‐
stance in the event of an accident, braking or
If ECO PRO+ is activated, refer to page 204, the
seat heating is deactivated.
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evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injuries or
danger to life. Make sure that all occupants are
wearing safety belts correctly.
2. Insert the tongue plate into the safety belt
buckle. The safety belt buckle must engage
audibly.
Warning
The efficacy of safety gear, including safety
belts, may not be fully functional or fail in the
following situations:
▷ The safety belts or safety belt buckles are
damaged, soiled, or changed in any other
way.
▷ Belt tensioners or belt retractors were
modified.
Unbuckling the safety belt
1. Hold the safety belt firmly.
Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged in
the event of an accident. There is a risk of inju‐
ries or danger to life. Do not modify safety belts,
safety belt buckles, belt tensioners, belt retrac‐
tors or belt anchors and keep them clean. Have
the safety belts checked after an accident at
the dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.
3. Guide the safety belt back into its roll-up
mechanism.
Safety belt reminder for driver's and
passenger's seat
Display in the instrument cluster
Correct use of safety belts
▷ Wear the safety belt twist-free and tight to
your body over your lap and shoulders.
The indicator light lights up and a signal
sounds. Make sure that the safety belts
are positioned correctly. The safety belt
reminder can also be activated if objects are
placed on the front passenger seat.
▷ Wear the safety belt deep on your hips over
your lap. The safety belt may not press on
your stomach.
▷ Do not rub the safety belt against sharp
edges, or guide it or jam it in across hard or
fragile objects.
Front head restraints
Safety information
Warning
▷ Avoid thick clothing.
▷ Re-tighten the safety belt frequently upward
around your upper body.
Removal or incorrect adjustment of head re‐
straints can cause injuries in the head and neck
area. There is a risk of injury.
Buckling the safety belt
1. Guide the safety belt slowly over shoulder
and hip to put it on.
▷ Before driving, install the removed head
restraints on the occupied seats.
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▷ Adjust the head restraint so its center sup‐
ports the back of the head at as close to
eye level as possible.
Rear head restraints
Safety information
Warning
▷ Adjust the distance so that the head re‐
straint is as close as possible to the back
of the head. Adjust the distance via the
backrest tilt as needed.
Removal or incorrect adjustment of head re‐
straints can cause injuries in the head and neck
area. There is a risk of injury.
Warning
▷ Before driving, install the removed head
restraints on the occupied seats.
Objects on the head restraint reduce the pro‐
tective effect in the head and neck area. There
is a risk of injury.
▷ Adjust the head restraint so its center sup‐
ports the back of the head at as close to
eye level as possible.
▷ Do not use seat or head restraint covers.
▷ Do not hang objects, for instance clothes
hangers, directly on the head restraint.
▷ Adjust the distance so that the head re‐
straint is as close as possible to the back
of the head. Adjust the distance via the
backrest tilt as needed.
▷ Only use accessories that have been de‐
termined to be safe for attachment to a
head restraint.
▷ Do not use any accessories, for instance
pillows, while driving.
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when moving the
head restraint. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement is clear when
moving the head restraint.
Adjusting the height
The height of the head restraints cannot be set.
Distance
The distance to the back of the head is adjusted
via the backrest tilt.
Warning
Objects on the head restraint reduce the pro‐
tective effect in the head and neck area. There
is a risk of injury.
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.
▷ Do not use seat or head restraint covers.
Remove
The head restraints cannot be removed.
▷ Do not hang objects, for instance clothes
hangers, directly on the head restraint.
▷ Only use accessories that have been de‐
termined to be safe for attachment to a
head restraint.
▷ Do not use any accessories, for instance
pillows, while driving.
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Height
Adjusting
1. Fold down the rear seat backrest, refer to
page 188.
2. Raise the head restraint up against the resist‐
ance.
▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and push
the head restraint down.
3. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint out completely.
▷ To raise: push the head restraint up.
After setting the height, make sure that the head
restraint engages correctly.
Installing
Proceed in the reverse order to install the head
restraint.
Folding down the head restraint
Only fold the head restraint back if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
General information
The mirror on the front passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
Safety information
▷ To the back: press the button, arrow 1, and
fold the head restraint back, arrow 2.
Warning
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than
they appear. The distance to the traffic behind
could be incorrectly estimated, for instance
while changing lanes. There is a risk of acci‐
dent. Estimate the distance to the traffic behind
by looking over your shoulder.
▷ Forward: fold the head restraint toward the
front as far as it will go. Make sure that the
head restraint engages correctly.
Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.
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Safety information
Overview
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility
and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐
propriate.
1
2
Adjusting
Functional requirements
▷ Vehicle moving.
Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor,
automatic cornering adjustment
▷ Speed less than 12 mph/20 km/h.
▷ Turn signal is set.
3
Folding in and out
Selecting a mirror
Activating
To change over to the other mirror:
slide the switch to the driver's side mir‐
ror position.
Slide the switch.
Adjusting electrically
Deactivating
Press the button.
Slide the switch to the passenger's side mirror
position.
The mirror movement follows the button
movement.
Folding in and out
Malfunction
In case of an electrical malfunction, adjust the
mirror by pressing the edges of the mirror glass.
NOTICE
Depending on the vehicle width, the vehicle
can be damaged in car washes. There is a risk
of damage to property, among other potential
damage. Before washing, fold in the mirrors by
hand or with the button.
Automatic cornering adjustment
Concept
During right-hand turns, the mirror glass is
turned. Provides a better view of the vehicle
sideways.
Press the button.
Folding is only possible up to a speed of approx.
15 mph/20 km/h.
Folding the mirrors in and out is helpful in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷ In car washes.
▷ On narrow roads.
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Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐
matically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
Interior mirror, manually dimmable
Flip lever
Automatic heating
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated as
needed and when the drive-ready state is
switched on.
Automatic dimming feature
The exterior mirror on the driver's side is auto‐
matically dimmed. Photocells in the interior mir‐
ror are used to control this.
To reduce the blinding effect of the interior mir‐
ror, flip the lever forward.
Automatic Curb Monitor, exterior
mirror
Interior mirror, automatic dimming
feature
Concept
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on
the front passenger side is tilted downward. This
improves your view of the curb and other low-ly‐
ing obstacles when parking, for instance.
Overview
Activating
1.
slide the switch to the driver's side
mirror position.
2. Engage selector lever position R.
Deactivating
Slide the switch to the passenger's side mirror
position.
Photocells are used for control:
▷ In the mirror glass.
▷ On the back of the mirror.
Functional requirements
▷ Keep the photocells clean.
▷ Do not cover the area between the interior
mirror and the windshield.
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Steering wheel
Safety information
Warning
Steering wheel adjustments while driving can
lead to unexpected steering wheel movements.
Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of
accident. Adjustng the steering wheel while the
vehicle is stationary only.
Adjusting
1. Fold the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seat position.
3. Fold the lever back up.
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Transporting children safely
CONTROLS
Transporting children safely
Vehicle features and options
Warning
A heated vehicle may result in death to per‐
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
sons, especially children, or animals. There is a
risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not leave
persons, especially children, or animals unat‐
tended in the vehicle.
Warning
Exposure to intense sunlight can cause child
restraint systems and their components to be‐
come very hot. Persons may sustain burn inju‐
ries when touching the hot components. There
is a risk of injury. Do not expose the child re‐
straint system to direct sunlight or cover where
necessary. If necessary, let the child restraint
system cool down before transporting a child.
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle.
The right place for children
Safety information
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the
following actions:
Transport children in the rear seat
General information
Accident research shows that the safest place
for children is in the rear seat.
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
Children younger than 13 years of age or shorter
than 5 ft/150 cm should be transported in the
rear seat in suitable child restraint systems de‐
signed for the age, weight and size of the child.
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint
system can no longer be used due to their age,
weight, or size.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐
ing and lock the vehicle.
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Safety information
Installing child restraint systems
Warning
Safety information
The safety belt cannot be fastened correctly on
children shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm without suita‐
ble additional child restraint systems. The effi‐
cacy of safety gear, including safety belts, can
be limited or lost when safety belts are fas‐
tened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened safety
belt can cause additional injuries, for instance in
the event of an accident, braking or evasive
maneuvers. There is a risk of injuries or danger
to life. Secure children shorter than 5 ft,
Warning
The stability of the child restraint system is lim‐
ited or compromised with incorrect seat setting
or improper installation of the child seat. There
is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure
that the child restraint system fits securely
against the backrest. If possible, adjust the
backrest tilt for all affected backrests and cor‐
rectly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats
and backrests are securely engaged or locked.
If possible, adjust the height of the head re‐
straints or remove them.
150 cm using suitable child restraint systems.
Children on the front passenger seat
General information
Warning
Before using a child restraint system on the front
passenger seat, ensure that the front, knee, and
side airbags on the front passenger side are de‐
activated. For automatic deactivation of front-
seat passenger airbags, refer to page 132.
The protective effect of child restraint systems
and their fastening systems which have been
damaged or exposed to an accident can be lim‐
ited or lost. A child cannot be properly re‐
strained in the event of an accident, braking or
evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injuries or
danger to life.
Safety information
Do not use child restraint systems which have
been damaged or exposed to an accident.
Warning
Active front-seat passenger airbags can injure a
child in a child restraint system when the air‐
bags are activated. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the front-seat passenger air‐
bags are deactivated and that the PASSEN‐
GER AIRBAG OFF indicator light lights up.
If a child restraint system and its fastening sys‐
tem has been damaged or exposed to an acci‐
dent, have these systems checked and re‐
placed by the dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
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On the front passenger seat
Deactivating airbags
Child seat security
Warning
Active front-seat passenger airbags can injure a
child in a child restraint system when the air‐
bags are activated. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the front-seat passenger air‐
bags are deactivated and that the PASSEN‐
GER AIRBAG OFF indicator light lights up.
The rear safety belts and the front passenger
safety belt can be permanently locked to fasten
child restraint systems.
Before installing a child restraint system in the
front passenger seat, make sure that the front,
knee and side airbags on the front passenger
side are deactivated.
Locking the safety belt
1. Pull out the belt strap completely.
Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags au‐
tomatically, refer to page 132.
2. Secure the child restraint system with the
safety belt.
3. Allow the belt strap to be pulled in and pull it
tight against the child restraint system. The
safety belt is disabled.
Seat position and height
After installing a child restraint system, move the
front passenger seat as far back as possible and
bring it as far up as possible to obtain the best
possible position for the belt and to offer optimal
protection in the event of an accident.
Unlocking the safety belt
1. Unbuckle the safety belt buckle.
2. Remove the child restraint system.
If the upper anchorage of the safety belt is lo‐
cated in front of the belt guide of the child seat,
move the front passenger seat carefully forward
until the best possible belt guide position is
reached.
3. Allow the belt strap to be pulled in com‐
pletely.
LATCH child restraint fixing
system
General information
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Children.
Pay attention to the operating and safety infor‐
mation from the child restraint system manufac‐
turer when installing and using LATCH child re‐
straint fixing systems.
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Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors Before installing LATCH child
restraint fixing systems
General information
Pull the safety belt away from the area of the
The lower anchors may be used to attach the
CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child
and CRS weight of 65 lbs/30 kg when the child is
restrained by the internal harnesses.
child restraint system.
Assembly of LATCH child restraint
fixing systems
1. Install child restraint system, see manufactur‐
er's information.
Safety information
2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐
erly engaged.
Warning
If the LATCH child restraint fixing systems are
not correctly engaged, the protective effect of
the LATCH child restraint fixing system is lim‐
ited. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
Make sure that the lower anchors are securely
engaged and that the LATCH child restraint fix‐
ing system fits securely against the backrest.
Child restraint systems with
tether strap
Safety information
Warning
Warning
If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly used
for the child restraint system, the protective ef‐
fect is reduced. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the upper retaining strap does not run
over sharp edges and is not twisted as it
passes the upper anchor.
The attachment points for child restraint sys‐
tems in the vehicle are intended for attaching
child restraint systems only. When other ob‐
jects are mounted, the anchors can be dam‐
aged. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Attach only child restraint systems
at the corresponding attachment points.
Warning
If the rear backrest is not locked, the protective
effect of the child restraint system is limited or
there is none. In certain situations, for instance
braking maneuvers or in case of an accident,
the rear backrest can fold forward. There is a
risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure that
the rear backrests are locked.
Position
Icon
Meaning
The corresponding icon shows
the mounts for the lower
LATCH anchors.
Seats equipped with lower an‐
chors are marked with a pair, (2),
of LATCH symbols.
Warning
The attachment points for child restraint sys‐
tems in the vehicle are intended for attaching
child restraint systems only. When other ob‐
jects are mounted, the anchors can be dam‐
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aged. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Attach only child restraint systems
at the corresponding attachment points.
Anchors
The respective icon shows the anchor
for the upper retaining strap. Seats with
an upper top tether are marked with this
icon. It can be found on the rear seat backrest or
the rear window shelf.
Routing the retaining strap
1
2
3
4
5
6
Direction of travel
Head restraint
Hook for upper retaining strap
Anchor
Seat backrest
Upper retaining strap
Attaching the upper retaining strap to
the anchor
1. Raise the head restraint, if needed.
2. Guide the upper retaining strap between or
along both sides of the supports of the head
restraint to the anchor.
3. If there is a retaining strap, run it between the
backrest and the cargo cover.
4. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the
anchor.
5. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it down.
6. Lower and engage head restraint as needed.
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CONTROLS
Driving
Pressing the Start/Stop button again switches
drive-ready state back off and radio-ready state
is switched back on.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
The drive-ready state cannot be activated as
long as the charging cable is connected, refer to
page 208.
Radio-ready state
Some electrical consumers are ready for opera‐
tion.
The radio-ready state is switched off automati‐
cally:
Start/Stop button
▷ If the driver's or front passenger door is
opened when exiting the vehicle, with drive-
ready state switched off manually.
Overview
▷ After approx. 8 minutes.
Button in the vehicle
▷ When the vehicle is locked using the central
locking system.
▷ If the charge state of the batteries is low.
Radio-ready state remains active if, for instance
drive-ready state is automatically switched off for
the following reasons:
▷ Opening or closing the driver's door.
▷ Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.
▷ When automatically switching from low
beams to parking lights.
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Start/Stop button
Park P
Radio-ready state is also switched back on if the
on/off button on the radio is pressed when the
vehicle is parked.
Selector lever
If drive-ready state is switched on: the system
automatically switches to radio-ready state when
the driver's door is opened and the driver's safety
belt is unbuckled if the lights are switched off or
the daytime running lights are switched on.
Concept
Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches standby state on or off.
Drive-ready state is switched on
when you depress the brake
pedal while pressing the Start/
Stop button.
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The drive-ready state is switched off automati‐
cally if the driver's safety belt is not buckled
when the driver's door is opened.
Standby state
All electrical consumers are ready for operation.
Odometer and trip odometer are displayed in the
instrument cluster.
Safety information
To preserve the battery, use standby state and
activated electrical consumers only as long as
absolutely necessary.
NOTICE
Selector lever position P is automatically en‐
gaged when drive-ready state is switched off.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage. Do not switch drive-
ready state off in car washes.
Turning on standby state
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches standby
state on or off.
Standby state is switched off automatically:
▷ When locking the vehicle, even if the low
beams are switched on.
Drive-ready state in detail
Safety information
Warning
▷ When opening or closing the driver door, if
the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the
low beams are switched off.
▷ While the driver's safety belt is unbuckled
with driver's door open and low beams off.
▷ When the batteries' state of charge is low, if
the low beams are switched off.
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
▷ The low beams switch to parking lights after
approx. 15 minutes of no use.
▷ When the front doors are opened if there is
no other person sitting in the front seats.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
▷ Set the parking brake.
Drive-ready state
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
Activated drive-ready state is the equivalent of a
running engine in conventional vehicles. Deacti‐
vated drive-ready state is equivalent to switching
the engine off.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
If drive-ready state is switched on, the vehicle
ready to drive and the READY signal, refer to
page 97, is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Switching on drive-ready state
1. Close the driver's door.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Most of the indicator/warning lights in the instru‐
ment cluster light up for a varied length of time.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
To save battery power when parking, switch off
drive-ready state and any unnecessary electrical
consumers.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
Drive-ready state is switched on.
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Display in the instrument cluster
Driving off
The READY display indicates that
the vehicle is ready for driving.
Functional requirements
Driving is possible under the following condi‐
tions:
▷ The high-voltage battery is sufficiently
charged.
Display on the Start/Stop button
General information
▷ The driver's door is closed.
▷ Charging cable is detached.
State of charge in strong temperature
fluctuations
In the case of strong temperature fluctuations
and a low state of charge of the high-voltage bat‐
tery, it may not be possible to start the vehicle
again at the beginning of the next trip. Recharge
vehicle with a low state of charge in time.
Driving
1. Switch on drive-ready state.
Drive-ready state is also displayed through light
indicators on the Start/Stop button.
2. Apply the brake and engage the selector
lever in position D or R.
Lighting pulses orange
▷ After unlocking and opening the door.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Depress the accelerator pedal to drive.
▷ After switching off drive-ready state.
When the brake pedal is depressed, the lighting
becomes more intense.
Selector lever positions
Lighting lights up steady blue
After drive-ready state is switched on, light turns
blue. The vehicle is ready to drive. The READY
indicator lights up in the instrument cluster. In
addition, a signal sounds.
Lighting off
Drive-ready state, standby state and radio-ready
state are switched off. The vehicle is in the idle
state. The charging cable may be connected.
The engaged selector lever position is displayed
on the selector lever.
D Drive
Position for normal vehicle operation.
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R is reverse
Engage D, N, R
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N is Neutral
The vehicle may be pushed or rolled without
drivetrain, for instance in car washes, refer to
page 99, in selector lever position N.
P Park
Engage only while the vehicle is stationary and
the brake is applied. The drive wheels are
blocked.
Turn the selector lever in the desired direction.
The engaged selector lever position is displayed
on the selector lever.
Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally in the following situations:
▷ If the driver's safety belt is off, the driver's
door is open and neither brake nor accelera‐
tor pedal are depressed while drive-ready
state is switched on and selector lever posi‐
tion D or R is set.
Engaging P
▷ After switching off drive-ready state via the
Start/Stop button, if selector lever position D
or R is set.
▷ With standby state switched off.
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that selec‐
tor lever position P is set. Otherwise, the vehicle
may begin to move. Also Set parking brake, refer
to page 103.
Press button P.
Rolling or pushing the vehicle
General information
In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without
its own power for a short distance, for instance in
a car wash, or be pushed.
Engaging selector lever positions
General information
▷ Interlock: the selector lever position P can be
exited only with drive-ready state engaged.
▷ Shift lock: with the vehicle stationary, press
on the brake pedal before shifting out of P
or N; otherwise, the shift command will not be
executed.
Engaging selector lever position N
NOTICE
Selector lever position P is automatically en‐
gaged when standby state is switched off.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage. Do not switch standby
state off in car washes.
▷ Shift lock: before shifting out of P, remove the
charging cable from the vehicle; otherwise,
the shift command will not be executed.
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Switching off drive-ready state
Park the vehicle. Noises from the electrical sys‐
tem such as for cooling the high-voltage system
might still be audible.
1. Switch on drive-ready state while pressing on
the brake pedal.
2. If necessary, release the parking brake.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
After stopping the vehicle:
4. Engage selector lever position N.
5. Switch off drive-ready state.
1. Apply brake and engage the selector lever in
position P.
In this way, standby state remains switched
on, and a Check Control message is dis‐
played.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The vehicle can roll.
The READY indicator goes out and a signal
sounds.
Irrespective of standby state, the selector lever
position P is automatically engaged after approx.
15 minutes.
In case of longer idle times, follow the instruc‐
tions in the Care chapter, refer to page 260.
If there is a malfunction, you may not be able to
change the selector lever position.
Driving in detail: eDRIVE
Safety information
DANGER
Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if
needed.
Electronic unlocking of the
transmission lock
The braking power of the electric motor can be
stronger than for a vehicle with combustion en‐
gine. Abrupt braking and slow-down may con‐
fuse other traffic. There is a risk of accident.
Carefully release the accelerator pedal. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
General information
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to
maneuver vehicle from a danger area.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the
parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling
away.
Engaging selector lever position N
1. Hold the Start/Stop button pressed.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
Warning
When driving in electric mode, pedestrians and
other traffic might pay less attention to the ve‐
hicle due to the lack of engine noise. There is a
risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐
tervene where appropriate.
3. Turn and hold the selector lever in position N.
A corresponding Check Control message is
displayed.
4. Turn the selector lever again into position N
within approx. 2 seconds.
Position N is indicated on the selector lever.
5. Release Start/Stop button and brake.
6. Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area
and secure it against moving on its own.
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▷ The vehicle is moving.
Warning
▷ Speed higher than approx. 12 mph/20 km/h.
▷ Selector lever position D or R is set.
Without energy recovery, there is no braking
power of the electric motor available. The vehi‐
cle could roll further than anticipated. There is a
risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐
tervene where appropriate.
▷ Accelerator pedal is not actuated or only
pressed down one third of the way.
Energy cannot be recovered in the following sit‐
uations:
▷ Selector lever position N is engaged.
▷ While drive stability control systems, for in‐
stance DTC, are active and controlling the
vehicle, even though this is not indicated by
an indicator light.
Accelerator pedal positions
▷ The high-voltage battery is fully charged.
▷ When temperature of the high-voltage bat‐
tery is very low or very high.
In winter it might be possible that the energy
recovery is temporarily unavailable after
startup.
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Deceleration
Exemplary traffic situations
If a deceleration operation is foreseeable while
driving, this can be used for energy recovery.
Coasting
Acceleration or constant speed: ePOWER
The following exemplary driving situations may
be suitable:
Deceleration
▷ Decelerating downhill.
The deceleration depends on the position of the
accelerator pedal. The less the actuation of the
accelerator pedal, the greater the deceleration. In
this way energy is recovered and the high-volt‐
age battery is charged.
▷ Deceleration before a red light.
Avoid late or abrupt braking. Instead, decelerate
the vehicle using energy recovery.
Releasing the accelerator pedal causes decelera‐
tion similar to cautious braking. Additionally, the
brake lights will come on without hitting the
brakes.
Coasting
The electric drive makes it possible to roll with‐
out consuming energy. This driving condition is
referred to as coasting.
Proactive driving reduces energy consumption
and increases the range.
Energy recovery: CHARGE
The high-voltage battery is recharged in part
through energy recovery. The electric motor acts
as a generator when decelerating and converts
the kinetic energy into electrical energy.
With vehicle rolling, no energy is recovered.
Exemplary traffic situations
If a route can be traveled without anticipated
need for braking, it is advantageous to roll.
Energy can be recovered if the following condi‐
tions are met:
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The following exemplary driving situations may
be suitable:
Range Extender is designed to enable further
driving in situations, in which the purely electric
range is not sufficient. E.g., the next charging sta‐
tion can be reached.
▷ Rolling on a straight downhill route without
obstacles.
With a very low charge state of the high-voltage
battery, the drive power is reduced on sharp up‐
hill grades or at high speeds in order to allow
continued driving.
▷ Coasting on a route without obstacles.
Avoid late or abrupt braking.
Acoustic pedestrian protection
This avoids a complete discharge of the high-
voltage battery.
Depending on the country-specific version, the
system generates a continuous driving noise
during electric driving up to approx.
20 mph/30 km/h.
A Check Control message indicates an upcom‐
ing reduction in drive power. The power reduc‐
tion is displayed in the performance display, refer
to page 112.
A speaker system broadcasts the noise to the
surroundings.
As a result, other road users, for instance pedes‐
trians or cyclists, can better perceive the vehicle.
Automatic maintenance run
Avoid having long periods when the Range Ex‐
tender is not used. To ensure functional reliabil‐
ity, the Range Extender is automatically activated
at certain intervals for a few minutes while driv‐
ing. Respective Check Control messages indi‐
cate the maintenance run. It the maintenance run
of the Range Extender is occurring at an unfavor‐
able time, it can be canceled by pressing the
Start/Stop button. It postpones the maintenance
run.
Range Extender
Increasing the range
If the charge state of the high-voltage battery
drops during travel to a minimum value, the
Range Extender starts and supplies the required
electrical energy for continued driving.
The icon on the charge state indicator desig‐
nates a Range Extender activation time.
Should the high-voltage battery be fully charged
or if there is not enough gas in the tank then a
maintenance run will not be executed.
The Range Extender controls its output automat‐
ically, turns itself off and restarts according to the
driving situation.
Heavily discharged high-voltage
battery
If the high-voltage battery is heavily discharged
during the trip, the performance and some com‐
fort features are reduced step-by-step to extend
the range.
If Range Extender is activated, the current
charge state of the high-voltage battery is main‐
tained. If necessary, the Range Extender charges
the high-voltage battery until the charge state at
the time of the activation of the Range Extender
has been reached.
The Range Extender has no direct connection to
the drive train.
Heated high-voltage battery
With a stationary vehicle
Using the Range Extender
In isolated cases, when the vehicle is stationary,
it is possible for the high-voltage battery to over‐
heat, for instance, as a result of extreme hot or
cold temperatures or direct sunlight. Drive-ready
Purely electric use of the vehicle offers the full
performance capability of the drive and the most
efficient use of the vehicle.
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state cannot be switched on if the high-voltage
battery is overheated.
Warning
A Check Control message is displayed.
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the
following actions:
Another message will indicate when drive-ready
state is available again.
While driving
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
If the high-voltage battery overheats during the
trip, the performance is reduced step-by-step in
order to cool down the battery. The ePOWER
performance display in the instrument cluster de‐
creases. If the temperature increases further,
park the vehicle until the high-voltage battery has
cooled down. If the performance display falls to
0, the drive-ready state is switched off and the
vehicle comes to a stop.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐
ing and lock the vehicle.
Parking brake
Overview
Concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehicle
from rolling when it is parked.
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
Parking brake
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
Setting
▷ Set the parking brake.
With a stationary vehicle
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
Pull the switch.
The LED lights up.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
The indicator light lights up red. The
parking brake is set.
Depending on the stopping situation, the parking
brake is engaged automatically.
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In some parking situations, the parking brake is
automatically engaged, when selector lever posi‐
tion P is engaged. In these cases, the parking
brake is released automatically when you leave
the selector lever position P.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for in‐
stance with a wheel chock, after exiting the vehi‐
cle.
After a power failure
While driving
Re-activating the parking brake
To use as emergency brake while driving:
1. Switch on standby state.
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes
hard while the switch is being pulled.
2.
Press the switch while stepping on the
brake pedal or selector lever position P is set.
The indicator light lights up red, a signal
sounds and the brake lights light up.
It may take several seconds for the brake to be
reactivated. Some mechanical sounds associ‐
ated with this process are normal.
A Check Control message is displayed.
If the vehicle is slowed down to a speed of ap‐
prox. 2 mph/3 km/h the parking brake is set.
The indicator light in the instrument clus‐
ter goes out as soon as the parking brake
is ready for operation.
Releasing
Releasing manually
1. Switch on drive-ready state.
Hold function
Concept
2.
Press the switch while stepping on the
The system holds the vehicle automatically when
gear is engaged. This prevents rolling against the
direction of travel.
brake pedal or selector lever position P is set.
The LED and indicator light go out.
The parking brake is released.
In selector lever position D, the vehicle cannot
roll backwards. In selector lever position R, it can‐
not roll forward. The brake pedal does not have
to be pressed.
Automatic release
For automatic release, step on the accelerator
pedal.
The LED and indicator light go out.
Reducing energy consumption
The parking brake is automatically released
when you step on the accelerator pedal under
the following conditions:
To reduce energy consumption when the hold
function is activated, activate the parking brake
or engage the selector lever in position P when
the vehicle is stopped for long periods of time.
▷ Drive-ready state switched on.
▷ Gear position engaged.
The hold function can be affected by the vehi‐
cle's load and the road incline. If needed, a
Check Control message will appear and position
P will be selected automatically.
▷ Driver buckled in and doors closed.
Malfunction
If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, secure
the vehicle against rolling before exiting.
A Check Control message is displayed.
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Signaling briefly
Turn signal, high beams,
headlight flasher
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it
there for as long as you want the turn signal to
flash.
Turn signal
Malfunction
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator light indi‐
cates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Turn signal in exterior mirror
When driving and during operation of the turn
signals or hazard warning system, do not fold in
the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lights on
the exterior mirror are easy to see.
High beams, headlight flasher
Press the lever forward or pull it backward.
Using turn signals
▷ High beams on, arrow 1.
The high beams light up when the low beams
are switched on.
Press the lever past the resistance point.
The lever returns into its starting position after
actuation. To switch off manually, slightly tap the
lever to the resistance point.
▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Wiper system
Triple turn signal activation
Lightly tap the lever up or down.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated.
Via iDrive:
General information
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as
this may damage the wiper blades or cause them
to become worn more quickly.
1. "My Vehicle"
Safety information
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Lighting"
Warning
4. "Exterior lighting"
If the wipers start moving in the folded away
state, body parts can be jammed or damage
may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk
of injury or risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the
5. "One-touch turn signal"
6. Select the desired setting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
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wipers are in the folded away state and the wip‐
ers are folded in when switching on.
▷ To switch off from fast wiper speed: press
down twice.
▷ To switch off from normal wiper speed: press
down once.
NOTICE
▷ Brief wipe: press down once.
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the
wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper mo‐
tor can overheat when switching on. There is a
risk of damage to property, among other poten‐
tial damage. Defrost the windshield prior to
switching the wipers on.
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi‐
tion when released.
Interval mode or rain sensor
Concept
The rain sensor automatically controls the time
between wipes depending on the intensity of the
rainfall.
Switching on
General information
The sensor is located on the windshield, directly
in front of the interior mirror. Without the rain
sensor, the frequency of the wiper operation is
preset.
Safety information
Tap up the lever or press it past the resistance
point.
NOTICE
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers can
accidentally start moving in vehicle washes.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage. Deactivate the rain
sensor in vehicle washes.
▷ Normal wiper speed: tap up once.
▷ Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap once
beyond the resistance point.
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi‐
tion when released.
Switching off and brief wipe
Activating/deactivating
Press the lever down.
Press the button on the wiper lever.
Wiping is started.
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If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor: the
LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.
NOTICE
In frosty conditions, wiper operation may not
start.
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the
wash pump cannot work as intended. There is
a risk of damage to property, among other po‐
tential damage. Do not use the washer system
when the washer fluid reservoir is empty.
If a journey is interrupted with the rain sensor
switched on: if the trip is resumed within approx.
15 minutes, the rain sensor is automatically acti‐
vated again.
Cleaning the windshield
Setting the frequency or sensitivity of the
rain sensor
Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
Turn the thumbwheel.
With deactivated rain sensor: set the interval.
With activated rain sensor: set the rain sensor
sensitivity.
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automatically
heated while standby state is switched on.
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Rear window wiper
Overview
Windshield washer system
Safety information
Warning
The washer fluid can freeze onto the window at
low temperatures and obstruct the view. There
is a risk of accident. Only use the washer sys‐
tems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze. Use
washer fluid with antifreeze, if needed.
Switching on
Turn the outer switch upward.
▷ Resting position of the wiper, position 0.
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▷ Intermittent mode, arrow 1. When reverse
gear is engaged, the system switches to con‐
tinuous operation.
tial damage. Defrost the windshield prior to
switching the wipers on.
Folding away the wipers
Clean the rear window
1. Switch standby state on and off again.
Turn the outer switch in the desired direction.
2. In frosty conditions, make sure that the
blades are not frozen to the windshield.
▷ In resting position: turn the switch downward,
arrow 3. The switch automatically returns to
its idle position when released.
3. Press the wiper lever up past the point of re‐
sistance and hold it for approx. 3 seconds,
until the wipers remain in a nearly vertical po‐
sition.
▷ In intermittent mode: turn the switch further,
arrow 2. The switch automatically returns to
its interval position when released.
4. Fold the wipers all the way away from the
windshield.
The function is deactivated if the washer fluid
reservoir level is low.
Fold-away position of the wipers
Concept
The fold-away position enables the wipers to be
folded away from the windshield.
General information
Important, for instance when changing the wiper
blades or for folding away under frosty condi‐
tions.
Folding down the wipers
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper
system must be reactivated.
Safety information
1. Fold the wipers back down onto the wind‐
shield.
Warning
2. Switch on standby state.
If the wipers start moving in the folded away
state, body parts can be jammed or damage
may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk
of injury or risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the
wipers are in the folded away state and the wip‐
ers are folded in when switching on.
3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to their
resting position and are ready again for oper‐
ation.
Washer fluid
General information
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐
voir.
NOTICE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the
wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper mo‐
tor can overheat when switching on. There is a
risk of damage to property, among other poten‐
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield
washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield
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washer concentrate containing antifreeze can be
used.
Overview
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Safety information
Warning
Some antifreeze agents can contain harmful
substances and are flammable. There is a risk
of fire and a risk of injury. Follow the instruc‐
tions on the containers. Keep antifreeze away
from ignition sources. Do not refill operating
materials into different bottles. Store operating
materials out of reach of children.
The washer fluid reservoir is located under the
hood.
Malfunction
The use of undiluted windshield washer concen‐
trate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead to in‐
correct readings at temperatures below
+5 ℉/-15 ℃.
United States: the washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer fluid
dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the usage
instructions on the washer fluid container.
Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate
or the equivalent is recommended.
NOTICE
Silicon-containing additives in the washer fluid
for the water-repelling effect on the windows
can lead to damage to the washing system.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage. Do not add silicon-
containing additives to the washer fluid.
NOTICE
Mixing different windshield washer concen‐
trates or antifreeze can damage the washing
system. There is a risk of damage to property,
among other potential damage. Do not mix dif‐
ferent windshield washer concentrates or anti‐
freeze. Follow the information and mixing ratios
provided on the containers.
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Displays
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
Instrument cluster
Concept
The instrument cluster is a variable display.
Some of the displays in the instrument cluster
may differ from the way they are shown in this
Owner's Manual.
Overview
1
2
3
4
5
Trip computerꢀꢁ122
6
7
8
9
Trip odometerꢀꢁ118
Driver assistance systems
Speedometer
Driving Dynamics Control programꢀꢁ147
Range for electric drivingꢀꢁ118
Battery charge indicatorꢀꢁ112
Drive-ready state indicatorꢀꢁ97
ECO PRO tipsꢀꢁ204
10 Performance displayꢀꢁ112
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Selection list, such as for the radioꢀꢁ121
12 Range Extender fuel gaugeꢀꢁ117
11 Range Extender rangeꢀꢁ118
13 Messages, for instance Check Control
Charging screen
1
2
Charging statusꢀꢁ216
5
6
7
8
Range for electric drivingꢀꢁ216
Charge stateꢀꢁ112
End of charging timeꢀꢁ216
Departure time with timerꢀꢁ217
Maximum electrical rangeꢀꢁ216
Stationary climate controlꢀꢁ217
Range Extender rangeꢀꢁ118
With Range Extender: fuel gaugeꢀꢁ117
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4
▷ Energy recovery: CHARGE.
▷ Drive-ready state: READY.
Displaying the eDRIVE system
Displays in the instrument cluster
Concept
The display depends on the system's operating
condition. The following functions of the eDRIVE
system are shown in the instrument cluster
▷ High-voltage battery charge indicator.
▷ Electric driving: ePOWER.
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▷ Gray arrow: Range Extender deactivated.
▷ White arrow: Range Extender activated.
High-voltage battery charge indicator
Performance display
Warning
Even when it is indicated that the high-voltage
battery is discharged, the high-voltage system
is always still under high voltage. There is a risk
of fire or a risk of injury. Do not touch or change
live parts, for instance orange high-voltage ca‐
bles, even when the batteries are discharged.
The accelerator pedal indicator in the perform‐
ance display indicates the current efficiency of
your driving style. The efficient range of the per‐
formance display is colored blue.
The gray ePOWER area shows the power that is
available.
The fill level bars indicate the available charge
state of the high-voltage battery when standby
state and drive-ready state are switched on.
Accelerator pedal indicator in the CHARGE
range, arrow 1: display for energy recovered by
coasting or when decelerating.
With a low remaining range the color of the
charge state indicator switches from blue to yel‐
low.
Accelerator pedal indicator in the ePOWER
range, arrow 2: display when accelerating.
The available power may be reduced due to the
following factors:
In addition, the range for electric driving is dis‐
played.
▷ Heavily discharged high-voltage battery.
▷ Extreme external temperatures.
With Range Extender: maintaining charge
state
▷ When driving on steep inclines, with a sporty
driving style or in other high-power driving
conditions.
The gray ePOWER area is automatically ad‐
justed.
Optimizing the driving style, refer to page 196.
Drive-ready state: READY
The READY display indicates that
the vehicle is ready for driving.
Drive-ready state in detail, refer to
page 97.
The arrow on the charge state indicator des‐
ignates the Range Extender activation time. If
Range Extender is activated, the current charge
state of the high-voltage battery is maintained.
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Display
Indications on the Control Display
Consumption history
Displaying consumption history
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Technology in action"
3. "eDRIVE"
The display shows the active components of the
eDRIVE system:
4.
Select the icon.
Display
▷ Blue: electrical energy.
▷ Arrow: direction of the energy flow.
▷ Segments of the high-voltage battery sym‐
bolize the charging state.
▷ The operating states, such as eDRIVE, are
displayed.
▷ Interior cooling/heating function switched on.
Energy distribution
Bars show the average consumption over a spe‐
cific period of time, arrow 1.
General information
Beside the current range, the display shows the
energy distribution and the potential range if indi‐
vidual secondary functions are switched off.
One bar indicates one minute.
The average consumption of the eDrive system
is indicated by a line and a value above the bar
display, arrow 2. The indicated value is identical
to the average consumption in the trip computer
and can be reset via the trip computer.
▷ Blue: electrical energy.
▷ White: activated secondary functions.
Displaying energy distribution
Via iDrive:
Energy flow of the eDRIVE system
1. "My Vehicle"
Displaying the energy flow
Via iDrive:
2. "Technology in action"
3. "Comfort information"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Technology in action"
3. "eDRIVE"
4.
Select the icon.
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Have the vehicle checked immediately by a deal‐
er's service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
Check Control
Concept
The Check Control system monitors functions in
the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in
the monitored systems.
Parking brake
The parking brake is set.
For releasing the parking brake, refer to
page 104.
General information
A Check Control message is displayed as a com‐
bination of indicator or warning lights and text
messages in the instrument cluster.
Brake system
Braking system impaired. Continue to
drive moderately.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a
text message may appear on the Control Display.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Indicator/warning lights
General information
The indicator/warning lights in the instrument
cluster can light up in a variety of combinations
and colors.
Forward Collision Warning
Indicator light illuminates: advance warn‐
ing is issued, for example when there is
the impending danger of a collision or
Several of the lights are checked for proper func‐
tioning and light up temporarily when drive-ready
state or standby state are activated.
the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Increase the distance.
Indicator light flashes: acute warning of the immi‐
nent danger of a collision when the vehicle ap‐
proaches another vehicle at a relatively high dif‐
ferential speed.
Red lights
Safety belt reminder
Intervene by braking or make an evasive maneu‐
ver.
Safety belt on the driver's side is not
buckled. For some country versions: pas‐
senger belt is not worn or objects are de‐
tected on the front passenger seat.
Pedestrian Warning
Indicator light flashes or is illuminated: safety belt
on the driver or passenger side is not buckled.
The safety belt reminder can also be activated if
objects are placed on the front passenger seat.
If a collision with a detected person is im‐
minent, the icon lights up and a signal
sounds.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned
correctly.
Orange lights
Active Cruise Control
Airbag system
The number bars shows the selected
distance from the vehicle driving ahead.
Airbag system and belt tensioner may
not be working.
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Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function,
ACC, refer to page 150.
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
The FTM signals a loss of tire inflation
pressure in a tire.
Vehicle detection, Active Cruise Control
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
Indicator light illuminates: a vehicle has
been detected ahead of you.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 136.
Indicator light flashes: the conditions are
not adequate for the system to work.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
The system was deactivated but applies the
brakes until the driver actively resumes control of
the vehicle by pressing on the brake pedal or ac‐
celerator pedal.
The indicator light illuminates: the Tire
Pressure Monitor reports a low tire infla‐
tion pressure or a flat tire. Follow the in‐
formation in the Check Control message.
The indicator light flashes and is then illuminated
continuously: flat tires or tire pressure losses
cannot be detected.
Yellow lights
Antilock Braking System ABS
▷ Interference caused by systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leaving
the area of the interference, the system auto‐
matically becomes active again.
The Brake Assistant function may not
activate. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the
longer braking distance into account.
Have the system immediately checked
by a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
▷ TPM was unable to complete the reset. Re‐
set the system again.
▷ A wheel without TPM wheel electronics is
mounted: have it checked by a dealer’s serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center
or repair shop as needed.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
The indicator light flashes: DSC controls
the drive and braking forces. The vehicle
is stabilized. Reduce speed and modify
▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
your driving style to the driving circumstances.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, refer to page 133.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunc‐
tioned.
Steering system
Have the system checked by a dealer's service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.
Steering system may not be working.
Have the system checked by a dealer's
service center or another qualified serv‐
ice center or repair shop.
DSC, refer to page 146.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated or
DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated
Emissions
DSC is deactivated or DTC is activated.
▷ The warning light lights up:
DSC, refer to page 146, and DTC, refer
to page 147.
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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▷ The warning light flashes under certain cir‐
cumstances:
High-beam Assistant
High-beam Assistant is switched on.
This indicates that there is excessive misfiring
in the engine.
High beams are switched on and off au‐
tomatically depending on the traffic sit‐
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sys‐
tem checked immediately; otherwise, serious
engine misfiring within a brief period can seri‐
ously damage emission control components,
in particular the catalytic converter.
uation.
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 127.
Cruise control
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer to
page 247.
The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the control
elements on the steering wheel.
Acoustic pedestrian protection inactive
Acoustic pedestrian protection defective.
Blue lights
Have the system checked by a dealer's
service center or another qualified serv‐
ice center or repair shop.
High beams
High beams are switched on.
High beams, refer to page 105.
Drive power
Hiding Check Control messages
The drive power is reduced, for instance
due to a heavily discharged high-voltage
battery.
Heavily discharged high-voltage battery, refer to
page 119.
Green lights
Turn signal
Turn signal switched on.
Press the button on the turn signal lever.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
light indicates that a turn signal bulb has
failed.
Continuous display
Some Check Control messages are displayed
continuously and are not cleared until the mal‐
function is eliminated. If several malfunctions oc‐
cur at once, the messages are displayed consec‐
utively.
Turn signal, refer to page 105.
Parking lights, headlight
Parking lights or headlights are switched
on.
The messages can be hidden for approx. 8 sec‐
onds. After this time, they are displayed again
automatically.
Parking lights/low beams, headlight con‐
trol, refer to page 125.
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Displays
CONTROLS
Temporary display
With Range Extender: fuel
gauge
Some Check Control messages are hidden auto‐
matically after approx. 20 seconds. The Check
Control messages are stored and can be dis‐
played again later.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Check Control"
The fill level bars indicate the available fuel sup‐
ply of the Range Extender when drive-ready
state and standby state are switched on.
4. Select the text message.
Display
Additional range of the Range Extender on top of
pure electric range. If the Range Extender is acti‐
vated, the color of the fill level bar indicator
switches from gray to white.
Check Control
At least one Check Control message is
displayed or stored.
Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to
vary.
Follow the information on refueling.
Text messages
Text messages in combination with a icon in the
instrument cluster explain a Check Control mes‐
sage and the meaning of the indicator/warning
lights.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant, and thereby the drive system, be‐
come too hot, a Check Control message is dis‐
played.
Supplementary text messages
Additional information, such as on the cause of
an error or the required action, can be called up
via Check Control.
A red indicator light is displayed.
With urgent messages the added text will be au‐
tomatically displayed on the Control Display.
To check the coolant level, refer to page 243.
Messages after trip completion
Certain messages displayed while driving are dis‐
played again after standby state is switched off.
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Displays
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Safety information
Odometer and trip odometer
Warning
Display
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃
there can be a risk of icy roads, for instance on
bridges or shady sections of the road. There is
a risk of accident. Modify your driving style to
the weather conditions at low temperatures.
Time
▷ Odometer, arrow 1, Scope of the trip com‐
puter.
The time is displayed in the Onboard Computer.
The time can be set on the Control Display.
▷ Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Range
Showing/resetting miles: TRIP
General information
The expected range for the energy stored in the
high-voltage battery is displayed on the right side
of the instrument cluster next to the charge state
indicator of the high-voltage battery.
Always make sure that the range is sufficient for
the planned trip. The range is dynamic and can
abruptly change.
The range can be abruptly reduced or increased
based on the following factors:
Press the button.
▷ With standby state switched off, the time, the
outside temperature and the odometer are
displayed.
▷ Driving style.
▷ Traffic conditions.
▷ When standby state is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
▷ Program change via Driving Dynamics Con‐
trol.
▷ Climate and terrain conditions.
▷ Automatic climate control settings.
Outside temperature
▷ After identification of a route through the nav‐
igation system depending on the route pro‐
file, route distance and selected speed.
General information
If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a
signal sounds.
▷ When exiting a route or recalculating a route.
Further information about the topic Increasing
the range, refer to page 203.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
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Check Control messages indicate a limited
range.
instrument cluster after standby state is switched
on.
A service advisor can read out the current serv‐
ice notifications from your vehicle key.
Heavily discharged high-voltage
battery
Display
The high-voltage battery is heav‐
ily discharged. The drive power
will be reduced. Heating and cli‐
mate control functions will be de‐
activated. In this state, the exact
Detailed information on service
notifications
More information on the type of service required
may be displayed on the Control Display.
range can no longer be calculated. A short range
may still be available depending on the environ‐
mental conditions.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
Re-establishing the drive-ready state can help in‐
crease the range slightly, for instance to remove
the vehicle from a hazardous area.
2. "Vehicle status"
3. Tilt the Controller to the left.
4.
"Service required"
State of charge in strong temperature
fluctuations
In the case of strong temperature fluctuations
and a low state of charge of the high-voltage bat‐
tery, it may not be possible to start the vehicle
again at the beginning of the next trip. Recharge
vehicle with a low state of charge in time.
Maintenance work and legally mandated in‐
spections are displayed.
5. Select an entry to call up detailed information.
Symbols
Symbols
Description
No service is currently required.
With Range Extender
The range of the Range Extender is displayed
separately next to the fuel gauge. The total range
can be displayed via the trip computer. Expand‐
ing the range with Range Extender, refer to
page 102.
The time for recommended
maintenance or a legally man‐
dated inspection is approaching.
Service interval is exceeded.
Service notifications
Entering appointment dates
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle in‐
spections.
Concept
The function displays the service notifications
and the corresponding maintenance scopes.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are
set correctly.
General information
The driving distance or the time to the next
Via iDrive:
scheduled maintenance is displayed briefly in the
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Safety information
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
Warning
3. Tilt the Controller to the left.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility
and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐
propriate.
4.
"Service required"
5. "Vehicle inspection"
6. "Date:"
7. Select the desired setting.
Automatic Service Request
Data regarding the service status or legally man‐
dated vehicle inspections is automatically trans‐
mitted to your dealer’s service center before your
vehicle is due for service.
Overview
Camera
You can check when your dealer’s service center
was notified.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. Tilt the Controller to the left.
4.
"Teleservice Call"
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror
clean and clear.
Speed Limit Info
Speed Limit Info
Switching on/off
Via iDrive:
Concept
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum
permitted speed in the instrument cluster.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
General information
The camera in the area of the interior mirror de‐
tects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well
as overhead sign posts. Traffic signs with extra
symbols for wet road conditions, etc., are also
detected and compared with the vehicle's on‐
board data, such as from the rain sensor, and will
be displayed depending on the situation. The
system takes into account the information stored
in the navigation system and also displays speed
limits present on routes without signs.
4. "Instrument panel"
5. "Speed limit information"
If Speed Limit Info is switched on, it can be dis‐
played on the Info Display in the instrument clus‐
ter.
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▷ During calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.
Display
Speed Limit Info
Current speed limit.
Selection lists
General information
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the fol‐
lowing can be displayed or operated using the
buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering
wheel and the display in the instrument cluster:
Speed Limit Info not available.
▷ Current audio source.
▷ Phone redial.
▷ Turn on voice activation system.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional and may
provide incorrect information in the following sit‐
uations:
It also displays programs of the Driving Dynamics
Control.
Activating a list and adjusting the
setting
▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.
▷ When traffic signs are fully or partially con‐
cealed by objects, stickers or paint.
▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in front
of you.
▷ When driving toward bright lights or strong
reflections.
▷ When the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a
sticker, etc.
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn the
thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list.
▷ In the event of incorrect detection by the
camera.
▷ If the speed limits stored in the navigation
system are incorrect.
1. Turn the thumbwheel and select the desired
setting.
▷ In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐
tem.
2. Press the thumbwheel.
▷ When roads differ from the navigation, such
as due to changes in road routing.
▷ When passing buses or trucks with a speed
sticker.
▷ If the traffic signs are non-conforming.
▷ When traffic signs that are valid for a parallel
road are detected.
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▷ Miles.
Display
▷ With Range Extender: total range.
▷ Average consumption.
▷ Current consumption.
▷ Average speed.
▷ Outside temperature.
▷ Time.
▷ Speed Limit Info.
▷ Charge state of the high-voltage battery as a
percentage.
Depending on the equipment version, the list in
the instrument cluster may differ from the illus‐
tration.
Selecting information
You can select what information from the trip
computer is to be displayed on the Info Display
of the instrument cluster.
Trip computer
Via iDrive:
Concept
1. "My Vehicle"
The trip computer displays different vehicle data
in the instrument cluster, such as average values.
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
4. "Instrument panel"
5. Select the desired setting.
Calling up information on the Info
Display
Display in the instrument cluster
The information from the trip computer is shown
in the upper left area of the instrument cluster.
Information in detail
With Range Extender: total range
The total range considers the
contents of the fuel tank as well
as the electric energy in the high-
voltage battery.
Press the button on the turn signal lever.
Information is displayed in the Info Display of the
instrument cluster. Pressing the button repeat‐
edly displays additional information.
Average consumption
Information at a glance
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn sig‐
nal lever calls up the following information in the
Info Display:
The average consumption is calculated on the
basis of various distances. Periods when the ve‐
hicle is parked with drive-ready state switched off
are not considered.
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▷ "Onboard info": average values, such as the
consumption, are displayed. The values can
be reset individually.
Current consumption
Displays the current energy consumption. The
efficiency of the driving can be monitored.
▷ "Trip computer": the values deliver an over‐
view of a specific route and can be reset as
often as necessary.
Average speed
Periods when the vehicle is parked with drive-
ready state switched off are not included when
calculating average speed.
Calling up the trip computer or travel
computer
Via iDrive:
Resetting average values
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driving information"
3. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting the trip computer
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driving information"
3. "Onboard info"
4. "Consumption" or "Speed"
5. "OK"
Press and hold the button on the turn signal
lever.
Speed Limit Info
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum
permitted speed in the instrument cluster.
Resetting the trip computer
Via iDrive:
Display of charge state of the high-
voltage battery as a percentage
The current charge state of the high-voltage bat‐
tery can be displayed as a %-value.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driving information"
3. "Trip computer"
4. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
▷
▷
"Reset": all values are reset.
Trip computer on the Control Display
Concept
The trip computer displays different vehicle data
on the Control Display, such as average values.
"Automatic reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle has
come to a standstill.
5. If necessary, "OK"
General information
Two types of trip computers are available on the
Control Display:
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Speed warning
Vehicle status
Concept
General information
The system can be used to set a speed limit. A
warning will be issued when this speed limit is
exceeded.
The status can be displayed and actions per‐
formed for several systems.
Going to the vehicle status
Via iDrive:
General information
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed ex‐
ceeds the set speed limit again, after it has drop‐
ped below it by 3 mph/5 km/h.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
Information at a glance
Adjusting
Via iDrive:
Symbols
Description
1. "My Vehicle"
"Flat Tire Monitor": status of the
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, refer to
page 136.
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Speed warning"
4. "Warning at:"
"Tire Pressure Monitor": status
of the Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM, refer to page 133.
5. Turn the Controller until the desired speed is
displayed.
6. Press the Controller.
"Check Control": displaying
stored Check Control mes‐
sages, refer to page 117.
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
"Service required": displaying
service notifications, refer to
page 119.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Speed warning"
4. "Speed warning"
"Teleservice Call": Teleservice
Call.
Setting your current speed as the
speed warning
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Speed warning"
4. "Select current speed"
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Lights
CONTROLS
Lights
Icon
Function
Vehicle features and options
Low beams.
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Instrument lighting.
Parking lights, low beams and
roadside parking lights
Overview
General information
Position of switch:
,
,
Switches in the vehicle
If the driver's door is opened when standby state
is switched off, the exterior lighting is automati‐
cally switched off.
Parking lights
Position of switch:
The vehicle is illuminated on all sides.
Do not use the parking lights for extended peri‐
ods; otherwise, they might drain the battery and
it would then be impossible to switch on drive-
ready state.
The light switch element is located next to the
steering wheel.
When parking, switch on the one-sided roadside
parking light, refer to page 125.
Icon
Function
Automatic headlight control.
Cornering light.
Low beams
Position of switch:
The low beams illuminate when standby state is
switched on.
Lights off.
Daytime running lights.
Roadside parking light
Parking lights.
Concept
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
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Lights
CONTROLS
Switching on
Pathway lighting
General information
The low beams stay lit for a short while if the
headlight flasher is switched on after the radio-
ready state is switched off.
Setting the duration
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
With standby state switched off, press the lever
either up or down past the resistance point for
approx. 2 seconds.
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Lighting"
4. "Exterior lighting"
5. "Pathway lighting"
6. Set length of time.
Switching off
Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in
the opposite direction.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
Welcome lights and pathway
lighting
Automatic headlight control
Concept
Welcome lights
The low beams are switched on and off automat‐
ically depending on the ambient brightness, for
example in tunnels, in twilight or if there is pre‐
cipitation.
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment and the
ambient brightness, individual light functions may
be switched on briefly when the vehicle is un‐
locked.
General information
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.
Activating/deactivating
Position of switch:
,
Activating
Via iDrive:
Position of switch:
1. "My Vehicle"
The indicator light in the instrument cluster is il‐
luminated when the low beams are switched on.
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Lighting"
4. "Exterior lighting"
5. "Welcome lights"
System limits
The automatic headlight control cannot serve as
a substitute for your personal judgment of light‐
ing conditions.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
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Lights
CONTROLS
For example, the sensors are unable to detect
fog or hazy weather. In these situations, switch
the lights on manually.
When driving in reverse, the cornering lights may
be automatically switched on regardless of the
steering angle.
Daytime running lights
Adaptive headlight range
control
General information
The adaptive headlight range control feature bal‐
ances out acceleration and braking processes as
well as the vehicle load conditions in order to
avoid dazzling oncoming traffic. Illumination of
the road is optimized.
Position of switch:
,
,
The daytime running lights light up when
standby state is switched on. After standby state
is switched off, the parking lights light up in posi‐
tion
.
Activating/deactivating
In some countries, daytime running lights are
mandatory, so it may not be possible to deacti‐
vate the daytime running lights.
High-beam Assistant
Concept
The high-beam Assistant detects other traffic
participants early on and automatically switches
the high beams on or off depending on the traffic
situation.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Lighting"
General information
4. "Exterior lighting"
The high-beam Assistant ensures that the high
beams are switched on, whenever the traffic sit‐
uation allows. In the low speed range, the high
beams are not switched on by the system.
5. Select the desired setting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
The system responds to light from oncoming
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to am‐
bient lighting, for instance in towns and cities.
Cornering light
General information
Position of switch:
The high beams can be switched on and off
manually at any time.
In tight curves, for instance on mountainous
roads or when turning, an additional, cornering
light is switched on that lights up the inside of
the curve when the vehicle is moving below a
certain speed.
The cornering light is automatically switched on
depending on the steering angle or, where appli‐
cable, the use of turn signals.
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wagons; when driving close to train or ship
traffic; and at animal crossings.
Activating/deactivating
▷ In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions,
in crossing traffic or half-obscured oncoming
traffic on highways.
▷ In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the pres‐
ence of highly reflective signs.
▷ When the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with
stickers, etc.
Position of switch, depending on the vehicle
equipment:
,
Instrument lighting
Press the button on the turn signal lever.
The indicator light in the instrument clus‐
ter is illuminated when the low beams are
switched on.
Functional requirement
The parking lights or low beams must be
switched on to set the brightness.
The headlights are automatically switched be‐
tween low beams and high beams.
Adjusting
Adjust the brightness with the
thumbwheel.
The blue indicator light in the instrument
cluster lights up when the system
switches on the high beams.
The high-beam Assistant is deactivated when
manually switching the high beams on and off,
refer to page 105.
Interior lights
To reactivate the high-beam Assistant, press the
button on the turn signal lever.
General information
Depending on the equipment, the interior lights,
footwell lights, entry lights, and courtesy lights
are controlled automatically.
System limits
The high-beam Assistant cannot serve as a sub‐
stitute for the driver's personal judgment of when
to use the high beams. In situation that require
this, therefore switch off manually.
The thumbwheel for the instrument lighting con‐
trols brightness of some of these features.
The system is not fully functional in the following
situations, and driver intervention may be neces‐
sary:
▷ In very unfavorable weather conditions, such
as fog or heavy precipitation.
▷ When detecting poorly-lit road users such as
pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and
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To deactivate the ambient light: "Off".
Overview
With a color scheme selected and welcome
lights activated they illuminate in blue when vehi‐
cle is unlocked.
Setting the brightness
Depending on the equipment, the brightness of
the ambient light can be adjusted via the thumb‐
wheel for the instrument lighting or on the Con‐
trol Display.
Via iDrive:
1
2
Interior lights
Reading lights
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Lighting"
Switching the interior lights on/off
4. "Interior lighting"
5. "Brightness"
Press the button.
To switch off permanently: press the button and
hold for approx. 3 seconds.
6. Adjust the brightness.
Switching the reading lights on/off
Press the button.
Reading lights are located in the front next to the
interior light.
Ambient light
General information
Depending on the equipment version, lighting
can be adjusted for some lights in the car's inte‐
rior.
Selecting the color scheme
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Lighting"
4. "Interior lighting"
5. "Ambient lighting"
6. Select the desired setting.
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Safety
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
Airbags
1
2
3
Front airbag, driver
Front airbag, front passenger
Head airbag
4
5
Side airbag
Knee airbag
Front airbags
Side airbag
Front airbags help protect the driver and the
front passenger by responding to frontal impacts
in which safety belts alone would not provide ad‐
equate protection.
In the event of a side impact, the side airbag pro‐
tects the side of the body in the chest and lap
area.
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possible while still maintaining a comfortable
grip on the steering wheel.
Head airbag
In the event of a side impact, the head airbag
protects the head.
▷ Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag.
Ejection Mitigation
▷ Make sure that the front passenger is sitting
correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs in
the floor area and does not support them on
the dashboard.
The head airbag system is designed as an ejec‐
tion mitigation countermeasure to reduce the
likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupants
through side windows during rollovers or side im‐
pact events.
▷ There should be no additional persons, ani‐
mals or objects between an airbag and a per‐
son.
Knee airbag
The knee airbag protects the legs in the event of
a frontal impact.
▷ Dashboard and windshield on the front pas‐
senger side must stay clear - do not attach
adhesive labels or coverings and do not at‐
tach brackets or cables, for instance for GPS
devices or mobile phones.
Protective effect
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐
tion, for instance in less severe accidents or rear-
end collisions.
▷ Do not apply adhesive materials to the airbag
cover panels, do not cover them or modify
them in any way.
▷ Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the front passenger side as a storage area.
Information on optimum effect of the
airbags
▷ Do not attach slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects to the front passenger seat that
are not specifically suited for seats with
integrated side airbags.
Warning
If the seat position is incorrect or the deploy‐
ment area of the airbags is impaired, the airbag
system cannot provide protection as intended
and may cause additional injuries due to trig‐
gering. There is a risk of injuries or danger to
life. Follow the information on achieving the op‐
timum protective effect of the airbag system.
▷ Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as jack‐
ets, over the backrests.
▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐
nents or the wiring in the airbag system. This
also applies to steering wheel covers, the
dashboard, and the seats.
▷ Do not remove the airbag system.
▷ Keep a distance from the airbags.
Even when you follow all instructions very
closely, injury from contact with the airbags can‐
not be fully ruled out in certain situations.
▷ Always grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim. Hold your hands at the
3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to keep the
risk of injury to your hands or arms as low as
possible when the airbag is triggered.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term and, in most cases, temporary hear‐
ing impairment in sensitive occupants.
▷ Adjust seat and steering wheel so that hands
can be crossed over the steering wheel. Se‐
lect the settings so that the shoulder rests
against the backrest when crossing the
Vehicle modifications for a person with disabili‐
ties may affect the air bag system; contact BMW
Customer Relations for further information.
Warnings and information on the airbags are also
found on the sun visors.
hands and the upper body is as far back as
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Front, knee, and side airbag on the front pas‐
senger's side are activated or deactivated.
Functional readiness of the airbag
system
General information
Safety information
Before transporting a child on the front passen‐
ger seat, refer to the safety information and in‐
structions for children on the front passenger
seat, see Children.
Warning
Individual components can be hot after trigger‐
ing of the airbag system. There is a risk of in‐
jury. Do not touch individual components.
Safety information
Warning
Warning
To ensure the front-seat passenger airbag
function, the system must be able to detect
whether a person is sitting in the front passen‐
ger seat. The entire seat cushion area must be
used for this purpose. There is a risk of injuries
or danger to life. Make sure that the front pas‐
senger keeps his or her feet in the floor area.
Improperly executed work can lead to failure,
malfunction or unintentional triggering of the
airbag system. In the case of a malfunction, the
airbag system might not trigger as intended de‐
spite the accident severity. There is a risk of in‐
juries or danger to life. Have the airbag system
checked, repaired, dismantled and scrapped by
a dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Malfunction of the automatic deactivation
system
When transporting older children and adults, the
front-seat passenger airbags may be deactivated
in certain seat positions. In this case, the indica‐
tor light for the front-seat passenger airbags
lights up.
Correct function
With the standby state switched on, the
warning light in the instrument cluster
lights up briefly, indicating the airbag sys‐
tem and belt tensioner are functional.
In this case, change the seat position so that the
front-seat passenger airbags are activated and
the indicator light goes out.
Airbag system malfunctioning
▷ Warning light does not come on when
standby state is switched on.
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
the person sit in the rear.
▷ The warning light lights up continuously.
To enable correct recognition of the occupied
seat cushion.
Automatic deactivation of the front-
seat passenger airbags
▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or
other items to the front passenger seat un‐
less they are specifically determined to be
safe for use on the front passenger seat.
Concept
▷ Do not place any electronic devices on the
front passenger seat if a child restraint sys‐
tem is to be installed on it.
The system reads if the front passenger seat is
occupied by measuring the human body's resist‐
ance.
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▷ Do not place objects under the seat that
could press against the seat from below.
Strength of the driver's and front-seat
passenger airbag
The explosive power that activates driver's/front-
seat passenger airbags very much depends on
the positions of the driver's/front passenger seat.
▷ No moisture in or on the seat.
Indicator light for the front-seat
passenger airbags
To maintain the accuracy of this function over
the long term, calibrate the front seats as soon as
a respective message appears on the Control
Display.
Calibrating the front seats
Warning
There is a risk of jamming when moving the
seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the area of move‐
ment of the seat is clear prior to any adjust‐
ment.
The indicator light for the front-seat passenger
airbags indicates the operating state of the front-
seat passenger airbags.
The light indicates whether the airbags are either
activated or deactivated.
A corresponding message appears on the Con‐
trol Display.
▷ The indicator light lights up
when a child is properly
seated in a child restraint sys‐
tem or when the seat is
empty. The airbags on the
front passenger side are not
activated.
1. Press the switch and move the respective
seat all the way forward, until it stops.
2. Press the switch forward again. The seat still
moves forward slightly.
3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.
The calibration procedure is completed when the
message on the Control Display disappears.
▷ The indicator light does not light up when, for
instance a correctly seated person of suffi‐
cient size is detected on the seat. The air‐
bags on the front passenger side are acti‐
vated.
If the message continues to be displayed, repeat
the calibration.
If the message does not disappear after a repeat
calibration, have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Detected child restraint systems
The system generally detects children seated in
a child restraint system, particularly in child re‐
straint systems required by NHTSA at the point
in time when the vehicle was manufactured. Af‐
ter installing a child restraint system, make sure
that the indicator light for the front-seat passen‐
ger airbags lights up. This indicates that the child
restraint system has been detected and the
front-seat passenger airbags are not activated.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
Concept
The system monitors tire inflation pressure in the
four mounted tires. The system warns you if
there is a significant loss of pressure in one or
more tires.
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All wheels green
General information
System is active and will issue a warning related
to the tire inflation pressures stored during the
last reset.
Sensors in the tire valves measure the tire infla‐
tion pressure and, depending on the model, the
tire temperature.
Further information and instructions on using the
system can also be found under Tire inflation
pressure, refer to page 223.
One to four yellow wheels
A flat tire or major drop in the tire inflation pres‐
sure has occurred in the indicated tires.
Functional requirements
The following conditions must be met for the
system; otherwise, reliable message of a loss of
tire inflation pressure is not assured:
Gray wheels
It may not be possible to identify tire pressure
losses.
Possible causes:
▷ After a tire or wheel replacement, a reset was
performed with the correct tire inflation pres‐
sure.
▷ Malfunction.
▷ The system is being reset.
▷ After the tire inflation pressure was adjusted
to a new value, a reset was performed.
Additional information
▷ Wheels with TPM wheel electronics.
The status control display additionally shows the
current tire inflation pressures and, depending on
the model, the tire temperatures. The values
shown are instantaneous measurements and
may vary depending on driving style or weather
conditions.
Status display
Current status
The system status can be displayed on the Con‐
trol Display, e.g., whether or not the system is ac‐
tive.
Resetting the system
Via iDrive:
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Tire Pressure Monitor"
3.
"Tire Pressure Monitor"
4. Switch on drive-ready state and do not drive
off.
The current status is displayed.
Tire conditions
5. Reset tire inflation pressure: "Perform reset".
6. Drive away.
General information
The wheels are displayed in gray and the follow‐
ing is displayed "Resetting Tire Pressure
Monitor…".
Tire and system status are indicated by the color
of the wheels and a text message on the Control
Display.
After a travel time of several minutes, the set tire
inflation pressures are accepted as reference val‐
ues. The reset is completed automatically while
driving.
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After a successfully completed reset, the wheels
on the Control Display are shown in green and
"Tire Pressure Monitor active. See label for
recommended pressures." is displayed.
If the tire inflation pressure is low
Message
A yellow warning light is illuminated in
the instrument cluster.
You may interrupt this trip at any time. When you
continue the reset resumes automatically.
In addition, a icon with a Check Control message
appears on the Control Display.
Messages
Icon
Possible cause
General information
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire
inflation pressure.
A low tire inflation pressure may cause the DSC
Dynamic Stability Control to be switched on.
No reset was performed for the sys‐
tem. The system therefore issues a
warning based on the tire inflation
pressures before the last reset.
Safety information
Warning
A damaged regular tire with low or missing tire
inflation pressure impacts handling, such as
steering and braking response. There is a risk
of accident. Do not continue driving. Repair the
flat tire or replace the wheel.
Measure
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
2. Identify the damaged wheel. Check the air
pressure in all four tires, for instance using
the tire pressure gage of a tire repair kit.
If a tire inflation pressure check is
required
3. Repair the flat tire, for instance with a tire re‐
pair kit or by changing the tire.
Message
If no tire repair kit is available, contact a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service center
or repair shop.
A icon with a Check Control message appears
on the Control Display.
Icon
Possible cause
System limits
Temperature
The tire inflation pressure depends on the tire's
temperature.
The system has detected a wheel
change, but no reset was done.
Inflation was not carried out according
to specifications.
The tire inflation pressure has fallen
below the level of the last confirmation.
Driving or exposure to the sun will increase the
tire's temperature, thus increasing the tire infla‐
tion pressure.
Measure
The tire inflation pressure is reduced when the
tire temperature falls again.
1. Check the tire pressure and correct as
needed.
These circumstances may cause a warning
when temperatures fall very sharply.
2. Carry out a reset of the system after a tire
change.
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sure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates
a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of
your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord‐
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi‐
nates, 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 effi‐
ciency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehi‐
cle's handling and stopping ability. Please note
that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility
to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-
inflation has not reached the level to trigger illu‐
mination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low
tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi‐
mately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐
function exists. When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be able to de‐
tect 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. Al‐
ways check the TPMS malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tires or wheels on your ve‐
hicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate
tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
function properly.
Sudden tire pressure loss
The system cannot indicate sudden serious tire
damage caused by external circumstances.
Failure performing a reset
The system does not function properly if a reset
has not been carried out, for instance a flat tire is
reported though tire inflation pressures are cor‐
rect.
Malfunction
The yellow warning light flashes and is
then illuminated continuously. A Check
Control message is displayed. It may not
be possible to identify tire pressure losses.
Examples and recommendations in the following
situations:
▷ A wheel without TPM wheel electronics is
mounted: have it checked by a dealer’s serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center
or repair shop as needed.
▷ Malfunction: have system checked by a deal‐
er’s service center or another qualified serv‐
ice center or repair shop.
▷ The system was unable to complete the re‐
set. Perform a system reset again.
▷ Interference caused by systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leaving
the area of the interference, the system auto‐
matically becomes active again.
Declaration according to NHTSA/FMVSS
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Each tire, including the spare (if provided) should
be checked monthly when cold and inflated to
the inflation pressure recommended by the vehi‐
cle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire in‐
flation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of
a different size than the size indicated on the ve‐
hicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation pres‐
sure for those tires.) As an added safety feature,
your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pres‐
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
Concept
The system detects tire inflation pressure loss
on the basis of rotation speed differences be‐
tween the individual wheels while driving.
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In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss, the
diameter and therefore the rotational speed of
the corresponding wheel changes. The differ‐
ence will be detected and reported as a flat tire.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Flat Tire Monitor"
4. Switch on drive-ready state and do not drive
off.
The system does not measure the actual infla‐
tion pressure in the tires.
5. Start the initialization with: "Perform reset"
6. Drive away.
Functional requirements
The following conditions must be met for the
system; otherwise, reliable message of a loss of
tire inflation pressure is not assured:
The initialization is completed while driving,
which can be interrupted at any time.
The initialization automatically continues when
driving continues.
▷ After a tire or wheel replacement, an initializa‐
tion was performed with the correct tire infla‐
tion pressure.
Messages
▷ After the tire pressure was adjusted to a new
value, an initialization was performed.
General information
When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control is switched on, if needed.
Status display
The current status of the flat tire monitor can be
displayed, for instance whether the RPA is active.
Safety information
Via iDrive:
Warning
1. "My Vehicle"
A damaged regular tire with low or missing tire
inflation pressure impacts handling, such as
steering and braking response. There is a risk
of accident. Do not continue driving. Repair the
flat tire or replace the wheel.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Flat Tire Monitor"
The status is displayed.
Initialization required
An initialization must be performed in the follow‐
ing situations:
Indication of a flat tire
A yellow warning light is illuminated in
the instrument cluster.
▷ After the tire inflation pressure has been ad‐
justed.
▷ After a tire or wheel replacement.
In addition, a icon with a Check Control message
appears on the Control Display.
Performing initialization
Icon
Possible cause
When initializing, the set tire inflation pressures
serve as reference values in order to detect a flat
tire. Initialization is started by confirming the tire
inflation pressures.
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire
inflation pressure.
Do not initialize the system when driving with tire
chains.
Via iDrive:
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Measure
Safety information
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility
and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐
propriate.
2. Identify the damaged wheel. Check the air
pressure in all four tires, for instance using
the tire pressure gage of a tire repair kit.
3. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire kit or by
changing the wheel.
If no tire repair kit is available, contact a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service center
or repair shop.
Warning
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐
stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due
to its limits, the system may not issue warnings
or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a
manner that is not consistent with their normal
use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate.
System limits
The system could be delayed or malfunction in
the following situations:
▷ A natural, even tire inflation pressure loss in
all four tires will not be recognized. Therefore,
check the tire inflation pressure regularly.
▷ Sudden serious tire damage caused by exter‐
nal circumstances cannot be recognized in
advance.
Overview
▷ When the system has not been initialized.
Button in the vehicle
▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road sur‐
face.
▷ Sporty driving style: spinning traction wheels,
high lateral acceleration (drifting).
▷ When driving with tire chains.
Intelligent Safety
Concept
Intelligent Safety button
Intelligent Safety enables central operation of the
driver assistance systems.
The intelligent safety systems can help prevent
an imminent collision.
Switching on/off
Some Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐
cally active after every departure. Some Intelli‐
gent Safety systems activate according to the
last setting.
▷ Forward Collision Warning with city collision
mitigation, refer to page 139.
▷ Pedestrian Collision Warning with City Colli‐
sion Mitigation, refer to page 142.
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Press button briefly:
General information
▷ The menu for the Intelligent Safety
system is displayed. The systems
are individually switched off accord‐
ing to their respective settings.
The system warns at two levels of an imminent
danger of collision at speeds from approx.
3 mph/5 km/h. The timing of warnings may vary
with the current driving situation.
▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective
to their individual settings.
Brake intervention is performed at speeds up to
approximately 35 mph/60 km/h.
Adjust the settings as needed. Individual settings
are stored for the profile currently used.
Detection range
Press button again:
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on.
▷ The LED lights up green.
Hold down button:
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.
▷ The LED goes out.
Objects that the system can detect are taken
into account.
Forward Collision Warning with
collision mitigation
Safety information
Warning
Concept
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility
and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐
propriate.
The system may prevent some accidents. In the
event of an accident, the system may reduce im‐
pact speed.
The system sounds a warning before an immi‐
nent collision and activates brakes independ‐
ently, if needed.
The Brake Intervention function activates and
applies the brakes with limited force and dura‐
tion.
Warning
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐
stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due
to its limits, the system may not issue warnings
or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a
manner that is not consistent with their normal
use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate.
A camera in the area of the interior mirror con‐
trols the system.
The Forward Collision Warning is available even
if cruise control has been deactivated.
With the vehicle approaching another vehicle in‐
tentionally, the Forward Collision Warning and
brake intervention are delayed in order to avoid
false system reactions.
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▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective
to their individual settings.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Adjust the settings as needed. The individual
settings are stored for the driver profile currently
in use.
Press button again:
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on.
▷ The LED lights up green.
Hold down button:
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.
Intelligent Safety button
▷ The LED goes out.
Camera
Setting the warning time
The warning time can be set.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Intelligent Safety"
4. "Warning time"
5. Select the desired setting.
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
The selected time is stored for the driver profile
currently used.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror
clean and clear.
Warning with braking function
Display
If a collision with a vehicle detected in this way is
imminent, a warning symbol appears on the in‐
strument cluster.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active when the ve‐
hicle is turned on.
Switching on/off manually
Press button briefly:
▷ The menu for the Intelligent Safety
system is displayed. The systems
are individually switched off accord‐
ing to their respective settings.
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limitations of the system and actively intervene
as warranted.
Icon
Measure
Icon lights up red: prewarning.
Brake and increase distance.
System limits
Symbol flashes red and an acoustic
signal sounds: acute warning.
Safety information
Brake and make an evasive maneuver,
if necessary.
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem’s operation and limitations.
Prewarning
This warning is provided, for instance when there
is impending danger of a collision or the distance
to the vehicle ahead is too small.
If a prewarning is provided, respond by braking
as warranted.
Acute warning with braking function
Detection range
The system's detection potential is limited.
An acute warning is displayed when there is an
imminent danger of collision due to the vehicle
approaching another object at a high speed.
Thus, a system reaction might not come or
might come late.
The driver must intervene actively when there is
an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is as‐
sisted by a minor automatic brake intervention in
a possible risk of collision.
The following situations may not be detected, for
example:
▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approach
them at high speed.
Acute warnings may be provided even when
there has been no prior warning.
▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you,
or sharply decelerating vehicles.
Brake intervention
▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.
▷ Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
The warning prompts the driver to intervene.
While a warning is active, the maximum braking
force is used when the brake is applied. This re‐
quires the brake pedal to be depressed suffi‐
ciently quickly and forcefully. If there is a risk of
collision, the system may assist with braking.
When the vehicle is traveling at a low speed, the
vehicle may come to a complete stop.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following situa‐
tions:
▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.
▷ In tight curves.
The brake intervention can be interrupted by
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by actively
moving the steering wheel.
▷ If the driving stability control systems are de‐
activated, for instance DSC OFF.
▷ If the field of view of the camera in the mirror
is dirty or obscured.
The system’s ability to detect objects may be
limited in some circumstances. Refer to the in‐
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding the
▷ Up to 10 seconds after drive-ready state is
established.
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▷ During calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐
propriate.
▷ If there are constant blinding effects because
of oncoming light, for instance from the sun
low in the sky.
Warning
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐
stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due
to its limits, the system may not issue warnings
or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a
manner that is not consistent with their normal
use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Warning sensitivity
The more sensitive the warning settings are, for
example the warning time, the more warnings are
displayed. Therefore, there may also be an ex‐
cess of premature or unjustified warnings and re‐
actions.
Pedestrian Collision Warning
with City Collision Mitigation
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Concept
The system may prevent some accidents with
pedestrians.
When driving at city speeds, the system will is‐
sue a warning if there is imminent risk of a colli‐
sion with pedestrians, and support this with a
light braking function.
The camera in the area of the interior mirror con‐
trols the system.
Intelligent Safety button
General information
In sufficiently bright conditions, the system is‐
sues a warning of a possible risk of collision with
pedestrians in the speed range from approx.
6 mph/10 km/h to approx. 35 mph/60 km/h
Camera
The system reacts to people who are within the
detection range of the system.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility
and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror
clean and clear.
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▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are switched on.
▷ The LED lights up green.
Detection range
Hold down button:
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.
▷ The LED goes out.
Warning with braking function
Display
If a collision with a person detected in this way is
imminent, a warning symbol appears on the in‐
strument cluster.
The detection area in front of the vehicle is div‐
ided into two areas:
▷ Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the
vehicle.
▷ Expanded area, arrows 2, to the right and left
of the central area.
The red icon is displayed and a signal
sounds.
A collision is imminent if pedestrians are located
within the central area. A warning is issued about
pedestrians who are located within the extended
area only if they are moving in the direction of the
central area.
Intervene immediately by braking or make an
evasive maneuver.
Brake intervention
The warning prompts the driver to intervene.
While a warning is active, the maximum braking
force is used when the brake is applied. This re‐
quires the brake pedal to be depressed suffi‐
ciently quickly and forcefully. If there is a risk of
collision, the system may assist with braking.
When the vehicle is traveling at a low speed, the
vehicle may come to a complete stop.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active when the ve‐
hicle is turned on.
Switching on/off manually
The brake intervention can be interrupted by
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by actively
moving the steering wheel.
Press button briefly:
▷ The menu for the Intelligent Safety
system is displayed. The systems
are individually switched off accord‐
ing to their respective settings.
The system’s ability to detect objects may be
limited in some circumstances. Refer to the in‐
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding the
limitations of the system and actively intervene
as warranted.
▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective
to their individual settings.
Adjust the settings as needed. The individual
settings are stored for the driver profile currently
in use.
Press button again:
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▷ If there are constant blinding effects because
of oncoming light, for instance from the sun
low in the sky.
System limits
Safety information
▷ When it is dark outside.
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem’s operation and limitations.
Brake force display
Concept
Additional brake lights indicate emergency brak‐
ing to the traffic behind. This can reduce the risk
of a rear-end collision.
General information
Detection range
The detection potential of the camera is limited.
Thus, a warning might not be issued or be is‐
sued late.
The following situations may not be detected, for
example:
▷ Partially covered pedestrians.
▷ Pedestrians that are not detected as such be‐
cause of the viewing angle or contour.
▷ During normal braking or decelerating, the
top brake lights light up.
▷ Pedestrians outside of the detection range.
▷ During heavy brake application, the lower
brake lights additionally light up.
▷ Pedestrians having a body size less than
32 in/80 cm.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited or may not be availa‐
ble in the following situations:
PostCrash – iBrake
Concept
▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.
▷ In tight curves.
In the event of an accident, the system can bring
the vehicle to a halt automatically without inter‐
vention by the driver in certain situations. This
can reduce the risk of a further collision and the
consequences thereof.
▷ If the driving stability control systems are de‐
activated, for instance DSC OFF.
▷ If the field of view of the camera or the wind‐
shield is dirty or covered.
▷ Up to 10 seconds after drive-ready state is
established.
Harder vehicle braking
In certain situations, it can be necessary to bring
the vehicle to a halt more quickly than the Brake
Assistant allows.
▷ During calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.
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To do this, quickly apply extra force to the brake.
For a brief period, the braking pressure will be
higher than the braking pressure that is achieved
by the automatic braking function. This interrupts
automatic braking.
Interrupting automatic braking
It can be necessary to interrupt automatic brak‐
ing in certain situations, for example for an eva‐
sive maneuver.
Interrupt automatic braking:
▷ By pressing the brake pedal.
▷ By pressing the accelerator pedal.
At standstill
After coming to a halt, the brake is released auto‐
matically.
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Driving stability control systems
Vehicle features and options
Energy recovery
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
General information
In the event of danger, such as with locked
wheels, energy recovery is reduced in order to
prevent unstable driving situations.
Safety information
Warning
Without energy recovery, there is no braking
power of the electric motor available. The vehi‐
cle could roll further than anticipated. There is a
risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐
tervene where appropriate.
Antilock Braking System ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak‐
ing.
The vehicle maintains its steering power even
during full brake applications, which increases
the active safety.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
ABS is ready when the drive-ready state is
switched on.
Concept
Within the physical limits, the system helps to
keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing
engine speed and by applying brake intervention
to the individual wheels.
Brake assistant
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically boosts the vehicle braking capabil‐
ity to the furthest possible extent. It reduces the
braking distance to a minimum during an emer‐
gency stop. This system utilizes all of the capa‐
bilities provided by the Antilock Brake System
ABS.
General information
DSC detects the following unstable driving con‐
ditions, for instance:
▷ Fishtailing, which can lead to oversteering.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the emergency stop.
▷ Loss of traction of the front wheels, which
can lead to understeering.
Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to
page 147, is a version of the DSC where drive
power is optimized.
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Safety information
Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic
Traction Control
Warning
Activating DTC
Via iDrive:
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
1. "My Vehicle"
2.
3.
"Traction control"
"TRACTION"
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator light
lights up.
Deactivating DTC
Via iDrive:
Indicator/warning lights
The indicator light flashes: DSC controls
the drive and braking forces.
1. "My Vehicle"
2.
"Traction control"
The indicator light lights up: DSC has
malfunctioned.
3. "DSC ON"
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator light
go out.
When drive-ready state is switched on, DTC is
automatically deactivated.
DTC Dynamic Traction Control
Concept
DTC is a version of the DSC Dynamic Stability
Control where drive power is optimized.
Driving Dynamics Control
The system ensures maximum drive power on
unusual road conditions, for instance unplowed
snow covered roads, or loose road surfaces, but
with somewhat limited driving stability.
Concept
The Driving Dynamics Control helps to fine-tune
the vehicle's settings and features. Various pro‐
grams can be selected for this purpose.
When DTC is activated, the vehicle has maxi‐
mum traction. Driving stability is limited during
acceleration and when driving in curves.
Overview
Drive carefully.
Button in the vehicle
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC un‐
der the following special circumstances:
▷ When driving in slush or on uncleared, snow-
covered roads.
▷ When driving off from deep snow or loose
ground.
▷ When driving with tire chains.
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The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
Operating the programs
rently used.
ECO PRO+
Concept
ECO PRO+, refer to page 204, also limits the
maximum speed and reduces climate control
and lighting functions.
Driving Dynamics Control
Program
i3s: SPORT
COMFORT
ECO PRO
ECO PRO+
Comfort functions and the engine management
are adjusted.
COMFORT
Concept
For balanced tuning.
Activating ECO PRO+
Press button repeatedly until ECO PRO
+ is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Activating COMFORT
Press the button repeatedly until COM‐
FORT is displayed in the instrument
i3s: SPORT
Concept
cluster.
Sporty tuning of the steering and drivetrain for
greater driving agility.
ECO PRO
Concept
ECO PRO, refer to page 204, provides consis‐
tent tuning to maximize range.
Activating SPORT
Press the button repeatedly until
SPORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Comfort functions and the engine management
are adjusted.
The program can be configured to individual
preferences.
Displays
Activating ECO PRO
Program selection
Press the button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter.
Pressing the button displays a list
of the selectable programs. De‐
pending on your vehicle's optional
features, the list in the instrument
cluster can differ from the illustra‐
tion shown.
Configuring ECO PRO
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
Selected program
2. "Vehicle settings"
The instrument cluster displays the selected pro‐
gram.
3. "Configure ECO PRO"
4. Select the desired setting.
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The ECO PRO and ECO PRO+ driving programs
are shown in the instrument cluster. In addition,
the display on the automatic climate control
lights up.
i3s: the SPORT driving program is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Drive-off assistant
Concept
This system supports driving off on uphill grades.
The parking brake is not required.
Driving off with the drive-off assistant
1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake.
2. Release the foot brake and drive off without
delay.
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is
held in place for approx. 2 seconds.
Depending on the vehicle load, the vehicle may
roll back slightly.
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Driving comfort
Depending on the settings, the cruise control
settings may change under certain conditions.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
Camera-based cruise control
with Stop & Go function ACC
Warning
Concept
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
Using this system, a desired speed and a dis‐
tance to a vehicle ahead can be adjusted using
the buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the desired speed on
clear roads. The vehicle accelerates or brakes
automatically.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
▷ Set the parking brake.
If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system
adjusts the speed of your vehicle so that the set
distance to the vehicle ahead is maintained. The
speed is adjusted as far as the given situation al‐
lows.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
The distance can be adjusted in several steps.
For safety reasons, it depends on the respective
speed.
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, and
then proceeds to drive again within a brief period,
the system is able to detect this within the given
system limits.
Warning
The desired speed can be incorrectly adjusted
or called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci‐
dent. Adjust the desired speed to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐
tervene where appropriate.
General information
A camera on the interior mirror is used to detect
vehicles driving ahead.
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Warning
Risk of accident due to too high speed differen‐
ces to other vehicles, for instance in the follow‐
ing situations:
▷ When fast approaching a slowly moving
vehicle.
▷ Vehicle suddenly swerving into own lane.
▷ When fast approaching standing vehicles.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror
clean and clear.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
Watch traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate.
Functional requirements
Speed range
The system is best used on well-constructed
roads.
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
The desired speed can be set between
20 mph/30 km/h and 85 mph/140 km/h.
The system can also be activated when station‐
ary.
Cruise control on/off, interrupting, re‐
fer to page 151.
Store/maintain speed, refer to
page 152.
Switching on/off and interrupting
cruise control
Call up speed, continue cruise control,
refer to page 153.
Switching on
Press the button on the steering wheel.
Adjust distance, refer to page 153.
The indicator light in the instrument clus‐
ter lights up.
Rocker switch:
Set speed, refer to page 152.
The current speed is adopted as the de‐
sired speed and displayed next to the
icon in the Info Display.
Camera
A camera in the area of the interior mirror serves
to detect vehicles.
Cruise control can be used.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
Switching off
To switch off the system while standing, step on
brake pedal at the same time.
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Press the button on the steering wheel.
▷ If active: press twice.
Setting the speed
Maintaining/storing the speed
▷ If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed is
deleted.
Interrupting manually
Press the button on the steering wheel.
If interrupting the system while stationary, press
on the brake pedal at the same time.
Press the rocker switch up or down once while
the system is interrupted.
Interrupting automatically
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:
▷ When the driver applies the brakes.
The stored speed is displayed in the speedome‐
ter and permanently in the instrument cluster, re‐
fer to page 153.
▷ When selector lever position D is disengaged.
▷ When Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
▷ If DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervenes.
▷ If the safety belt and the driver's door are
opened while the vehicle is standing still.
The speed can also be stored by press‐
ing a button.
▷ If the detection range of the camera is im‐
paired, for instance by soiling, heavy precipi‐
tation or glare effects from the sun.
Press the button.
Changing the speed
▷ After a stationary period of approx. 3 seconds
when the vehicle has been braked to a stop
by the system.
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the road
is clear.
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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 off.
▷ When drive-ready state is switched off.
Calling up the stored speed and distance
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past
the resistance point, the desired speed
changes by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Press button with the system switched
on.
Desired speed and distance are then continued
with these settings. The instrument cluster
briefly displays the selected distance.
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the
action.
Adjusting the distance
Safety information
Switching distance control on/off
Safety information
Warning
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment. Due to the system
limits, braking can be late. There may be a risk
of accident or risk of damage to property. Be
aware to the traffic situation at all times. Adjust
the distance to the traffic and weather condi‐
tions and maintain the prescribed safety dis‐
tance, possibly by braking.
The system does not react to traffic driving
ahead of you, but instead maintains the stored
speed. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Adjust the desired
speed to the traffic conditions and brake as
needed.
Switching distance control off
Distance control can be switched off and on
when driving with cruise control activated.
Adjusting
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
Press and hold this button.
The set distance is briefly displayed in
the left part of the instrument cluster.
The indicator light in the instrument clus‐
ter lights up.
To switch distance control back on, press button
again briefly.
Continuing cruise control
General information
An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed.
After changing over distance control, a Check
Control message is displayed.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Desired speed and stored speed
Make sure that the difference between current
speed and stored speed is not too large before
calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, uninten‐
tional braking or accelerating may occur.
The desired speed is displayed next to
the icon in the Info Display.
In the following cases, the stored speed value is
deleted and cannot be called up again:
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▷ Display lights up green: system is active, the
display indicates the desired speed.
Flashing bar: the detected vehicle has
driven away.
▷ Display lights up orange: system is inter‐
rupted, the display indicates the stored
speed.
ACC does not accelerate. To accelerate,
activate ACC by stepping on the accelerator
pedal or pressing the RES button or the rocker
switch.
▷ No display: system is switched off.
Indicator/warning lights
Status display
Icon flashes orange:
Selected desired speed.
The conditions are not adequate for the
system to work.
If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the
conditions necessary for operation are not cur‐
rently fulfilled.
The system was deactivated but applies the
brakes until you actively resume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
Distance to vehicle ahead of you
Icon flashes red and a signal sounds:
Selected distance from the vehicle driving ahead
is briefly displayed in the left hand portion of the
instrument cluster.
Brake and make an evasive maneuver, if
necessary.
The system has been interrupted or dis‐
tance control is deactivated because the
accelerator pedal is being pressed; a ve‐
hicle was not detected.
Distance display
Distance 1
Distance 2
Distance 3
Distance 4
System limits
Detection range
This value is set after the system is
switched on.
Detected vehicle
Icon lights up orange:
A vehicle has been detected ahead of
you.
The detection capacity of the system and the
automatic braking capacity are limited.
Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not be
detected.
Distance control is deactivated because
the accelerator pedal is being pressed; a
vehicle was detected.
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Deceleration
Cornering
The system does not decelerate in the following
situations:
▷ For pedestrians, cyclists or similarly slow-
moving road users.
▷ For red traffic lights.
▷ For cross traffic.
▷ For oncoming traffic.
▷ Unlit vehicles or vehicles with nonworking
lighting at night.
When the desired speed is too high for a curve,
the speed is reduced slightly. Because curves
may not be anticipated in advance, drive into a
curve at an appropriate speed.
Merging vehicles
The system has a limited detection range. Situa‐
tions can arise in tight curves where a vehicle
driving ahead will not be detected or will be de‐
tected very late.
A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected
until it is completely within the same lane as your
vehicle.
If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly merges
into your lane, the system may not be able to au‐
tomatically restore the selected distance. It may
not be possible to restore the selected distance
in certain situations, including if you are driving
significantly faster than vehicles driving ahead of
you, for instance when rapidly approaching a
truck. When a vehicle driving ahead of you is reli‐
ably detected, the system requests that the
driver intervene by braking and carrying out eva‐
sive maneuvers, if needed.
When you approach a curve the system may
briefly report vehicles in the next lane due to the
bend of the curve. If the system decelerates you
may compensate it by briefly accelerating.
After releasing the accelerator pedal the system
is reactivated and controls speed independently.
Driving off
In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive off
automatically; for example:
▷ On steep uphill grades.
▷ In front of bumps in the road.
In these cases, step on the accelerator pedal.
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Weather
Cruise control
The following restrictions can occur under unfav‐
orable weather or light conditions:
Concept
▷ Poorer vehicle recognition.
Using this system, a desired speed can be ad‐
justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the desired speed. The
system accelerates and brakes automatically as
needed.
▷ Short-term interruptions for vehicles that are
already recognized.
Examples of unfavorable weather or light condi‐
tions:
▷ Wet conditions.
▷ Snowfall.
▷ Slush.
General information
Depending on the settings, the cruise control
settings may change under certain conditions.
▷ Fog.
▷ Glare.
Safety information
Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic
situation. If necessary, intervene actively, for in‐
stance by braking, steering or evading.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
Engine power
The desired speed is also maintained downhill,
but may not be maintained on uphill grades if en‐
gine power is insufficient.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed if the sys‐
tem fails.
The system may be limited in the following situa‐
tions:
Warning
The use of the system can lead to an increased
risk of accidents in the following situations,
for instance:
▷ When an object was not correctly detected.
▷ In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snowfall.
▷ In tight curves.
▷ On winding roads.
▷ In heavy traffic.
▷ If the field of view of the camera or the wind‐
shield is dirty or covered.
▷ On slippery roads, in fog, snow, or wet
conditions, or on a loose road surface.
▷ When driving toward bright lights.
There may be a risk of accident or risk of dam‐
age to property. Only use the system if driving
at constant speed is possible.
▷ Up to 20 seconds after drive-ready state is
switched on via the Start/Stop button.
▷ During calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.
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Switching off
Warning
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The desired speed can be incorrectly adjusted
or called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci‐
dent. Adjust the desired speed to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐
tervene where appropriate.
▷ If active: press twice.
▷ If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed is
deleted.
Overview
Interrupting manually
When active, press the button on the
steering wheel.
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
Interrupting automatically
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:
Cruise control on/off, interrupting, re‐
fer to page 157.
Store speed, refer to page 157.
▷ When the driver applies the brakes.
▷ When selector lever position D is disengaged.
Resume speed, continue cruise con‐
trol, refer to page 158.
▷ When Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.
Rocker switch:
▷ If DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervenes.
Set speed, refer to page 157.
Setting the speed
Switching on/off and interrupting
cruise control
Maintaining/storing the speed
Switching on
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The indicator light in the instrument clus‐
ter lights up.
The current speed is adopted as the de‐
sired speed and displayed next to the
icon in the Info Display.
Press the rocker switch up or down once while
the system is interrupted.
Cruise control can be used.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
The stored speed is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
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DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
Continuing cruise control
General information
An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed.
The speed can also be stored by pressing a but‐
ton.
Press the button.
Make sure that the difference between current
speed and stored speed is not too large before
calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, uninten‐
tional braking or accelerating may occur.
Changing the speed
In the following cases, the stored speed value is
deleted and cannot be called up again:
▷ When the system is switched off.
▷ When drive-ready state is switched off.
Calling up the stored speed
Press the button on the steering wheel.
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
The stored speed is reached again and main‐
tained.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the road
is clear.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Indicator light
▷ 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.
Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐
ped, the indicator light in the instrument
cluster indicates whether the system is
switched on.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past
the point of resistance, the desired speed in‐
creases or decreases by a maximum of
5 mph/10 km/h.
Desired speed and stored speed
The maximum speed that can be set de‐
pends on the vehicle.
The desired speed is displayed next to
the icon in the Info Display.
▷ Pressing the rocker switch to the resistance
point and holding it: vehicle accelerates or
decelerates without pressure on the acceler‐
ator pedal.
▷ Display lights up green: system is ac‐
tive, the display indicates the desired
speed.
▷ Display lights up orange: system is inter‐
rupted, the display indicates the stored
speed.
After the rocker switch is released, the vehi‐
cle maintains its final speed. Pressing the
switch beyond the resistance point causes
the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.
▷ No display: system is switched off.
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Status display
Safety information
Selected desired speed.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the
conditions necessary for operation are not cur‐
rently fulfilled.
System limits
Engine power
The desired speed is also maintained downhill,
but may not be maintained on uphill grades if en‐
gine power is insufficient.
Warning
Due to high speeds when PDC Park Distance
Control is activated, the warning can be de‐
layed due to physical circumstances. There is a
risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Avoid approaching an object too fast. Avoid
driving off fast while PDC Park Distance Control
is not yet active.
PDC Park Distance Control
Concept
PDC is a support when parking. The system de‐
tects objects behind the vehicle. If the vehicle is
equipped with front PDC, objects in front of the
vehicle are detected too. Objects that you are
approaching slowly are indicated by signal tones
and a display on the Control Display.
Overview
With front PDC: button in vehicle
General information
The ultrasound sensors for measuring the dis‐
tances are located in the bumpers.
The range, depending on obstacles and environ‐
mental conditions, is approx. 6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning is first given in the following
situations:
▷ By the front sensors and the two rear corner
sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm from the ob‐
ject.
Park assistance button
▷ By the rear middle sensors at a distance to
the object of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.
▷ When a collision is imminent.
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Ultrasound sensors
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Ultrasound sensors of the PDC,
for instance in the bumpers.
Switch the system back on, if needed.
With front PDC: switching on/off manually
Functional requirements
Ensure full functionality:
Press the park assistance button.
▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with stick‐
ers, bicycle racks.
▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.
▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.
The rearview camera image is displayed if the re‐
verse gear is engaged when pressing the park
assistance button.
Switching on/off
Depending on the equipment version, the sys‐
tem cannot be switched off manually if the re‐
verse gear is engaged.
Switching on automatically
The system switches on automatically in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷ If selector lever position R is engaged while
drive-ready state is switched on.
Warning
Signal tones
The rearview camera also switches on.
An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle
is approaching an object. E.g., when an object is
detected to the left rear of the vehicle, a signal
tone sounds from the left rear speaker.
▷ If equipped with front PDC: when obstacles
are detected behind or in front of the vehicle
by PDC and the speed is slower than approx.
2.5 mph/4 km/h.
The shorter the distance to the object, the
shorter the intervals.
You may switch automatic activation when ob‐
stacles are detected on and off. Via iDrive:
When the distance to a detected object is less
than approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a continuous tone
is sounded.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Parking"
With front PDC: when objects are simultaneously
located both in front of and behind the vehicle,
an alternating continuous signal is sounded.
4. "Automatic PDC Activation": depending on
the vehicle equipment.
5. "Automatic PDC Activation"
The signal tone is switched off, when selector
lever position P is engaged.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
Volume
If necessary, switch off automatic PDC activation
on obstacle detection, for instance in car washes,
to reduce false alarms.
The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the
entertainment volume can be adjusted.
Via iDrive:
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System limits
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Tone"
Safety information
4. "Volume settings"
5. "PDC"
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem’s operation and limitations.
6. Set the desired value.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
Visual warning
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
The detection of objects with ultrasonic meas‐
urements can run into physical limits, e.g., in the
following situations:
▷ For small children and animals.
▷ For persons with certain clothing, for instance
coats.
The approach of the vehicle to an object is
shown on the Control Display. Objects that are
farther away are already displayed on the Control
Display before a signal sounds.
▷ With external interference of the ultrasound,
for instance from passing vehicles or loud
machines.
A display appears as soon as Park Distance Con‐
trol (PDC) is activated.
▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged
or out of position.
The range of the sensors is represented in the
colors green, yellow and red.
▷ Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, wet conditions, snow‐
fall, extreme heat, or strong wind.
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐
played, the switch can be made to PDC:
▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
2.
"Rear view camera"
▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
▷ With moving objects.
▷ With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.
▷ With objects with corners and sharp edges.
▷ With objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.
▷ For objects with porous surfaces.
▷ If cargo protrudes.
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▷ Low objects already displayed, for instance
curbs, can move into the blind area of the
sensors before or after a continuous tone
sounds.
Rearview camera
Concept
The rearview camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Dis‐
play.
False warnings
The system may issue a warning under the fol‐
lowing conditions even though there is no obsta‐
cle within the detection range:
Safety information
▷ In heavy rain.
▷ When sensors are very dirty or covered with
ice.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. There is a risk of accident. Ad‐
just driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac‐
tively intervene where appropriate.
▷ When sensors are covered in snow.
▷ On rough road surfaces.
▷ On uneven surfaces, such as speed bumps.
▷ In large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, for instance in underground ga‐
rages.
▷ In automatic car washes.
▷ Due to heavy exhaust.
Overview
▷ Due to other ultrasound sources, for instance
sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.
Depending on the vehicle equipment:
button in the vehicle
To prevent false alarms, switch off automatic
PDC activation on obstacle detection, for in‐
stance in automatic car washes.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
Red icon is displayed, and the range of
the sensors is dimmed on the Control
Display.
Park assistance button
PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a
dealer's service center or another qualified serv‐
ice center or repair shop.
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2.
"Rear view camera"
Camera
The rearview camera image is displayed.
Display on the Control Display
Functional requirements
▷ The rearview camera is switched on.
▷ The tailgate is fully closed.
▷ Keep the recording range of the camera
open. Protruding cargo or carrier systems and
trailers that are not connected to a trailer
power socket can lead to malfunctions.
The camera lens is located underneath the tail‐
gate.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If
necessary, clean the camera lens.
Activating assistance functions
More than one assistance function can be active
at the same time.
Switching on/off
Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
▷ Parking aid lines
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically switched on if selec‐
tor lever position R is engaged when the drive-
ready state is switched on.
"Parking aid lines"
Lanes and turning radius lines are indicated.
▷ Obstacle marking
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
"Obstacle marking"
Obstacles are marked, depending on the ve‐
hicle equipment.
Lanes
Switch the system back on, if needed.
Depending on the vehicle equipment:
switching on/off manually
Press the park assistance button.
▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.
The parking assistance functions are shown on
the Control Display.
Lanes can be superimposed on the image of the
rearview camera.
Switching the view via iDrive
If the rearview camera view is not displayed,
change the view via iDrive:
Lanes help you to estimate the space required
when parking and maneuvering on level roads.
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
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Lanes depend on the current steering angle and
are continuously adjusted to the steering wheel
movements.
Parking using lanes and turning radius
lines
1. Position the vehicle so that the turning radius
lines lead to within the limits of the parking
space.
Turning radius lines
Turning radius lines can only be superimposed
on the rearview camera image together with
lanes.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the lane covers the corresponding turning ra‐
dius line.
Turning radius lines show the course of the
smallest possible turning radius on a level road.
Only one turning radius line is displayed after the
steering wheel is turned past a certain angle.
Obstacle marking
Display settings
Brightness
With the rearview camera switched on:
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
If the vehicle is equipped accordingly, obstacles
behind the vehicle are detected by the PDC Park
Distance Control sensors and the rearview cam‐
era.
2.
Select the icon.
3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is
reached, and press the Controller.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, obstacle
markings can be faded into the image of the
rearview camera.
Contrast
With the rearview camera switched on:
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
The colored thresholds of the obstacle markings
match the markings of the PDC Park Distance
Control.
2.
Select the icon.
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3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is
reached, and press the Controller.
▷ Switching on and activating.
▷ Parking space search.
▷ Parking.
System limits
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on
both sides of the vehicle.
Detection of objects
The parking assistant calculates the best possi‐
ble parking line and during the parking operation
takes control of steering, the acceleration and
braking, and if needed, changes the gears. Press
and hold the park assistance button for the dura‐
tion of the parking operation.
Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding
objects such as ledges may not be detected by
the system.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, some as‐
sistance functions also consider data from the
PDC Park Distance Control.
System status and instructions on required ac‐
tions are displayed on the Control Display.
Follow the notes in the PDC Park Distance Con‐
trol chapter.
The parking assistant uses the sensors of the
PDC Park Distance Control.
The objects displayed on the Control Display
may be closer than they appear. Do not estimate
the distance from the objects on the display.
Safety information
The bumper of the vehicle is not visible in the
camera picture. Do not drive closer toward an
obstacle than shown by the marks in the camera
picture. This also applies, when the camera pic‐
ture still shows a gap between the vehicle and
the obstacle.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
Parking assistant
Concept
NOTICE
The parking assistant can steer the vehicle over
or onto curbs. There is a risk of damage to
property, among other potential damage.
Watch traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate.
Also follow the safety information for PDC Park
Distance Control.
This system assists the driver in parking parallel
to the road.
General information
Parking assistant handling is divided into three
steps:
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Suitable parking space
Overview
▷ Gap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
Button in the vehicle
▷ Min. length of gap between two objects: your
vehicle's length plus approx. 4 ft/1.2 m.
▷ Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
For the parking operation
▷ Doors and tailgate are closed.
▷ The parking brake is released.
▷ Driver's safety belt is fastened.
Park assistance button
Switching on and activating
Switching on with the button
Ultrasound sensors
Press the park assistance button.
The LED lights up.
The current status of the parking space search is
indicated on the Control Display.
Parking assistant is activated automatically.
Switching on with reverse gear
Shift into reverse.
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking
spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.
The current status of the parking space search is
indicated on the Control Display.
To activate:
"Parking Assistant"
Functional requirements
Display on the Control Display
System activated/deactivated
Ultrasound sensors
Ensure full functionality:
▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with stick‐
ers.
Icon
Meaning
Gray: the system is not available.
▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.
White: the system is available but not
activated.
For measuring parking spaces
▷ Maximum speed while driving forward approx.
22 mph/35 km/h.
The system is activated.
▷ Maximum distance to row of parked vehicles:
5 ft/1.5 m.
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The status of the parking space search and
possible parking spaces are displayed on the
Control Display, refer to page 166.
Parking space search and system status
3. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.
Press and hold the park assistance button for
the duration of the parking operation. At the
end of the parking operation, the P selector
lever position is set.
The end of the parking operation is indicated
on the Control Display.
▷ Symbol P on the vehicle image: the parking
assistant is activated and the parking space
search is active.
4. Adjust the parking position yourself, if
needed.
▷ Control Display shows suitable parking
spaces at the edge of the road next to the ve‐
hicle symbol. When the parking assistant is
active, suitable parking spaces are high‐
lighted.
Interrupting manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any
time:
▷
Press the park assistance button.
▷
The parking operation is ac‐
tive. The system takes over
the steering.
▷
"Parking Assistant": select the icon on the
Control Display.
Interrupting automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
▷ Parking space search is always active when‐
ever the vehicle is moving forward slow and
straight, even if the system is deactivated.
When the system is deactivated, the displays
on the Control Display are shown in gray.
▷ If the driver grasps the steering wheel or
takes over steering.
▷ Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road
surfaces.
Parking using the parking assistant
Parking
▷ When there are obstacles that are hard to
overcome, such as curbs.
▷ When there are obstacles that suddenly ap‐
pear.
1.
Press the park assistance button or
shift into reverse gear to switch on the park‐
ing assistant, refer to page 166. Activate the
parking assistant, if needed.
▷ If the PDC Park Distance Control displays
clearances that are too small.
▷ If a maximum number of parking attempts or
the time taken for parking is exceeded.
Parking assistant is activated.
2. Pass the row of parked vehicles at a speed of
up to approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and at a dis‐
tance of maximum 5 ft/1.5 m.
▷ When switching to another function on the
Control Display.
▷ When the park assistance button is released.
▷ If the tailgate is open.
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▷ If doors are open.
▷ On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.
▷ When setting the parking brake.
▷ During acceleration.
▷ When braking.
▷ On slippery ground.
▷ On steep uphill or downhill grades.
▷ With accumulations of leaves/snow in the
parking space.
▷ When unfastening the driver's safety belt.
A Check Control message is displayed.
▷ With ditches or edges, for instance an edge
of a port.
Resuming
An interrupted parking operation can be contin‐
ued, if needed.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
The detection of objects with ultrasonic meas‐
urements can run into physical limits, e.g., in the
following situations:
Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to
page 166, and follow the instructions on the
Control Display.
▷ For small children and animals.
▷ For persons with certain clothing, for instance
coats.
Switching off
The system can be switched off as follows:
▷ With external interference of the ultrasound,
for instance from passing vehicles or loud
machines.
▷
Press the park assistance button.
▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged
or out of position.
System limits
▷ Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, wet conditions, snow‐
fall, extreme heat, or strong wind.
Safety information
Warning
▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem’s operation and limitations.
▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
▷ With moving objects.
▷ With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.
▷ With objects with corners and sharp edges.
▷ With objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.
No parking assistance
The parking assistant does not offer assistance
in the following situations:
▷ For objects with porous surfaces.
▷ If cargo protrudes.
▷ Low objects already displayed, for instance
curbs, can move into the blind area of the
sensors before or after a continuous tone
sounds.
▷ In tight curves.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following situa‐
tions:
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▷ Parking spaces that are not suitable may be
detected or suitable parking spaces may not
be detected at all.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The parking assistant failed. Have the system
checked by a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
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CONTROLS
Climate control
▷ Emission tested passenger compartment.
▷ Microfilter.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
▷ Air conditioning system to control the tem‐
perature, air flow and recirculated-air mode.
Depending on the equipment specification:
▷ Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter.
▷ Automatic recirculated-air control AUC.
▷ Parked-car ventilation.
Interior air quality
The air quality in the vehicle is improved by the
following components:
Air conditioner
1
Seat heating, leftꢀꢁ84
2
Air conditioning
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3
4
5
6
7
Temperature
8
9
Rear window defroster
Air recirculation mode
Air distribution, windows
Air distribution, upper body region
Air distribution, floor area
Remove ice and condensation
10 Seat heating, rightꢀꢁ84
11 Air flow
Cooling of the vehicle's interior with the A/C but‐
ton is only possible with drive-ready state
switched on.
Climate control functions in detail
Switching the system on/off
Switching on/off
Press the button.
Switching on
Press any button except for the following:
▷ Rear window defroster.
▷ Seat heating.
The LED is illuminated with air condi‐
tioning switched on.
Depending on the weather, the windshield and
the side windows may fog up briefly when drive-
ready state is activated.
Switching off
Press and hold the left button until the
control switches off.
The cooling mode produces condensation, refer
to page 199, that will exit from below the vehicle.
Temperature
Air recirculation mode
Concept
Concept
The system heats or cools, depending on the set
temperature.
You may react to unpleasant odors or pollutants
in the immediate environment by temporarily
suspending the supply of outside air. The system
then recirculates the air flow within the vehicle.
Adjusting
Turn the wheel to set the desired
temperature.
Operation
To reduce energy consumption,
the cooling or heating output is
reduced or deactivated as per
Press button repeatedly to select an op‐
erating mode:
ECO PRO mode, refer to page 204.
▷ LED off: outside air flows in continuously.
▷ LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply of
outside air into the vehicle is permanently
blocked.
Air conditioning
Concept
To prevent window fogging, recirculated-air
mode switches off automatically after a certain
amount of time, depending on the environmental
conditions.
The air in the car's interior will be cooled and de‐
humidified and, depending on the temperature
setting, warmed again.
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With constant air recirculation mode, the air qual‐
ity in the car's interior deteriorates and window
fogging increases.
▷
Floor area.
You may combine these programs as needed.
If the windows fog over, switch off air recircula‐
tion mode and increase the air flow, if needed.
To defrost windows and remove
condensation
Air flow, manual
Concept
Concept
Ice and condensation are quickly removed from
the windshield and the front side windows.
The air flow for climate control can be adjusted
manually.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
Adjusting
Press the left or right side of the button:
to decrease or increase air flow.
The LED is illuminated with the system
switched on.
The intensity is indicated by LEDs. The highest
level is active when five LEDs are lit.
The air flow can be adjusted with the program
active.
The air flow from the air conditioner may be re‐
duced automatically to save battery power.
If the windows are fogged over, you can also
switch on air conditioning to dehumidify the air.
Manual air distribution
Rear window defroster
Press the button. The LED lights up.
Concept
The rear window defroster switches off
automatically after a certain period of time.
The air distribution for climate control can be ad‐
justed manually.
Adjusting
Microfilter
Press buttons repeatedly to select a program:
In external and recirculated-air mode, the micro‐
filter filters dust and pollen from the air.
▷
Windows.
Have this filter changed during vehicle mainte‐
nance, refer to page 246.
▷
Upper body region.
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Automatic climate control
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Seat heating, leftꢀꢁ84
Air conditioning
Display
8
9
Remove ice and condensation
Rear window defroster
10 Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐
lated-air mode
Temperature
11 Seat heating, rightꢀꢁ84
Air distribution settings
AUTO program
Maximum cooling
12 Activated drive mode displayꢀꢁ204
13 Air flow, AUTO intensity
Temperature
Climate control functions in detail
Switching the system on/off
Concept
The automatic climate control achieves the set
temperature as quickly as possible, if necessary
by using the maximum cooling or heating power,
and then keeps it constant.
Switching on
Press any button except for the following:
▷ Rear window defroster.
▷ Seat heating.
Adjusting
Turn the wheel to set the desired
temperature.
Switching off
Press and hold the left button until the
control switches off.
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The selected temperature is shown on the dis‐
play of the automatic climate control.
Functional requirement
The function is available above an outside tem‐
perature of approximately 32 ℉/0 ℃ or the drive-
ready state is available.
The automatic climate control reaches this tem‐
perature as quickly as possible, if needed, by in‐
creasing the cooling or heating output, and then
keeps it constant.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
Do not rapidly switch between different tempera‐
ture settings. Otherwise, the automatic climate
control will not have sufficient time to adjust the
set temperature.
The LED is illuminated with the system
switched on.
Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐
gion. The vents need to be open for this.
To reduce energy consumption, the cooling or
heating output is reduced or deactivated as per
ECO-PRO mode, refer to page 204.
If ECO PRO+, refer to page 204, is activated,
this function is deactivated.
Air conditioning
The air flow can be adjusted with the program
active.
Concept
The air in the car's interior will be cooled and de‐
humidified and, depending on the temperature
setting, warmed again.
AUTO program
Concept
The car's interior can be cooled with the station‐
ary climate control or via the A/C button with
drive-ready state activated.
The AUTO program cools, ventilates or heats
the car's interior automatically.
The air distribution and temperature are control‐
led automatically depending on the temperature
in the car's interior and the desired temperature
setting including the selected intensity of the air
flow.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated with air condi‐
tioning switched on.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
Depending on the weather, the windshield and
the side windows may fog up briefly when drive-
ready state is activated.
The LED is illuminated with the AUTO
program switched on.
Air conditioning is switched on automatically with
the AUTO program.
Depending on the selected settings and outside
influences, the air is directed to the windshield,
side windows, upper body, and into the floor
area.
When using the cooling mode, condensation that
will exit below the vehicle.
Maximum cooling
Air conditioning, refer to page 174, is switched
on automatically with the AUTO program.
Concept
Point the side vents toward the side windows.
The system is set to the lowest temperature, op‐
timum air flow and air recirculation mode.
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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To switch off the program: press the button
again or manually adjust the air distribution.
amount of time, depending on the environmental
conditions.
If the windows are fogged over, switch off the re‐
circulated-air mode and press the AUTO button
to utilize the condensation sensor. Make sure
that air can flow to the windshield.
Intensity
With the AUTO program switched on, the inten‐
sity can be adjusted. This changes the automatic
control for the air mass.
Air flow, manual
Press the left or right side of the button:
to decrease or increase intensity.
Concept
The intensity level is indicated by LEDs.
The air flow for climate control can be adjusted
manually.
Automatic recirculated-air control/
recirculated-air mode
General information
To adjust the air flow manually switch off AUTO
program first.
Concept
The automatic recirculated-air control recognizes
pollutants in the outside air. The outside air sup‐
ply is shut off and the interior air is recirculated.
Adjusting
Press the left or right side of the button:
to decrease or increase air flow.
General information
The intensity is indicated by LEDs. The highest
level is active when five LEDs are lit.
If the system is activated, a sensor detects pollu‐
tants in the outside air and controls the shut-off
automatically.
The air flow may be reduced automatically to
save battery power.
If the system is deactivated, outside air continu‐
ously flows into the car's interior.
Manual air distribution
With constant air recirculation mode, the air qual‐
ity in the car's interior deteriorates and window
fogging increases.
Concept
The air distribution for climate control can be ad‐
justed manually.
Switching on/off
Press button repeatedly to select an op‐
erating mode:
Adjusting
Press the button repeatedly to select a
program:
▷ LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.
▷ Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air con‐
trol: a sensor detects pollutants in the outside
air and shuts off automatically.
▷ Windows.
▷ Upper body region.
▷ Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the sup‐
ply of outside air into the vehicle is perma‐
nently blocked.
▷ Floor area.
▷ Windows and upper body region.
▷ Windows and floor area.
▷ Upper body region and floor area.
▷ Windows, upper body region, and floor area.
To prevent window fogging, recirculated-air
mode switches off automatically after a certain
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The selected air distribution is shown on the dis‐
play of the automatic climate control.
Ventilation
If the windows are fogged over, press the AUTO
button to utilize the condensation sensor.
To defrost windows and remove
condensation
Concept
Ice and condensation are quickly removed from
the windshield and the front side windows.
▷ Thumbwheels for opening and closing the
vents continuously, arrows 1.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐
row 2.
The LED is illuminated with the system
switched on.
Adjusting the ventilation
▷ Ventilation for cooling:
The air flow can be adjusted with the program
active.
Adjust the vent so that the air is directed to‐
wards you, for instance when the vehicle is
too hot.
If the windows are fogged over, you can also
switch on air conditioning or press the AUTO
button to utilize the condensation sensor.
▷ Draft-free ventilation:
Rear window defroster
Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you.
Press the button. The LED lights up.
The rear window defroster switches off
automatically after a certain period of time.
Stationary climate control
Concept
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
Stationary climate control cools or heats the car's
interior prior to departure to a comfortable tem‐
perature.
In external and recirculated-air mode, the micro‐
filter/activated charcoal filter filters dust, pollen,
and gaseous pollutants out of the air.
The interior temperature is lowered with high
cooling output.
Have this filter changed during vehicle mainte‐
nance, refer to page 246.
The system can heat the car's interior if needed.
Snow and ice can be removed more easily.
General information
The stationary climate control can be switched
on and off directly or via a preset departure time.
▷ Direct operation, refer to page 177.
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▷ Preselected departure times, refer to
page 177.
Switching on/off directly
Concept
The stationary climate control can be switched
on with the BMW Connected app, refer to
page 178.
The system can be switched on or off directly.
The system switches off automatically after a
certain period of time.
The air automatically exits through the vents to
the windshield, the side windows, the upper
body region and into the floor area.
Via iDrive
The system switches off automatically after a
certain period of time.
The system can be switched on or off via iDrive.
1. "My Vehicle"
If stationary climate control is used during the
charging process, less air conditioning capacity
will be required while driving. This optimizes the
range.
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. If necessary, "Climate functions"
4. "Activate comfort climate"
5. "Activate now"
Functional requirements
▷ Drive-ready state is deactivated.
Climate control for departure time
Concept
▷ High-voltage battery sufficiently charged or
charging cable connected.
If the high-voltage battery is heavily dis‐
charged, it can take some time after connect‐
ing the charging cable, until the stationary cli‐
mate control will be functional.
Different departure times can be set to ensure a
comfortable interior temperature in the vehicle at
the time of departure.
The activation time is automatically determined
based on the temperature.
▷ Departure time preselected: dependent on
the internal, external, and set desired temper‐
ature.
The system promptly switches on before the se‐
lected departure time.
▷ Direct operation via iDrive: not dependent on
the outside temperature.
The departure time is preselected in two steps:
▷ Set departure times.
▷ To ensure the minimum range of the vehicle,
the stationary climate control may be auto‐
matically switched off, for instance after re‐
peated activation or due to an insufficient
state of charge of the high-voltage battery.
After the stationary climate control is
▷ Activate departure times.
A minimum of 10 minutes should pass between
setting/activating the departure time and the
planned departure time to allow a sufficient pe‐
riod of time for the climate control.
switched off due to an insufficient state of
charge, charge the high-voltage battery and
switch the drive-ready state on and off. The
stationary climate control is available again.
General information
If drive-ready state is switched off, changes can
be made on the Control Display. The departure
time change is a one-off change. Scheduled de‐
parture times are not adjusted. Settings for cli‐
mate control and charging process are also ap‐
plied for scheduled departure times.
▷ The vents are open to allow air to flow out.
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Setting departure times
Via iDrive
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. If necessary, "Climate functions"
4. "Activate comfort climate"
5. "Plan comfort climate"
6. Set the desired departure time, refer to
page 217.
Activating the departure time
Functional requirement
If a departure time is to influence the switching
on of the stationary climate control, the respec‐
tive departure time must be activated first.
Via iDrive
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. If necessary, "Climate functions"
4. "Activate comfort climate"
5. "Plan comfort climate"
6. "Precondition for departure"
Activate the desired departure time.
Display
The icon on the automatic climate control
lights up when the departure time is activated.
The icon on the automatic climate control
flashes when the stationary climate control has
been switched on.
Activating with the BMW Connected
app
Using an appropriate BMW Connected app with
remote function, the system can be switched on
directly or via a preset departure time.
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Interior equipment
Safety information
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Warning
The operation of remote-controlled systems
with the integrated universal remote control,
such as the garage door, may result in injury,
for example, body parts becoming jammed in a
garage door. There is a risk of injury or risk of
damage to property. Make sure that the area of
movement of the respective system is clear
during programming and operation. Also follow
the safety information of the hand-held trans‐
mitter.
Integrated Universal Remote
Control
Compatibility
Concept
If this symbol is printed on the packaging
or in the owner's manual of the system to
be controlled, the system is generally
compatible with the integrated Universal Remote
Control.
The integrated Universal Remote Control in the
interior mirror can operate up to 3 functions of
remote-controlled systems such as garage door
drives, barriers, or lighting systems.
Additional questions are answered by:
General information
▷ A dealer's service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
The Integrated Universal Remote Control repla‐
ces up to 3 different hand-held transmitters. To
operate the remote control, the buttons on the
interior mirror must be programmed with the de‐
sired functions. The hand-held transmitter for the
particular system is required in order to program
the remote control.
▷ on the Internet.
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex
Corporation.
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored func‐
tions for the sake of security.
If possible, do not install the antenna of the re‐
mote-controlled system, e.g. the garage door
drive, near metal objects to ensure the best pos‐
sible operation.
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Canada: if programming with the hand-held
transmitter was interrupted, hold down the in‐
terior mirror button and repeatedly press and
release the hand-held transmitter button for
2 seconds.
Control elements on the interior
mirror
6.
▷ The LED lights up green: programming
completed.
Release the button.
▷ The LED flashes fast: programming is not
complete.
Press the button on the interior mirror for
2 seconds and release. Perform this pro‐
cedure three times to complete the pro‐
gramming procedure.
▷ LED, arrow 1.
▷ Buttons, arrow 2.
▷ The hand-held transmitter, arrow 3, is re‐
quired for programming.
If the integrated universal remote control
remains nonoperational, continue with the
special features for change code wireless
systems.
Programming
▷ LED does not flash green after 60 sec‐
onds: programming not completed.
General information
The battery of the hand-held transmitter must be
fully charged at the time of programming to en‐
sure an optimal range of the integrated universal
remote control.
Repeat steps 3 to 6.
To program other functions on other buttons, re‐
peat steps 3 to 5.
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Initial setup:
Special feature of the rolling code
wireless system
If you are unable to operate the remote-control‐
led system after repeated programming, please
check if the system to be controlled features a
rolling code radio system.
Press and hold the two outer buttons on the
interior mirror simultaneously for approxi‐
mately 10 seconds until the LED flashes
green rapidly. This erases all programming of
the buttons on the interior mirror.
Refer to the owner's manual for the system.
3. Press the interior mirror button to be pro‐
grammed. The LED on the interior mirror will
slowly begin flashing orange.
For systems with a rolling code radio system, the
integrated Universal Remote Control and the
system also have to be synchronized.
4. Hold the hand-held transmitter for the system
to be used approx. 1 to 12 in/2.5 to 30 cm
away from the buttons on the interior mirror.
The required distance depends on the hand-
held transmitter.
Please read the owner's manual to find out how
to synchronize the system.
Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a second
person.
Synchronizing the universal remote control with
the system:
5. Press and hold the button of the desired
function on the hand-held transmitter.
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Press the button on the interior mirror for
2 seconds and release. Perform this pro‐
cedure three times to complete the pro‐
gramming procedure.
1. Park the vehicle within range of the remote-
controlled system.
2. Program the desired button on the interior
mirror as described.
If the integrated universal remote control
remains nonoperational, continue with the
special features for change code wireless
systems.
3. Locate and press the synchronizing button
on the system being programmed, e.g. at the
garage gate. You have approx. 30 seconds
for the next step.
▷ LED does not flash green after 60 sec‐
onds: programming not completed.
4. Hold down the programmed button on the in‐
terior mirror for approximately 3 seconds and
then release it. If necessary, repeat this step
up to three times in order to finish synchroni‐
zation. Once synchronization is complete, the
programmed function will be carried out.
Repeat steps 3 to 6.
If the programming procedure is not completed,
the previous programming will remain un‐
changed.
Reprogramming individual buttons
Operation
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Press and hold the interior mirror button to be
programmed.
Warning
The operation of remote-controlled systems
with the integrated universal remote control,
such as the garage door, may result in injury,
for example, body parts becoming jammed in a
garage door. There is a risk of injury or risk of
damage to property. Make sure that the area of
movement of the respective system is clear
during programming and operation. Also follow
the safety information of the hand-held trans‐
mitter.
3. As soon as the LED on the interior mirror
flashes orange after approx. 20 seconds, re‐
lease the button.
4. Hold the hand-held transmitter for the system
to be used approx. 1 to 12 in/2.5 to 30 cm
away from the buttons on the interior mirror.
The required distance depends on the hand-
held transmitter.
5. Press and hold the button of the desired
function on the hand-held transmitter.
The system, such as the garage door, can be op‐
erated using the button on the interior mirror
while the engine is running or when the ignition
is started. To do this, hold down the button
within receiving range of the system until the
function is activated. The interior mirror LED
stays lit while the wireless signal is being trans‐
mitted.
Canada: if programming with the hand-held
transmitter was interrupted, hold down the in‐
terior mirror button and repeatedly press and
release the hand-held transmitter button for
2 seconds.
6. The LED can light up in different ways.
▷ The LED lights up green: the program‐
ming procedure is completed.
Deleting stored functions
Release the button.
All stored functions will be deleted. The func‐
tions cannot be deleted individually.
▷ The LED flashes fast: the hand-held
transmitter was detected but program‐
ming is not complete.
Press and hold the two outer buttons on the in‐
terior mirror simultaneously for approximately
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10 seconds until the LED on the interior mirror
flashes green rapidly.
There is a risk of fire and injuries. There is a risk
of damage to property, among other potential
damage. Take hold of the cigarette lighter by its
handle. Make sure that children do not use the
cigarette lighter.
Sun visor
Glare shield
Fold the sun visor down or up.
NOTICE
If metal objects fall into the socket, they can
cause a short circuit. There is a risk of damage
to property, among other potential damage.
Replace the cigarette lighter or socket cover
again after using the socket.
Vanity mirror
A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor behind
a cover. Depending on the equipment version,
the mirror lighting may switch on when the cover
is opened.
Overview
Ashtray/Cigarette lighter
Ashtray
Overview
The cigarette lighter is located between the front
seats.
Push in the cigarette lighter.
The cigarette lighter can be re‐
moved as soon as it pops back
out.
The ashtray can be inserted in the cup holder.
Emptying
Take out the insert.
Sockets
Cigarette lighter
General information
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment when standby and drive-
ready state are switched on.
Warning
Contact with the hot heating element or the hot
socket of the cigarette lighter can cause burns.
Flammable materials can ignite if the cigarette
lighter falls down or is held against the objects.
The total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
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Do not damage the socket by using non-com‐
patible connectors.
Front center console
Safety information
Warning
Devices and cables in the unfolding area of the
airbags, such as portable navigation devices,
can hinder the unfolding of the airbag or be
thrown around in the car's interior during un‐
folding. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
devices and cables are not in the airbag's area
of unfolding.
The socket is located underneath the dashboard.
Remove the cover.
Between the front seats
NOTICE
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery can
work with high voltages and currents, which
means that the 12 volt electrical system can be
overloaded or damaged. There is a risk of dam‐
age to property, among other potential dam‐
age. Only connect battery chargers for the ve‐
hicle battery to the starting aid terminals in the
engine compartment.
The socket is located between the front seats.
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
NOTICE
In the cargo area
If metal objects fall into the socket, they can
cause a short circuit. There is a risk of damage
to property, among other potential damage.
Replace the cigarette lighter or socket cover
again after using the socket.
The socket is located on the right side in the
cargo area. Remove the cover.
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▷ Protect the USB device against mechanical
damage.
USB port
▷ Due to the large number of USB devices
available on the market, it cannot be guaran‐
teed that every device is operable on the ve‐
hicle.
Concept
Mobile devices with a USB port can be con‐
nected to the USB port.
▷ Do not expose USB devices to extreme envi‐
ronmental conditions, such as very high tem‐
peratures; refer to the owner's manual of the
device.
General information
Follow the information regarding the connection
of mobile devices to the USB port in the section
on USB connections, refer to page 51.
▷ Due to the many different compression tech‐
niques, proper playback of the media stored
on the USB device cannot be guaranteed in
all cases.
Overview
▷ A connected USB device will be supplied
with charge current via the USB port if the
device supports this. At higher temperatures,
the charge current through the USB device
may be reduced.
▷ To ensure proper transmission of the stored
data, do not charge a USB device via the on‐
board socket, when it is connected to the
USB port.
The USB port is located between the front seats.
▷ Depending on how the USB device is being
used, settings may be required on the USB
storage device, refer to the owner's manual of
the device.
Properties:
▷ USB port Type A.
▷ For charging mobile devices and for data
transfer.
Non-compatible USB devices:
▷ USB hard drives.
▷ Charge current: max. 1.5 A.
Second USB port in vehicles with wireless
charging tray:
▷ USB hubs.
▷ USB memory card readers with multiple slots.
▷ HFS-formatted USB devices.
▷ Devices such as fans or lamps.
▷ USB port Type C.
▷ For charging mobile devices and for data
transfer.
▷ Charge current: max. 3 A.
Wireless charging tray
Connecting an external device
Follow the following when connecting:
Concept
▷ Do not use force when plugging the connec‐
tor into the USB port.
The wireless charging tray enables the following
functions to be performed without cables:
▷ Use a flexible adapter cable.
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▷ Charging the rechargeable battery of a mo‐
bile phone with Qi capability and of other mo‐
bile devices, which support the Qi standard.
Safety information
Warning
▷ Connect the mobile phone to the external an‐
tenna.
When charging a device that meets the Qi
standard in the wireless charging tray, any
metal objects located between the device and
the tray can become very hot. Placing storage
devices or electronic cards, such as chip cards,
cards with magnetic strips or cards for signal
transmission, between the device and the tray
may impair the card function. There is a risk of
injury and risk of damage to property. When
charging mobile devices, make sure there are
no objects between the device and the tray.
Depending on the country, this provides for
better network reception and a consistent re‐
production quality.
General information
When inserting the mobile phone, make sure
there are no objects between it and the wireless
charging tray.
During charging, the surface of the tray and the
mobile phone may become warm. Higher tem‐
peratures may lead to a reduction in the charge
current through the mobile phone, and in iso‐
lated cases the charging process is paused tem‐
porarily. Follow the relevant instructions in the
mobile phone owner's manual.
NOTICE
The tray is intended for mobile phones up to a
particular size. Forceful inserting of the mobile
phone into the tray can damage the tray or the
mobile phone. There is a risk of damage to
property, among other potential damage. Ob‐
serve the maximum dimensions for mobile
phones. Do not force the mobile phone into the
tray.
If the vehicle is equipped with a charge indi‐
cator, the Control Display shows whether a mo‐
bile phone with Qi capability is being charged.
NOTE
This device has been tested for human exposure
limits and found compliant at a minimum dis‐
tance of 4 in/10 cm during operation.
Overview
Tray in the center console:
Therefore, a distance of 4 in/10 cm must be
maintained in every direction when operating the
device.
1
2
3
Front holder with LED
Storage area
Mounting position of the product.
Movable clamp
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2. Push the clamp back and remove the mobile
phone.
Functional requirements
▷ The mobile phone must compatibly support
the required Qi standard. Compatible mobile
phones, refer to page 49.
LED displays
If the mobile phone does not support the Qi
standard, the mobile phone can be charged
using a special Qi-compatible charging case.
Color Meaning
Blue
The mobile phone is charging.
▷ Standby state is switched on.
Depending on the model and the vehi‐
cle, the blue LED is no longer illumi‐
nated once the inserted mobile phone
with Qi capability is fully charged.
▷ Use only protective jackets and covers up to
a maximum thickness of 0.07 in/2 mm. Oth‐
erwise, the charging function may be im‐
paired.
Or‐
The mobile phone is not charging.
ange
Temperature on the mobile phone
possibly too high or foreign object in
the charging tray.
Operation
Inserting the mobile phone
Red
The mobile phone is not charging.
The mobile phone must not exceed the maxi‐
mum size of approximately 5.9 x 3.07 x
0.62 in/150 x 78 x 16 mm.
Contact a dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.
1. Open the center armrest.
2. Push back the clamp.
System limits
3. Insert the mobile phone with the display fac‐
ing upward in the direction of the front holder,
arrow 1.
At high temperatures on the mobile phone or in
the vehicle, the charging functions of the mobile
phone may be limited and some functions may
no longer work.
LTE-Compensator - Information and
User Manual
Your car is equipped with a wireless charging
tray (WCA) to charge your mobile phone and
connect it to the mobile network. To ensure the
best possible connection a signal booster (LTE-
Compensator) is used in conjunction with the
WCA. The following paragraphs refer to this
booster:
4. Place the mobile phone in the storage area,
arrow 2.
5. Push the clamp forward and clamp the mo‐
bile phone in the tray.
This is a CONSUMER device.
BEFORE USE, you MUST REGISTER THIS DE‐
VICE with your wireless provider and have your
provider's consent. Most wireless providers con‐
sent to the use of Compensators. Some provid‐
ers may not consent to the use of this device on
their network. If you are unsure, contact your
6. Close the center armrest.
Removing the mobile phone
1. Open the center armrest.
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provider. You MUST operate this device with ap‐
proved antennas and cables as specified by the
manufacturer. Antennas MUST be installed at
least 20 cm (8 inches) from any person. You
MUST cease operating this device immediately if
requested by the FCC or a licensed wireless
service provider. Warning E911 location informa‐
tion may not be provided or may be inaccurate
for calls served by using this device.
Booster Manufacturer: Kathrein Automotive
Model Number: LTECOMPB0
Part Number: 6803145-01
FCC-ID: 2ACC7LTECOMPB0
Cargo area
Cargo cover
Please observe additionally the following infor‐
mation
General information
The cargo cover is raised when the tailgate is
opened.
▷ Sprint Nextel will allow consumers to register
their signal boosters by calling their toll-free
number.
▷ T-Mobile online registration link: ‐
Safety information
▷ Verizon’s online registration link: (
register-signal-booster.html).
Warning
Loose objects or devices with a cable connec‐
tion to the vehicle, for instance mobile phones,
can be thrown about the car's interior while
driving, for instance in the event of an accident,
braking or evasive maneuver. There is a risk of
injury. Secure loose objects or devices with a
cable connection to the vehicle in the car's in‐
terior.
▷ AT&T online registration link (
securec45.securewebsession/attsignal‐
▷ U.S.Cellular online registration link (
booster-registration.jsp).
Before use you must register your booster de‐
vice with your wireless provider.
Ejecting
If you should be requested by the FCC to cease
operating your booster you are not allowed to in‐
sert your mobile phone in the charging tray any‐
more unless the booster is permanently deacti‐
vated by your local BMW dealer.
1. Detach the retaining straps at the tailgate.
2. Raise the cover and pull it back to remove.
You must not remove the booster from the car
nor use it with any other than the preinstalled
coupling device or antenna. Any modification of
the existing antenna or coupling device as well as
the use of other antennas or coupling devices
will cause the cease of the booster´s operating li‐
cense.
The booster device fulfills the network protection
standards as required by the FCC, such as inter‐
modulation limits, oscillation detection and gain
limits.
Installing
1. Place the cover in the brackets.
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2. Attach the retaining straps.
Enlarging the cargo area
Concept
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding down
the rear seat backrest or moving it into the cargo
position.
Warning
The stability of the child restraint system is lim‐
ited or compromised with incorrect seat setting
or improper installation of the child seat. There
is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure
that the child restraint system fits securely
against the backrest. If possible, adjust the
backrest tilt for all affected backrests and cor‐
rectly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats
and backrests are securely engaged or locked.
If possible, adjust the height of the head re‐
straints or remove them.
General information
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of 50
to 50.
The rear seat backrests can be folded down from
the rear or from the cargo area.
NOTICE
Safety information
Vehicle parts can be damaged when folding
down the rear backrest. There is a risk of dam‐
age to property, among other potential dam‐
age. Make sure that the area of movement of
the rear backrest including head restraint is
clear when folding down.
Warning
Danger of jamming with folding down the back‐
rests. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the area of move‐
ment of the rear backrest and the of the head
restraint is clear prior to folding down.
Folding down the rear seat backrest from
the rear
1. Insert the safety belt into the buckle.
Warning
If a rear seat backrest is not locked, unsecured
cargo can be thrown about the car’s interior;
for instance, in the event of an accident, braking
or an evasive maneuver. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the rear seat backrest is locked
after folding it back.
Warning
Unexpected movements of the rear seat back‐
rest while driving may occur due to uninten‐
tional unlocking of the rear seat backrests by
the straps. There is a risk of injury. Only use
straps for releasing the rear seat backrests. Do
not attach objects on the straps.
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2. Pull the strap.
Adjusting
1. Pull the strap.
3. Fold the rear seat backrest forward.
2. Set the loading position of the rear seat back‐
rest as required.
Folding down the rear seat backrest from
the cargo area
1. Pull corresponding strap.
3. Engage the rear seat backrest. The red mark
on the front strap disappears.
Folding back the backrest
1. Insert the safety belt into the belt buckle.
2. Fold the rear seat backrest forward.
Cargo position
2. Pull the strap.
Concept
The rear seat backrests can be moved into an
upright loading position individually. An adjust‐
ment in two different stages is possible as
needed.
3. Fold the rear seat backrest rearward. The rear
seat backrest first engages in the loading po‐
sition.
4. Pull the strap again.
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5. Return the rear seat backrest to the upright
seat position and engage it.
The red mark on the front strap disappears.
6. Remove safety belt from the seat buckle.
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Storage compartments
▷ Glove compartment on the front passenger
side, refer to page 191.
Vehicle features and options
▷ Trays between the front seats, refer to
page 192.
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
▷ Compartments in the front doors, refer to
page 193.
▷ Clothes hooks, refer to page 194.
▷ Rear seat, refer to page 193.
▷ Storage compartments in the cargo area, re‐
fer to page 194.
Glove compartment
Safety information
Front passenger side
Safety information
Warning
Loose objects or devices with a cable connec‐
tion to the vehicle, for instance mobile phones,
can be thrown about the car's interior while
driving, for instance in the event of an accident,
braking or evasive maneuver. There is a risk of
injury. Secure loose objects or devices with a
cable connection to the vehicle in the car's in‐
terior.
Warning
Folded open, the glove compartment protrudes
in the car's interior. Objects in the glove com‐
partment can be thrown into the car's interior
while driving, for instance in the event of an ac‐
cident, braking or evasive maneuvers. There is
a risk of injury. Always close the glove compart‐
ment immediately after using it.
NOTICE
Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can dam‐
age the dashboard. There is a risk of damage to
property, among other potential damage. Do
not use anti-slip pads.
Opening
Storage compartments
The following storage compartments are availa‐
ble in the car's interior:
▷ Tensioning strap, front, refer to page 193.
Press the button.
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the cup holder or lead to scalding. There is a
Closing
risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do
not force objects into the cup holder. Use light‐
weight, shatterproof, and sealable containers.
Do not transport hot beverages.
Fold cover closed.
Locking
The glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key. This prevents access to the glove
compartment.
Overview
After the glove compartment is locked, the vehi‐
cle key can be handed over, such as at a hotel,
without the integrated key.
Between the front seats
Center armrest
Open/tilt
Between the seats.
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the seats.
Receptacle for cup holder
To open, press button, arrow 1.
To open, press button, arrow 2.
There is a receptacle for the cup holder between
the seats.
Front cup holder
Safety information
Warning
Unsuitable containers in the cup holders may
damage the cup holders or be thrown about
the car’s interior in the event of an accident, an
evasive maneuver, or forceful braking. Spilled
liquids can distract from the traffic conditions
and lead to an accident. Hot drinks can damage
There are three receptacles for the cup holder
between the seats.
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Inserting a cup holder
Safety information
Insert a cup holder into the receptacle for the
cup holder in the storage compartment or into
one of the front receptacles.
Warning
Breakable objects, such as glass bottles or
glasses, can break in the event of an accident
or a braking or evasive maneuver. Broken glass
can be scattered in the car's interior. There is a
risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do
not use any breakable objects while driving.
Only stow breakable objects in closed storage
compartments.
Removing a cup holder
Rear seat
Tilt the cup holder forward slightly, pulling it up at
the same time.
Rear cup holder
Safety information
Storage compartment
Warning
Unsuitable containers in the cup holders may
damage the cup holders or be thrown about
the car’s interior in the event of an accident, an
evasive maneuver, or forceful braking. Spilled
liquids can distract from the traffic conditions
and lead to an accident. Hot drinks can damage
the cup holder or lead to scalding. There is a
risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do
not force objects into the cup holder. Use light‐
weight, shatterproof, and sealable containers.
Do not transport hot beverages.
There is a storage compartment between the
seats.
Tensioning strap
In the floor area between the driver's seat and
the front passenger seat, there is a tensioning
strap for fastening smaller objects.
Compartments in the doors
General information
There are storage compartments in the doors.
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Overview
Storage compartments in the
cargo area
Tensioning strap
A tensioning strap is available on the right and
left side trim for fastening small objects.
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
To secure the cargo, refer to page 202, there
are four lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Between the seats.
Clothes hooks
General information
Two folding clothes hooks are provided in the
rear of the vehicle. To unfold them, press on the
top edge of the clothes hooks.
Safety information
Warning
Clothing articles on the clothes hooks can ob‐
struct the view while driving. There is a risk of
accident. When suspending clothing articles
from the clothes hooks, ensure that they will
not obstruct the driver's view.
Warning
Improper use of the clothes hooks can lead to a
risk of objects flying about during braking and
evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury and
risk of damage to property. Only hang light‐
weight objects, for instance clothing articles,
from the clothes hooks.
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