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Buttons for the central locking system
Overview
Opening and closing
Buttons on the vehicle key
Buttons for the central locking system.
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2
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4
Unlocking
Locking
Locking
Unlocking the tailgate
Panic mode
Press the button with the doors closed.
Unlocking
Unlocking the vehicle
Press the button.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
The vehicle locks automatically after you drive
off.
Depending on the settings, either only the driv‐
er's door or all vehicle access points are un‐
locked.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find your‐
self in a dangerous situation.
If only the driver's door is unlocked, press the
button on the vehicle key again to unlock the
other vehicle access points.
Press and hold the button on the vehi‐
cle key after unlocking.
Press the button on the vehicle key for
at least 3 seconds.
The windows and the glass sunroof are opened,
as long as the button on the vehicle key is
pressed.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Comfort Access
Locking the vehicle
Concept
Press the button on the vehicle key.
The vehicle can be accessed without operating
the vehicle key.
All vehicle access points are locked.
Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket, is sufficient.
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The vehicle automatically detects the vehicle key
when it is in close proximity or in the car's inte‐
rior.
Unlocking the tailgate
Unlocking the vehicle
▷ Unlock the vehicle and press the button on
the tailgate.
▷ If carrying the vehicle key, press the button
on the tailgate.
Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front
passenger door completely.
▷
Press the button on the vehicle key
for approx. 1 second.
Depending on the setting, the doors may also
be unlocked.
Locking the vehicle
Displays and control elements
In the vicinity of the steering wheel
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.
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Light switch element
Turn signal indicator, high beams
Instrument cluster
Start/Stop button
Wipers
Indicator/warning lights
The indicator/warning lights can light up in a vari‐
ety of combinations and colors.
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Several of the lights are checked for proper func‐
tioning and light up temporarily when drive-ready
state is established.
All around the selector lever
Driver's door
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2
3
Start/Stop button
Selector lever
Wipers
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2
3
Locking/unlocking the vehicle
Exterior mirrors
iDrive
Power windows
Concept
The iDrive combines the functions of many
switches. These functions can be operated via
the Controller.
All around the iDrive Controller
Buttons on the Controller
Button Function
Press once: calls up the main menu.
Press twice: displays all menu items of
the main menu.
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2
3
4
Controller
Goes to the Communication menu.
Parking brake
Goes to the Media/Radio menu.
Parking assistance systems
Driving Dynamics Control
Goes to destination input menu for
navigation.
Goes to navigation map.
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Button Function
Press once: opens the previous dis‐
play.
Press and hold: open the menus used
last.
Goes to the Options menu.
Voice control
Activating the voice control system
1.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
2. Wait for the signal.
3. Say the command.
This icon indicates that the voice control
system is active.
If no other commands are possible, operate the
function via iDrive.
Terminating the voice control system
Press the button on the steering wheel
or ›Cancel‹.
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