Deutsch
EnglishControls for your BMW X1 2009-2015
Controls
This chapter is intended to provide you with
information that will give you complete control of
your vehicle. All features and accessories that are
useful for driving and your safety, comfort and
convenience are described here.
Controls
Opening and closing
Opening and closing
The settings called up and implemented when
the vehicle is unlocked depend on which remote
control is used to unlock the vehicle, refer to
Personal Profile.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
In addition, information about service require‐
ments is stored in the remote control, Service
data in the remote control, refer to page 243.
Integrated key
Remote control/key
Buttons on the remote control
Press button 1 and pull out the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷
Driver's door, refer to page 34.
New remote controls
You can obtain new remote controls from your
service center.
1
2
3
Unlocking
Locking
Opening tailgate
Loss of the remote controls
Lost remote controls can be blocked by your
service center.
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote controls
with keys.
Each remote control contains a rechargeable
battery that is automatically recharged when it
is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven.
Use each remote control at least twice a year for
longer road trips in order to maintain the batter‐
ies' charge status.
Personal Profile
The concept
You can set several of your vehicle's functions
to suit your personal needs and preferences.
▷
The settings are automatically saved in the
profile currently activated in the remote con‐
trol.
In vehicles equipped with Comfort Access, the
remote control contains a replaceable battery,
refer to page 38.
30
Opening and closing
Controls
▷
▷
The remote control used is detected when
the vehicle is unlocked and the stored profile
is called up.
▷
Type of display, refer to page 104.
▷
Light settings:
▷
Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page 59.
Your personal settings will be recognized
and called up again even if the vehicle has
beenused inthemeantimebysomeoneelse
with another remote control.
▷
▷
Welcome lamps, refer to page 80.
Headlamp courtesy delay feature, refer
to page 81.
Theindividualsettingsarestoredforamaximum
of four remote controls. They are stored for two
remote controls if Comfort Access is in use.
▷
▷
Daytime running lights, refer to
page 81.
High-beam Assistant, refer to
page 82.
Personal Profile settings
The following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
▷
Automatic climate control: AUTO program,
cooling function and automatic recirculated
air control activated/deactivated, tempera‐
ture, air flow rate and distribution, refer to
page 105.
More information on the settings can be found
under:
▷
Assigning the programmable memory but‐
tons, refer to page 23.
▷
▷
Navigation:
▷
▷
▷
Voice activation, refer to page 151.
Route criteria, refer to page 149.
Map view settings, refer to page 152.
▷
Response of the central locking system
when the car is being unlocked, refer to
page 32.
▷
▷
▷
Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to
page 35.
Entertainment:
▷
▷
Tone control, refer to page 160.
Automatic call-up of the driver's seat posi‐
tion after unlocking, refer to page 33.
Radio, stored stations, refer to
page 168.
Settings for the display on the Control Dis‐
play and in the instrument cluster:
▷
CD/multimedia, audio source listened to
last, refer to page 170.
▷
12h/24h clock format, refer to
page 73.
▷
Telephone: volume, refer to page 196.
▷
▷
Date format, refer to page 74.
Brightness of the Control Display, refer
to page 75.
Central locking system
▷
▷
Language on the Control Display, refer
to page 74.
The concept
The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance covered/remaining distances,
and temperature, refer to page 72.
The system simultaneously engages and re‐
leases the locks on the following:
▷
▷
Show visual warning for the Park Distance
Control PDC, refer to page 101.
▷
▷
▷
Doors.
Tailgate.
Backup camera:
Fuel filler flap.
▷
Function selection, refer to page 102.
31
Controls
Opening and closing
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
Operating from the outside
▷
▷
▷
Via the remote control.
Via the door lock.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
In cars with Comfort Access, via the door
handles on the driver's and front passenger
sides.
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks"
3. "Unlock button:"
The following takes place simultaneously when
locking/unlocking the vehicle via the remote
control:
▷
The welcome lamps, interior lamps and
courtesy lamps are switched on and off.
▷
The alarm system is armed or disarmed, re‐
fer to page 39.
Operating from the inside
Via the button for the central locking system, re‐
fer to page 35.
4. Select the desired function:
▷
"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
If the vehicle is locked from the inside, the fuel
filler flap remains unlocked.
▷
"Driver's door only"
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the
central locking system unlocks automatically.
Only the driver's door and the fuel
filler flap are unlocked. Pressing again
unlocks the entire vehicle.
The hazard warning system and interior lamps
come on.
Convenient opening
Press and hold the button on the remote
control.
Opening and closing: from the
outside
The windows and the panoramic glass sunroof
open.
Using the remote control
Locking
General information
Press the button on the remote control.
Take the remote control with you
Locking from the outside
People or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can
then be opened from the outside.◀
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be
unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge.◀
Unlocking
Switching on the interior lamps and
courtesy lamps
Press the button. The vehicle is unlocked.
Press the button on the remote control
with the vehicle locked.
The welcome lamps, interior lamps, and cour‐
tesy lamps are switched on.
32
Opening and closing
Controls
When the vehicle is being unlocked, these po‐
sitions are automatically retrieved if the setting
is activated.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Pinch hazard when moving back the seat
Press the button on the remote control for at
least 3 seconds.
If this function is used, first make sure that
the footwell behind the driver's seat is empty.
Failure to do so could cause injury to persons or
damage to objects behind the seat as a result of
a rearward movement of the seat.◀
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Unlocking tailgate
Press the button on the remote control for
approx. 1 second and release.
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:
The tailgate will open slightly, regardless of
whether it was previously locked or unlocked.
▷
▷
When a seat position switch is pressed.
When a button of the seat and mirror mem‐
ory is pressed.
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐
fore opening.
Selecting automatic activation
1. "Settings"
To avoid locking yourself out of the vehicle, do
not place the remote control into the cargo area.
The tailgate is locked again as soon as it is
pushed closed.
2. "Door locks"
3. "Last seat position auto."
Before and after each trip, check that the tailgate
has not been inadvertently unlocked.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks"
3. "Flash when lock/unlock"
Malfunctions
Local radio waves may interfere with the remote
control.
In this case, unlock and lock the car at the door
lock with the integrated key.
In vehicles without an alarm system or Comfort
Access, only the driver's door can be unlocked
and locked using the integrated key in the door
lock.
Retrieving the seat and mirror settings
The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions
used last are stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote
control, the battery in the remote control is dis‐
charged. Use the remote control during an ex‐
tended drive in order to recharge the battery,
refer to page 30. The remote control for Comfort
33
Controls
Opening and closing
Access contains a battery that may need to be
replaced, refer to page 38.
In some market-specific versions, the alarm sys‐
tem, refer to page 38, is triggered if the vehicle
is unlocked via the door lock.
For US owners only
To stop the alarm, unlock the vehicle with the
remote control or insert the remote control into
the ignition lock all the way.
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is governed
by the following:
In some vehicle equipment versions, only the
driver's door can be locked via the door lock.
FCC ID:
Locking the doors, the fuel filler flap,
and the tailgate all at once
To lock all doors, the fuel filler flap, and the tail‐
gate at once:
LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS
Compliance statement:
1. With the doors closed, lock the vehicle using
the button for the central locking system in
the interior, refer to page 34.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
2. Unlock and open the driver's or front pas‐
senger door, refer to page 35.
▷
This device may not cause harmful interfer‐
ence, and
3. Lock the vehicle.
▷
this device must accept any interference re‐
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
▷
Lock the driver's door using the
integrated key in the door lock, or
▷
Press down the lock button of the front
passenger door and close the door from
the outside.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Manual operation
Using the door lock
General information
If an electrical malfunction occurs, unlock or lock
the driver's door using the integrated key in the
door lock.
Opening and closing: from the
inside
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be
unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge.◀
34
Opening and closing
Locking
Controls
Locking and unlocking
▷
Press the button. The doors are
locked.
Press the button in the vehicle.
▷
Press the lock button of a door. To prevent
you from being locked out, the opened driv‐
er's door cannot be locked using the lock
button.
The doors and the tailgate are locked or un‐
locked when the front doors are closed, but they
are not secured against theft.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Take the remote control with you
Automatic locking
People or animals left unattended in a
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can
then be opened from the outside.◀
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks"
3. Select the desired function:
▷
"Lock if no door is opened"
Tailgate
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if a door is not
opened.
Opening
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
▷
"Lock after start. to drive"
Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐
fore opening.
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive away.
Provide edge protection
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear
window while driving and damage the heating
wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐
tion.◀
Opening from the inside
Unlocking and opening
▷
Press the button. The doors are un‐
locked. To open, pull the door han‐
dle above the armrest.
▷
Pull the door handle above the armrest
twice: the door is unlocked the first time and
opened the second time.
Press the button.
The tailgate is opened if the vehicle is
stationary, provided that the tailgate has not
been locked.
35
Controls
Opening and closing
Opening from the outside
Closing
Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate
can be used to conveniently pull down the tail‐
gate.
▷
▷
Press the button next to the tailgate.
Press the remote control button for ap‐
prox. 1 second and then release.
The tailgate opens slightly. It can be swung up‐
ward.
Before closing the tailgate, ensure that the
cargo floor panel is not raised, refer to
page 118.
Opening manually
Keep the closing area clear
In case of an electrical malfunction:
Make sure that the closing area of the tail‐
gate is clear; otherwise, injuries or damage may
result.◀
1. Fold down the rear seat backrest, enlarge
the cargo area, refer to page 115.
2. From the cargo area, press out the handle in
the tailgate, see arrow, and pull out as far as
possible. The tailgate is unlocked.
Comfort Access
The concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activating
the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote control
with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is nearby or in the passenger
compartment.
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
3. Open the tailgate from the outside and press
in the handle.
▷
▷
▷
▷
Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.
Unlocking of the tailgate separately.
Starting the engine.
The tailgate is locked again as soon as it is
closed.
Convenient closing.
36
Opening and closing
Controls
To save battery power, ensure that the ignition
and all electronic systems and/or power con‐
sumers are switched off before locking the ve‐
hicle.
Functional requirement
▷
▷
▷
To lock the vehicle, the remote control must
be located outside of the vehicle.
The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
If a remote control is detected within the vehicle,
the vehicle does not lock or is unlocked again.
The engine can only be started if the remote
control is inside the vehicle.
Convenient closing
Press the area, arrow 2, with your finger and
hold.
Comparison with ordinary remote
control
In addition, the windows and the panoramic
glass sunroof close.
The functions can be controlled by pressing the
buttons or via Comfort Access.
Monitor the closing process
Unlocking
Watch during the closing process to be
sure that no one is injured. Removing the hand
from the door handle immediately stops the
closing process.◀
Unlocking the tailgate separately
Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate.
This corresponds to pressing the
button.
If a remote control accidentally left in the cargo
area is detected in the locked vehicle, the tail‐
gate opens again.
Grasp the handle on the driver's or front pas‐
senger door completely, arrow 1.
This corresponds to pressing the
button.
Ignition on
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ig‐
nition on.
Locking
When doing so, do not depress the brake pedal,
otherwise the engine will start.
Starting the engine
The engine can be started or the ignition can be
switched on when a remote control is inside the
vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote
control into the ignition lock, refer to page 54.
Touch the area on the door handle, arrow 2, with
your finger for approx. 1 second.
Switching off the engine in cars with
automatic transmission
This corresponds to pressing the
ton.
but‐
The engine can only be switched off with trans‐
mission position P engaged, refer to page 56.
37
Controls
Opening and closing
To switch the engine off with transmission po‐
sition N engaged, insert the remote control in
the ignition lock.
Replacing the battery
The remote control for Comfort Access con‐
tains a battery that will need to be replaced from
time to time.
Malfunction
1. Take the integrated key out of the remote
control, refer to page 30.
The Comfort Access functions can be disturbed
by local radio waves, such as by a mobile phone
in the immediate vicinity of the remote control or
when a mobile phone is being charged in the
vehicle.
2. Remove the cover.
If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using the
buttons on the remote control or use the
integrated key in the door lock.
To start the engine afterward, insert the remote
control into the ignition switch.
Warning lamps
3. Insert a new battery of the same type with
the positive side facing upwards.
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when you attempt to
start the engine: the engine cannot be
started.
4. Press the cover closed.
Return used battery to a recycling collec‐
tion point or to your service center.
The remote control is not in the vehicle or has a
malfunction. Take the remote control with you
inside the vehicle or have it checked. If neces‐
sary, insert another remote control into the ig‐
nition switch.
Alarm system
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds to:
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up while the engine is
running: the remote control is no lon‐
ger inside the vehicle.
▷
▷
Opening of a door, the hood or the tailgate.
Movements in the vehicle: interior motion
sensor, refer to page 39.
After switching off the engine, the engine can
only be started again within approx. 10 seconds
if no door has been opened.
▷
▷
Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐
tempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.
Interruptions in battery voltage.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on and a message ap‐
pears on the Control Display: replace
the remote control battery.
The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:
▷
▷
▷
By sounding an acoustic alarm.
By switching on the hazard warning system.
By flashing the high beams.
38
Opening and closing
Controls
▷
▷
The indicator lamp flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
The system is armed.
General information
The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with
the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm
system is armed or disarmed at the same time.
The doors, hood or tailgate is not closed
properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐
cured.
The indicator lamp flashes continuously af‐
ter approx. 10 seconds. The interior motion
sensor is not active.
Door lock and armed alarm system
Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the alarm
on some market-specific versions.
▷
▷
The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
To stop this alarm, unlock the vehicle with the
remote control or switch on the ignition.
If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the remote control is inserted in the ig‐
nition, but for no longer than approx. 5 mi‐
nutes:
Tailgate and armed alarm system
The tailgate can be opened using the remote
control, even if the alarm system is armed.
An alarm has been triggered.
Press the button on the remote control.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and moni‐
tored again by the alarm system. The hazard
warning system flashes once.
Panic mode
In dangerous situations, trigger the alarm sys‐
tem:
In some market-specific versions, the tailgate
can only be opened using the remote control if
the vehicle was unlocked first.
Press the button on the remote control for at
least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Switching off the alarm
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
▷
Unlock the vehicle using the remote control,
refer to page 32.
▷
Insert the remote control all the way into the
ignition lock.
The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.
Indicator lamp on the interior rearview
mirror
Interior motion sensor
For the sensor to function properly, the windows
and panoramic glass sunroof must be closed.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
can be switched off together, such as in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷
▷
In duplex garages.
During transport on car-carrying trains, at
sea or on a trailer.
39
Controls
Opening and closing
▷
When animals are to remain in the vehicle.
Closing
Danger of pinching
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the window is clear;
otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds after the vehicle is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then flashes continuously.
▷
▷
Pull the switch to the resistance point.
The window closes while the switch is held.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
remain switched off until the vehicle is locked
again.
Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The window closes automatically.
Pressing the switch stops the motion.
Power windows
Convenient operation, refer to page 32, via the
remote control or the door lock.
General information
Take the remote control with you
Convenient closing, refer to page 37, with Com‐
fort Access.
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot operate the power windows and injure
themselves.◀
After the ignition is switched off
When the remote control is removed or the ig‐
nition is switched off, the windows can continue
to be operated for approx. 1 minute as long as
no door is opened.
Pinch protection system
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a
window closes, the closing action is interrupted.
The window reopens slightly.
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐
tection
Opening
Even with the pinch protection system, check
that the window's closing path is clear; other‐
wise, the closing action may not stop in certain
situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀
▷
Press the switch to the resistance
point.
The window opens while the switch is held.
Do not use window accessories
▷
Press the switch beyond the resist‐
ance point.
Do not install any accessories in the range
of movement of the windows; otherwise, the
pinch protection system will be impaired.◀
The window opens automatically.
Pressing again stops the motion.
40
Opening and closing
Controls
Take the remote control with you
Closing without the pinch protection
system
For example, if there is an external danger or if
ice on the windows prevents a window from
closing normally, proceed as follows:
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot operate the roof and injure themselves.◀
1. Pull the switch past the resistance point and
hold it there.
Pinch protection is limited and the window
reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds
a certain value.
2. Pull the switch past the resistance point
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there.
The window closes without pinch protec‐
tion.
Tilting the glass sunroof
Press the switch briefly.
Safety switch
▷
The closed roof is tilted and
the sliding visor opens
slightly.
With the safety switch, the rear windows are
prevented from being opened or closed via the
switches in the rear passenger area, such as by
children.
▷
The opened roof closes until
it is in its tilted position. The
sliding visor stays completely
open.
Press the button.
The LED lights up if the safety function is
switched on.
Pressing the switch again
closes the sliding visor al‐
most completely.
Safety switch for rear operation
Press the safety switch when transporting
children in the rear; otherwise, injury may result
if the windows are closed without supervision.◀
Do not use force to close the sliding visor
Do not use force to close the sliding visor
with the glass sunroof in its tilted position, oth‐
erwise the mechanism will be damaged.◀
Panoramic glass sunroof
Opening/closing the sliding visor
▷
Press the switch in the de‐
sired direction to the resist‐
ance point and hold it there.
General information
The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be
operated together or separately using the
switch.
The sliding visor moves while
the switch is being held.
Danger of pinching
▷
Press the switch in the desired direction
past the resistance point.
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
The sliding visor moves automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
41
Controls
Opening and closing
extreme situations, such as when thin objects
are present.◀
Opening/closing the glass sunroof
With the sliding visor open, proceed as descri‐
bed under Sliding visor.
Closing without the pinch protection
system
For example, if there is an external danger, pro‐
ceed as follows:
Opening/closing the glass sunroof and
sliding visor together
Press the switch twice in the de‐
sired direction past the resist‐
ance point.
1. Press the switch forward beyond the resist‐
ance point and hold.
The glass sunroof and sliding vi‐
sor move together. Pressing the
switch again stops the motion.
Pinch protection is limited and the roof re‐
opens slightly if the closing force exceeds a
certain value.
2. Press the switch forward again beyond the
resistance point and hold until the roof
closes without pinch protection.
Convenient operation, refer to page 32, via the
remote control or the door lock.
Convenient closing, refer to page 37, with Com‐
fort Access.
Initialization after a power failure
After a power failure, it is only possible to raise
the roof, if necessary.
Comfort position
In the comfort position, the roof is not fully open.
This reduces wind noise in the passenger com‐
partment.
Have the system initialized by your service cen‐
ter.
Each time the glass sunroof is opened or closed
all the way, it stops in the comfort position. If
desired, continue the motion following this with
the switch.
After the ignition is switched off
The roof can still be operated for approx. 1 mi‐
nute, as long as no door has been opened.
Pinch protection system
If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐
roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐
ment is stopped, beginning at approximately the
middle of the opening in the roof, or from the
tilted position during closing.
The glass sunroof opens again slightly.
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐
tection
Despite the pinch protection system, check that
the roof's closing path is clear; otherwise, the
closing action may not be interrupted in certain
42
Adjusting
Controls
Adjusting
Adjusting manually
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Forward/backward
Pull lever 1 and slide the seat into the desired
position.
Sitting safely
The ideal seating position can make a vital con‐
tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
After releasing the lever, move the seat forward
or back slightly to make sure it engages prop‐
erly.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:
▷
▷
▷
Safety belts, refer to page 45.
Head restraints, refer to page 46.
Airbags, refer to page 85.
Height
Pull lever 2 and apply your weight to the seat or
lift it off, as necessary.
Backrest tilt
Seats
Note before adjusting
Do not adjust the seat while driving
Never attempt to adjust the driver's seat
while driving.
The seat could respond with unexpected move‐
ment and the ensuing loss of vehicle control
could lead to an accident.◀
Pulllever3andapplyyourweighttothebackrest
or lift it off, as necessary.
Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear
Do not incline the backrest on the front passen‐
ger side too far to the rear during driving. Oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of sliding under the
safety belt in an accident. This would eliminate
the protection normally provided by the belt.◀
43
Controls
Adjusting
Seat tilt
4
Backrest
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat
or lift it off, as necessary.
The head restraint can be adjusted manually,
refer Head restraints below.
Thigh support
Lumbar support
Pull the lever and move the thigh support for‐
ward or back.
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest
to obtain additional support in the lumbar region.
The upper hips and spinal column receive sup‐
plementary support to help you maintain a re‐
laxed, upright sitting position.
Adjusting electrically
▷
Increase or decrease curvature:
Press front or rear section of switch.
Shift curvature up or down:
▷
Press upper or lower section of switch.
Backrest width
1
2
3
Forward/backward
Height
Seat tilt
44
Adjusting
Controls
The width of the backrest can be changed with
the side wings to adjust the side support to your
own needs.
Safety belts
General information
Press front or rear section of switch.
Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by all occupants before driving away.
The backrest width decreases or increases.
Although airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.
Adjusting the rear seat backrests
Adjust the backrest tilt, refer to page 115.
Seats with safety belt
Seat heating
▷
▷
▷
▷
The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be
correct for adult seat occupants of every
build if the seat is correctly adjusted.
The two rear safety belt buckles integrated
into the rear seat are for passengers sitting
on the left and right.
The belt buckle embossed with the word
CENTER is intended exclusively for use by
passengers riding in the center position.
If the middle safety belt is used in the rear,
the left backrest must be locked, refer to
page 115; otherwise, the safety belt will not
have a restraining effect.
Switching on
Press the button once for each temper‐
ature level.
Notes
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
One person per safety belt
Never allow more than one person to wear
a single safety belt. Never allow infants or small
children to ride on a passenger's lap.◀
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 minutes,
the seat heating is activated automatically with
the temperature set last.
Putting on the belt
Switching off
Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly
across the lap and shoulders, as close to the
body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies low
around the hips in the lap area and does not
press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the belt can
slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal im‐
pact and injure the abdomen.
Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.
The temperature is reduced, if need be, down to
no heat in order to reduce the load on the bat‐
tery. The LEDs remain lit.
The safety belt must not lie across the neck, rub
on sharp edges, be routed over solid or breaka‐
ble objects, or be pinched.◀
45
Controls
Adjusting
Reduction of restraining effect
Have the safety belts, including the safety belt
tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors
checked.
Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the
belt from fitting properly, and pull the shoulder
belt periodically to readjust the tension across
your lap; otherwise, the retention effect of the
safety belt may be reduced.◀
Checking and replacing safety belts
Have the work performed only by your
service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured
that this safety feature will function properly.◀
Buckling the belt
Head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraints
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident.
Adjusting the head restraint
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased
risk of injury in an accident.◀
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the
belt buckle.
Height
Unbuckling the belt
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap‐
prox. at ear level.
1. Hold the belt firmly.
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.
3. Guide the belt back into its reel.
Distance
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.
Safety belt reminder for the driver's and
front passenger seat
Front
The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐
nal sounds. In addition, a message ap‐
pears on the Control Display. Check
whether the safety belt has been fas‐
tened correctly.
Height adjustment
The safety belt reminder is active at speeds
above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be ac‐
tivated if objects are placed on the front pas‐
senger seat.
Damage to safety belts
In the case of strain caused by accidents or
damage:
▷
▷
To raise: pull.
To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
46
Adjusting
Controls
Rear
Storing
Height adjustment
1. Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion, refer to page 54.
▷
▷
To raise: pull.
2. Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the
desired positions.
To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
3.
Press the button. The LED in the
button lights up.
The height of the middle head restraint cannot
be adjusted.
4. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2. The
LED goes out.
Removing at the front and rear
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.
If the M button is pressed accidentally:
Press the button again. The LED goes
out.
1. Pull upward as far as possible.
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and completely
pull out the head restraint with the rear seat
backrest folded forward slightly.
Calling up settings
Do not retrieve the memory setting while
driving
Before transporting passengers
Donot retrievethememorysetting whiledriving,
as an unexpected seat movement could result
in an accident.◀
Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐
porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐
tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐
able.◀
Comfort function
1. Open the driver's door after unlocking or
switch on the radio ready state, refer to
page 54.
Seat and mirror memory
General information
Two different driver's seat and exterior mirror
positions can be stored and retrieved.
2. Briefly press the desired memory but‐
ton 1 or 2.
The seat is automatically moved to the stored
position.
The adjustment of the backrest width and the
lumbar support is not stored in the memory.
The procedure stops when a switch for setting
the seat or one of the memory buttons is
pressed.
47
Controls
Adjusting
Safety mode
Adjusting electrically
1. Close the driver's door and switch the igni‐
tion on or off, refer to page 54.
The setting corresponds to the direction
in which the button is pressed.
2. Press and hold the desired memory button
1 or 2 until the setting procedure is com‐
pleted.
Saving positions
Seat and mirror memory, refer to page 47.
Adjusting manually
If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example,
press the edges of the mirror glass.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
Automatic Curb Monitor
General information
When the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror
glass tilts downward slightly on the front pas‐
senger side. This improves your view of the curb
and other low-lying obstacles when parking, for
example.
The mirror on the passenger side is more curved
than the driver's mirror.
Estimating distances correctly
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not estimate the distance
to the traffic behind you based on what you see
in the mirror, as this will increase your risk of an
accident.◀
Activating
1.
Slide the mirror changeover switch
to the driver's side mirror position.
At a glance
2. Shift into reverse or engage transmission
position R.
Deactivating
Slide the mirror changeover switch to the pas‐
senger's side mirror position.
Fold in and out
Press button 2.
Possible up to approx. 15 mph/20 km/h.
For example, this is advantageous
1
2
3
Adjusting
Fold in and out
▷
▷
▷
In car washes.
Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor
In narrow streets.
For folding back mirrors that were folded
away manually.
Selecting a mirror
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐
matically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the mirror changeover switch.
48
Adjusting
Controls
Fold in the mirror in a car wash
▷
▷
Keep the photocells clean.
Before entering an automatic car wash,
fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with the
button; otherwise, they could be damaged, de‐
pending on the width of the vehicle.◀
Do not cover the area between the inside
rearview mirror and the windshield.
Steering wheel
Automatic heating
General information
Depending on the external temperature, both
exterior mirrors are automatically heated when
the engine is running or the ignition is switched
on.
Do not adjust while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement
could result in an accident.◀
Interior rearview mirror
Adjusting
Reducing the blinding effect
1. Fold the lever down.
From behind when driving at night: turn the
knob.
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seating posi‐
tion.
Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic
dimming feature
3. Fold the lever back.
Do not use force to swing the lever back.
Do not use force to swing the lever back
up; otherwise, the mechanism will be dam‐
aged.◀
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off
Press the button.
Two photocells are used for control:
▷
▷
In the mirror glass, see arrow.
On the back of the mirror.
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
For proper operation:
49
Controls
Transporting children safely
Transporting children safely
passenger side are deactivated. Automatic de‐
activation of front passenger airbags, refer to
page 86.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there is
an increased risk of injury to the child when the
airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint
fixing system.◀
The right place for children
Installing child restraint fixing
systems
Note
Children in the vehicle
Notes
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them‐
selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the
doors.◀
Manufacturer's information for child re‐
straint fixing systems
To select, mount and use child restraint fixing
systems, observe the information provided by
the system manufacturer; otherwise, the pro‐
tective effect can be impaired.◀
Children should always be in the rear
Accident research shows that the safest place
for children is on the rear seat.
On the front passenger seat
Transporting children in the rear
After installing a child restraint fixing system on
the front passenger seat, ensure that the front
and side airbags on the front passenger side are
deactivated.
Transport children younger than 13 years
of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in the rear only,
using child restraint fixing systems suitable for
the age, weight, and height of the child; other‐
wise, there is an increased risk of injury in an ac‐
cident.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there is
an increased risk of injury to the child when the
airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint
fixing system.◀
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint
fixing system can no longer be used, due to their
age, weight and size.◀
Children on the front passenger seat
Seat position and height
Before installing a child restraint fixing system,
move the front passenger seat as far back as
Should it be necessary to use a child restraint
fixing system on the front passenger seat, make
sure that the front and side airbags on the front
50
Transporting children safely
Controls
possible and adjust its height to the highest po‐
sition to obtain the best possible position for the
belt and to offer optimal protection in the event
of an accident.
2. Remove the child restraint fixing system.
3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐
pletely.
Do not change the seat position and height after
this.
LATCH child restraint fixing
system
Backrest width
LATCH:LowerAnchorsandTetherforChildren.
Before mounting a child restraint fixing system
on the front passenger seat, open the backrest
width, refer to page 44, completely. Do not
change the backrest width after this.
Note
Manufacturer's information for LATCH
child restraint fixing systems
Backrest width for the child seat
To mount and use the LATCH child restraint fix‐
ing systems, observe the operating and safety
information from the system manufacturer; oth‐
erwise, the level of protection may be reduced.◀
Before installing a child restraint fixing
system in the front passenger seat, the backrest
width must be opened completely. Do not
change the adjustment after this; otherwise, the
stability of the child seat will be reduced.◀
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors
Child seat security
Correctly engage the lower LATCH an‐
chors
Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have
properly engaged and that the child restraint fix‐
ing system is resting snugly against the back‐
rest; otherwise, the degree of protection offered
may be reduced.◀
The rear safety belts and the front passenger
safety belt can be locked against pulling out for
mounting the child restraint fixing systems.
Locking the safety belt
1. Pull out the belt webbing completely.
2. Secure the child restraint fixing system with
the belt.
The mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are
located behind the indicated cover caps.
3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and
pull it taut against the child restraint fixing
system. The safety belt is locked.
Before mounting the LATCH child restraint fix‐
ing system, pull the belt away from the child re‐
straint fixing system.
Unlocking the safety belt
1. Open the belt buckle.
51
Controls
Transporting children safely
Outer rear seats
Mounting LATCH child restraint fixing
systems
1. Mount the child restraint fixing system; refer
to the operating instructions of the system.
2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐
erly connected.
Child restraint fixing system with a
tether strap
Mounting points
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Direction of travel
Head restraint
Cargo area floor
Hook for upper retaining strap
Mounting point/eye
Backrest
Upper retaining strap
When using the cargo cover, pass the upper re‐
taining strap between the rear seat backrest and
the cargo cover.
There are three mounting points, see arrows, for
the upper retaining strap of LATCH child re‐
straint fixing systems.
LATCH mounting eyes
Only use the mounting eyes for the upper
LATCH retaining strap to secure child restraint
fixing systems; otherwise, the mounting eyes
could be damaged.◀
Retaining strap guide
Retaining strap
Make sure the upper retaining strap does
not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as it
passes to the top anchor. Otherwise, the strap
will not properly secure the child restraint fixing
system in the event of an accident.◀
52
Transporting children safely
Controls
Center rear seat
On center rear seat:
1. Route the upper retaining strap over the
middle of the head restraint.
2. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the
mounting eye.
3. Pull the retaining strap taut until it com‐
presses the cushion of the head restraint,
thus preventing the strap from sliding off.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Direction of travel
Head restraint
Locking the doors and
windows
Cargo area floor
Rear doors
Hook for upper retaining strap
Mounting point/eye
Backrest
Upper retaining strap
When using the cargo cover, pass the upper re‐
taining strap between the rear seat backrest and
the cargo cover.
Push the locking lever on the rear doors down.
The door can now be opened from the outside
only.
Safety switch for the rear
Press the button on the driver's door if
children are being transported in the
rear.
Attaching the upper retaining strap to
the mounting point
On outer rear seats:
This locks the rear window switches so that the
windows cannot be operated from the rear:
safety switch, refer to page 41.
1. Slide the head restraint upward.
2. Guide the upper retaining strap between the
supports of the head restraint.
3. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the
mounting eye.
4. Pull the retaining strap taut.
5. Slide the head restraint into the bottom po‐
sition.
53
Controls
Driving
Driving
Before removing the remote control, push it all
the way in to release the locking mechanism.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
▷
The ignition is switched off if it was on.
Automatic transmission
You can only take out the remote control if trans‐
mission position P is engaged: interlock.
Start/Stop button
Ignition lock
Insert the remote control into the
ignition lock
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ig‐
nition on or off and starts the engine.
The engine starts if the brake pedal is pressed
when you press the Start/Stop button.
Insert the remote control all the way into the ig‐
nition lock.
Radio ready state
Individual electrical consumers can operate.
The time and the external temperature are dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
▷
Radio ready state is switched on. Individual
electrical consumers can operate.
Radio ready state is switched off automatically:
Comfort Access
▷
When the remote control is removed from
the ignition lock.
If the car is equipped with Comfort Access, only
insert the remote control into the ignition lock,
refer to page 36, under special circumstances.
▷
In cars with Comfort Access, refer to
page 36, by touching the surface above the
door lock.
Removing the remote control from the
ignition lock
Ignition on
Do not forcibly pull the remote control out
of the ignition lock
All electrical consumers can operate. The od‐
ometer and trip odometer are displayed in the
instrument cluster.
Do not forcibly pull the remote control out of the
ignition lock as this may cause damage.◀
54
Driving
Controls
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds.
Radio ready state and ignition off
Starting the engine
All indicator and warning lamps as well as dis‐
plays in the instrument cluster go out.
Automatic transmission, 8-gear
In certain situations, transmission position P is
engaged automatically. To make it possible for
the vehicle to roll, such as in an automatic car
wash, follow the instructions in Car washes, re‐
fer to page 259.
Automatic transmission
Starting the engine
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with Com‐
fort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to page 36.
General information
1. Depress the brake pedal.
Enclosed areas
2. Engage transmission position P if neces‐
sary.
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐
tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the car unattended with the
engine running; otherwise, it presents a poten‐
tial source of danger.
Engine stop
General information
Before leaving the car with the engine running,
shift to neutral or engage transmission posi‐
tion P and set the handbrake firmly; otherwise,
the vehicle may begin to roll.◀
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot operate the windows and injure them‐
selves.◀
Frequent starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting
the car and avoid starting the car frequently in
quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not
burned or is inadequately burned, and there is
the danger of overheating and damaging the
catalytic converter.◀
Set the handbrake and further secure the
vehicle as required
Set the handbrake firmly when parking; other‐
wise, the vehicle may roll. On steep upward and
downward inclines, further secure the vehicle,
for example, by turning the steering wheel in the
direction of the curb.◀
55
Controls
Driving
▷
▷
The brake pedal remains depressed while
the vehicle is at a standstill.
Before driving into a car wash
To make it possible for the vehicle to roll in an
automatic car wash, follow the information on
Washing in automatic car washes, refer to
page 259.
The driver's safety belt is fastened or the
driver's door is closed.
When the engine is switched off, the air volume
of the automatic climate control is reduced.
Switching off the engine
Automatic transmission
1. Engage transmission position P with the ve‐
hicle stopped.
Indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
The indicator lamp lights up when the
Auto Start/Stop function is ready to
start the engine automatically.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
3. Set the handbrake firmly.
The indicator lamp lights up if the re‐
quirements for an automatic engine
stop are not fulfilled.
4. Remove the remote control from the ignition
lock, refer to page 54.
Note
Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Function
The engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
External temperatures below ap‐
prox. 37 ℉/+3 ℃.
The concept
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, for instance in congestion or at traffic
lights. The ignition remains switched on. The
engine starts automatically when you wish to
drive away.
High external temperature and operation of
the automatic climate control.
The interior is not yet heated or cooled as
much as desired.
The engine is not yet at operating tempera‐
ture.
Certain vehicle components may experience
additional wear as a result of this system.
Sharp steering angle or the steering wheel
is being turned.
▷
▷
After driving in reverse.
Automatic operation
The automatic engine Start/Stop function is op‐
erational after each engine start.
Fogging of the windows when the automatic
climate control is switched on.
The function is activated at a certain speed:
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
Vehicle battery charge is very low.
Hood is unlocked.
▷
Automatic transmission: at 5 mph/9 km/h.
HDC is activated.
Automatic engine stop
The engine is switched off automatically during
a stop under the following conditions:
Stop-and-go traffic.
The selector lever is in position N or S/M.
The indicator lamp is lit.
Automatic transmission:
▷
The selector lever is in transmission position
D.
56
Driving
Controls
▷
▷
The vehicle begins to roll.
Parking the vehicle during an
automatic engine stop
The vehicle can be parked safely during an au‐
tomatic engine stop, such as when you wish to
leave the vehicle.
Automatic transmission: the transmission
position is changed from D to N, R or M/S.
▷
▷
Automatic transmission: the transmission
position is changed from P to N, D, R or M/
S.
1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated.
Fogging of the windows when the automatic
climate control is switched on.
Automatic transmission: transmission posi‐
tion P is engaged automatically.
▷
▷
Vehicle battery charge is very low.
The interior has cooled down strongly with
the heating switched on.
2. Set the handbrake.
Start the engine as usual using the Start/Stop
button.
▷
Low braking pressure, such as from de‐
pressing the brake pedal a number of times
consecutively.
Automatic engine start
Preventing automatic engine stop with
an automatic transmission
The engine starts automatically under the fol‐
lowing conditions to enable the driver to drive
away:
The concept
▷
Automatic transmission:
To permit the driver to drive away especially
quickly, such as at intersections, the automatic
engine stop can be actively prevented.
The brake pedal is released.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety mode
Preventing the engine stop using the
brake pedal
The engine stop can be actively prevented
within one second after the vehicle comes to a
standstill.
The engine does not start by itself after it is
switched off automatically if any of the following
conditions are fulfilled:
▷
The driver's safety belt is unfastened or the
driver's door is open.
▷
Depress the brake pedal briefly and force‐
fully immediately after the vehicle comes to
a standstill.
▷
Hood was unlocked.
The indicator lamp lights up. A mes‐
sage appears on the Control Display.
▷
Then continue depressing the brake pedal
with normal braking force.
The engine can only be started via the
Start/Stop button.
Note
Even if you do not wish to drive away, the stop‐
ped engine still starts automatically in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷
The interior has heated up strongly with the
cooling function switched on.
▷
The steering wheel is turned.
57
Controls
Driving
Activating/deactivating the system
manually
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp lights up and an
acoustic signal sounds when driving
away. The handbrake is still set.
Setting
The lever engages automatically.
Releasing
Press the button.
▷
▷
LED lights up: the Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic
engine stop.
The engine can only be stopped or started
via the Start/Stop button.
Pull up slightly, press the button, and lower the
lever.
LED goes out: the Auto Start/Stop function
is activated.
Notes
Automatic deactivation
Using the handbrake while driving
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func‐
tion is deactivated automatically in the interest
of safety, for example if the driver's absence is
detected.
If it should become necessary to use the
handbrake while driving, do not pull the hand‐
brake too forcefully. Keep the button on the
handbrake lever pressed at all times.
Malfunction
Excessive application of the handbrake can
block the rear wheels and lead to fishtailing of
the vehicle.◀
The indicator lamp lights up. The au‐
tomatic engine start/stop function no
longer switches of the engine auto‐
matically.A message appears on the Control
Display. It is possible to continue driving. Have
the system checked.
To prevent corrosion and uneven brake action,
lightly apply the handbrake from time to time
when coasting, traffic conditions permitting.
The brake lamps do not light up when the hand‐
brake is pulled.
Handbrake
The concept
The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent
the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes
the rear wheels.
58
Driving
Controls
3. "Triple turn signal"
Turn signal, high beams,
headlamp flasher
Turn signal
Do not fold in the exterior mirrors
While driving and when using the turn sig‐
nal/hazard warning flashers, do not fold in the
exterior mirrors; otherwise, the additional turn
signal lamps in the exterior mirrors will not be in
the appropriate position and will be difficult to
detect.◀
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
High beams, headlamp flasher
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To switch off manually, press the lever to the re‐
sistance point.
1
2
High beams
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp in‐
dicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Headlamp flasher
Signaling a turn briefly
Washer/wiper system
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal to
flash.
Notes
Do not switch on the wipers if frozen
Triple turn signal activation
Do not switch on the wipers if they are fro‐
zen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper
blades and the windshield wiper motor may be
damaged.◀
Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
This function can be activated or deactivated:
Do not use the wipers on a dry windshield
1. "Settings"
2. "Lighting"
Do not use the wipers on a dry windshield;
otherwise, the wiper blades may wear more rap‐
idly or become damaged.◀
59
Controls
Driving
At a glance
Intermittent wipe or rain sensor
If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the
intermittent-wipe time is a preset.
If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time
between wipes is controlled automatically and
depends on the intensity of the rainfall.
The rain sensor is mounted on the windshield,
directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating intermittent wipe or the rain
sensor
1
2
3
Switching on wipers
Switching off wipers or brief wipe
Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or
the rain sensor
4
5
Cleaning the windshield and headlamps
Setting speed for intermittent wipe or sen‐
sitivity of the rain sensor
Switching on wipers
Press the button, arrow 3.
Press the wiper lever upward, arrow 1.
The LED in the steering wheel stalk lights up and
a wiping cycle is started.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
Normal wiper speed
Press up once.
Setting intermittent wipe or the
sensitivity of the rain sensor
The system switches to operation in the inter‐
mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary.
Turn thumbwheel 5 up or down.
Deactivating intermittent wipe or the
rain sensor
Fast wiper speed
Press up twice or press once beyond the resist‐
ance point.
Press the button again, arrow 3.
The LED goes out.
The system switches to normal speed when the
vehicle is stationary.
Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash; otherwise, dam‐
age could be caused by undesired wiper activa‐
tion.◀
Switching off wipers or brief wipe
Press the wiper lever down, arrow 2.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
Cleaning the windshield and
headlamps
Pull the lever, arrow 4.
▷
▷
▷
Brief wipe: press down once.
To switch off normal wipe: press down once.
To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.
60
Driving
Controls
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
2. Press the wiper levers down. The wipers
move to their resting position and are ready
for operation.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched on,
the headlamps are cleaned at regular and ap‐
propriate intervals.
Rear window wiper
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if there is any danger
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this
reason, use antifreeze.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump.◀
1
2
Intermittent wipe
When reverse gear is engaged, the system
switches to continuous operation.
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are heated au‐
tomatically while the engine is running or the ig‐
nition is switched on.
Cleaning the rear window
Therearwindowwiperdoesnotmoveifthelever
is in position 1 before the ignition is switched on.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Required when changing the wiper blades or
under frosty conditions, for example.
To switch on the rear window wiper:
1. Move the lever to its basic position.
2. Select the required position again.
1. Switch off the ignition.
Do not use the washing mechanisms
when the washer fluid reservoir is empty
2. Under frosty conditions, ensure that the
wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐
shield.
Do not use washing mechanisms when the
washer fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you
will damage the washer pump.◀
3. Press the wiper lever up beyond the point of
resistance and hold it for approx. 3 seconds,
until the wiper remains in a nearly vertical
position.
Washer fluid
After the wipers are folded back down, the
washer/wiper system, refer to page 59, must be
reactivated.
General information
Antifreeze for washer fluid
Fold the wipers back down
Antifreeze is flammable. Therefore, keep
it away from sources of ignition.
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; otherwise,
the wipers may become damaged when they are
switched on.◀
Only keep it in the closed original container and
inaccessible to children.
Follow the instructions on the container.◀
1. Switch on the ignition.
61
Controls
Driving
Washer fluid reservoir
Disengaging the remote control
To remove the remote control from the ignition
lock, first move the selector lever to position P
and switch off the engine: interlock. Remove the
remote control from the ignition lock, refer to
page 54.
Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot
engine parts.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
Selector lever positions
P R N D M/S + –
Displays in the instrument cluster
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐
voir.
The selector lever position is displayed and the
engaged gear, such as M4, is displayed in
manual mode.
Fill with water and – if required – with a washer
antifreeze, according to the manufacturer's rec‐
ommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
Changing selector lever positions
▷
With the ignition switched on or the engine
running, the selector lever can be moved out
of position P.
Capacity
Approx. 6.3 US quarts/6 liters.
▷
When the vehicle is stationary, step on the
brake before shifting out of P or N; other‐
wise, the selector lever is locked: shiftlock.
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic, 6-gear
In addition to the fully automatic mode, gears
can also be shifted manually using Steptronic,
refer to page 63.
Press on the brake pedal until you start
driving
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after
you select a driving position, maintain pres‐
sure on the brake pedal until you are ready
to start.◀
Parking the vehicle
Secure the vehicle
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine
running, move the selector lever to position P
and set the handbrake; otherwise, the vehicle
will begin moving.◀
62
Driving
Controls
Sport program and manual mode M/S
Activating the Sport program
Alockpreventsyoufrominadvertentlyengaging
selector lever positions R and P. To cancel the
lock, press the button on the front of the selector
lever, see arrow.
Move the selector lever from position D toward
the left.
P Park
DS is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
rear wheels are locked.
This position is recommended for a perform‐
ance-oriented driving style.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
To deactivate the Sport program or manual
mode M/S, move the selector lever to the right
into position D.
N is Neutral
Use in automatic car washes, for example. The
vehicle can roll.
Activating the M/S manual mode
Move the selector lever from position D toward
the left.
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐
ward gears are selected automatically.
Push the selector lever forward or backward.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is
changed.
Under normal operating conditions, fuel con‐
sumption is lowest when you are driving in po‐
sition D.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster, e.g., M1.
▷
To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
ward.
Kickdown
▷
To shift up: press the selector lever back‐
ward.
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance. Press on the accelerator beyond
the resistance point at the full throttle position.
The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropriate
engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift
down if the engine speed is too high. The se‐
lected gear is briefly displayed in the instrument
panel, followed by the current gear.
63
Controls
Driving
3. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever un‐
til the sleeve is inside out.
Shifting gears using the shift paddles
on the steering wheel
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
▷
▷
When the shift paddles on the steering
wheel are used to shift gears while in auto‐
matic mode, the transmission switches to
manual mode.
If the shift paddles are not used to accelerate
or shift gears for a certain amount of time,
the transmission switches back to auto‐
matic mode.
4. Using the screwdriver from the tool kit, refer
to page 245, press the red lever while mov‐
ing the selector lever to the desired position
with the button pressed.
If the selector lever is in the M/S gear plane,
manual mode remains active.
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic, 8-gear
Transmission positions
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐
ward gears are available.
▷
▷
Shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle +.
Shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle –.
Under normal operating conditions, fuel con‐
sumption is lowest when you are driving in po‐
sition D.
The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropriate
engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift
down if the engine speed is too high. The se‐
lected gear is briefly displayed in the instrument
panel, followed by the current gear.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance. Press on the accelerator beyond
the resistance point at the full throttle position.
Overriding selector lever lock
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
If the selector lever is locked in position P al‐
though the ignition is switched on, the brake is
depressed, and the button on the selector lever
is pressed, the selector lever lock can be over‐
ridden:
N is Neutral
The vehicle can roll.
1. Switch off the ignition.
N remains engaged after the engine is switched
off if the remote control remains in the ignition
lock. This function can be used in an automatic
car wash, refer to page 259, for example. P is
automatically engaged after approx. 30 minutes.
2. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.
64
Driving
Controls
P Park
The drive wheels are blocked.
Engaging transmission positions D, R,
N
P is engaged automatically when the following
conditions are met:
▷
The driver's door is opened while the engine
is running, the safety belt is not fastened and
neither the brake pedal nor the accelerator
is activated.
▷
▷
The engine is switched off unless N is en‐
gaged and the remote control is in the igni‐
tion lock.
Briefly push the selector lever in the desired di‐
rection, beyond a resistance point if necessary.
When shifting out of P or into R, simultaneously
push the unlock button 1.
The remote control is removed from the ig‐
nition lock.
Before leaving the vehicle, ensure that the trans‐
mission position P is engaged; otherwise, the
vehicle may begin to roll.
The engaged transmission position is displayed
on the selector lever.
After releasing the selector lever, it returns to its
center position.
Engaging transmission position
▷
Transmission position P can only be disen‐
gaged if the engine is running and the brake
pedal is pressed.
Engaging transmission position P
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
▷
With the vehicle stationary, press on the
brake pedal before shifting out of P or N;
otherwise, the shift command will not be
executed: shift lock.
Press on the brake pedal until you start
driving
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a driving position, maintain pressure on
the brake pedal until you are ready to start.◀
Press button P.
65
Controls
Driving
Sport program and manual mode M/S
Activating the Sport program
Shifting gears using the shift paddles
on the steering wheel
The shifting paddles make it possible to quickly
change gears since both hands can remain on
the steering wheel.
▷
▷
If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are
used to shift gears while in automatic mode
D, the transmission temporarily switches to
manual mode.
If the shift paddles are not used to accelerate
or shift gears for a certain amount of time,
the transmission switches back to auto‐
matic mode D.
Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐
mission position D.
With the transmission position M/S selected,
the manual mode remains active.
The Sport program is activated and DS is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
This position is recommended for a perform‐
ance-oriented driving style.
Activating manual mode
Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐
mission position D.
Push the selector lever forward or backward.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is
changed.
▷
▷
Shift up: pull right shift paddle.
Shift down: pull left shift paddle.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster, e.g., M1.
The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropriate
engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift
down if the engine speed is too high.
▷
To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
ward.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
▷
To shift up: press the selector lever back‐
ward.
The transmission only shifts up or down if the
rpm and vehicle speed are appropriate. If the
engine speed is too high, the transmission does
not shift down.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument panel, followed by the current gear.
Ending the Sport program/manual
mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
66
Driving
Controls
Displays in the instrument cluster
The transmission position is displayed and the
engaged gear, such as M4, is displayed in
manual mode.
67
Controls
Displays
Displays
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Time, external temperature display
Set the time, refer to page 72.
External temperature warning
If the display drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃, a signal
sounds and a warning lamp lights up. There is
the increased danger of ice.
Ice on roads
Odometer, external
temperature display, clock
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃,
there can be a risk of ice on roads.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shady
roads, for example, to avoid the increased dan‐
ger of an accident.◀
Odometer and trip odometer
Resetting trip odometer:
With the ignition switched on, press button 1 in
the instrument cluster.
1
2
3
Knob in the instrument cluster
External temperature display and clock
Odometer and trip odometer
When the vehicle is parked
If you still want to view the time, external tem‐
perature and odometer reading briefly after the
remote control has been taken out of the ignition
lock:
Knob in the instrument cluster
Press the knob.
Press button 1 in the instrument cluster.
▷
When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
▷
When the ignition is switched off, the time,
external temperature and odometer are dis‐
played.
Units of measure
To set the respective units of measure, miles or
km for the odometer and ℃ or ℉ for the external
temperature, refer to page 72.
68
Displays
Controls
Tachometer
Engine oil temperature
▷
▷
▷
Cold engine: the pointer is at the low tem‐
perature end. Drive at moderate engine and
vehicle speeds.
Never force the engine speed up into the red
warning field, see arrow. In this range, the fuel
supply is interrupted to protect the engine.
Normal operating temperature: the pointer
is in the middle or in the right half of the tem‐
perature display.
Coolant temperature
Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐
perature end. Switch off the engine imme‐
diately and allow it to cool down.
A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and
therefore the engine, becomes too hot. In addi‐
tion, a message will appear on the Control Dis‐
play.
If the engine oil temperature is too high, a mes‐
sage appears on the Control Display.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 242.
Check the oil level, refer to page 239.
Current fuel consumption
Fuel gauge
Displays the current fuel consumption. You can
check whether you are currently driving in an ef‐
ficient and environmentally-friendly manner.
The vehicle inclination may cause the display to
vary.
The arrow on the fuel pump symbol indicates
the side of the vehicle with the fuel filler flap.
Notes on refueling, refer to page 224.
Range
After the reserve range is reached:
69
Controls
Displays
▷
▷
▷
A message is briefly displayed on the Con‐
trol Display.
▷
▷
Current fuel consumption.
No information.
The remaining range is shown on the com‐
puter.
To set the corresponding units of measure, refer
to page 72.
When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when corners are taken rapidly, engine
functions are not ensured.
Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
The message appears continuously below a
range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 18 miles/30 km.
At the latest, refuel at a range of
30 miles/50 km; otherwise, the engine function
is not ensured and damage may occur.◀
Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle was parked and the
engine was switched off manually are not in‐
cluded in the average speed calculations.
Computer
With the trip computer, refer to page 70, you
can have the average speed displayed for an ad‐
ditional distance.
Displaying information on the
instrument panel
To reset the average speed: press the button on
the turn indicator lever for approx. 2 seconds.
Average fuel consumption
This is calculated for the period during which the
engine is running.
You can have the average consumption for an‐
other trip displayed, refer to Displays on the
Control Display below.
Press the computer button on the turn signal
lever.
To reset the average consumption: press the
button on the turn indicator lever for ap‐
prox. 2 seconds.
Information is displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter.
Current fuel consumption
Overview of the information
Displays the current fuel consumption. You can
check whether you are currently driving in an ef‐
ficient and environmentally-friendly manner.
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn sig‐
nal lever displays the information on the instru‐
ment cluster in the following order:
Displays on the Control Display
Display the computer or trip computer on the
Control Display.
▷
▷
▷
▷
Range.
ECO PRO bonus range.
Average speed.
1. "Vehicle Info"
Average fuel consumption.
70
Displays
Controls
2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting the fuel consumption and
speed
Resetting the values for average speed and
average fuel consumption:
1. Select the respective menu item and press
the controller.
2. Press the controller again to confirm your
selection.
Resetting the trip computer
Resetting all values:
Displays on the "Onboard info":
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Trip computer"
3. "Reset"
Settings and information
Operating concept
▷
▷
▷
Range.
Certain settings and information can only be
called up when the ignition is switched on. A
number of settings cannot be made while driv‐
ing.
Distance to destination.
Estimated time of arrival if a destination was
entered in the navigation system, refer to
page 140.
Displays on the "Trip computer":
1
2
Button for:
▷
▷
Selecting the display.
Setting values.
▷
▷
▷
Departure time.
Trip duration.
Trip distance.
Button for:
▷
Confirming the selected display or set
values.
Both displays show:
▷
Calling up computer informationꢀꢁ70.
▷
▷
Average fuel consumption and
Average speed.
71
Controls
Displays
Units of measure
Symbol
Function
The units for fuel consumption, route/distance,
temperature, and pressure can be changed.
With the lights switched on:
Dimming instrument lighting,
refer to page 83
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
Calling up Check Control, refer
to page 77
Checking the engine oil level,
refer to page 239
3. Select the desired menu item.
4. Select the desired unit.
Setting the time, refer to
page 72
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Clock
Setting the date, refer to
page 73
Setting the time
In the instrument cluster
To set the 12h/24h format, refer to Setting the
time format below.
Viewing service requirement
display, refer to page 75
1. Press button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
symbol appears in the display, accompanied
by the time and the word "SET".
Exiting displays
The external temperature reading and the time
reappear when you press button 2 or if you make
no entries within approx. 15 seconds. If required,
complete the current setting first.
2. Press button 2.
72
Displays
Controls
3. Use button 1 to set the hours.
4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.
5. Use button 1 to set the minutes.
6. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.
7. Press button 2.
3. "Time:"
The system accepts the new time.
Via the iDrive
1.
Press the button.
4. Turn the controller until the desired hours
are displayed, and then press the controller.
The main menu is displayed.
5. Turn the controller until the desired minutes
are displayed, and then press the controller.
The time is stored.
Setting the time format
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Format:"
4. Select the desired format.
The time format is stored.
2. "Settings"
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Date
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use, Personal Profile, refer to
page 30.
Setting the time zone
1. "Settings"
Setting the date
2. "Time/Date"
In the instrument cluster
3. "Time zone:"
To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer
to Setting the date format below.
4. Select the desired time zone.
The time zone is stored.
1. Press button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
Setting the time
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
73
Controls
Displays
symbol appears in the display, accompanied
by the date and the word "SET".
3. "Format:"
4. Select the desired format.
2. Press button 2.
The date format is stored.
3. Use button 1 to set the day of the month.
4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.
5. Set the month and the year in the same way.
6. Press button 2.
Settings on the Control
Display
The system stores the new date.
Language
Via the iDrive
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Date:"
Setting the language
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Language:"
4. Turn the controller until the desired day is
displayed, and then press the controller.
5. Make the necessary settings for the month
and year.
The date is stored.
Setting the date format
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
4. Select the desired language.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Setting the voice dialog
Voice dialog for the voice activation system, re‐
fer to page 26.
74
Displays
Controls
The current service requirements can be read
out from the remote control by the service spe‐
cialist.
Brightness
Setting the brightness
The brightness is automatically adapted to the
ambient lighting conditions. However, the basic
setting can be adjusted.
For certain maintenance operations, you can
view the distance remaining or the due date for
that operation in the instrument cluster.
1. "Settings"
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 54.
2. "Control display"
3. "Brightness"
2. Lightly press button 1 in the turn indicator
lever up or down repeatedly until the appro‐
priate symbol appears in the display, ac‐
companied by the words "SERVICE INFO".
4. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.
3. Press button 2.
5. Press the controller.
4. Use button 1 to scroll through the individual
service items.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐
ness control may not be clearly visible.
Displays
Symbol
Function
Service requirements
Service requirements
Engine oil
Roadworthiness test
The remaining driving distance and the date of
the next scheduled service are displayed briefly
immediately after you start the engine or switch
on the ignition.
75
Controls
Displays
To exit from the menu:
Symbol
Function
Move the controller to the left.
Front brake pads
Rear brake pads
Brake fluid
Symbols
Symbols
Description
No service is currently required.
The deadline for service or a le‐
gally mandated inspection is
approaching.
The service deadline has al‐
ready passed.
Entering dates
Enter the dates for the required inspections.
The sequence of displayed service items may
vary. First the data for the next maintenance are
displayed.
Make sure the date on the Control Display is set
correctly, refer to page 73.
1. "Vehicle Info"
Detailed information on service
requirements
More information on the scope of service re‐
quired can be displayed on the Control Display.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Service required"
4. "§ Vehicle inspection"
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
5. Open the menu for entering the deadline.
6. "Date:"
7. Create the settings.
3.
"Service required"
8. Press the controller to apply the setting. The
year is highlighted.
Required maintenance procedures and legally
mandated inspections are displayed.
9. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.
Additional information can be displayed on each
entry:
10. Press the controller to apply the setting. The
date entry is stored.
Select the entry and press the controller.
76
Displays
Controls
To exit from the menu:
Move the controller to the left.
Automatic Service Request
Dataregardingthemaintenancestatusorlegally
mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐
matically transmitted to your service center be‐
fore a service due date.
You can check when your service center was
notified.
The symbol indicates that Check Control
messages have been stored. The Check Control
messages can be displayed later.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Last Service Request"
Text messages
Text messages at the upper edge of the Control
Display in combination with a symbol in the in‐
strument cluster explain a Check Control mes‐
sage and the meaning of the indicator and warn‐
ing lamps.
Check Control
The concept
Supplementary text messages
The Check Control monitors vehicle functions
and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys‐
tems monitored.
Addition information, such as on the cause of a
fault or the required action, can be called up via
Check Control.
A Check Control message consists of indicator
and warning lamps in the instrument cluster and,
in some circumstances, an acoustic signal and
text messages at the top of the Control Display.
In urgent cases, this information will be shown
as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
Symbols
The following functions can be selected within
the supplementary text message, depending on
the Check Control message.
Indicator/warning lamps
▷
"Service request"
Contact the service partner.
"Roadside Assistance"
▷
Contact Roadside Assistance.
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
77
Controls
Displays
companied by the words "CHECK CON‐
TROL".
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the computer button in the turn signal
lever.
2. Press button 2.
If there is no Check Control message, this is
indicated by "CHECK OK“. If a Check Con‐
trol message has been stored, the corre‐
sponding lamp comes on. It is accompanied
by a text message on the Control Display.
Some Check Control messages are displayed
until the malfunctions have been rectified. They
cannot be hidden.
If several malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐
sages are displayed consecutively.
3. Press button 1 to check for other messages.
4. Press button 2.
They are marked with the symbol shown
here.
The display again shows the external tem‐
perature and the time.
Other Check Control messages are hidden au‐
tomatically after approx. 20 seconds. However,
they are stored and can be displayed again later.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
1. "Vehicle Info"
They are marked with the symbol shown
here.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Check Control"
Viewing stored Check Control
messages
4. Select the text message.
1. Lightly press button 1 in the turn indicator
lever up or down repeatedly until the appro‐
priate symbol appears in the display, ac‐
Messages after trip completion
Special messages that were displayed during a
trip are displayed again after the ignition is
switched off.
Speed limit
Entry of a speed limit which, when reached,
should cause a Check Control message to be
issued.
Renewed warning if the vehicle speed drops be‐
low the set speed limit once by at least
3 mph/5 km/h.
78
Displays
Controls
Displaying, setting or changing the
limit
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
3. "Warning at:"
4. Turn the controller until the desired limit is
displayed.
5. Press the controller.
The speed limit is stored.
Applying your current speed as the
limit
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
3. "Select current speed"
The system adopts your current speed as the
limit.
Activating/deactivating the limit
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
3. "Warning"
79
Controls
Lamps
Lamps
Parking lamps
Switch position
up on all sides, e.g., for parking.
Vehicle equipment
: the vehicle lamps light
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Do not use the parking lamps for extended pe‐
riods; otherwise, the battery may become dis‐
charged and it would then be impossible to start
the engine.
When parking, it is preferable to switch on the
one-sided roadside parking lamps, refer to
page 82.
Low beams
Switch position
At a glance
with the ignition switched
on: the low beams light up.
Welcome lamps
When parking the vehicle, leave the switch in
position
or
: the parking and interior
lamps light up briefly when the vehicle is un‐
locked.
Activating/deactivating the welcome
lamps
1. "Settings"
1
Automatic headlamp control / adaptive light
control / high-beam Assistant / welcome
lamps / daytime running lights
2. "Lighting"
2
3
4
5
Lamps off / daytime running lights
Parking lamps / daytime running lights
Low beams/welcome lamps
Fog lamps
3. "Welcome light"
Parking lamps/low beams,
headlamp control
General information
If the driver's door is opened while the ignition is
switched off, the exterior lighting is switched off
automatically in the following switch settings:
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
0,
,
80
Lamps
Controls
Headlamp courtesy delay feature
Daytime running lights
The low beams stay lit for a short while after the
ignition is switched off, if the lamps are switched
off and the headlamp flasher is switched on.
The daytime running lights light up in posi‐
tion 0, and . After the ignition is
switched off, the parking lamps light up in posi‐
tion
.
Setting the duration
1. "Settings"
Activating/deactivating
1. "Settings"
2. "Lighting"
2. "Lighting"
3. "Pathway light.: s"
3. "Daytime running lamps"
4. Set the duration.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Automatic headlamp control
Adaptive light control
Switch position
: the low beams are switched
on and off automatically, e.g., in tunnels, in twi‐
light or if there is precipitation. The LED next to
the symbol lights up.
The concept
Adaptive light control is a variable headlamp
control system that enables dynamic illumina‐
tion of the road surface.
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.
Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐
rameters, the light from the headlamp follows
the course of the road.
The low beams remain switched on independ‐
ent of the ambient lighting conditions when you
switch on the front fog lamps.
In sharp curves, e.g. serpentines, or during turn‐
ing, up to a certain speed one of the two front
fog lamps is switched on as a turning lamp. This
provides improved illumination of the area inside
the curve.
Personal responsibility
The automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for your personal judgment
in determining when the lamps should be
switched on in response to ambient lighting
conditions.
Controls
For example, the sensors are unable to detect
fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you
should always switch on the lamps manually un‐
der these conditions.◀
Activating
Switch position
on.
with the ignition switched
81
Controls
Lamps
The turning lamps are automatically switched
on depending on the steering angle or the use
of turn signals.
periods of time; otherwise, the battery might not
have enough power to start the engine.
Switching off
Briefly press the lever in the opposite direction
to the pressure point, arrow 3.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adaptive
Light Control does not swivel to the driver's side
when the vehicle is at a standstill.
When driving in reverse, both turning lamps are
active.
High-beam Assistant
Malfunction
The concept
The warning lamp lights up.A mes‐
sage appears on the Control Display.
Adaptive light control is malfunction‐
ing or has failed. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
When the lights are switched on, this system
automatically switches the high beams on and
off. The procedure is controlled by a sensor on
the front of the interior rearview mirror. The as‐
sistant ensures that the high beams are
switched on whenever the traffic situation al‐
lows. The driver can intervene at any time and
switch the high beams on and off as usual.
High beams/roadside parking
lamps
Activating the High-beam Assistant
1. Turn the light switch to
.
2. With the low beams switched on, briefly
push the turn indicator lever in the direction
of the high beam.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up. The high beams are
switched on and off automatically.
The system responds to light from oncoming
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to ad‐
equate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities.
1
2
3
High beams
Headlamp flasher
Roadside parking lamps
Switching the high beams on and off
manually
Left and right roadside parking lamps
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
Switching on
After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or
down beyond the resistance point for ap‐
prox. 2 seconds, arrow 3.
The roadside parking lamps drain the battery.
Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly long
▷
High beams on, arrow 1.
82
Lamps
Controls
▷
High beams off/headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
▷
In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the pres‐
ence of highly reflective signs.
To reactivate the High-beam Assistant, briefly
push the turn indicator lever toward the high
beams.
▷
▷
At low speeds.
When the windshield in front of the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered with stickers, etc.
Activating/deactivating via iDrive
1. "Settings"
▷
If the sensor view field is dirty.
The view field of the sensor is located on the
front of the interior rearview mirror.
2. "Lighting"
3. "High beam assistant"
Do not cover this area with stickers, etc.
Cleanthesensorviewfieldwithaclothmois‐
tened with a small amount of glass cleaner.
Fog lamps
Front fog lamps
The parking lamps or low beams must be
switched on.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Press the button. The green indicator
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
System limits
If the automatic headlamp control, refer to
page 81, is activated, the low beams will come
on automatically when you switch on the fog
lamps.
Personal responsibility
The High-beam Assistant cannot serve as
a substitute for the driver's personal judgment
of when to use the high beams. Therefore, man‐
ually switch off the high beams in situations
where this is required to avoid a safety risk.◀
Instrument lighting
The system is not fully functional in situations
such as the following, and driver intervention
may be necessary:
The parking lamps or low beams must be
switched on to adjust the brightness.
1. Push button 1 up or down repeatedly until
the appropriate symbol appears in the dis‐
▷
In very unfavorable weather conditions,
such as fog or heavy precipitation.
▷
In detecting poorly-lit road users, such as
pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and
wagons; when driving close to train or ship
traffic; and at animal crossings.
▷
In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions,
in cross traffic or half-obscured oncoming
traffic on freeways.
83
Controls
Lamps
play, accompanied by the brightness setting
and the word "SET".
Switching the interior lamps on and off
Press the button.
2. Press button 2.
3. Push button 1 up or down to select the de‐
sired brightness level.
To switch off permanently: press the button for
approx. 3 seconds.
To clear this setting: briefly press the button.
Reading lamps
Press the button.
Reading lamps are located at the front and rear
next to the interior lamps.
Danger of burns
4. Press button 2.
Donotreachintotheopeningofthelamps;
otherwise, there is a risk of burns.◀
The display again shows the external tem‐
perature and the time.
Ambient lighting
Depending on the equipment, the interior light‐
ing can be set individually for some lamps.
Interior lamps
General information
Selecting the color scheme
1. "Settings"
The interior lamps, footwell lamps, entry lamps,
trunk lamps, and courtesy lamps are controlled
automatically.
2. "Lighting"
3. "Ambient:"
The LEDs for the courtesy lamps are set in the
door handles and illuminate the ground in front
of the doors.
4. Select the desired setting.
To avoid draining the battery, all lamps inside
the car are switched off about 8 minutes after
the ignition is switched off, Start/Stop button,
refer to page 54.
84
Safety
Controls
Safety
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
Airbags
1
2
Front airbags
Head airbags
3
4
Side airbags
Knee airbag
Front airbags
Head airbags
Front airbags help protect the driver and front
passenger by responding to frontal impacts in
which safety belts alone cannot provide ade‐
quate restraint.
In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports the
head.
Knee airbag
The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal
impact.
Side airbags
In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the
side of the body in the chest and lap area.
85
Controls
Safety
▷
Never modify either the individual compo‐
nents or the wiring in the airbag system. This
also applies to steering wheel covers, the
dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars and the
sides of the headliner.◀
Protective action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
collisions.
Information on how to ensure the optimal
protective effect of the airbags
Even when all instructions are followed closely,
injury from contact with the airbags cannot be
ruled out in certain situations.
▷
▷
Keep at a distance from the airbags.
Always grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim, holding your hands at
the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to keep
the danger of injury to your hands or arms as
low as possible if the airbag is triggered.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term and, in most cases, temporary hear‐
ing impairment in sensitive individuals.
In the case of a malfunction, deactivation
and after triggering of the airbags
▷
▷
▷
There should be no people, animals, or ob‐
jects between an airbag and a person.
Do not touch the individual components imme‐
diately after the system has been triggered; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of burns.
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the front passenger side as a storage area.
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐
mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by
your service center or a workshop that has the
necessary authorization for handling explosives.
Keep the dashboard and window on the
front passenger side clear, i.e., do not cover
withadhesivelabelsorcoverings, and donot
attach holders such as for navigation instru‐
ments and mobile phones.
Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐
tem could lead to failure in an emergency or un‐
desired triggering of the airbag, either of which
could result in injury.◀
▷
▷
Make sure that the front passenger is sitting
correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs
in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries can
occur if the front airbag is triggered.
Warnings and information on the airbags are
also found on the sun visors.
Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects on the front passenger seat
that are not approved specifically for seats
with integrated side airbags.
Automatic deactivation of the front
passenger airbags
The system determines whether the front pas‐
senger seat is occupied by measuring the re‐
sistance of the human body.
▷
▷
Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as jack‐
ets, over the backrests.
Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag and do not rest
against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries
can occur if the airbags are triggered.
The front and side airbags on the front passen‐
ger side are activated or deactivated accordingly
by the system.
The indicator lamp above the interior rearview
mirror shows the current status of the front pas‐
senger airbags, deactivated or activated, refer to
Front passenger airbag indicator lamp below.
▷
▷
▷
Do not remove the airbag restraint system.
Do not remove the steering wheel.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐
bag cover panels, cover them or modify
them in any way.
86
Safety
Controls
Leave feet in the footwell
Indicator lamp for the front passenger
airbags
Make sure that the front passenger keeps
his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise, the front
passenger airbags may not function properly.◀
Child restraint fixing system in the front
passenger seat
Before transporting a child on the front passen‐
ger seat, refer to the safety notes and instruc‐
tions under Children on the front passenger
seat, refer to page 50.◀
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐
bags indicates the operating state of the front
passenger airbags.
Malfunction of the automatic
deactivation system
When transporting older children and adults, the
front passenger airbags may be deactivated in
certain sitting positions. In this case, the indica‐
tor lamp for the front passenger airbags lights
up.
The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ac‐
tivated or deactivated.
▷
The indicator lamp lights up
when a child who is properly
seated in a child restraint fix‐
ing system intended for that
purpose is detected on the
seat or the seat is empty. The
airbags on the front passen‐
ger side are not activated.
In this case, change the sitting position so that
the front passenger airbags are activated and
the indicator lamp goes out.
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
the person sit in the rear.
To make sure that occupation of the seat cush‐
ion can be detected correctly:
▷
The indicator lamp does not light up when,
for example, a correctly seated person of
sufficient size is detected on the seat. The
airbags on the front passenger side are ac‐
tivated.
▷
Do not attach seat covers, seat cushion pad‐
ding, ball mats or other items to the passen‐
ger seat unless they are specifically recom‐
mended by BMW.
The system generally detects children seated in
a child seat, especially in the child seats that
were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was
manufactured. After installing a child seat, make
sure that the indicator lamp for the front pas‐
senger airbags lights up. This indicates that the
child seat has been detected and the front pas‐
senger airbags are not activated.
▷
▷
Do not place any objects on the front pas‐
senger seat.
Do not place objects under the seat that
could press against the seat from below.
87
Controls
Safety
Operational readiness of airbag system Functional requirements
The system must have been initialized when the
tire inflation pressure was correct; otherwise,
reliable signaling of a flat tire is not ensured. In‐
itialize the system after each correction of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
System limits
Sudden tire damage
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐
vance.◀
When the ignition is switched on,, refer
to page 54, the warning lamp comes on
briefly to indicate that the entire airbag
system and the belt tensioners are operational.
A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires can‐
not be detected. Therefore, check the tire infla‐
tion pressure regularly.
Airbag system malfunction
▷
The warning lamp does not light up after the
ignition is switched on.
The system could be delayed or malfunction in
the following situations:
▷
Warning lamp remains permanently on.
▷
▷
When the system has not been initialized.
When driving on a snowy or slippery road
surface.
Have the airbag system checked without
delay if there is a malfunction
▷
▷
Sporty driving style: slip in the drive wheels,
high lateral acceleration.
In the event of a malfunction in the airbag sys‐
tem, have it checked without delay; otherwise,
there is the risk that the system will not function
as intended even if a sufficiently severe accident
occurs.◀
When driving with snow chains.
Status display
The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can
be displayed on the Control Display, e.g.,
whether or not the FTM is active.
FTM Flat Tire Monitor
1. "Vehicle Info"
The concept
The system does not measure the actual infla‐
tion pressure in the tires.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Flat Tire Monitor"
The status is displayed.
It detects a pressure loss in a tire by comparing
the rotational speeds of the individual wheels
while moving.
Initialization
The initialization process adopts the set inflation
tire pressures as reference values for the detec‐
tion of a flat tire. Initialization is started by con‐
firming the inflation pressures.
In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter and
therefore the rotational speed of the corre‐
sponding wheel change. This is detected and
reported as a flat tire.
88
Safety
Controls
Do not initialize the system when driving with
snow chains.
Continued driving with a flat tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
1. "Vehicle Info"
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Reset"
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
4. Start the engine - do not drive away.
5. Start the initialization with "Reset".
6. Drive away.
3. At the next opportunity, check the inflation
pressure in all four tires.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have
been initialized. In this case, initialize the
system.
The initialization is completed while driving,
which can be interrupted at any time.
The initialization automatically continues when
driving resumes.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
inflation pressure depends on the cargo load
and the driving style and conditions.
Indication of a flat tire
The warning lamp lights up red. A
message appears on the Control Dis‐
play. In addition, a signal sounds.
For a vehicle containing an average load, the
possible driving distance is ap‐
prox. 50 miles/80 km.
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation
pressure.
When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire,
its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance, and altered self-steering
properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐
ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐
ing over obstacles, e. g., curbs, potholes, etc.
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid
sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
Do not continue driving without run-flat
tires
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not
equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving
may result in serious accidents.◀
Because the possible driving distance depends
on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the
actual distance may be smaller or greater de‐
pending on the driving speed, road conditions,
external temperature, cargo load, etc.
When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control is switched on if necessary.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Run-flat tires
Continued driving with a flat tire
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a
change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance and altered self-steering prop‐
erties.◀
Maximum speed
You can continue driving with a damaged tire at
speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
89
Controls
Safety
Final tire failure
Status display
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can
indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce speed
and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire could
come loose and cause an accident. Do not con‐
tinue driving, and contact your service center.◀
3.
"TPM"
The status is displayed.
Status indicator on the Control Display
The tire and system status is indicated by the
color of the tires.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
A change in the tire inflation pressure during
driving is taken into account.
The concept
The tire inflation pressure is measured in the
four mounted tires. The system notifies you if
there is a significant loss of pressure in one or
more tires.
A correction is only necessary if this is indicated
by the TPM
Wheels, green
Functional requirements
The tire inflation pressure is equal to the target
state.
The system must have been reset while the in‐
flation pressure was correct; otherwise, reliable
signaling of a flat tire is not ensured.
One wheel is yellow
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
the indicated tire.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to en‐
sure that the system will operate properly.
Reset the system after each correction of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
All wheels are yellow
▷
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure
in several tires.
System limits
▷
The system was not reset after a wheel
change and thus issues a warning based on
the inflation pressures initialized last.
Sudden tire damage
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐
vance.◀
▷
A flat tire in one or more tires while the sys‐
tem is being reset.
The system does not operate correctly if it has
not been reset. For example, a flat tire may be
indicated despite correct tire inflation pres‐
sures.
Wheels, gray
The system cannot detect a flat tire.
Reasons for this may be:
▷
▷
TPM is being reset.
The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat
tire:
Disturbance by systems or devices with the
same radio frequency.
▷
For a mounted wheel without TPM electron‐
ics.
▷
Malfunction.
▷
When the TPM is disturbed by other sys‐
tems or devices with the same radio fre‐
quency.
90
Safety
Controls
Do not continue driving without run-flat
tires
Resetting the system
Reset the system after each correction of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not
equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving
may result in serious accidents.◀
1. "Vehicle Info"
When a low inflation pressure is indicated, DSC
Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if nec‐
essary.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Reset"
4. Start the engine - do not drive away.
5. Reset the tire pressure using "Reset".
6. Drive away.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Run-flat tires
The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting
TPM..." is displayed.
Maximum speed
After driving for a few minutes, the set tire infla‐
tion pressures are applied as set values. The re‐
setting process is completed automatically as
you drive. The tires are shown in green and
"TPM active" is shown on the Control Display.
You can continue driving with a damaged tire at
speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Continued driving with a flat tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
The trip can be interrupted at any time. If you
drive away again, the process resumes auto‐
matically.
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
If a flat tire is detected while the system is re‐
setting, all tires on the Control Display are dis‐
played in yellow. The message "Low tire!" is
shown.
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at the
next opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not
have been reset. Reset the system.
Low tire pressure message
The small warning lamp lights up yel‐
low and the large warning lamp lights
up red. A message appears on the
Control Display. In addition, a signal
sounds.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
inflation pressure depends on the cargo load
and the driving style and conditions.
▷
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire in‐
flation pressure.
For a vehicle containing an average load, the
possible driving distance is ap‐
prox. 50 miles/80 km.
▷
The system was not reset after a wheel
change and thus issues warnings based on
the inflation pressures initialized last.
When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire,
its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance, and altered self-steering
properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐
ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐
ing over obstacles, e. g., curbs, potholes, etc.
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid
sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
91
Controls
Safety
Because the possible driving distance depends
on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the
actual distance may be smaller or greater de‐
pending on the driving speed, road conditions,
external temperature, cargo load, etc.
▷
▷
▷
A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:
have the service center check it if necessary.
Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.
TPM could not be fully reset. Reset the sys‐
tem again.
Continued driving with a flat tire
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
The small warning lamp flashes in yel‐
low and then lights up continuously;
the larger warning lamp comes on in
yellow. On the Control Display, the
A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a
change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance and altered self-steering prop‐
erties.◀
tires are shown in gray and a message appears.
No flat tire can be detected.
Display in the following situations:
Final tire failure
▷
Disturbance by systems or devices with the
same radio frequency: after leaving the area
of the disturbance, the system automatically
becomes active again.
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can
indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce speed
and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire could
come loose and cause an accident. Do not con‐
tinue driving, and contact your service center.◀
Declaration according to NHTSA/
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
Systems
Message when the system was not
reset
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)
should be checked monthly when cold and in‐
flated to the inflation pressure recommended by
the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la‐
bel, you should determine the proper tire infla‐
tion pressure for those tires.).
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
message appears on the Control Dis‐
play.
The system detected a wheel change but was
not reset.
Warnings regarding the current tire inflation
pressure are not reliable.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres‐
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐
sure. Driving ona significantlyunder-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 ve‐
hicle's handling and stopping ability.
Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the
system.
Malfunction
The small warning lamp flashes in yel‐
low and then lights up continuously;
the larger warning lamp comes on in
yellow. On the Control Display, the
tires are shown in gray and a message appears.
No flat tire can be detected.
Display in the following situations:
92
Safety
Controls
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's re‐
sponsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres‐
sure telltale.
▷
During heavy brake application, the inner
brake lamps light up in addition.
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 continu‐
ously illuminated. This sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as the
malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi‐
cator is illuminated, the system may not be able
to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replace‐
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐
tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels
on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.
Brake force display
The concept
▷
During normal brake application, the outer
brake lamps light up.
93
Controls
Driving stability control systems
Driving stability control systems
Vehicle equipment
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
The concept
DSC prevents traction loss in the driving wheels
when driving away and accelerating.
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐
tions, such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Subject
to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the vehicle
on a steady course by reducing engine speed
and by applying brakes to the individual wheels.
Antilock Brake System ABS
Adjust your driving style to the situation
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak‐
ing.
An appropriate driving style is always the
responsibility of the driver.
The vehicle remains steerable even during full
brake applications, thus increasing active
safety.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even
with DSC.
Do not reduce the additional safety margin with
a risky driving style, as otherwise there is a risk
of an accident.◀
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐
gine.
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF
Electronic brake-force
distribution
The system controls the brake pressure in the
rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is re‐
duced during acceleration and when driving in
bends.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again
as soon as possible.
Brake assistant
Deactivating DSC
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the maximum braking
force boost. It thus helps to achieve the shortest
possible braking distance during full braking.
This system utilizes all of the benefits provided
by ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the full braking.
Press and hold the button, but not lon‐
ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the
94
Driving stability control systems
Controls
indicator lamp for DSC lights up in the instru‐
ment cluster and DSC OFF is displayed. DTC
Dynamic Traction Control and DSC are deacti‐
vated together.
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
The concept
In the interest of better forward momentum,
brake intervention is performed in the manner of
a differential lock when the drive wheels spin
quickly even if DSC is deactivated.
The DTC system is a version of the DSC in which
forward momentum is optimized.
The system ensures maximum forward momen‐
tum on special road conditions, e.g., unplowed
snowy roads, but driving stability is limited.
Activating DSC
It is therefore necessary to drive with appropri‐
ate caution.
Press the button.
DSC OFF and the indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster go out.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC un‐
der the following special circumstances:
▷
When driving in sand, on snowy inclines, in
slush, or on unplowed, snow-covered road
surfaces
For better control
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐
trols the drive forces and brake forces.
▷
▷
When rocking a vehicle free or starting off in
deep snow, sand, or on loose ground
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC and
DTC has failed.
When driving with snow chains.
DSC deactivated:
Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic
Traction Control
Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC
provides maximum traction on loose ground.
Driving stability is limited during acceleration
and when driving in bends.
The indicator lamp lights up and
DSC OFF appears in the instrument
cluster.
Activating DTC
DSC and DTC deactivated.
Press the button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster and the indicator lamp for
DSC OFF lights up.
95
Controls
Driving stability control systems
Deactivating DTC
Hill Descent Control HDC
Press the button again.
TRACTION and the indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster go out.
The concept
HDC is a downhill driving assistant that auto‐
matically controls vehicle speed on steep down‐
hill gradients. Without requiring brake applica‐
tion, the vehicle moves at slightly more than
twice walking speed.
For better control
The indicator lamp flashes: DTC con‐
trols the drive forces and brake forces.
You can activate the Hill Descent Control at
speeds below approx. 22 mph/35 km/h. When
driving downhill at below approx.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC and
DTC has failed.
22 mph/35 km/h, the vehicle reduces its speed
to approx. twice walking speed and keeps it con‐
stant.
DTC activated:
The indicator lamp lights up and TRAC‐
TION appears in the instrument cluster.
While you are actively braking, the system is on
standby. The system does not brake the vehicle
during this time.
Increasing or reducing speed
The speed can be changed in the range from
roughly twice walking speed to approx.
15 mph/25 km/h by pressing the accelerator or
brake pedal lightly.
A target speed within the same range can be
specified using the lever of the cruise control.
DTC is activated.
Performance Control
Performance Control enhances the agility of
your vehicle. To enhance performance during
sporty driving, the rear wheel on the inside of the
curve is braked while the resulting braking effect
is largely compensated by engine intervention.
1
2
Increasing speed
Decreasing speed
xDrive
xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your ve‐
hicle. The combined effects of xDrive and DSC
further optimize the traction and dynamic driv‐
ing characteristics. The 4-wheel drive system
xDrive variably distributes the drive forces to the
front and rear axle depending on the driving sit‐
uation and prevailing road conditions.
96
Driving stability control systems
Controls
Activating HDC
Drive-off assistant
This system supports driving away on gradients.
The handbrake is not required.
1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake.
2. Release the foot brake and drive away with‐
out delay.
Depending on the vehicle load, the vehicle may
roll back slightly.
Driving off without delay
Press the button; the LED above the
After releasing the foot brake, start driving
without delay, since the drive-off assistant will
not hold the vehicle in place for more than ap‐
prox. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin rolling
back.◀
button lights up.
The LED flashes when the brakes are applied
automatically.
Deactivating HDC
Press the button again; the LED goes
out. HDC is automatically deactivated
above approx. 37 mph/60 km/h.
Servotronic
The concept
The Servotronic varies the steering force re‐
quired to turn the wheels depending on the
speed at which you are driving.
Using HDC
HDC can be used in every driving position.
Power steering provides strong support at low
speeds, which means that less effort is needed
to turn the wheels. Power steering support less‐
ens as your speed increases.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Malfunction
The warning lamp lights up.A mes‐
sage appears on the Control Display.
Servotronic is malfunctioning or has
failed. Have the system checked as soon as pos‐
sible.
1
2
Display for target speed
HDC display
Malfunction
If the HDC display goes out during HDC opera‐
tion or is not displayed: HDC is not available due
to high brake temperatures or DSC has failed.
97
Controls
Driving comfort
Driving comfort
One lever for all functions
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
1
2
Storing and maintaining speed or accelerat‐
ing
Cruise control
Storing and maintaining speed or deceler‐
ating
The concept
The system is functional at speeds beginning at
approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
3
4
Deactivating cruise control
Resuming a speed stored beforehand
The speed specified using the lever on the
steering column is maintained.
Maintaining current speed
Push, arrow 1, or pull, arrow 2, the lever to the
resistance point.
The system brakes on downhill gradients if en‐
gine braking action is insufficient.
Do not use cruise control
The car's current speed is stored and main‐
tained. It is displayed on the speedometer and
briefly in the instrument cluster.
Do not use the system if unfavorable con‐
ditions make it impossible to drive at a constant
speed, for instance:
On uphill gradients, it may prove impossible to
maintain the set speed if current engine power
output is insufficient. If the engine braking effect
is insufficient on downhill slopes, the system will
brake the vehicle slightly.
▷
▷
▷
On curvy roads.
In heavy traffic.
On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or on
a loose road surface.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle
and cause an accident.◀
Increasing desired speed
Repeatedly press the lever to the resistance
point or beyond, arrow 1, until the desired speed
is reached.
▷
Each time the lever is pressed to the point of
resistance, the desired speed increases by
approx. 1 mph/1 km/h.
▷
Each time the lever is pressed beyond the
resistance point, the desired speed is in‐
creased by up to 5 mph/10 km/h.
98
Driving comfort
Controls
The system stores and maintains the speed.
Warning lamp
The warning lamp comes on when
cruise control has been deactivated as
a result of DSC intervention, for exam‐
Accelerating using the lever
Accelerating slightly:
ple. A message appears on the Control Display.
Press the lever to the resistance point, arrow 1,
until the desired speed is reached.
Accelerating significantly:
Resuming a speed stored beforehand
Press the lever beyond the resistance point, ar‐
row 1, until the desired speed is reached.
Press the button, arrow 4. The last stored speed
is resumed and maintained.
The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the
accelerator pedal. The system stores and main‐
tains the speed.
In the following cases, the stored speed value is
deleted and cannot be called up again:
▷
▷
▷
When driving stability control systems inter‐
vene.
Decreasing speed
When selector lever position N is engaged
or transmission position D is disengaged.
Repeatedly pull the lever to the resistance point
or beyond, arrow 2, until the desired speed is
displayed.
When the ignition is switched off.
▷
Each time the lever is pulled to the resist‐
ance point, the desired speed is decreased
by approx. 1 mph/1 km/h.
Displays in the instrument cluster
▷
Each time the lever is pulled beyond the re‐
sistance point, the desired speed is reduced
by up to 5 mph/10 km/h until the minimum
speed of 20 mph/30 km/h is achieved.
The system stores and maintains the speed.
Deactivating cruise control
Push the lever upwards or downwards, arrow 3.
The displays in the speedometer go out.
1
2
Stored speed
Selected speed is displayed briefly
In addition, the system is automatically deacti‐
vated when:
If the display --- mph or --- km/h appears briefly,
conditions may not be adequate to operate the
system.
▷
▷
The brakes are applied.
Selector lever position N is engaged or
transmission position D is disengaged.
Call up Check Control messages, refer to
page 78.
▷
▷
When DTC is activated or DSC is deacti‐
vated.
Malfunction
When DSC or ABS is intervening.
The warning lamp lights up. The sys‐
tem is malfunctioning or has failed.
Cruise control is not deactivated by depressing
the accelerator pedal. Once the accelerator
pedal is released, the stored speed is achieved
again and maintained.
A message appears on the Control
Display. More information, refer to page 77.
99
Controls
Driving comfort
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
The detection of objects can reach the physical
limits of ultrasonic measurement, for instance:
Park Distance Control PDC
The concept
InadditiontothePDCParkDistanceControl, the
backup camera, refer to page 102, can be
switched on.
▷
▷
▷
▷
With tow bars and trailer hitches.
With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
With low objects.
PDC supports you when parking. A slow ap‐
proach to an object in front of or behind your ve‐
hicle is announced by:
With objects with corners and sharp edges.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before or
after a continuous tone sounds.
▷
▷
Signal tones.
Visual display.
High, protruding objects such as ledges may not
be detected.
Measurement
Measurements are made by ultrasound sensors
in the bumpers.
False warnings
PDC may issue a warning under the following
conditions even though there is no obstacle
within the detection range:
The range is approx. 6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning is first given:
▷
By the front sensors and two rear corner
sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm.
▷
▷
In heavy rain.
When sensors are very dirty or covered in
ice.
▷
By the rear middle sensors at approx.
5 ft/1.50 m.
▷
▷
▷
When sensors are covered in snow.
On rough road surfaces.
System limits
In large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, e.g., in underground garages.
Check the traffic situation as well
PDC cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment of the traffic situa‐
tion. Check the traffic situation around the vehi‐
cle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident
could result from road users or objects located
outside of the PDC detection range.
▷
▷
In heavy exhaust.
Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,
sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.
Switching on automatically
With the engine running or the ignition switched
on, shift the selector lever into position R.
Loud noises from outside and inside the vehicle
may prevent you from hearing the PDC's signal
tone.◀
Avoid driving quickly with PDC
Switching off automatically when
driving forward
Avoid approaching an object quickly.
Thesystemswitchesoffwhenacertaindistance
or speed is exceeded.
Avoid driving away quickly while PDC is not yet
active.
Switch on the system again if necessary.
For technical reasons, the system may other‐
wise be too late in issuing a warning.◀
100
Driving comfort
Controls
Switching on/off manually
Volume
You can set the volume of the PDC signal tone,
refer to page 161.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Visual warning
The approach to an object can be shown on the
Control Display. Objects that are farther away
are displayed on the Control Display before a
signal tone sounds.
Press the button.
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
Signal tones
When approaching an object, an intermittent
tone is sounded that indicates the position of the
object. For example, if an object is detected to
the left rear of the vehicle, a signal tone sounds
from the left rear speaker.
The display appears as soon as PDC is acti‐
vated.
The shorter the distance to the object becomes,
the shorter the intervals.
If the last image selected was the rear view cam‐
era, this is displayed again. To switch to PDC:
If the distance to a detected object is less than
approx. 12 in/30 cm, a continuous tone is
sounded.
"Switch off rear view camera"
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
If objects are located both in front of and behind
the vehicle, an alternating continuous signal is
sounded.
Image on the Control Display
The intermittent tone is interrupted after approx.
3 seconds:
Switching on the rear view camera
using iDrive
With PDC activated:
"Rear view camera"
▷
If the vehicle stops in front of an object that
is detected by only one of the corner sen‐
sors.
▷
If moving parallel to a wall.
The image of the rear view camera is displayed.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
The signal tone is switched off:
▷
When the vehicle moves away from an ob‐
ject by more than approx. 4 in/10 cm.
▷
When transmission position P is engaged.
101
Controls
Driving comfort
Malfunction
Switching on automatically
With the engine running or the ignition switched
on, shift the selector lever into position R.
The image of the rear view camera is displayed
when the system has been switched on using
iDrive.
Switching off automatically when
driving forward
Thesystemswitchesoffwhenacertaindistance
or speed is exceeded.
A Check Control message, refer to page 77, is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Switch on the system again if necessary.
The areas in front of and behind the vehicle ap‐
pear in shaded form on the Control Display. PDC
has failed. Have the system checked.
Switching on/off manually
To ensure full operability:
▷
▷
Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and main‐
tain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
Rear view camera
Press the button.
▷
On: the LED lights up.
The concept
▷
Off: the LED goes out.
The rear view camera assists you when parking
and maneuvering in reverse. To accomplish this,
the region behind your vehicle is shown on the
Control Display.
If PDC is displayed, switch on the backup cam‐
era via the iDrive, refer to page 101.
Assistance functions
System limits
Functional requirement
Check the traffic situation as well
▷
▷
Rear view camera is switched on.
Tailgate is completely closed.
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hiclewithyourowneyes. Otherwise, anaccident
could result from road users or objects located
outside the picture area of the backup camera.◀
Detection of objects
High, protruding objects such as ledges
may not be detected by the backup camera.◀
102
Driving comfort
Controls
Pathway lines
Parking using pathway and turning
lines
1. Position the vehicle so that the turning lines
lead into the margins of the parking space.
▷
▷
▷
Can be displayed in the image of the rear
view camera when the transmission is in re‐
verse.
Help estimate the required amount of space
whenparkingandmaneuveringonaflatroad
surface.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the pathway line covers the corresponding
turning circle line.
Depend on the current steering angle and
are continuously adapted to movements of
the steering wheel.
Show the parking aid lines via the iDrive, refer to
page 104.
Turning lines
Obstacle marking
▷
▷
▷
Can be displayed in the image of the rear
view camera.
Show the path of the smallest turning circle
on a flat road surface.
▷
Three-dimensionally shaped markings can
be displayed in the image of the rear view
camera.
When the steering wheel is turned, only one
turning line is displayed.
Show the parking aid lines via the iDrive, refer to
page 104.
Their color gradation corresponds to the mark‐
ings in PDC. This helps estimate the distance to
the object pictured.
103
Controls
Driving comfort
Show the obstacle marking via the iDrive, refer
to page 104.
Camera
Activating assistance functions
Several assistance functions can be active at the
same time.
Showing the parking aid lines
"Parking aid lines"
Pathway and turning lines are displayed.
The lens of the rear view camera is under the
grasping lip of the tailgate.
Showing the obstacle marking
"Obstacle marking"
The presence of dirt can impair image quality.
Clean the lens with a moist, nonabrasive cloth.
Three-dimensionally-shaped markings are dis‐
played.
Image on the Control Display
Switching on the rear view camera
using iDrive
With PDC activated:
"Rear view camera"
The image of the rear view camera is displayed.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Brightness
With the rear view camera switched on:
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
Contrast
With the rear view camera switched on:
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
104
Climate
Controls
Climate
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
Automatic climate control
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Manual air distribution
Maximum cooling
Temperature, left
9
Temperature, right
10 Defrosting windows and removing conden‐
sation
11 Switching cooling function on/off manually
12 Rear window defroster
AUTO program
Manual air flow rate, AUTO intensity
Display
13 Seat heating, rightꢀꢁ45
14 Interior temperature sensor, please keep
Automatic recirculated air control/recircu‐
lated air mode
clear
15 Seat heating, leftꢀꢁ45
8
ALL program
105
Controls
Climate
Comfortable interior climate
Maximum cooling
For almost all conditions, the AUTO program 4
offers the optimum air distribution and air flow
rate, refer to AUTO program below. Select a
comfortable interior temperature only.
Press the button.
The system is set to the lowest tem‐
perature, maximum air volume and recirculated-
air mode.
The following sections contain more detailed in‐
formation on the available setting options.
Air flows out of the vents for the upper body re‐
gion. Open them for this purpose.
Most of these settings are stored for the remote
control currently in use, Personal Profile set‐
tings, refer to page 31.
Air is cooled as quickly as possible:
▷
At an external temperature of approx.
32 ℉/0 ℃.
Manual air distribution
Press the buttons repeatedly to select a pro‐
gram:
▷
When the engine is running.
AUTO program
▷
▷
▷
Windows.
Press the button.
Air volume, air distribution, and tem‐
perature are controlled automatically.
Upper body region.
Footwell.
Depending on the selected temperature, AUTO
intensity, and outside influences, the air is di‐
rected to the windshield, side windows, upper
body, and into the footwell.
The programs can be combined as necessary.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
Temperature
Turn the wheel to set the desired
temperature.
At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐
trols the program in such a way that window
condensation is prevented as much as possible.
The automatic climate control
achieves this temperature as
To switch off the program: press the button
again or manually adjust the air distribution.
quickly as possible, if necessary
with the maximum cooling or heating capacity,
and then keeps it constant.
Intensity of the AUTO program
Avoid rapidly switching between different tem‐
perature settings. The automatic climate control
will not have sufficient time to adjust the set
temperature.
With the AUTO program switched on, automatic
control of the air volume and air distribution can
be adjusted.
Press the left or right side of the button:
decrease or increase the intensity.
Maximum heating power can be obtained with
the highest setting, regardless of the external
temperature.
The selected intensity is shown on the display
of the automatic climate control.
At the lowest setting, cooling is continuous, re‐
gardless of the external temperature.
Air volume, manual
To be able to manually adjust the air volume,
switch off the AUTO program first.
106
Climate
Controls
Press the left or right side of the button:
decrease or increase air volume.
ALL program
Press the button.
The selected air volume is shown on the display
of the automatic climate control.
The current temperature setting for the
driver'ssideistransferredtothefrontpassenger
side.
The air volume of the automatic climate control
may be reduced automatically to save battery
power.
If the temperature setting is changed on the
driver's side, the temperature on the front pas‐
senger side changes as well.
Automatic recirculated air mode/
recirculated air mode
You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐
tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐
rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The
system then recirculates the air currently within
the vehicle.
The program is switched off if the setting is
changed on the front passenger side or the but‐
ton is pressed again.
Defrosting and defogging windows
Press the button.
Ice and condensation are quickly re‐
moved from the windshield and the front side
windows.
Press the button repeatedly to select
an operating mode:
▷
▷
LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.
For this purpose, also switch on the cooling
function.
Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air con‐
trol: a sensor detects pollutants in the out‐
side air and controls the shutoff automati‐
cally.
Cooling function
The passenger compartment can only be
cooled with the engine running.
▷
Right LED on, recirculated air mode: the
supply of outside air into the vehicle is per‐
manently blocked.
Press the button.
The air is cooled and dehumidified and
– depending on the temperature setting –
warmed again.
If the windows are fogged over, switch off
the recirculated-air mode and press the
AUTO button to utilize the condensation
sensor. Make sure that air can flow onto the
windshield.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may
fog up briefly when the engine is started.
Continuous recirculated-air mode
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
The recirculated air mode should not be
used for an extended period of time, as the air
quality inside the vehicle deteriorates steadily.◀
When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water, refer to page 128, develops
that exits underneath the vehicle.
Via the button on the steering wheel
Rear window defroster
A button on the steering wheel can be used to
quickly switch between recirculated air mode
and the previous setting.
Press the button.
The rear window defroster switches off
automatically after a certain period of time.
107
Controls
Climate
Switching the system on/off
Switching off
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the in‐
coming air.
Press and hold the left button or, with
the setting at the lowest level, press the
left button.
The activated-charcoal filter removes gaseous
pollutants from the outside air that enters the
vehicle.
All displays are cleared except for the rear win‐
dow defroster if it is switched on.
Your service center replaces this combined filter
during routine maintenance.
When the automatic climate control is switched
off, the supply of outside air is suspended. If the
air quality deteriorates or the window fogs over,
switch the system back on and increase the air
flow rate.
Parked-car ventilation
The concept
The parked-car ventilation blows air into the
passenger compartment to lower interior tem‐
peratures.
Switching on
Press any button, except for the buttons for the
ALL program or rear window heating.
The system can be switched on and off at any
external temperature, either directly or by using
a preset switch-on time. It remains switched on
for 30 minutes.
Ventilation
Since the system uses a substantial amount of
electrical current, refrain from activating it twice
in succession without allowing the battery to be
recharged in normal operation between use.
Open the vents to allow air to flow out.
They can be operated via iDrive.
Switching on/off directly
1. "Settings"
1
2
Use the thumbwheels to smoothly open and
close the air vents
2. "Climate"
Use the lever to change the direction of the
air flow
3. "Activate parked-car vent."
Ventilation for cooling
Adjust the vent to direct the air in your direction,
e.g., if the vehicle interior is hot from the sun.
Draft-free ventilation
Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you.
The symbol on the automatic climate control
flashes if the system is switched on.
108
Climate
Controls
Preselecting activation times
1. "Settings"
2. "Climate"
3. "Activate Timer 1" or "Activate Timer 2"
4. "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:"
5. Set the desired time.
The symbol on the automatic climate control
lights up when the switch-on time is activated.
The symbol on the automatic climate control
flashes when the system has been switched on.
The system will only be switched on within the
next 24 hours. After that, it needs to reactivated.
109
Controls
Interior equipment
Interior equipment
system being operated, the system is generally
compatible with the Universal Garage Door
Opener.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
If you have any questions, please contact:
▷
▷
Your service center.
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson
Controls, Inc.
Controls on the interior rearview mirror
Universal Garage Door
Opener
The concept
The Universal Garage Door Opener can be used
to operate up to 3 functions in remote-control‐
led systems, such as garage door drives or light‐
ingsystems. TheUniversalGarageDoorOpener
replaces up to 3 different hand-held transmit‐
ters. To operate it, the buttons on the interior
rearview mirror must be programmed for the de‐
sired functions. The hand-held transmitter for
the system is needed for the programming pro‐
cedure.
1
2
3
LED
Buttons
Hand-held transmitter, required for pro‐
gramming.
During programming
Programming
During programming and before activat‐
ing a device using the Universal Garage Door
Opener, ensure that there are no people, ani‐
mals, or objects in the range of movement of the
remote-controlled device; otherwise, there is a
risk of injury or damage.
General information
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Initial setup:
Press the right and left buttons on the inte‐
rior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap‐
prox. 20 seconds until the LED on the inte‐
rior rearview mirror begins to flash. All
programmed settings of the buttons on the
interior rearview mirror are deleted.
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter.◀
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored
functions for security reasons.
3. Hold the hand-held transmitter of the sys‐
tem to be operated a distance of approx. 1
to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm away from the buttons on
the interior rearview mirror. The required
Compatibility
If this symbol is printed on the packaging
or in the operating instructions of the
110
Interior equipment
Controls
distance depends on the particular hand-
held transmitter.
Synchronization:
1. Park the vehicle within range of the remote-
controlled system.
4. Press the button of the desired function on
the hand-held transmitter and the button
being programmed on the interior rearview
mirror simultaneously and hold. The LED on
the interior rearview mirror flashes slowly at
first.
2. Program the corresponding button on the
interior rearview mirror as described.
3. Identify and press the synchronization but‐
ton on the system being set up. You have
approx. 30 seconds for the next step.
5. When the LED flashes more rapidly, release
both buttons. Rapid flashing indicates that
the button on the interior rearview mirror has
been programmed.
4. Press and hold the button on the interior
rearview mirror for approx. 3 seconds and
then release it. Repeat this step up to three
times if necessary to complete the synchro‐
nization procedure. When synchronization
is completed, the programmed function is
executed.
If the LED does not flash faster after 60 sec‐
onds, change the distance between the in‐
terior rearview mirror and the hand-held
transmitter and repeat the step. Multiple tri‐
als at different distances may be necessary.
Wait at least 15 seconds between trials.
Reprogramming individual buttons
1. Switch on the ignition.
6. To program additional functions on other
buttons, repeat steps 3 to 5.
2. Hold the hand-held transmitter at a distance
of approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm from the
memory buttons.
The systems can be operated with the buttons
on the interior rearview mirror.
The required distance depends on the par‐
ticular hand-held transmitter.
Special characteristics of alternating-
code radio systems
If the system cannot be operated after repeated
programming, check whether the system to be
operated uses an alternating-code system.
3. Press the memory button of the Universal
Garage Door Opener.
4. If the LED flashes slowly after approx.
20 seconds, press the transmit button on
the hand-held transmitter.
Read the operating instructions of the system or
press and hold the programmed button on the
interior rearview mirror. If the LED on the interior
rearview mirror flashes rapidly at first and then
lights up continuously for 2 seconds, the system
is equipped with an alternating-code system.
This flashing LED pattern repeats itself for ap‐
prox. 20 seconds.
5. Release both buttons when the LED flashes
rapidly.
If the LED does not flash rapidly after approx.
60 seconds, change the distance and repeat
the step.
Canada: if the LED does not flash rapidly af‐
ter approx. 60 seconds, change the distance
and repeat the step. If programming was
aborted by the hand-held transmitter, hold
down the memory button and press and re‐
lease the button on the hand-held transmit‐
ter several times for 2 seconds.
In systems with an alternating-code system, the
Universal Garage Door Opener and the system
must be additionally synchronized.
Please obtain additional information on syn‐
chronization in the operating instructions of the
system being set up.
The systems will be easier to synchronize with
the aid of a second person.
111
Controls
Interior equipment
The display shows you the main or secondary
compass direction in which you are driving.
Controls
Prior to operation
Before operating a unit with the Universal
Garage Door Opener, ensure that there are no
people, animals, or objects in the range of move‐
ment of the system; otherwise, there is a risk of
injury or damage.
Operating concept
Various functions can be called up by pressing
the adjustment button with a pointed object
such as a pen. The following adjustment options
are displayed one after the other, depending on
how long the adjustment button is pressed:
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter.◀
▷
▷
▷
▷
Press briefly: switch the display on/off.
3 to 6 seconds: set the compass zone.
6 to 9 seconds: calibrate the compass.
The system, such as the garage door, can be
operated using the button on the interior rear‐
view mirror with the engine running or the igni‐
tion switched on. When you are within the re‐
ception range of the system, press and hold the
button until the function is initiated. The LED on
the interior rearview mirror lights up continu‐
ously while the radio signal is being transmitted.
9 to 12 seconds: set left-hand/right hand
steering.
▷
12 to 15 seconds: set the language.
Setting compass zones
Set the compass zone corresponding to the ve‐
hicle's geographic location so that the compass
can function correctly; refer to the world map
with compass zones.
Deleting stored functions
Press the right and left buttons on the interior
rearview mirror simultaneously for approx.
20 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly. All
stored functions are deleted. The functions can‐
not be deleted individually.
Digital compass
1
2
Adjustment button
Display
112
Interior equipment
Controls
Press the adjustment button for 3‑4 seconds.
The number of the compass zone set is shown
in the display.
2. Set the currently valid compass zone.
3. Press the adjustment button for 6‑7 sec‐
onds to call up C. Then drive at least one full
circle at a maximum speed of 4 mph/7 km/h.
When the system is calibrated, the C is re‐
placed by the compass directions.
To change the zone setting, briefly press the
adjustment button repeatedly until the display
shows the number of the compass zone corre‐
sponding to the current location.
Right-hand/left-hand steering
The digital compass is set for right-hand or left-
hand steering at the factory.
The compass is operational again after approx.
10 seconds.
Calibrating the digital compass
The digital compass must be calibrated in the
following situations:
Setting the language
Press the adjustment button for 12‑13 seconds.
Briefly press the adjustment button again to
switch between English "E" and German "O".
▷
▷
An incorrect compass direction is shown.
The cardinal direction displayed does not
change even if the direction of travel
changes.
The setting is automatically saved after approx.
10 seconds.
▷
Not all compass directions are shown.
Procedure
1. Make sure that there are no large metal ob‐
jects or overhead power lines in the vicinity
of the vehicle and that there is enough space
to drive in a circle.
113
Controls
Interior equipment
Sockets
Ashtray/cigarette lighter
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment while the engine is running
or when the ignition is switched on. The total
load of all sockets must not exceed 140 watts at
12 volt.
Opening
Avoid damaging the sockets by attempting to
insert plugs of unsuitable shape or size.
Front center console
Pull cover 2 up.
Emptying
Take out the insert.
Lighter
With the engine running or the ignition switched
on, press in the cigarette lighter 1.
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops
back out.
Rear center console
Danger of burns
Only hold the hot lighter by its head; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of getting burned.
Switch off the ignition and take the remote con‐
trol with you when leaving the vehicle so that
children cannot use the lighter and burn them‐
selves.◀
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
Connecting electrical devices
In storage compartment under center
armrest
Note
Do not connect the charger to the socket
To access the socket: remove the cover.
Do not connect the battery charger to the
socket installed in the vehicle at the factory as
this could damage the battery.◀
114
Interior equipment
Front cover
Controls
In cargo area
1. Push the cover up and out of the brackets on
both sides at the rear, arrow.
Fold open the cover.
2. Pull the cover back, lifting it up and out of the
side brackets.
Cargo area
Enlarging the cargo area
General information
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding down
the rear seat backrests.
Cargo covers
Do not place objects on the covers
Do not place objects on the covers. If you
do so, they may pose a danger to vehicle occu‐
pants during braking or evasive maneuvers or
damage the covers.◀
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of
40-20-40.
To load bulky luggage, the covers can be re‐
moved.
The backrests can be adjusted to 10 different
positions between the comfort and transport
positions and they can be folded down.
Rear cover
1. Detach the securing straps from the tailgate.
In the comfort position, the backrests are tilted
back to the greatest possible angle and in the
transport position they are nearly vertical.
2. Lift the cover slightly, arrow 1, and pull it
back and out of the brackets, arrows 2.
Before mounting a child restraint fixing system,
note the instructions, refer to page 50.
Danger of pinching
Before folding down the rear seat back‐
rests, ensure that path of movement of the back‐
rests is clear. Especially when the middle sec‐
tion is folded down, ensure that no one is located
in or reaches into the path of movement of the
rear seat backrests. Otherwise, injuries or dam‐
age may result.◀
115
Controls
Interior equipment
Observe the instructions concerning the
safety belt
Folding the backrests back up
When the backrests are folded back up, they
engage in the transport position.
Observe the instructions concerning the safety
belt, refer to page 45. Otherwise, personal pro‐
tection may be compromised.◀
To set the desired backrest tilt or comfort posi‐
tion, pull the lever of the left/right backrest or the
loop of the center backrest forward.
Outside backrests
Locking the backrest
Before letting passengers ride in the rear,
engage the seat backrests, locking them in
place. Otherwise, there is the danger of an ac‐
cident due to unexpected seat movement.◀
Partition net
Firmly attach the partition net
Make sure that the partition net is firmly
attached; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
1. Reach into the recess and pull the lever to‐
ward the front.
The partition net can be attached behind the
front or rear seats.
2. Engage the backrest in the desired position
or fold it down.
Before installing
On the left side, the outer and center backrests
are adjusted jointly toward the front if both back‐
rests are engaged in the same lock-in position.
1. Remove the pouch with the partition net
from the storage compartment under the
cargo floor panel in the cargo area.
The backrests can be adjusted separately to‐
ward the rear. Note that the center backrest can‐
not be tilted farther down than the left backrest.
2. Take the partition net out of the pouch, un‐
roll it, and unfold it.
After use, fold and roll up the partition net in
the same manner and place it in the pouch
so that it can be stowed back under the
cargo floor panel.
Center backrest only
Ensure that hooks and tensioning buckles
do not rest on the rod elements.
3. Unfold the partition net to the point where
the rod elements engage.
Mounting eyes
Four mounting eyes are located on the back of
the rear seat backrests.
1. Pull the loop, arrow.
2. Engage the backrest in the desired position
or fold it down.
116
Interior equipment
Controls
4. Attach the hooks 1 at the bottom of the re‐
taining straps into the eyelets on the rear
seat backrest, arrow, on both sides.
▷
▷
Installation behind the front seats, arrows 1.
Installation behind the rear seats, arrows 2.
5. Lash the partition net tightly. To do this,
tighten the retaining straps using the ten‐
sioning buckles.
Label
Ensure that the partition net is correctly posi‐
tioned, i.e., do not reverse front and back.
The partition net is labeled accordingly.
Installation behind the front seats
Installation behind the rear seats
1. If necessary, tilt the rear seat backrests for‐
ward and remove the front cargo cover, refer
to page 115.
2. Fold open the cover caps 1 of the rear brack‐
ets in the headliner to the point where they
engage.
3. Insert the rods of the partition net 2 all the
way into the holders on both sides and slide
forward.
1. Fold down the rear seat backrests, refer to
Enlarging the cargo area.
2. Fold open the cover caps of the front brack‐
ets in the headliner to the point where they
engage.
3. Insert the rods of the partition net all the way
into the holders on both sides and slide for‐
ward.
4. Attach the hooks at the bottom of the re‐
taining straps into the upper eyelets on the
rear seat backrest on both sides.
5. Lash the partition net tightly. To do this,
tighten the retaining straps using the ten‐
sioning buckles.
117
Controls
Interior equipment
ward, pressing it into the gap between the cargo
area floor and the rear seat backrest.
Removing
To remove and stow the partition net, proceed
in reverse order.
Do not apply pressure to the cargo floor
panel when it is upright.
To fold up, press both release buttons, arrows.
Do not apply pressure to the cargo floor panel
when it is upright, do not press up or down on it,
and do not adjust the rear seat backrests; oth‐
erwise, damage may result.◀
Before closing the tailgate, fold down the cargo
floor panel. To do this, pull the cargo floor panel
toward the rear, raising it up and out of the gap.
The cargo floor panel can be removed if neces‐
sary.
Cargo floor panel
Lashing eyes
Compartment in floor
To secure pieces of luggage with nets or draw
straps, lashing eyes are available in the cargo
area, refer to page 131.
Note the maximum permissible load
Do not exceed a maximum load of
55 lbs/25 kg in the storage compartment be‐
neath the cargo floor panel; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Multi-function hooks
To access the tool kit, for example, lift the stor‐
age compartment at the rear.
To lift, reach into the recess on the rear edge of
the storage compartment.
The storage compartment can be removed if
necessary.
Raising the cargo floor panel
Hooks designed for hanging shopping bags and
totes, for example, are located on the left and
right sides of the cargo cover support, arrow.
Do not hang heavy items from the hooks
Only hang light bags or suitable objects
from the holders. Otherwise, there is a danger of
objects flying about during braking and evasive
maneuvers.
Only transport heavy luggage in the trunk if it has
been appropriately secured.◀
Reach under the cargo floor panel on the left,
right and at the rear. Fold the panel up and for‐
118
Interior equipment
Controls
Ski and snowboard bag
General information
The ski and snowboard bag is contained in a
protective jacket in the cargo area.
Follow the installation and operation instruc‐
tions included in the protective jacket.
119
Controls
Storage compartments
Storage compartments
The light in the glove compartment switches on.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately after
use while driving; otherwise, injury may occur
during accidents.◀
Closing
Fold up the cover.
USB interface for data transfer
Notes
No loose objects in the passenger com‐
partment
Do not stow any objects in the passenger com‐
partment without securing them; otherwise,
they may present a danger to occupants for in‐
stance during braking and avoidance maneu‐
vers.◀
No non-slip mats on the dashboard
Port for importing and exporting data, such as
music collections, refer to page 176, on USB
devices.
Do not use non-slip materials, such as
non-slip mats, on the dashboard, or it could be
damaged by the substances in the materials.◀
Observe the following when connecting:
▷
Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.
Glove compartment
▷
Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB interface.
Opening
▷
▷
Do not connect a USB hard drive.
Do not use the USB interface to recharge
external devices.
Center armrest front
Storage compartment
The center armrest between the front seats
contains a compartment with cupholders or the
Pull the handle.
120
Storage compartments
Controls
cover for the snap-in adapter, depending on the
version.
When folding up, push the center armrest firmly
back into the rear seat backrest.
Details on this mobile phone cradle, refer to
page 202.
Connection for an external
audio device
Opening
This can be used to connect an external audio
device, such as a CD or MP3 player.
▷
▷
AUX-IN port, refer to page 181.
USB audio interface, refer to page 182.
Storage compartments
Storage compartments
Interior
Pull the center armrest upward.
Adjusting
▷
▷
▷
▷
Glove compartment, refer to page 120.
Compartments in the center console.
Compartments in the doors.
Bottle holders in the doors, cupholders, re‐
fer to page 122.
Cargo area
▷
▷
Lashing eyes, refer to page 131.
Storage compartment under the cargo floor
panel, refer to page 118.
Slide the center armrest into the desired posi‐
tion.
▷
▷
Left and right storage compartments.
Multi-function hook, refer to page 118.
Storage compartment package
For your comfort:
Center armrest
Interior
▷
▷
▷
▷
Insertable cupholder, refer to page 122.
Front center armrest, refer to page 120.
Nets on the backrests of the front seats.
Retaining straps in the front door compart‐
ments.
▷
Rear center armrest with integrated cu‐
pholders.
Pull the center armrest forward at the strap.
121
Controls
Storage compartments
Unsuitable containers
Cargo area
▷
Retaining strap on the left side panel for se‐
curing small items.
Do not forcefully push unsuitable contain‐
ers into the cupholders. This may result in dam‐
age.◀
▷
▷
Retaining straps on the cargo area floor.
Insertable partition elements for the storage
compartment under the cargo floor panel,
used to variably subdivide the storage com‐
partment.
Front
▷
In the front door compartments as a bottle
holder for 1-quart/1 liter bottles, for exam‐
ple.
With partition net: arrange the partition ele‐
ments in such a way that there is enough
space at the rear of the storage compart‐
ment for the partition net.
Insert the bottle into the bottle holder with
the bottom slanted toward the front.
▷
In the center console.
▷
Storage net next to the storage compart‐
ment on the right in the cargo area.
Insertable cupholder.
The insertable cupholder is located in the com‐
partment below the center armrest.
Clothes hooks
The clothes hooks are located at the grab han‐
dles in the rear.
Do not obstruct view
When suspending clothing from the
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driver's
vision.◀
No heavy objects
Insert the cupholder in the holder on the center
console.
Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks;
otherwise, they may present a danger to pas‐
sengers during braking and evasive maneu‐
vers.◀
Rear
▷
In the front door compartments as a bottle
holder for 25-ounce/0.75 liter bottles, for ex‐
ample.
Cupholders
Insert the bottle into the bottle holder with
the bottom slanted toward the front.
Notes
Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
▷
In the center armrest.
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is the
increased danger of injury in an accident.◀
122
Storage compartments
Controls
Pull the center armrest forward at the strap.
To open: press the button.
To close: push both covers back in, one after the
other.
123
