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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
Opening and closing
Safety information
Vehicle features and
options
Warning
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the
selected options or country versions. This also
applies to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the
doors from the inside and lock themselves in. In
this case, the vehicle cannot be opened from
the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the
vehicle key with you so that the vehicle can be
opened from the outside.
Warning
Unlocking from the inside is only possible with
special knowledge.
Vehicle key
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐
cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐
tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock
the vehicle from the outside when there are
people in it.
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two vehicle keys
with integrated key.
Each vehicle key contains a replaceable battery,
Depending on the equipment and country ver‐
configured for the button functions.
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the
following actions:
each vehicle key is stored in the vehicle.
To provide information on maintenance require‐
ments, the service data is stored in the vehicle
key, refer to page 259.
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle key,
take the vehicle key with you when exiting the
vehicle.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐
ing and lock the vehicle.
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▷ Depending on the settings, the welcome light
and headlight courtesy delay feature, refer to
Overview
▷ Exterior mirrors folded through convenient
closing are folded open.
switched off.
The light functions may depend on the ambient
brightness.
Convenient opening
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Unlocking
Locking
Press and hold the button on the vehi‐
cle key after unlocking.
Unlocking the tailgate
With automatic tailgate operation: open the
tailgate
The windows and the glass sunroof are opened,
as long as the button on the vehicle key is
pressed.
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Panic mode
Locking
1. Close the driver's door.
Unlocking
Press the button on the vehicle key.
2.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
the following access points are unlocked:
The following functions are executed:
▷ All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap
are locked.
▷ Driver's door and fuel filler flap.
Press the button on the vehicle key again to
unlock the other vehicle access points.
▷ Locking is confirmed by the turn signals and
the horn. This function must be activated in
▷ All doors, tailgate, and fuel filler flap.
In addition, the following functions are executed:
switched on.
▷ Unlocking is confirmed by the turn signals
and the horn. This function must be activated
If the engine or ignition is still switched on when
you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn honks
twice. In this case, the engine or ignition must be
switched off by means of the Start/Stop button.
▷ The settings stored in the driver profile, refer
▷ The driver's seat is set to the last position
saved in the driver's profile. This function
must be activated in the settings, refer to
switched on, unless they were manually
switched off.
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To switch off the alarm: press any button.
With Comfort Access:
convenient closing
Tailgate
Safety information
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
Warning
With convenient closing, body parts can be
jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the area of movement of the doors is clear
during convenient closing.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, it is possible to specify whether the
tailgate can be unlocked with the vehicle key and
how the vehicle doors will respond to this. To
Closing
Safety information
Press and hold the button on the vehicle
key in the area close to the vehicle.
Warning
The windows and the glass sunroof are closed,
as long as the button on the vehicle key is
pressed.
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
the area of movement of the tailgate is clear
during opening and closing.
The exterior mirrors are folded in.
The exterior mirrors are not folded in when the
hazard warning flashers are switched on.
Warning
Switching on interior lights and
courtesy light
The tailgate pivots out when it opens. There is
a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.
Press the button on the vehicle key with
the vehicle locked.
This function is not available, if the interior lights
were switched off manually.
NOTICE
The light functions may depend on the ambient
brightness.
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the
windows and heat conductors while driving.
There is a risk of damage to property. Cover
the edges and ensure that pointed objects do
not hit the windows.
After locking, wait 10 seconds before pressing
the button again.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find your‐
self in a dangerous situation.
Opening
Press the button on the vehicle key for
approx. 1 second.
▷ Press the button on the vehicle key
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
Without automatic tailgate operation:
▷ Briefly press the button on the vehicle key
three times in succession.
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The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung up‐
ward.
Additional vehicle keys
Additional vehicle keys are available from a serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
With automatic tailgate operation:
The tailgate opens automatically.
Loss of vehicle keys
Replacing the battery
A lost vehicle key can be blocked and replaced
by a dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
1. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle
2. Place the integrated key underneath the bat‐
tery compartment cover, arrow 1, and lift the
cover with a lever movement of the
integrated key, arrow 2.
Malfunction
General information
A Check Control message is displayed.
Vehicle key recognition by the vehicle may mal‐
function under the following circumstances:
▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment with
high transmitting power.
3. Push battery in the direction of the arrow us‐
ing a pointed object and lift it out.
▷ Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal ob‐
jects.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
metal objects.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from mo‐
bile phones or other electronic devices in di‐
rect proximity to the vehicle key.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
electronic devices.
▷ Interference of radio transmission by a charg‐
ing process of mobile devices, for instance
charging of a mobile phone.
4. Insert a type CR 2032 battery with the posi‐
tive side facing up.
▷ The vehicle key is in direct proximity of the
wireless charging tray.
5. Press the cover closed.
6. Push the integrated key into the vehicle key
until it engages.
Place the vehicle key in a different location.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can be
unlocked and locked from the outside with the
Have old batteries disposed of by a deal‐
er’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop or take
them to a collection point.
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Starting the engine via emergency
detection of the Vehicle key
Integrated key
General information
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked
without the vehicle key using the integrated key.
Safety information
Warning
Unlocking from the inside is only possible with
special knowledge.
It is not possible to start the engine if the vehicle
key has not been detected.
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐
cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐
tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock
the vehicle from the outside when there are
people in it.
Proceed as follows in this case:
1. Hold the vehicle key with its tip against the
marked area on the steering column. Pay at‐
tention to the display in the instrument clus‐
ter.
2. If the vehicle key is detected:
Start the engine within 10 seconds.
NOTICE
The door lock is permanently joined with the
door. The door handle can be moved. When
pulling the door handle with the integrated key
inserted, paint or the integrated key can be
damaged. There is a risk of damage to prop‐
erty. Remove the integrated key before pulling
the outside door handle.
If the vehicle key is not recognized, slightly
change the position of the vehicle key and repeat
the procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What precautions can be taken to be able to
open a vehicle with an accidentally locked in ve‐
hicle key?
Removing
▷ The options provided by the Remote Serv‐
ices of the BMW Connected app include the
ability to lock and unlock a vehicle.
This requires an active BMW Connected‐
Drive contract and the BMW Connected app
must be installed on a smartphone.
▷ Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via
the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.
An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is
required.
Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the
integrated key, arrow 2.
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Locking/unlocking via the door
lock
Overview
1. Remove lid on the door lock.
To do this, slide the integrated key into the
opening from below and remove the lid.
Buttons for the central locking system.
Locking
Press the button with the front doors
closed.
2. Unlock or lock the door lock using the
integrated key.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked
from the inside.
The vehicle is not secured against theft when
locking.
Alarm system
The alarm system is not switched on if the vehi‐
cle is locked with the integrated key.
Unlocking
Press the button.
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via the
door lock.
Opening
▷
Press button to unlock the doors to‐
gether, and then pull the door handle above
the armrest.
Buttons for the central
locking system
▷ Front doors: pull the door handle on the door
to open the door. The other doors remain
locked.
General information
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning sys‐
tem and interior lights come on.
▷ Back doors: pull twice on the door handle on
the door to be opened; the first time unlocks
the door, the second time opens it. The other
doors remain locked.
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Locking
Comfort Access
Concept
The vehicle can be accessed without operating
the vehicle key.
Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket, is sufficient.
The vehicle automatically detects the vehicle key
when it is in close proximity or in the car's inte‐
rior.
Touch the surface on the door handle of the driv‐
er's or front passenger door with your finger for
approx. 1 second without grasping the door han‐
dle.
General information
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
This corresponds to pressing the button
the vehicle key.
on
▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle.
▷ Convenient closing.
Convenient closing
Safety information
▷ Open the tailgate.
▷ Opening/closing the tailgate with no-touch
activation.
Functional requirements
Warning
▷ To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be
outside of the vehicle near the doors.
With convenient closing, body parts can be
jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the area of movement of the doors is clear
during convenient closing.
▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
Unlocking
Closing
Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front
passenger door completely.
Touch the surface on the door handle of the driv‐
er's or front passenger door, arrow, with your fin‐
ger and hold it there without grasping the door
handle.
This corresponds to pressing the button
the vehicle key.
on
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This corresponds with pressing and holding the
button on the vehicle key.
Opening
In addition to locking, the windows and the glass
sunroof close. The exterior mirrors fold in, de‐
pending on the model.
Opening the tailgate
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
Press button next on tailgate.
If the tailgate is opened via Comfort Access,
locked doors are not unlocked.
This corresponds to pressing the button
on the vehicle key.
Without automatic tailgate operation:
Safety information
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung up‐
ward.
Warning
With automatic tailgate operation:
The tailgate opens automatically.
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
the area of movement of the tailgate is clear
during opening and closing.
With automatic tailgate
operation: opening and closing
the tailgate with no-touch
activation
Warning
The tailgate pivots out when it opens. There is
a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.
Concept
The tailgate can be opened and closed with no-
touch activation using the vehicle key you are
carrying. Two sensors detect a forward-directed
foot motion in the central rear area and the tail‐
gate is opened or closed.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the
windows and heat conductors while driving.
There is a risk of damage to property. Cover
the edges and ensure that pointed objects do
not hit the windows.
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
If the vehicle key is in the sensor area, the tail‐
gate may open or close inadvertently if you unin‐
tentionally move your foot or if a foot movement
is detected.
The sensor has an approximate range of
5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear of the vehi‐
cle.
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If the tailgate is opened with no-touch activation,
locked doors are not unlocked.
Performing the foot movement
1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at ap‐
prox. one arm's length away from the rear of
the vehicle.
Contactless opening and closing of the tailgate
must be activated in the settings.
2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the direction
of travel and immediately pull it back. With
this movement, the leg must pass through
the ranges of both sensors.
Safety information
Warning
During no-touch activation, vehicle parts may
be touched, such as the hot exhaust gas sys‐
tem. There is a risk of injury. When moving your
foot, make sure you have a firm stance and do
not touch the vehicle.
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
the area of movement of the tailgate is clear
during opening and closing.
Opening
Perform the foot movement described earlier.
Before the opening, the hazard warning system
flashes.
Warning
If touchless closing is switched on:
The tailgate pivots out when it opens. There is
a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.
Moving a foot again will stop the opening proc‐
ess
The subsequent foot movement will close the
tailgate again.
Closing
Adjusting
1. "My Vehicle"
Perform the foot movement described earlier.
Before closing, the hazard warning system
flashes and an acoustic signal sounds.
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
Moving a foot again will stop the closing process.
4. "Tailgate"
The subsequent foot movement will open the
tailgate again.
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Open by foot movement"
Malfunction
Vehicle key recognition by the vehicle may mal‐
function under the following circumstances:
Contactless opening of the tailgate is
switched on or off.
▷ "Close by foot movement"
▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
Contactless closing of the tailgate is
switched on or off.
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▷ Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment with
high transmitting power.
Warning
The tailgate pivots out when it opens. There is
a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.
▷ Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal ob‐
jects.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
metal objects.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from mo‐
bile phones or other electronic devices in di‐
rect proximity to the vehicle key.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the
windows and heat conductors while driving.
There is a risk of damage to property. Cover
the edges and ensure that pointed objects do
not hit the windows.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
electronic devices.
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the locking
request recognition function on the door han‐
dles.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock the
vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key or
Without automatic tailgate
operation
Opening from the outside
Tailgate
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the remote control in the cargo
area.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, it is possible to specify whether the
tailgate can be unlocked with the vehicle key and
how the vehicle doors will respond to this. To
▷ Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.
With Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle or
have the vehicle key with you.
Press button next on tailgate.
Safety information
▷
Press the button on the vehicle key
for approx. 1 second.
Warning
Depending on the setting, the doors may also
be unlocked. Unlocking with the vehicle key,
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
the area of movement of the tailgate is clear
during opening and closing.
The tailgate is opened slightly and can be swung
upward.
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4. "Tailgate"
Opening from the inside
5. Monitor the tailgate and set the desired
opening height.
With Steptronic transmission:
With the vehicle stationary, pull the but‐
ton in the storage compartment of the driver's
door upwards.
From the outside
If the vehicle is locked, selector lever position P
must be engaged first.
With manual transmission:
With the vehicle stationary, pull the but‐
ton in the storage compartment of the driver's
door upwards twice in quick succession.
The tailgate is opened slightly and can be swung
upward.
▷ Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.
With Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle or
have the vehicle key with you.
Closing
Press the button on tailgate's exterior.
▷
Press the button on the vehicle key
for approx. 1 second.
Depending on the setting, the doors may also
be unlocked. Opening with the vehicle key,
If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate opens au‐
tomatically to the adjusted opening height.
Grasp the recess grip and pull tailgate down.
From the inside
With Steptronic transmission:
With automatic tailgate
operation
Pull button in the storage compartment
of the driver's door upward.
Opening
If the vehicle is locked, selector lever position P
must be engaged first.
Adjusting the opening height
With manual transmission:
You can set how far the tailgate should open.
With the vehicle stationary, pull the but‐
ton in the storage compartment of the driver's
door upwards twice in quick succession.
When adjusting the opening height, ensure that
there is a clearance of at least 4 in/10 cm above
the tailgate.
If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate opens au‐
tomatically to the adjusted opening height.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
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Interruption of the opening procedure
The opening procedure is interrupted in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷ When the vehicle starts moving.
▷ By pressing the button on the outside of the
tailgate. Pressing again closes the tailgate.
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate. Pressing again closes the tailgate.
▷ Press button on the inside of the tailgate, ar‐
row 1.
▷ By pressing the button on the vehicle key.
Pressing again continues the opening mo‐
tion.
▷ Press button, arrow 2.
▷ By pressing or pulling the button in the stor‐
age compartment. Pulling again continues
the opening motion.
The vehicle will be locked after closing the
tailgate. The driver's door must be closed for
this purpose and the vehicle key must be out‐
side of the vehicle in the area of the tailgate.
Closing
Interruption of the closing procedure
From the outside
The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol‐
lowing situations:
Press the button on tailgate's exterior.
▷ If the vehicle starts off with a jerky movement.
From the inside
▷ By pressing the button on the outside of the
tailgate. Pressing again re-opens the tailgate.
Press button in the storage compartment
of the driver's door and keep it pressed.
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate. Pressing again re-opens the tailgate.
The vehicle key must be located in the car’s inte‐
rior for this function.
▷ By releasing the button in the storage com‐
partment of the driver's door. Pulling again
and holding continues the closing motion.
An acoustic signal sounds before the tailgate is
closed.
From inside the tailgate
Malfunction
Without Comfort Access:
Safety information
Warning
With manual operation of a blocked tailgate, it
can release itself unexpectedly from the block‐
age. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Do not operate the tailgate man‐
ually if it is blocked. Have it checked by a deal‐
er’s service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
Press the button on the inside of the tailgate.
With Comfort Access:
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Manual operation
tected vehicle key must be clearly allocated to
the driver.
Operate the unlocked tailgate manually with a
slow and smooth motion.
This is the case when:
To close the tailgate fully, press down lightly
only. Closing occurs automatically.
▷ The driver is only carrying his or her own ve‐
hicle key.
▷ The driver unlocks the vehicle.
▷ The driver gets into the vehicle through the
driver's door.
Driver profiles
Concept
In the driver profiles, individual settings for sev‐
eral drivers can be stored and called up again
when required.
Adjusting
The settings for the following systems and func‐
tions are stored in the active profile. The scope
of storable settings depends on country and
equipment.
General information
▷ Unlocking and locking.
▷ Lights.
There are three driver profiles with which per‐
sonal vehicle settings can be stored. Every vehi‐
cle key has been assigned one of these driver
profiles.
▷ Climate control.
▷ Radio.
▷ Instrument cluster.
▷ Programmable memory buttons.
▷ Volumes, tone.
If the vehicle is unlocked using a vehicle key, the
assigned personal driver profile will be activated.
All settings stored in the driver profile are auto‐
matically applied.
▷ Control Display.
If several drivers use their own vehicle keys, the
vehicle will apply the personal settings as it is be‐
ing unlocked. These settings are also restored, if
the vehicle has been used in the meantime by a
person with a different vehicle key.
▷ Navigation.
▷ PDC Park Distance Control.
▷ Rearview camera.
▷ Head-up Display.
▷ Driving Dynamics Control.
Changes to the settings are automatically stored
in the driver profile currently activated.
▷ Seat position, exterior mirror position, steer‐
ing wheel position where applicable.
If another driver profile is selected via iDrive, the
settings stored in it will be applied automatically.
The new driver profile is assigned to the vehicle
key that is currently in use.
Both the positions saved via the seat memory
and the last position set are saved.
▷ Intelligent Safety.
There is an additional guest profile available that
is not assigned to any vehicle key. It can be used
to apply settings in the vehicle without changing
the personal driver profiles.
Profile management
Selecting a driver profile
Functional requirements
For the system to be able to identify the driver
profile associated to a particular driver, the de‐
Regardless of the vehicle key in use, a different
driver profile may be activated. This allows you to
call up personal vehicle settings, even if you did
not unlock the vehicle with your own vehicle key.
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Via iDrive:
Resetting a driver profile
The settings of the driver profile currently in use
are reset to their factory settings.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
4. "OK"
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
▷ All settings stored in the selected driver pro‐
file are automatically applied.
▷ The called-up driver profile is assigned to the
vehicle key being used at the time.
The driver profile marked with this symbol
can be reset.
▷ If the driver profile is already assigned to a dif‐
ferent vehicle key, this driver profile will apply
to both vehicle keys.
4. "Reset driver profile"
5. "OK"
Exporting driver profiles
Most settings of the active driver profile can be
exported.
Using a guest profile
The guest profile is for individual settings that are
stored in none of the three personal driver pro‐
files.
Exporting is helpful when storing and retrieving
personal settings, for instance before delivering
the vehicle to a workshop. The stored driver pro‐
files can be taken into another vehicle.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. "Drive off (guest)"
4. "OK"
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is as‐
signed to the vehicle key that is not used at the
time.
The driver profile marked with this symbol
can be exported.
4. "Export driver profile"
Renaming a driver profile
5. Select a storage device for exporting the
driver profile.
A personal name can be assigned to the active
driver profile to avoid confusion between the
driver profiles.
▷ "USB device"
Select the USB storage device, as
needed, refer to page 53.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
▷ Online.
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
Importing driver profiles
The driver profile marked with this symbol
can be renamed.
The existing settings of the active driver profile
are overwritten with the settings of the imported
driver profile.
4. "Change driver profile name"
5. Enter profile name.
6.
Select the symbol.
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Via iDrive:
Adjusting
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
General information
3. Select the driver profile to be overwritten.
Depending on the package and country version,
various settings are available for the vehicle key
functions.
The driver profile marked with this symbol
can be overwritten.
These settings are stored for the driver profile,
4. "Import driver profile"
5. Select a storage device for importing the
driver profile.
Unlocking
▷ USB storage device: "USB device"
Select USB storage device as needed.
▷ Online.
Doors
Via iDrive:
6. Select the driver profile to be imported.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
Displaying driver profiles during
start
4.
"Driver's door" or
"All doors"
The driver profiles can be displayed at each
startup to select the desired profile.
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Driver's door only"
Via iDrive:
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again unlocks
the entire vehicle.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. "Show driver profiles at startup"
▷ "All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
System limits
A clear assignment between the vehicle key and
driver may not be possible in the following cases,
for example.
Tailgate
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, this setting may not be offered.
▷ The passenger unlocks the vehicle with his or
her own vehicle key, but another person is
driving.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4.
▷ The driver unlocks the vehicle via Comfort
Access and has multiple vehicle keys with
him or her.
▷ The driver changes, but the vehicle is not
locked and unlocked.
The text next to the symbol indicates the cur‐
rent setting.
▷ Multiple vehicle keys are located outside of
the vehicle.
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Tailgate"
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Depending on your vehicle's optional fea‐
tures, the tailgate is either unlocked or
opened.
Unlocking is signaled by two flashes, lock‐
ing by one.
▷ With alarm system:
▷ "Tailgate and door(s)"
"Acoustic signal for lock/unlock"
Depending on your vehicle's optional fea‐
tures, the tailgate is either unlocked or
opened and the doors unlocked.
Unlocking is signaled by one honk of the
horn.
▷ "Tailgate opens after unlocking"
Automatic locking
Via iDrive:
The vehicle must be unlocked before the
tailgate can be used with the vehicle key.
1. "My Vehicle"
▷ "Button lock"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
It is not possible to use the tailgate via the
vehicle key.
4. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Lock automatically"
Adjusting the last seat and mirror
position
Via iDrive:
The vehicle locks automatically after a
while if no door is opened after unlocking.
▷ "Lock after starting to drive"
1. "My Vehicle"
The vehicle locks automatically after you
drive off.
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
The setting can be made for the driver
profile marked with this symbol.
Automatic unlocking
Via iDrive:
4. "Last seat position automatic"
1. "My Vehicle"
When the vehicle is unlocked, the driver's seat
and exterior mirrors resume their last set posi‐
tions.
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
The most recent position is independent of the
positions saved via the seat memory.
4. "Unlock at end of trip"
After the engine is switched off by pressing
the Start/Stop button, the locked vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Confirmation signals from the
vehicle
Via iDrive:
Alarm system
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
General information
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system reacts to the following changes:
4. Deactivate or activate the desired confirma‐
tion signals.
▷ Unauthorized opening of a door, the hood or
the tailgate.
▷ "Flash for lock/unlock"
▷ Movements in the car's interior.
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▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, for instance, dur‐
ing attempts at stealing a wheel or when tow‐
ing the vehicle.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find your‐
self in a dangerous situation.
▷ Disconnected battery voltage.
▷ Press the button on the vehicle key
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
▷ Improper use of the socket for Onboard Diag‐
nosis.
▷ Briefly press the button on the vehicle key
three times in succession.
▷ Locking the vehicle while a device is con‐
nected to the socket for the OBD Onboard-
Diagnosis. For socket for the OBD Onboard
Diagnosis, refer to page 260.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
The alarm system signals these changes visually
and acoustically:
Indicator light on the interior
mirror
▷ Acoustic alarm:
Depending on local regulations, the acoustic
alarm may be suppressed.
▷ Visual alarm:
By flashing of the hazard warning system and
headlights, where required.
Do not modify the system to ensure function of
the alarm system.
▷ The indicator light flashes briefly every 2 sec‐
onds:
Switching on/off
When you lock and unlock the vehicle with the
vehicle key or Comfort Access, the alarm system
will also switch on or off at the same time.
The alarm system is switched on.
▷ Indicator light flashes for approx. 10 seconds,
then it flashes briefly every 2 seconds:
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor
are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate are
not correctly closed. Correctly closed access
points are secured.
Opening the doors with the alarm
system switched on
The alarm system is triggered when a door is
opened if the door was unlocked using the
integrated key in the door lock.
When the still open access points are closed,
the interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sen‐
sor will be switched on.
▷ The indicator light goes out after unlocking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
Opening the tailgate with the
alarm system switched on
The tailgate can be opened even when the alarm
system is switched on.
▷ The indicator light flashes after unlocking un‐
til the engine ignition is switched on, but no
longer than approx. 5 minutes:
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and moni‐
tored again provided the doors are locked. The
hazard warning system flashes once.
An alarm has been triggered.
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▷ Unlock the vehicle with the integrated key
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
and switch on the ignition using the emer‐
gency detection of the vehicle key, refer to
The alarm system responds in situations such as
attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehicle is
towed.
▷ With Comfort Access:
When carrying the vehicle key, grasp the driv‐
er's door or front passenger door handle
completely.
Interior motion sensor
The windows and the glass sunroof must be
closed for the system to function properly.
Power windows
Avoiding unintentional alarms
General information
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
can trigger an alarm, although no unauthorized
action occurred.
General information
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the
windows are automatically closed except a gap.
Safety information
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:
▷ In automatic vehicle washes.
▷ In duplex garages.
Warning
When operating the windows, body parts and
objects can be jammed. There is a risk of injury
or risk of damage to property. Make sure that
the area of movement of the windows is clear
during opening and closing.
▷ During transport on trains carrying vehicles, at
sea or on a trailer.
▷ With animals in the vehicle.
▷ When the vehicle is locked after start of fuel‐
ing.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sen‐
sor can be switched off in such situations.
Overview
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor
and interior motion sensor
Press the button on the vehicle key within
10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is
locked.
The indicator light lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
are switched off until the vehicle is locked again.
Power windows
Safety switch
Switching off the alarm
▷ Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key.
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Safety information
Opening
▷
Press the switch to the resistance point.
Warning
The window opens while the switch is being
held.
Accessories on the windows such as antennas
can impact jam protection. There is a risk of in‐
jury. Do not install accessories in the area of
movement of the windows.
▷
Press the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The window opens automatically. Pressing
the switch again stops the motion.
Closing without the jam protection
system
In case of danger from the outside or if ice might
prevent normal closing, proceed as follows:
Convenient opening with the vehicle key, refer to
Closing
1.
Pull the switch past the resistance point
and hold it there.
▷
▷
Pull the switch to the resistance point.
The window closes while the switch is being
held.
The window closes with limited jam protec‐
tion. If the closing force exceeds a specific
threshold, closing is interrupted.
Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
2.
Pull the switch past the resistance point
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there.
The window closes automatically if the door
is closed. Pulling again stops the motion.
The window closes without jam protection.
Jam protection system
Concept
Safety switch
General information
The safety switch can be used to prevent chil‐
dren, for instance from opening and closing the
rear windows using the switches in the rear.
The jam protection prevents objects or body
parts becoming jammed between the door frame
and window while a window is being closed.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the
safety function is switched off automatically.
General information
If resistance or a blockage is detected while a
window is being closed, the closing action is in‐
terrupted.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The window opens slightly
The LED lights up if the safety function
is switched on.
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Opening/closing the glass
sunroof and sun protection
separately
Panoramic glass sunroof
General information
The glass sunroof is ready for operation when
the ignition is switched on.
▷ Press the switch in the desired
direction to the resistance
point and hold it there.
In the event of a severe accident, the glass sun‐
roof is automatically closed.
Holding down the switch
opens the sun protection. If
the sun protection is already
fully open, the glass sunroof
opens.
Safety information
Warning
The glass sunroof closes
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the glass
sunroof is clear during opening and closing.
while the switch is being held.
If the glass sunroof is already
closed or in the tilted position,
the sun protection closes.
▷ Press the switch in the desired direction past
the resistance point.
Overview
The sun protection opens automatically. If the
sun protection is already fully open, the glass
sunroof opens automatically.
The glass sunroof closes automatically. If the
glass sunroof is already closed or in the tilted
position, the sun protection closes automati‐
cally.
Pressing the switch upward stops the motion.
Opening/closing the glass
sunroof and sun protection
together
Tilting up and closing the tilted
glass sunroof
Push switch briefly upward.
Briefly press the switch twice in
succession in the desired direc‐
tion past the resistance point.
▷ The closed glass sunroof tilts
and the sun protection opens
slightly.
The glass sunroof and sun pro‐
tection move together. Pressing
the switch upward stops the motion.
▷ The opened glass sunroof
closes until it is in the tilted
position. The sun protection
does not move.
Convenient opening with the vehicle key, refer to
▷ The tilted glass sunroof closes.
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Closing from the raised position
without jam protection
Comfort position
In some models, the wind noises in the car's in‐
terior are lowest when the glass sunroof is not
fully open. In these models, the automatic func‐
tion initially only opens the glass sunroof up to
this comfort position.
If there is an external danger,
push the switch forward past the
resistance point and hold it.
The glass sunroof closes without
jam protection.
Pressing the switch again opens the glass sun‐
roof fully.
Initializing after a power
interruption
Jam protection system
General information
General information
If a resistance or blockage is detected while the
glass sunroof is closing, the closing operation is
interrupted once the roof reaches the half-open
position, or it is stopped when closing from the
tilted position.
After a power failure during the opening or clos‐
ing process, the glass sunroof can only be oper‐
ated to a limited extent.
The system can be initialized under the following
conditions.
The glass sunroof opens slightly.
▷ The vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.
▷ The engine is running.
Closing from the open position
without jam protection
If there is an external danger, proceed as follows:
▷ The external temperature is above
41 ℉/5 ℃.
During initialization, the glass sunroof closes
without jam protection.
1. Push the switch forward past the resistance
point and hold.
Make sure that the closing area is clear.
The glass sunroof closes with limited jam
protection. If the closing force exceeds a spe‐
cific threshold, closing is interrupted.
Initializing the system
Press the switch up and hold it
until initialization is complete.
Initialization begins within 15 seconds.
2. Push the switch forward again past the resist‐
ance point and hold until the glass sunroof
closes without jam protection. Make sure that
the closing area is clear.
▷ If the glass sunroof is closed, it opens then
closes again.
▷ If the glass sunroof is open, it first closes,
then opens and closes again.
Initialization is complete once the glass sunroof
and sun protection have opened then closed
again.
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Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel
Vehicle features and
Warning
options
With a backrest inclined too far to the rear, the
efficacy of the safety belt can no longer be en‐
sured. There is a risk of sliding under the safety
belt in an accident. There is a risk of injuries or
danger to life. Adjust the seat prior to starting
the trip. Adjust the backrest so that it is in the
most upright position as possible and do not
adjust again while driving.
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the
selected options or country versions. This also
applies to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Warning
There is a risk of jamming when moving the
seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the area of move‐
ment of the seat is clear prior to any adjust‐
ment.
Sitting safely
An ideal seating position that meets the needs of
the occupants can make a vital contribution to
relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
In the event of an accident, the correct seating
position plays an important role. Additionally, fol‐
low the following chapters for safe driving:
Electrically adjustable seats
General information
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored for
the profile currently used. When the vehicle is
unlocked via the vehicle key, the position is auto‐
matically retrieved if the function, refer to
The current seat position can be stored using
Front seats
Safety information
Warning
Seat adjustments while driving can lead to un‐
expected movements of the seat. Vehicle con‐
trol could be lost. There is a risk of accident.
Only adjust the seat on the driver's side when
the vehicle is stationary.
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Overview
Seat tilt
Move switch up or down.
1
2
3
4
5
Memory function
Backrest width
Lumbar support
Backrest tilt
Backrest tilt
Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
Forward/backward
Move switch forward or backward.
Thigh support
Push switch forward or backward.
Height
Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust
the thigh support.
Lumbar support
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐
justed in a way that it supports the lumbar region
of the spine. The lower back and the spine are
supported for upright posture.
Push switch up or down.
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▷ Press the front/rear section of
Seat heating
the button:
The curvature is increased/
decreased.
Switching on
Press the button once for each temper‐
ature level.
▷ Press the upper/lower section
of the button:
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
The curvature is shifted up/
down.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 minutes
after a stop, seat heating is activated automati‐
cally with the temperature selected last.
Backrest width
When ECO PRO is activated, refer to page 222,
the heating output is reduced.
Concept
Adjusting the backrest width may improve lateral
support when taking corners.
Switching off
General information
You can change the backrest width by adjusting
the side wings of the backrest.
Press and hold the button until the
LEDs go out.
Adjusting
Rear seats
▷ Press the front section of the
button:
Second row of seats
Safety information
The backrest width de‐
creases.
▷ Press the rear section of the
button:
Warning
The backrest width increases.
There is a risk of jamming when folding down
the center armrest in the rear. There is a risk of
injury. Make sure that the area of movement of
the center armrest is clear during folding down.
Front seat heating
Overview
Warning
Unexpected movements of the rear seat back‐
rest while driving may occur due to uninten‐
tional unlocking of the rear seat backrests by
the straps. There is a risk of injury. Do not fas‐
ten any objects to the straps for unlocking the
rear backrests.
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Forward/backward
Safety belts
General information
Number of safety belts and
safety belt buckles
The rear seat is divided at a ratio of 60 to 40.
The left seat is connected to the center section.
The vehicle is fitted with five safety belts to en‐
sure occupant safety. However, they can only of‐
fer protection when adjusted correctly.
Adjusting
The two outer safety belt buckles of the rear seat
are intended for the persons sitting on the left
and right.
The center safety belt buckles of the rear seat
are intended for the persons sitting in the middle.
General information
Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by all occupants before driving off. Al‐
though airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired di‐
rection.
After releasing the lever, move the seat forward
or back slightly making sure it engages properly.
The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point will
be correct for adult seat occupants of every build
if the seat is correctly adjusted.
Backrest tilt
1. Pull loop to unlock the backrest.
Safety information
Warning
Use of a safety belt to buckle more than one
person will potentially defeat the ability of the
safety belt to serve its protective function.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do
not allow more than one person to wear a sin‐
gle safety belt. Infants and children are not al‐
lowed on an occupant's lap, but must be trans‐
ported and secured in designated child
restraint systems.
2. Apply or lift weight on the backrest as
needed.
After the adjustment, move the backrest slightly
forward or back to engage it correctly.
Warning
The efficacy of safety gear, including safety
belts, can be limited or lost when safety belts
are fastened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened
safety belt can cause additional injuries, for in‐
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stance in the event of an accident or during
braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk
of injuries or danger to life. Make sure that all
occupants are wearing safety belts correctly.
▷ Re-tighten the safety belt frequently upward
around your upper body.
Buckling the safety belt
1. Guide the safety belt slowly over shoulder
and hip to put it on.
Warning
2. Insert the tongue plate into the safety belt
buckle. The safety belt buckle must engage
audibly.
With a rear backrest that is not locked, the pro‐
tective function of the middle safety belt is not
guaranteed. There is a risk of injuries or danger
to life. If you are using the middle safety belt,
lock the wider rear seat backrest.
Warning
The efficacy of safety gear, including safety
belts, may not be fully functional or fail in the
following situations:
▷ The safety belts or safety belt buckles are
damaged, soiled, or changed in any other
way.
Unbuckling the safety belt
1. Hold the safety belt firmly.
▷ Belt tensioners or belt retractors were
modified.
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.
3. Guide the safety belt back into its roll-up
mechanism.
Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged in
the event of an accident. There is a risk of inju‐
ries or danger to life. Do not modify safety belts,
safety belt buckles, belt tensioners, belt retrac‐
tors or belt anchors and keep them clean. Have
the safety belts checked after an accident at
the dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Middle safety belt in the rear
Buckling the safety belt
Correct use of safety belts
▷ Wear the safety belt twist-free and tight to
your body over your lap and shoulders.
▷ Wear the safety belt deep on your hips over
your lap. The safety belt may not press on
your stomach.
1. Pull the buckle tongues out of the mounts in
the roof.
▷ Do not rub the safety belt against sharp
edges, or guide it or jam it in across hard or
fragile objects.
2. Insert the lower buckle tongue in the belt
buckle, arrow 1.
▷ Avoid thick clothing.
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3. Insert the upper buckle tongue in the belt
buckle, arrow 2.
▷ Before driving, install the removed head
restraints on the occupied seats.
Safety belt buckles must audibly click into
place.
▷ Adjust the head restraint so its center sup‐
ports the back of the head at as close to
eye level as possible.
Unbuckling the safety belt
1. Hold the safety belt firmly.
▷ Adjust the distance so that the head re‐
straint is as close as possible to the back
of the head. Adjust the distance via the
backrest tilt as needed.
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.
3. Use the buckle tongue, arrow 1, to open the
second safety belt buckle, arrow 2.
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when moving the
head restraint. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement is clear when
moving the head restraint.
Warning
Objects on the head restraint reduce the pro‐
tective effect in the head and neck area. There
is a risk of injury.
4. Guide the safety belt to the mount in the
roofliner.
▷ Do not use seat or head restraint covers.
Safety belt reminder for driver's
and passenger's seat
▷ Do not hang objects, for instance clothes
hangers, directly on the head restraint.
▷ Only use accessories that have been de‐
termined to be safe for attachment to a
head restraint.
Display in the instrument cluster
The indicator light lights up and a signal
sounds. Make sure that the safety belts
are positioned correctly. The safety belt
reminder can also be activated if objects are
placed on the front passenger seat.
▷ Do not use any accessories, for instance
pillows, while driving.
Adjusting the height
Front head restraints
Safety information
Warning
A missing protective effect due to removed or
not correctly adjusted head restraints can
cause injuries in the head and neck area. There
is a risk of injury.
▷ To raise: push the head restraint up.
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▷ To lower: press button, arrow 1, and push
▷ Adjust the distance so that the head re‐
head restraint down.
straint is as close as possible to the back
of the head. Adjust the distance via the
backrest tilt as needed.
After setting the height, make sure that the head
restraint engages correctly.
Removing
Warning
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.
Body parts can be jammed when moving the
head restraint. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement is clear when
moving the head restraint.
Warning
Objects on the head restraint reduce the pro‐
tective effect in the head and neck area. There
is a risk of injury.
▷ Do not use seat or head restraint covers.
1. Raise the head restraint up against the resist‐
ance.
▷ Do not hang objects, for instance clothes
hangers, directly on the head restraint.
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint out completely.
▷ Only use accessories that have been de‐
termined to be safe for attachment to a
head restraint.
Installing
Proceed in the reverse order to install the head
restraint.
▷ Do not use any accessories, for instance
pillows, while driving.
Height
Rear head restraints
Safety information
Warning
Adjusting
A missing protective effect due to removed or
not correctly adjusted head restraints can
cause injuries in the head and neck area. There
is a risk of injury.
▷ Before driving, install the removed head
restraints on the occupied seats.
▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and push
the head restraint down.
▷ Adjust the head restraint so its center sup‐
ports the back of the head at as close to
eye level as possible.
▷ To raise: push the head restraint up.
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After setting the height, make sure that the head
restraint engages correctly.
Safety information
Warning
Folding down the head restraint
Only fold the head restraint back if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.
Using the memory function while driving can
lead to unexpected movements of the seat. Ve‐
hicle control could be lost. There is a risk of ac‐
cident. Only retrieve the memory function when
the vehicle is stationary.
Warning
There is a risk of jamming when moving the
seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the area of move‐
ment of the seat is clear prior to any adjust‐
ment.
▷ To the back: press the button, arrow 1, and
fold the head restraint back, arrow 2.
▷ Forward: fold the head restraint toward the
front as far as it will go. Make sure that the
head restraint engages correctly.
Overview
Removing
The head restraints cannot be removed.
Memory function
Concept
The following settings can be stored and, if nec‐
essary, retrieved using the memory function:
Storing
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Set the desired position.
▷ Seat position.
▷ Exterior mirror position.
▷ Height of the Head-up Display.
3.
Press the button. The LED in the
button lights up.
4. Press the desired button 1 or 2 while the
LED is lit. The LED goes out.
General information
Different settings can be assigned to two mem‐
ory locations.
Button was pressed inadvertently:
Press the button again.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow‐
ing settings are not stored:
The LED goes out.
▷ Backrest width.
▷ Lumbar support.
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Overview
Calling up settings
The stored position is called up automatically.
Press the desired button 1 or 2.
The procedure stops when a seat adjustment
switch or one of the memory buttons is pressed.
Once underway, adjustment of the seat position
on the driver's side is disabled after a short while.
Call up deactivated
After a brief period, calling up stored seat posi‐
tions is deactivated to save battery power.
1
2
3
Adjusting
Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor
Folding in and out
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:
▷ Open or close the door or tailgate.
▷ Press a button on the vehicle key.
▷ Press the Start/Stop button.
Selecting a mirror
To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the switch.
Mirrors
Adjusting electrically
Exterior mirrors
Press the button.
The mirror movement follows the button
movement.
General information
The mirror on the front passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
Malfunction
In case of an electrical malfunction, adjust the
mirror by pressing the edges of the mirror glass.
The mirror setting is stored for the driver profile
currently in use. When the vehicle is unlocked via
the vehicle key, the position is automatically re‐
vated for this purpose.
Folding in and out
The current exterior mirror position can be stored
NOTICE
Depending on the vehicle width, the vehicle
can be damaged in vehicle washes. There is a
risk of damage to property. Before washing,
fold in the mirrors by hand or with the button.
Safety information
Warning
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than
they appear. The distance to the traffic behind
could be incorrectly estimated, for instance
while changing lanes. There is a risk of acci‐
dent. Estimate the distance to the traffic behind
by looking over your shoulder.
Press the button.
Folding is only possible up to a speed of approx.
15 mph/20 km/h.
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Folding the mirrors in and out is helpful in the fol‐
lowing situations:
Interior mirror, manually
dimmable
▷ In vehicle washes.
▷ On narrow roads.
Turn knob
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐
matically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
Automatic heating
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated as
needed and when the ignition is switched on.
Automatic dimming feature
The exterior mirror on the driver's side is auto‐
matically dimmed. Photocells in the interior mir‐
ror are used to control this.
Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect by
the interior mirror.
Automatic Curb Monitor, exterior
mirror
Interior mirror, automatic
dimming feature
Concept
Overview
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on
the front passenger side is tilted downward. This
improves your view of the curb and other format‐
ting issue - low-lying obstacles when parking,
for instance.
Activating
1.
slide the switch to the driver's side
mirror position.
Photocells are used for control:
▷ In the mirror glass.
2. Engage selector lever position R.
▷ On the back of the mirror.
Deactivating
Slide the switch to the passenger's side mirror
position.
Functional requirements
▷ Keep the photocells clean.
▷ Do not cover the area between the interior
mirror and the windshield.
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Switching on/off
Steering wheel
Safety information
Warning
Press the button.
▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.
Steering wheel adjustments while driving can
lead to unexpected steering wheel movements.
Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of
accident. Adjustng the steering wheel while the
vehicle is stationary only.
Adjusting
1. Fold the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seating position.
3. Fold the lever back up.
Heated steering wheel
Overview
Heated steering wheel
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Vehicle features and
Warning
options
A heated vehicle may result in death to per‐
sons, especially children and animals. There is
a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not leave
persons, especially children and animals unat‐
tended in the vehicle.
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the
selected options or country versions. This also
applies to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Warning
Exposure to intense sunlight can cause child
restraint systems and their components to be‐
come very hot. Persons may sustain burn inju‐
ries when touching the hot components. There
is a risk of injury. Do not expose the child re‐
straint system to direct sunlight or cover where
necessary. If necessary, let the child restraint
system cool down before transporting a child.
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle.
The right place for children
Safety information
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the
following actions:
Always transport children in the
rear seat
General information
Accident research shows that the safest place
for children is in the rear seat.
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
Transport children younger than 13 years of age
or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm only in the rear seat
in suitable child restraint systems designed for
the age, weight and size of the child. Children
13 years of age or older must wear a safety belt
as soon as a suitable child restraint system can
no longer be used due to their age, weight, or
size.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐
ing and lock the vehicle.
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Safety information
Installing child restraint
systems
Warning
The safety belt cannot be fastened correctly on
children shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm without suita‐
ble additional child restraint systems. The effi‐
cacy of safety gear, including safety belts, can
be limited or lost when safety belts are fas‐
tened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened safety
belt can cause additional injuries, for instance in
the event of an accident or during braking and
evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injuries or
danger to life. Secure children shorter than 5 ft,
150 cm using suitable child restraint systems.
General information
Pay attention to the specifications of the child re‐
straint system manufacturer when selecting, in‐
stalling, and using child restraint systems.
Safety information
Warning
The stability of the child restraint system is lim‐
ited or compromised with incorrect seat adjust‐
ment or improper installation of the child seat.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make
sure that the child restraint system fits securely
against the backrest. If possible, adjust the
backrest tilt for all affected backrests and cor‐
rectly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats
and backrests are securely engaged or locked.
If possible, adjust the height of the head re‐
straints or remove them.
Children on the front passenger
seat
General information
If you need to use a child restraint system in the
front passenger seat, make sure that the front,
knee and side airbags on the front passenger
side are deactivated. For automatic deactivation
of front-seat passenger airbags, refer to
Warning
The protective effect of child restraint systems
and their fastening systems which have been
damaged or exposed to an accident can be lim‐
ited or lost. A child cannot be properly re‐
strained in the event of an accident or braking
and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of inju‐
ries or danger to life.
Safety information
Warning
Active front-seat passenger airbags can injure a
child in a child restraint system when the air‐
bags are activated. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the front-seat passenger air‐
bags are deactivated and that the PASSEN‐
GER AIRBAG OFF indicator light lights up.
Do not use child restraint systems which have
been damaged or exposed to an accident.
If a child restraint system and its fastening sys‐
tem has been damaged or exposed to an acci‐
dent, have these systems checked and re‐
placed by the dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
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Before mounting
Child seat security
Before mounting child restraint systems, ensure
that the rear seat backrests are locked.
Move the rear seats into the rearmost position to
facilitate assembly of the child restraint system.
On the front passenger seat
Deactivating airbags
The rear safety belts and the front passenger
safety belt can be permanently locked to fasten
child restraint systems.
Warning
Active front-seat passenger airbags can injure a
child in a child restraint system when the air‐
bags are activated. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the front-seat passenger air‐
bags are deactivated and that the PASSEN‐
GER AIRBAG OFF indicator light lights up.
Locking the safety belt
1. Pull out the belt strap completely.
2. Secure the child restraint system with the
safety belt.
Before installing a child restraint system in the
front passenger seat, make sure that the front,
knee and side airbags on the front passenger
side are deactivated.
3. Allow the belt strap to be pulled in and pull it
tight against the child restraint system. The
safety belt is locked.
Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags au‐
Unlocking the safety belt
1. Unbuckle the safety belt buckle.
2. Remove the child restraint system.
Seat position and height
3. Allow the belt strap to be pulled in com‐
pletely.
Before installing a child restraint system, move
the front passenger seat as far back as possible
and bring it as far up as possible to obtain the
best possible position for the belt and to offer
optimal protection in the event of an accident.
In some cases it may be necessary to separate
the lower belt attachment. Safety belts, refer to
If the upper anchorage of the safety belt is lo‐
cated in front of the belt guide of the child seat,
move the front passenger seat carefully forward
until the best possible belt guide position is
reached.
LATCH child restraint fixing
system
General information
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Children.
Backrest width
Adjustable backrest width: before installing a
child restraint system in the front passenger seat,
open the backrest width completely. Do not
change the backrest width again and do not call
up a memory position.
Pay attention to the operating and safety infor‐
mation from the child restraint system manufac‐
turer when installing and using LATCH child re‐
straint fixing systems.
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Mounts for the lower LATCH
anchors
Assembly of LATCH child
restraint fixing systems
The lower anchors may be used to attach the
CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child
and CRS weight of 65 lbs/30 kg when the child is
restrained by the internal harnesses.
1. Install child restraint system, see manufactur‐
er's information.
2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐
erly engaged.
Safety information
Child restraint systems
with tether strap
Warning
If the LATCH child restraint fixing systems are
not correctly engaged, the protective effect of
the LATCH child restraint fixing system can be
limited. There is a risk of injuries or danger to
life. Make sure that the lower anchors are se‐
curely engaged and that the LATCH child re‐
straint fixing system fits securely against the
backrest.
Safety information
Warning
If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly used
for the child restraint system, the protective ef‐
fect can be reduced. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the upper retaining strap does
not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as
it passes the upper anchor.
Position
Symbol
Meaning
Warning
The corresponding symbol
shows the mounts for the lower
LATCH anchors.
If the rear backrest is not locked, the protective
effect of the child restraint system is limited or
there is none. In certain situations, for instance
braking maneuvers or in case of an accident,
the rear backrest can fold forward. There is a
risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure that
the rear backrests are locked.
Seats equipped with lower an‐
chors are marked with a pair, (2),
of LATCH symbols.
For vehicles equipped with a
middle seat:
It is not recommended to use
the inner lower anchors of
standard outer LATCH positions
to fasten a child restraint system
on the middle seat. Use the ve‐
hicle safety belt instead for the
middle seat.
NOTICE
The anchors for the upper retaining straps of
child restraint systems are only provided for
these retaining straps. When other objects are
mounted, the anchors can be damaged. There
is a risk of damage to property. Only mount
child restraint systems to the upper anchors.
Before installing LATCH child
restraint fixing systems
Pull the safety belt away from the area of the
child restraint system.
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Anchors
Locking the doors and
windows in the rear
The respective symbol shows the anchor
for the upper retaining strap. Seats with
an upper top tether are marked with this
symbol. It can be found on the rear seat backrest
or the rear window shelf.
Rear doors
Routing the retaining strap
Push the locking lever on the rear doors up.
The door can now be opened from the outside
only.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Direction of travel
Head restraint
Safety switch for the rear
Press the button on the driver's door.
Hook for upper retaining strap
Anchor
The LED lights up if the safety function
is switched on.
Seat backrest
Upper retaining strap
This locks various functions so that they cannot
be operated from the rear.
Attaching the upper retaining
strap to the anchor
1. Raise the head restraint, if needed.
2. Guide the upper retaining strap between or
along both sides of the supports of the head
restraint to the anchor.
3. If there is a retaining strap, run it between the
backrest and the cargo cover.
4. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the
anchor.
5. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it down.
6. Lower and engage head restraint as needed.
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Driving
All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go
out.
Vehicle features and
options
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary elec‐
tronic systems/power consumers.
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the
selected options or country versions. This also
applies to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Safety measures
The ignition is switched off automatically in the
following situations while the vehicle is stationary
and the engine is off:
▷ When locking the vehicle, even if the low
beams are switched on.
▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged com‐
pletely, so that the engine can still be started.
Start/Stop button
▷ When opening or closing the driver door, if
the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the
low beams are switched off.
Concept
▷ While the driver's safety belt is unbuckled
with driver's door open and low beams off.
Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches the ignition on or off and
starts the engine.
▷ When the front doors are opened if there is
no other person sitting in the front seats.
Steptronic transmission: the en‐
gine starts with the brake pedal
pressed when you press the Start/Stop button.
The low beams switch to parking lights after
some minutes of no use.
Steptronic transmission with a tap-operated se‐
off the ignition, the selector lever position P is
engaged automatically if the selector lever posi‐
tion R, D or M/S is engaged.
Ignition on
Steptronic transmission: press the Start/Stop
button, but do not press on the brake pedal at
the same time.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Radio-ready state
General information
Most of the indicator/warning lights in the instru‐
ment cluster light up for a varied length of time.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary elec‐
tronic systems/power consumers.
In the radio-ready state, certain power consum‐
ers remain ready for operation.
Activating
With the engine running, press the Start/Stop
button.
Ignition off
Steptronic transmission: shift to selector lever
position P, press the Start/Stop button again
without stepping on the brake.
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If the engine is not running and the ignition is
switched on: the system automatically activates
radio-ready state when the door is opened if the
lights are switched off or the daytime running
lights are switched on.
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
Radio-ready state remains active if, for instance
the ignition is automatically switched off for the
following reasons:
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
▷ Opening or closing the driver's door.
▷ Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.
▷ Set the parking brake.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
▷ When automatically switching from low
beams to parking lights.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
Switching off automatically
The radio-ready state is switched off automati‐
cally in the following situations:
▷ If the driver's or front passenger door is
opened when exiting the vehicle, with the en‐
gine switched off manually.
NOTICE
In the case of repeated starting attempts or re‐
peated starting in quick succession, the fuel is
not burned or is inadequately burned. The cata‐
lytic converter can overheat. There is a risk of
damage to property. Avoid repeated starting in
quick succession.
▷ If the ignition is switched off manually with
the Start/Stop button.
▷ After approx. 8 minutes.
▷ When the vehicle is locked using the central
locking system.
▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged com‐
pletely, so that the engine can still be started.
Gasoline engine
Depending on the motorization, the full drive
power may not be available for approximately
30 seconds after starting the engine. In this case,
the vehicle will not accelerate as usual.
Starting the engine
Safety information
DANGER
Steptronic transmission
Starting the engine
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is in‐
sufficient, harmful exhaust gases can enter into
the vehicle. The exhaust gases contain pollu‐
tants which are colorless and odorless. In en‐
closed areas, exhaust gases can also accumu‐
late outside of the vehicle. There is danger to
life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and ensure suf‐
ficient ventilation.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a brief
time and is stopped as soon as the engine starts.
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Steptronic transmission
Switching off the engine
1. When the vehicle is stationary, apply the
parking brake.
Engine stop
Safety information
Warning
2. Engage selector lever position P.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the
following actions:
The radio-ready state is switched on.
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
Auto Start/Stop function
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
Concept
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, for instance in traffic congestion or at traffic
lights. The ignition remains switched on. The en‐
gine starts automatically for driving off.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐
ing and lock the vehicle.
General information
After each engine start using the Start/Stop but‐
ton, the Auto Start/Stop function is ready.
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
The function is activated from speeds of approx.
3 mph/5 km/h.
Depending on the selected driving mode, the
system is automatically activated or deactivated.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
After every start of the engine using the Start/
Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is in
the last selected state. When the Auto Start/Stop
function is active, it is available when the vehicle
is traveling faster than about 3 mph/5 km/h.
▷ Set the parking brake.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
Engine stop
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
Functional requirements
The engine is switched off automatically during a
stop under the following conditions:
Steptronic transmission:
▷ The selector lever is in selector lever position
D.
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▷ The brake pedal remains depressed while the
vehicle is stopped.
▷ The external temperature is high and auto‐
matic climate control is running.
▷ The driver's safety belt is buckled or the driv‐
er's door is closed.
▷ The car's interior has not yet been heated or
cooled to the required level.
In order to be able to release the brake pedal, en‐
gage the selector lever in position P. The engine
remains off.
▷ The engine is not yet at operating tempera‐
ture.
▷ The wheels are at a sharp angle or the steer‐
ing wheel is being turned.
To continue driving depress the brake pedal.
When a gear is engaged, the engine starts auto‐
matically.
▷ After driving in reverse.
▷ Where there is a risk of window condensation
when the automatic climate control is
switched on.
The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced
when the engine is switched off.
▷ Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.
▷ At higher elevations.
Steptronic transmission: manual
engine stop
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, the engine can be switched off man‐
ually, if the engine was not switched off automat‐
ically when the vehicle stopped:
▷ The hood is unlocked.
▷ HDC Hill Descent Control is activated.
▷ The parking assistant is activated.
▷ Stop-and-go traffic.
▷ Press the brake pedal forcefully again from
the current pedal position.
▷ Selector lever in selector lever position N,
M/S or R.
▷ Engage selector lever position P.
▷ Use of fuel with high ethanol content.
If all functional preconditions are fulfilled, the en‐
gine switches off.
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the follow‐
ing conditions:
Displays in the instrument cluster
The READY display in the tach‐
ometer signals that the Auto
Start/Stop function is ready to
start the engine automatically.
▷ Steptronic transmission: by releasing the
brake pedal.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety mode
The display indicates that the
conditions for an automatic en‐
gine stop have not been met.
After the engine switches off automatically, it will
not start again automatically if any one of the fol‐
lowing conditions are met:
▷ The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the
driver's door is open.
Functional limitations
▷ The hood was unlocked.
The engine is not switched off automatically in
situations such as the following:
Some indicator lights light up for a varied length
of time.
▷ In case of a steep downhill grade.
▷ External temperature too low.
The engine can only be started via the Start/Stop
button.
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Functional limitations
Activating/deactivating the
system manually
Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐
vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐
lowing situations:
Using the button
▷ Excessive warming of the car's interior when
the air conditioning is switched on.
▷ When the steering wheel is turned.
▷ Steptronic transmission: change from selec‐
tor lever position D to R, N or M/S.
▷ Steptronic transmission: change from selec‐
tor lever position P to N, D, R or M/S.
▷ Where there is a risk of window condensation
when the automatic climate control is
switched on.
Press the button.
▷ Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.
▷ LED comes on: auto Start/Stop function is
deactivated.
▷ Excessive cooling of the car's interior when
the heating is switched on.
The engine is started during an automatic en‐
gine stop.
Intelligent Auto Start/Stop
function
The engine can only be stopped or started
via the Start/Stop button.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try-specific version, the vehicle features a variety
of sensors for assessing the traffic situation. The
Intelligent Auto Start/Stop function uses this in‐
formation to adapt to various traffic situations in a
proactive manner.
▷ LED goes out: auto Start/Stop function is ac‐
tivated.
Switching off the vehicle during an
automatic engine stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle can
be switched off permanently, for instance when
leaving it.
For instance, this applies to the following situa‐
tions:
▷ If a situation is detected in which the stopping
time is expected to be very short, the engine
is not switched off automatically. A message
appears on the Control Display, depending
on the situation.
Steptronic transmission:
1. Engage selector lever position P.
2. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function is
deactivated.
▷ If a situation is detected in which the vehicle
needs to drive off immediately, the engine is
started automatically.
3. Set the parking brake.
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.
The function may be restricted if the navigation
data is invalid, outdated or not available, for ex‐
ample.
Automatic deactivation
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated automatically for safety reasons,
for instance if no driver is detected.
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▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
Malfunction
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer switches
off the engine automatically. A Check Control
message is displayed. It is possible to continue
driving. Have the system checked by a dealer's
service center or another qualified service center
or repair shop.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐
ing and lock the vehicle.
Overview
Parking brake
Concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehicle
from rolling when it is parked.
Safety information
Warning
Parking brake
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
Setting
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
With a stationary vehicle
Pull the switch.
▷ Set the parking brake.
The LED lights up.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
The indicator light lights up red. The
parking brake is set.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
Depending on the stopping situation, the parking
brake is engaged automatically.
Steptronic transmission: in some parking situa‐
tions, the parking brake is automatically engaged,
when selector lever position P is engaged. In
these cases, the parking brake is released auto‐
matically when you leave the selector lever posi‐
tion P.
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the
following actions:
While driving
To use as emergency brake while driving:
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes
hard while the switch is being pulled.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
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The indicator light lights up red, a signal
sounds and the brake lights light up.
2.
Press the switch while stepping on the
brake pedal or selector lever position P is set.
A Check Control message is displayed.
It may take several seconds for the brake to be
reactivated. Some mechanical sounds associ‐
ated with this process are normal.
If the vehicle is decelerated to a complete stop,
the parking brake is engaged.
The indicator light in the instrument clus‐
ter goes out as soon as the parking brake
is ready for operation.
Releasing
Releasing manually
1. Switch on the ignition.
Turn signal, high beams,
headlight flasher
2.
Steptronic transmission: press the
switch while the brake is pressed or selector
lever position P is set.
Turn signal
The LED and indicator light go out.
The parking brake is released.
Turn signal in exterior mirror
When driving and during operation of the turn
signals or hazard warning system, do not fold in
the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lights on
the exterior mirror are easy to see.
Automatic release in cars with
Steptronic transmission
For automatic release, step on the accelerator
pedal.
The LED and indicator light go out.
Using turn signals
The parking brake is automatically released
when you step on the accelerator under the fol‐
lowing conditions:
▷ Engine on.
▷ Drive mode engaged.
▷ Driver buckled in and doors closed.
Malfunction
If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, secure
the vehicle against rolling before exiting.
Press the lever past the resistance point.
Canada: the lever returns into its starting position
after actuation. To switch off manually, slightly
tap the lever to the resistance point.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for in‐
stance with a wheel chock, after existing the ve‐
hicle.
Triple turn signal activation
Lightly tap the lever up or down.
After a power failure
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated.
Re-activating the parking brake
1. Switch on the ignition.
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Via iDrive:
Wiper system
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Lighting"
General information
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as
this may damage the wiper blades or cause them
to become worn more quickly.
4. "Exterior lighting"
5. "One-touch turn signal"
6. Select the desired setting.
Safety information
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Warning
Signaling briefly
If the wipers start moving in the folded away
state, body parts can be jammed or damage
may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk
of injury or risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the
wipers are in the folded away state and the wip‐
ers are folded in when switching on.
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it
there for as long as you want the turn signal to
flash.
Malfunction
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator light indi‐
cates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
High beams, headlight flasher
Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
NOTICE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the
wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper mo‐
tor can overheat when switching on. There is a
risk of damage to property. Defrost the wind‐
shield prior to switching the wipers on.
Switching on
▷ High beams on, arrow 1.
The high beams light up when the low beams
are switched on.
▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Press the lever up until the desired position is
reached.
▷ Resting position of the wipers, position 0.
▷ Intermittent operation or rain sensor, posi‐
tion 1.
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▷ Normal wiper speed, position 2.
▷ Fast wiper speed, position 3.
Safety information
When travel is interrupted with the wiper system
switched on: when travel continues, the wipers
resume at their previous speed.
NOTICE
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers can
accidentally start moving in vehicle washes.
There is a risk of damage to property. Deacti‐
vate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.
Switching off and brief wipe
Activating
Press the lever down.
▷ Switching off: press the lever down until it
reaches its standard position.
Press the lever up once from its standard posi‐
tion, arrow 1.
▷ Brief wipe: press the lever down from the
standard position.
Wiping is started.
The lever automatically returns to its initial
position when released.
The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.
In frosty conditions, wiper operation may not
start.
Interval mode or rain sensor
Concept
Deactivating
The rain sensor automatically controls the time
between wipes depending on the intensity of the
rainfall.
Press the lever back into the standard position.
Setting the frequency or sensitivity
of the rain sensor
General information
The sensor is located on the windshield, directly
in front of the interior mirror. Without the rain
sensor, the frequency of the wiper operation is
preset.
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency or
sensitivity of the rain sensor.
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Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Windshield washer nozzles
The washer jets are automatically heated when‐
ever the ignition is switched on.
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Rear window wiper
Overview
Windshield and headlight
washer system
Safety information
Warning
The washer fluid can freeze onto the window at
low temperatures and obstruct the view. There
is a risk of accident. Only use the washer sys‐
tems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze. Use
washer fluid with antifreeze, if needed.
Switching on
Turn the outer switch upward.
NOTICE
▷ Resting position of the wiper, position 0.
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the
wash pump cannot work as intended. There is
a risk of damage to property. Do not use the
washer system when the washer fluid reservoir
is empty.
▷ Intermittent mode, arrow 1. When reverse
gear is engaged, the system switches to con‐
tinuous operation.
Clean the rear window
Turn the outer switch in the desired direction.
Cleaning the windshield
▷ In resting position: turn the switch downward,
arrow 3. The switch automatically returns to
its idle position when released.
▷ In intermittent mode: turn the switch further,
arrow 2. The switch automatically returns to
its interval position when released.
The function is deactivated if the washer fluid
reservoir level is low.
Fold-away position of the wipers
Concept
The fold-away position enables the wipers to be
folded away from the windshield.
Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regular
intervals when the vehicle's lights are switched
on.
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3. Fold the wipers all the way away from the
windshield.
General information
Important, for instance when changing the wiper
blades or for folding away under frosty condi‐
tions.
Safety information
Warning
If the wipers start moving in the folded away
state, body parts can be jammed or damage
may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk
of injury or risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the
wipers are in the folded away state and the wip‐
ers are folded in when switching on.
Folding down the wipers
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper
system must be reactivated.
1. Fold the wipers back down onto the wind‐
shield.
NOTICE
2. Switch on the ignition.
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the
wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper mo‐
tor can overheat when switching on. There is a
risk of damage to property. Defrost the wind‐
shield prior to switching the wipers on.
3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to their
resting position and are ready again for oper‐
ation.
Canada: wiper system
Folding away the wipers
1. Switch the ignition on and off again.
General information
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as
this may damage the wiper blades or cause them
to become worn more quickly.
2. Press and hold the wiper lever down, until the
wipers stop in a close to vertical position.
Safety information
Warning
If the wipers start moving in the folded away
state, body parts can be jammed or damage
may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk
of injury or risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the
wipers are in the folded away state and the wip‐
ers are folded in when switching on.
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NOTICE
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi‐
tion when released.
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the
wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper mo‐
tor can overheat when switching on. There is a
risk of damage to property. Defrost the wind‐
shield prior to switching the wipers on.
Interval mode or rain sensor
Concept
The rain sensor automatically controls the time
between wipes depending on the intensity of the
rainfall.
Switching on
General information
The sensor is located on the windshield, directly
in front of the interior mirror. Without the rain
sensor, the frequency of the wiper operation is
preset.
Safety information
NOTICE
Tap up the lever or press it past the resistance
point.
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers can
accidentally start moving in vehicle washes.
There is a risk of damage to property. Deacti‐
vate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.
▷ Normal wiper speed: tap up once.
▷ Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap once
beyond the resistance point.
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi‐
tion when released.
Activating/deactivating
Switching off and brief wipe
Press the button on the wiper lever.
Wiping is started.
Press the lever down.
If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor: the
LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.
▷ To switch off from fast wiper speed: press
down twice.
In frosty conditions, wiper operation may not
start.
▷ To switch off from normal wiper speed: press
down once.
If a journey is interrupted with the rain sensor
switched on: if the trip is resumed within approx.
▷ Brief wipe: press down once.
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15 minutes, the rain sensor is automatically acti‐
vated again.
Cleaning the windshield
Setting the frequency or sensitivity
of the rain sensor
Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regular
intervals when the vehicle's lights are switched
on.
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency or
sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Windshield washer nozzles
The washer jets are automatically heated when‐
ever the ignition is switched on.
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Rear window wiper
Overview
Windshield and headlight
washer system
Safety information
Warning
The washer fluid can freeze onto the window at
low temperatures and obstruct the view. There
is a risk of accident. Only use the washer sys‐
tems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze. Use
washer fluid with antifreeze, if needed.
Switching on
Turn the outer switch upward.
NOTICE
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the
wash pump cannot work as intended. There is
a risk of damage to property. Do not use the
washer system when the washer fluid reservoir
is empty.
▷ Resting position of the wiper, position 0.
▷ Intermittent mode, arrow 1. When reverse
gear is engaged, the system switches to con‐
tinuous operation.
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Clean the rear window
Folding away the wipers
Turn the outer switch in the desired direction.
1. Switch the ignition on and off again.
▷ In resting position: turn the switch downward,
arrow 3. The switch automatically returns to
its idle position when released.
2. In frosty conditions, make sure that the
blades are not frozen to the windshield.
3. Press the wiper lever up past the point of re‐
sistance and hold it for approx. 3 seconds,
until the wipers remain in a nearly vertical po‐
sition.
▷ In intermittent mode: turn the switch further,
arrow 2. The switch automatically returns to
its interval position when released.
The function is deactivated if the washer fluid
reservoir level is low.
4. Fold the wipers all the way away from the
windshield.
Fold-away position of the wipers
Concept
The fold-away position enables the wipers to be
folded away from the windshield.
General information
Important, for instance when changing the wiper
blades or for folding away under frosty condi‐
tions.
Folding down the wipers
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper
system must be reactivated.
Safety information
1. Fold the wipers back down onto the wind‐
shield.
Warning
2. Switch on the ignition.
If the wipers start moving in the folded away
state, body parts can be jammed or damage
may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk
of injury or risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the
wipers are in the folded away state and the wip‐
ers are folded in when switching on.
3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to their
resting position and are ready again for oper‐
ation.
Washer fluid
General information
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐
voir.
NOTICE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the
wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper mo‐
tor can overheat when switching on. There is a
risk of damage to property. Defrost the wind‐
shield prior to switching the wipers on.
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield
washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield
washer concentrate containing antifreeze can be
used.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
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trates or antifreeze. Follow the information and
mixing ratios provided on the containers.
Safety information
Warning
Overview
Some antifreeze agents can contain harmful
substances and are flammable. There is a risk
of fire and a risk of injury. Follow the instruc‐
tions on the containers. Keep antifreeze away
from ignition sources. Do not refill operating
materials into different bottles. Store operating
materials out of reach of children.
United States: the washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer fluid
dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the usage
instructions on the washer fluid container.
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en‐
gine compartment.
Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate
or the equivalent is recommended.
Malfunction
The use of undiluted windshield washer concen‐
trate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead to in‐
correct readings at temperatures below
+5 ℉/-15 ℃.
Warning
Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on con‐
tact with hot engine parts. There is a risk of in‐
jury or risk of damage to property. Only add
washer fluid when the engine is cooled down.
Next, fully close the lid of the washer fluid res‐
ervoir.
Steptronic transmission
Concept
The Steptronic transmission combines the func‐
tions of an automatic transmission with the pos‐
sibility of manual shifting, if needed.
NOTICE
Silicon-containing additives in the washer fluid
for the water-repelling effect on the windows
can lead to damage to the washing system.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do not
add silicon-containing additives to the washer
fluid.
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
NOTICE
Mixing different windshield washer concen‐
trates or antifreeze can damage the washing
system. There is a risk of damage to property.
Do not mix different windshield washer concen‐
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
▷ Set the parking brake.
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▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
back. The selector lever automatically returns to
the center position when released.
Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
Selector lever positions
Drive mode D
Selector lever position for normal vehicle opera‐
tion. All gears for forward travel are activated au‐
tomatically.
Selector lever version
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, a trans‐
mission with either a latching selector lever or a
tap-operated selector lever is installed.
R is reverse
Engage selector lever position R only when the
vehicle is stationary.
Transmission with a latching
selector lever
Neutral N
The vehicle may be pushed or roll without power,
for instance in vehicle washes, refer to
Parking position P
General information
Selector lever position, for instance for parking
the vehicle.
The selector lever positions P, R, N, and D are
selected by moving the selector lever into the re‐
spective selector lever position. The selector
lever engages in the selector lever positions.
The transmission blocks the drive wheels in se‐
lector lever position P.
Engage selector lever position P only when the
vehicle is stationary.
Transmission with a tap-operated
selector lever
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that selec‐
tor lever position P is set. Otherwise, the vehicle
may begin to move.
Automatic parking position for a
transmission with a tap-operated selector
lever
Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally in situations such as the following:
▷ After the engine is switched off when the ve‐
hicle is in the radio-ready state, refer to
The selector lever positions P, R, N, and D are
selected by tapping the selector lever forward or
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tion R, D or M/S is engaged.
▷ Unintentional shifting from selector lever po‐
sition P into another selector lever position.
▷ If the driver's safety belt is unbuckled, the
driver's door is opened, and the brake pedal
is not pressed while the vehicle is stationary
and selector lever position D, M/S or R is en‐
gaged.
1. To release the selector lever lock: with the
brake pedal depressed, press the button on
the front of the selector lever.
▷ After the ignition has been switched off while
selector lever position N is engaged.
Engaging selector lever
positions: with a latching
selector lever
2. Move the selector lever into the desired posi‐
tion.
General information
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a drive mode, maintain pressure on the
brake pedal until you are ready to start.
Functional requirements
The selector lever can only be taken out of se‐
lector lever position P if the ignition is on or the
engine is running.
Engaging selector lever position D,
N, R, or P
With the vehicle stationary, depress the brake
pedal before shifting out of selector lever posi‐
tion P or N; otherwise, the shift block will not be
deactivated and the shift command will not be
executed.
Engaging selector lever
positions: with a tap-operated
selector lever
General information
A selector lever lock prevents the following faulty
operation:
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a drive mode, maintain pressure on the
brake pedal until you are ready to start.
▷ Unintentional shifting into selector lever posi‐
tion P or R.
Functional requirements
Only when the brake pedal is depressed is it
possible to change from selector lever position P
to another selector lever position.
Depending on the transmission version, the en‐
gine may have to be running too.
The selection lever position P cannot be
changed until all technical requirements are met.
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Engaging selector lever position D,
N, R
Engaging selector lever position P
A selector lever lock prevents the following faulty
operation:
▷ Unintentional shifting into selector lever posi‐
tion R.
▷ Unintentional shifting from selector lever po‐
sition P into another selector lever position.
1. Fasten driver's safety belt.
2. Press and hold the button to release the se‐
lector lever lock.
Press button P.
Rolling or pushing the vehicle
General information
In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without
its own power for a short distance, for instance in
a vehicle wash, or be pushed.
Engaging selector lever position N:
with a latching selector lever
1. Switch on the ignition.
3. Push the selector lever in the desired direc‐
tion, past a resistance point, if needed. The
selector lever automatically returns to the
center position when released.
2. If necessary, release the parking brake.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. Touch the selector lever lock and engage se‐
lector lever position N.
5. Release brake.
The vehicle can roll.
If there is a malfunction, you may not be able to
change the selector lever position.
Manually unlock the transmission lock, if needed,
Engaging selector lever position N:
with a tap-operated selector lever
1. Start the engine while pressing on the brake
pedal.
2. If necessary, release the parking brake.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
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4. Touch the selector lever lock and engage se‐
lector lever position N.
Activating the Sport program
5. Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched on,
and a Check-Control message is displayed.
The vehicle can roll.
NOTICE
Selector lever position P is automatically en‐
gaged when the ignition is switched off. There
is a risk of damage to property. Do not switch
ignition off in vehicle washes.
Press the selector lever to the left from selector
lever position D.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster, for instance S1.
Irrespective of the ignition, the selector lever po‐
sition P is automatically engaged after approx.
15 minutes.
The sport program of the transmission is acti‐
vated.
If there is a malfunction, you may not be able to
change the selector lever position.
Ending the Sport program
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance.
Manual mode M/S
Concept
Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the resist‐
ance point at the full throttle position.
Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual mode.
Activating manual mode
1. Press the selector lever to the left from selec‐
tor lever position D, arrow 1.
Sport program M/S
Concept
The shifting points and shifting times in the
Sport program are designed for a sportier driving
style. The transmission, for instance shifts up
later and the shifting times are shorter.
2. Push the selector lever forward or pull it
backward, arrows 2.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is
changed.
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The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster, for instance M1.
Shift paddles
Concept
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
Shifting
▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
ward.
▷ To shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.
General information
The transmission continues shifting automati‐
cally in certain situations, for instance when
speed limits are reached.
Shifting
The vehicle only shifts at suitable engine and
road speeds.
With a tap-operated selector lever: when M2 is
set manually while the vehicle is stationary, the
transmission will no longer shift back to M1. This
shifting behavior is retained until you engage M1
manually or exit M.
Short-term manual mode
In selector lever position D, actuating a shift pad‐
dle switches into manual mode temporarily.
Steptronic Sport transmission:
prevent automatic upshifting in M/S
manual mode
Once a particular engine speed is attained, M/S
manual mode is automatically upshifted as
needed.
After conservative driving in manual mode with‐
out acceleration or shifting via the shift paddles
for a certain amount of time, the transmission
switches back to automatic mode.
It is possible to switch into automatic mode as
follows:
The Steptronic Sport transmission does not au‐
tomatically upshift in M/S manual mode once the
maximum speed is reached, if one of the follow‐
ing conditions is met:
▷ Pull and hold right shift paddle.
▷ In addition to the briefly pulled right shift pad‐
dle, briefly pull the left shift paddle.
▷ DSC Dynamic Stability Control deactivated.
▷ Dynamic Traction Control DTC activated.
Continuous manual mode
In selector lever position S, actuating a shift pad‐
dle switches into manual mode permanently.
In addition, there is no downshifting for kick‐
down.
Shifting
With the appropriate transmission version, the
lowest possible gear can be selected by simulta‐
neously activating kickdown and operating the
left shift paddles. This is not possible by switch‐
ing briefly via the shift paddles from selector
lever position D to manual mode M/S.
Ending the manual mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
▷ To shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.
▷ To shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.
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▷ The lowest possible gear can be selected by
pulling and holding the left shift paddle.
3. Using the screwdriver from the onboard vehi‐
cle tool kit, refer to page 261, press the yel‐
low release lever downward, arrow.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
The selector lever position is dis‐
played, for example P.
4. Press the button on the front of the selector
lever and move the selector lever back
slightly.
Releasing the transmission lock
manually: with a latching
selector lever
If the selector lever is locked in selector lever po‐
sition P despite the ignition being switched on,
the brake pedal being depressed and the button
on the selector lever being pressed, the trans‐
mission lock can be unlocked manually:
Release the release lever.
5. Bring the selector lever into the desired posi‐
tion.
For additional information, see the chapter on
tow-starting and towing.
Releasing the transmission lock
electronically: with a tap-
operated selector lever
Before unlocking the transmission lock manually,
set the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from
rolling away.
1. Loosen the selector lever sleeve at the bot‐
tom from the center console.
General information
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to
maneuver vehicle from a danger area.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the
parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling
away.
Engaging selector lever position N
Unlocking is possible, if the starter can spin the
engine.
2. Lift the sleeve. Unplug the cable connector, if
needed.
1. Press and hold down brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter must
audibly start.
3. Press the button on the selector lever, ar‐
row 1, and press and hold the selector lever
into selector lever position N, arrow N, until
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selector lever position N is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
to reach the operating temperature needed for
Launch Control.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Start with launch control
While the engine is running:
1.
Press the button and select SPORT
with the Driving Dynamics Control.
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument
cluster in combination with SPORT and the
DSC OFF indicator light lights up.
2. Engage selector lever position S.
4. Release the selector lever.
3. With the left foot, forcefully press down on
the brake.
5. Release brake, as soon as the starter stops.
6. Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area
and secure it against moving on its own.
4. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal
beyond the resistance point at the full throttle
position, kickdown.
For additional information, see the chapter on
tow-starting and towing.
A flag symbol is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Steptronic Sport transmission:
Launch Control
5. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within
3 seconds, release the brake.
Concept
Repeated use during a trip
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on surfaces with good traction under dry sur‐
rounding conditions.
After Launch Control has been used, the trans‐
mission must cool down for approx. 5 minutes
before Launch Control can be used again.
General information
After using Launch Control
The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since this function represents a
very heavy load for the vehicle.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC Dy‐
namic Stability Control again.
System limits
An experienced driver may be able to achieve
better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,
refer to page 214, period.
To start with Launch Control, point the front
wheels straight forwards.
Functional requirements
Launch Control is available as soon as the engine
and transmission are at operating temperature.
Depending on the external temperature and driv‐
ing style, the engine and transmission require an
interrupted trip of up to 30 miles/50 km in order
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available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the
selected options or country versions. This also
applies to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
Overview, instrument cluster
1
2
3
4
Speedometer
Driving dynamics systems
Messages, for instance Check Control
Tachometerꢀꢁ123
5
6
7
Electronic displays
Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ123
Reset milesꢀꢁ124
Current consumption
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Airbag system
Airbag system and belt tensioner may
Check Control
not be working.
Concept
The Check Control system monitors functions in
the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in
the monitored systems.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealer's service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Parking brake
General information
A Check Control message is displayed as a com‐
bination of indicator or warning lights and text
messages in the instrument cluster and in the
Head-up Display.
The parking brake is set.
For releasing the parking brake, refer to
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a
text message may appear on the Control Display.
Brake system
Braking system impaired. Continue to
drive moderately.
Indicator/warning lights
General information
The indicator/warning lights in the instrument
cluster can light up in a variety of combinations
and colors.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Approach control warning
Several of the lights are checked for proper func‐
tioning and light up temporarily when the engine
is started or the ignition is switched on.
Indicator light illuminates: advance warn‐
ing is issued, for example when there is
the impending danger of a collision or
the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Red lights
Increase the distance.
Indicator light flashes: acute warning of the immi‐
nent danger of a collision when the vehicle ap‐
proaches another vehicle at a relatively high dif‐
ferential speed.
Safety belt reminder
Safety belt on the driver's side is not
buckled. For some country versions: pas‐
senger belt is not worn or objects are de‐
tected on the front passenger seat.
Intervene by braking or make an evasive maneu‐
ver.
Indicator light flashes or is illuminated: safety belt
on the driver or passenger side is not buckled.
The safety belt reminder can also be activated if
objects are placed on the front passenger seat.
Person warning
Symbol in the instrument cluster.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned
correctly.
If a collision with a detected person is im‐
minent, the symbol lights up and a signal
sounds.
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DSC Dynamic Stability Control is
deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction
Control is activated
Orange lights
Active Cruise Control
DSC is deactivated or DTC is activated.
The number bars shows the selected
distance from the vehicle driving ahead.
Camera-based cruise control with
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
Vehicle detection, Active Cruise Control
The FTM signals a loss of tire inflation
pressure in a tire.
Indicator light illuminates: a vehicle has
been detected ahead of you.
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
Indicator light flashes: the conditions are
not adequate for the system to work.
The system was deactivated but applies the
brakes until the driver actively resumes control of
the vehicle by pressing on the brake pedal or ac‐
celerator pedal.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
The indicator light illuminates: the Tire
Pressure Monitor reports a low tire infla‐
tion pressure or a flat tire. Follow the in‐
formation in the Check Control message.
Yellow lights
The indicator light flashes and is then illuminated
continuously: flat tires or tire pressure losses
cannot be detected.
Anti-lock Braking System ABS
The Brake Assistant function may not
activate. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the
longer braking distance into account.
▷ Interference caused by systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leaving
the area of the interference, the system auto‐
matically becomes active again.
Have the system immediately checked
by a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
▷ TPM was unable to complete the reset. Re‐
set the system again.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
▷ A wheel without TPM wheel electronics is
mounted: have it checked by a dealer’s serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center
or repair shop as needed.
The indicator light flashes: DSC controls
the drive and braking forces. The vehicle
is stabilized. Reduce speed and modify
your driving style to the driving circumstances.
▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunc‐
tioned.
Have the system checked by a dealer's service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.
Steering system
Steering system may not be working.
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Have the system checked by a dealer's service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.
Front fog lights
Front fog lights are switched on.
Emissions
High-beam Assistant
▷ The warning light lights up:
High-beam Assistant is switched on.
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
High beams are switched on and off au‐
tomatically depending on the traffic sit‐
▷ The warning light flashes under certain cir‐
cumstances:
uation.
This indicates that there is excessive misfiring
in the engine.
Cruise control
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sys‐
tem checked immediately; otherwise, serious
engine misfiring within a brief period can seri‐
ously damage emission control components,
in particular the catalytic converter.
The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the control
elements on the steering wheel.
Blue lights
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer to
page 260.
High beams
Lane departure warning
High beams are switched on.
System is switched on and under certain
circumstances warns if a detected lane is
left without flashing beforehand.
Hiding Check Control messages
Green lights
Turn signal
Turn signal switched on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
light indicates that a turn signal bulb has
failed.
Press the button on the turn signal lever.
Continuous display
Parking lights, headlight
Some Check Control messages are displayed
continuously and are not cleared until the mal‐
function is eliminated. If several malfunctions oc‐
cur at once, the messages are displayed consec‐
utively.
Parking lights or headlights are switched
on.
Parking lights/low beams, headlight con‐
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The messages can be hidden for approx. 8 sec‐
onds. After this time, they are displayed again
automatically.
Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the Integrated
Owner's Manual.
▷ "Service request"
Temporary display
Contact a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Some Check Control messages are hidden auto‐
matically after approx. 20 seconds. The Check
Control messages are stored and can be dis‐
played again later.
▷ "BMW Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Messages after trip completion
Certain messages displayed while driving are dis‐
played again after the ignition is switched off.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
Fuel gauge
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Check Control"
An arrow beside the fuel pump
symbol shows which side of the
vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
4. Select the SMS text message.
Display
Vehicle tilt position may cause the
display to vary.
Check Control
Follow the information on refueling.
At least one Check Control message is
displayed or stored.
The yellow indicator light illuminates,
once the fuel reserve is reached.
SMS text messages
SMS text messages in combination with a sym‐
bol in the instrument cluster explain a Check
Control message and the meaning of the indica‐
tor/warning lights.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is reduced to
protect the engine.
Supplementary SMS text messages
Additional information, such as on the cause of
an error or the required action, can be called up
via Check Control.
Odometer and trip
odometer
With urgent messages the added text will be au‐
tomatically displayed on the Control Display.
Display
Depending on the Check Control message, the
following functions can be selected.
▷ Odometer, arrow 1.
▷ Trip odometer, arrow 2.
▷ "Owner's Manual"
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Showing/resetting miles
Time
Date
Press the button.
The time is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
▷ When the ignition is switched
off, the time, the external tem‐
perature and the odometer are
displayed.
The time can be set on the Con‐
trol Display.
▷ When the ignition is switched on, the trip od‐
ometer is reset.
The date is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
External temperature
The date can be set on the Con‐
trol Display.
General information
If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a
signal sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Range
General information
When the remaining range is low:
Safety information
▷ A Check Control message is displayed briefly.
Warning
▷ The remaining range is shown on the On‐
board Computer.
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃
there can be a risk of icy roads, for instance on
bridges or shady sections of the road. There is
a risk of accident. Modify your driving style to
the weather conditions at low temperatures.
▷ With a dynamic driving style, for instance fast
cornering, the engine function is not always
ensured.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Display
The external temperature is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Safety information
NOTICE
With a driving range of less than
30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have
sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not en‐
sured anymore. There is a risk of damage to
property. Refuel promptly.
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Display
Energy recovery
The current range is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Display
In coasting overrun mode the ki‐
netic energy of the vehicle is con‐
verted to electrical energy. The
vehicle battery is partially charged
and fuel consumption can be re‐
Current consumption
duced.
Instrument cluster
Displays the current fuel con‐
Service notifications
sumption. Check whether you are
currently driving in an efficient and
environmentally-friendly manner.
Concept
The function displays the service notifications
and the corresponding maintenance scopes.
Instrument cluster with
enhanced features
General information
After the ignition is switched on the instrument
cluster briefly displays available driving distance
or time to the next scheduled maintenance.
Displays the current fuel con‐
sumption. Check whether you are
currently driving in an efficient and
environmentally-friendly manner.
A service advisor can read out the current serv‐
ice notifications from your vehicle key.
Displaying the current
consumption
Display
Detailed information on service
notifications
More information on the type of service required
may be displayed on the Control Display.
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the current consumption can also be displayed
as bar in the instrument cluster.
Via iDrive:
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. Move the Controller to the left.
4. "Instrument panel"
5. "Additional indicators"
4.
"Service required"
Maintenance and service measures and le‐
gally mandated inspections are displayed.
5. Select an entry to call up detailed information.
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Symbols
Gear shift indicator
Symbols
Description
Concept
The system recommends the most efficient gear
for the current driving situation.
No service is currently required.
The time for recommended
maintenance or a legally man‐
dated inspection is approaching.
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, the gear shift indicator is active in the
manual mode of the Steptronic transmission and
with manual transmission.
The time for recommended
maintenance has already
passed.
Suggestions to shift up or down are displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Entering appointment dates
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle in‐
spections.
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the en‐
gaged gear is displayed.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are
set correctly.
Steptronic transmission:
displaying
Via iDrive:
Example
Description
1. "My Vehicle"
Efficient gear is set.
2. "Vehicle status"
3. Move the Controller to the left.
4.
"Service required"
Shift into efficient gear.
5. "Vehicle inspection"
6. "Date:"
7. Select the desired setting.
Speed Limit Info
Automatic Service Request
Data regarding the service status or legally man‐
dated vehicle inspections is automatically trans‐
mitted to your dealer’s service center before your
vehicle is due for service.
Speed Limit Info
Concept
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum
permitted speed in the instrument cluster.
You can check when your dealer’s service center
was notified.
Via iDrive:
General information
The camera in the area of the interior mirror de‐
tects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well
as overhead sign posts. Traffic signs with extra
symbols for wet road conditions, etc., are also
detected and compared with the vehicle's on‐
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. Move the Controller to the left.
4.
"Teleservice Call"
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board data, such as from the rain sensor, and will
be displayed depending on the situation.
Display
With the navigation system, the system takes
into account the information stored in the naviga‐
tion data and also displays speed limits present
on routes without signs.
General information
Speed Limit Info is permanently displayed in the
instrument cluster.
Without a navigation system, the system is sub‐
ject to limitations imposed by technology. Traffic
signs with speed limitations are detected and
displayed only. Speed limitations due to entering
or exiting towns, highway signs, etc. are not dis‐
played. Speed limits with extra text characters
are always displayed.
Speed Limit Info
The last speed limit detected.
Without a navigation system the
traffic signals are grayed out after
curves or longer stretches of
roadway.
With navigation system:
Safety information
Speed Limit Info not available.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility
and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐
propriate.
Without navigation system:
No speed limit or cancellation de‐
tected.
Speed Limit Info can also be displayed in the
Head-up Display.
Overview
Camera
System limits
The system may not be fully functional and may
provide incorrect information in the following sit‐
uations:
▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
▷ When signs are fully or partially concealed by
objects, stickers or paint.
▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in front
of you.
▷ When driving toward bright lights or strong
reflections.
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror
clean and clear.
▷ When the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a
sticker, etc.
▷ In the event of incorrect detection by the
camera.
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▷ If the speed limits stored in the navigation
system are incorrect.
Activating a list and adjusting
the setting
▷ In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐
tem.
▷ When roads differ from the navigation, such
as due to changes in road routing.
▷ When passing buses or trucks with a speed
sticker.
▷ If the traffic signs are non-conforming.
▷ During calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn the
thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list.
▷ When signs that are valid for a parallel road
are detected.
1. Turn the thumbwheel and select the desired
setting.
Selection lists
2. Press the thumbwheel.
General information
Display
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the fol‐
lowing can be displayed or operated using the
buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering
wheel and via the displays in the instrument clus‐
ter and the Head-up Display:
▷ Current audio source.
▷ Phone redial.
▷ Turn on voice activation system.
Depending on the equipment version, the list in
the instrument cluster may differ from the illus‐
tration.
Onboard Computer
Concept
The Onboard Computer displays different vehi‐
cle data in the instrument cluster, such as aver‐
age values.
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Calling up information on the Info Selecting information
Display
You can select what information from the On‐
board Computer is to be displayed on the Info
Display of the instrument cluster.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
4. "Instrument panel"
5. Select the desired setting.
Press the button on the turn signal lever.
Information is displayed in the Info Display of the
instrument cluster. Pressing the button repeat‐
edly displays additional information.
Indication in the Info Display
The information from the On‐
board Computer is shown in the
Info Display in the instrument
cluster.
Information at a glance
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn sig‐
nal lever calls up the following information in the
Info Display:
Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
▷ Range.
▷ Average consumption, fuel.
▷ Average consumption since delivery from the
factory.
The range is calculated based on your driving
style over the last 20 miles/30 km.
▷ Current consumption, fuel.
▷ Average speed.
Average consumption
▷ Date.
The average consumption is calculated for the
period while the engine is running.
▷ Engine temperature display.
▷ Vehicle speed.
The average consumption is calculated for the
distance traveled since the last reset by the On‐
board Computer.
▷ Depending on the equipment, the time of ar‐
rival.
When destination guidance is activated in the
navigation system.
Average speed
▷ Depending on the equipment, the distance to
destination.
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine manually stopped are not included in the
calculation of the average speed.
When destination guidance is activated in the
navigation system.
▷ ECO PRO bonus range.
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Resetting average values
Distance to destination
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the dis‐
tance remaining to the destination is displayed if
a destination is entered in the navigation system
before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted auto‐
matically.
Time of arrival
Depending on the vehicle equip‐
ment, the estimated time of arrival
is displayed if a destination is en‐
tered in the navigation system be‐
fore the trip is started.
Press and hold the button on the turn signal
lever.
The average consumption since delivery from
the factory cannot be reset.
The time must be correctly set.
Engine temperature display
Onboard Computer on the
Control Display
Concept
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the current
engine temperature is displayed, based on a
combination of the coolant temperature and en‐
gine oil temperature. As soon as the optimum
operating temperature has been attained, the in‐
dicator is in the center position.
Concept
The Onboard Computer displays different vehi‐
cle data on the Control Display, such as average
values.
General information
General information
Two types of Onboard Computers are available
on the Control Display:
If the engine oil or coolant, and thus the engine,
become too hot, a Check Control message is
displayed too.
▷ "Onboard info": average values, such as the
consumption, are displayed. The values can
be reset individually.
To check the coolant level, refer to page 257.
Display
▷ "Trip computer": the values deliver an over‐
view of a specific route and can be reset as
often as necessary.
Calling up the Onboard Computer or
trip computer
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driving information"
3. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
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Via the Driving Dynamics Control
Resetting the Onboard Computer
Via iDrive:
1. Activate SPORT.
2. "Sport displays"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driving information"
3. "Onboard info"
4. "Consumption" or "Speed"
5. "OK"
Vehicle state
General information
The following vehicle and environment data is
evaluated:
Resetting the trip computer
Via iDrive:
▷ Engine temperature.
▷ External temperature.
1. "My Vehicle"
▷ Tire temperature and tire inflation pressure.
2. "Driving information"
3. "Trip computer"
Tire temperature and tire filling pressure are de‐
termined while driving.
4. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
Checking vehicle state
Via iDrive:
▷
▷
"Reset": all values are reset.
"Automatic reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle has
come to a standstill.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Technology in action"
5. If necessary, "OK"
3.
"Vehicle and surroundings"
Via the Driving Dynamics Control
Sport displays
1. Activate SPORT.
2. "Sport displays"
Concept
On the Control Display, sport instruments can be
displayed, and the vehicle state can be checked
before the use of the SPORT program.
Speed warning
Concept
A speed limit can be set that when reached will
cause a warning to be issued.
Sport instruments
General information
On the Control Display, values for power and tor‐
que are displayed.
General information
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed ex‐
ceeds the set speed limit again, after it has drop‐
ped below it by 3 mph/5 km/h.
Displaying sport instruments
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Technology in action"
3.
"Sports instruments"
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Adjusting
Overview
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Speed warning"
4. "Warning at:"
5. Turn the Controller until the desired speed is
displayed.
6. Press the Controller.
Switching on/off
Via iDrive:
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Speed warning"
4. "Speed warning"
4. "Head-Up Display"
5. "Head-Up Display"
Setting your current speed as
the speed warning
Via iDrive:
Display
For an overview,
1. "My Vehicle"
The following information is displayed on the
Head-up Display:
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Speed warning"
4. "Select current speed"
▷ Vehicle speed.
▷ Navigation instructions.
▷ Check Control messages.
▷ Selection list from the instrument cluster.
▷ Driver assistance systems.
Head-up Display
Some of this information is only displayed briefly
as needed.
Concept
This system projects important information into
the driver's field of vision, for instance the speed.
Selecting displays in the Head-up
Display
Via iDrive:
The driver can quickly absorb information and
concentrate on the traffic situation.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
4. "Head-Up Display"
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5. "Displayed information"
Setting the rotation
6. Select the desired setting.
The screen of the Head-up Display can be ro‐
tated around its own axis.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Via iDrive:
Setting the brightness
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient brightness.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.
Via iDrive:
4. "Head-Up Display"
5. "Rotation"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
6. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is
selected.
7. Press the Controller.
4. "Head-Up Display"
5. "Brightness"
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Display visibility
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Dis‐
play is influenced by the following factors:
6. Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐
ness is set.
7. Press the Controller.
▷ Seat position.
When the low beams are switched on, the
brightness of the Head-up Display can be addi‐
tionally influenced using the instrument lighting.
▷ Objects on the cover of the Head-up Display.
▷ Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.
▷ Wet roads.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
▷ Unfavorable light conditions.
Adjusting the height
Via iDrive:
If the image is distorted, have the basic settings
checked by a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
Follow the instructions for cleaning the Head-up
Display, refer to page 279.
4. "Head-Up Display"
5. "Height"
Special windshield
The windshield is part of the system.
6. Turn the Controller until the desired height is
reached.
The shape of the windshield makes it possible to
display a precise image.
7. Press the Controller.
A film in the windshield prevents double images
from being displayed.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
The height of the Head-up Display can also be
stored using the memory function, refer to
For this reason, it is strongly suggested to have
the special windshield replaced by a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service center
or repair shop, if necessary.
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Vehicle status
General information
The status can be displayed and actions per‐
formed for several systems.
Opening the vehicle status
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
Information at a glance
Symbols
Description
"Flat Tire Monitor": status of the
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, refer to
"Tire Pressure Monitor": status
of the Tire Pressure Monitor
"Engine oil level": Electronic en‐
gine oil level check, refer to
page 253.
"Check Control": displaying
stored Check Control mes‐
"Service required": displaying
service notifications, refer to
"Teleservice Call": Service Re‐
quest.
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Lights
Symbol
Function
Vehicle features and
options
Parking lights.
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the
selected options or country versions. This also
applies to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Low beams.
Instrument lighting.
Parking lights, low beams
and roadside parking lights
Overview
General information
Switches in the vehicle
Position of switch:
,
,
If the driver's door is opened when the ignition is
switched off, the exterior lighting is automatically
switched off.
Parking lights
Position of switch:
The vehicle is illuminated on all sides.
Do not use the parking lights for extended peri‐
ods; otherwise, they might drain the battery and
it would then be impossible to start the engine.
The light switch element is located next to the
steering wheel.
Canada: when parking, switch on the one-sided
Symbol
Function
Front fog lights.
Low beams
Position of switch:
Automatic headlight control.
Cornering light.
The low beams light up when the ignition is
switched on.
Lights off.
Daytime running lights.
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3. "Lighting"
Canada: roadside parking light
4. "Exterior lighting"
5. "Welcome lights"
Concept
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
Switching on
Headlight courtesy delay feature
General information
The low beams stay lit for a short while if the
headlight flasher is switched on after the radio-
ready state is switched off.
Setting the duration
Via iDrive:
With radio-ready state switched off, press the
lever either up or down past the resistance point
for approx. 2 seconds.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Lighting"
Switching off
Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in
the opposite direction.
4. "Exterior lighting"
5. "Pathway lighting"
6. Set length of time.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
Welcome lights and
headlight courtesy delay
feature
Automatic headlight
control
Welcome lights
Concept
General information
The low beams are switched on and off automat‐
ically depending on the ambient brightness, for
example in tunnels, in twilight or if there is pre‐
cipitation.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and the
ambient brightness, individual light functions may
be switched on briefly when the vehicle is un‐
locked.
General information
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.
Activating/deactivating
Position of switch:
,
Via iDrive:
The low beams always stay on when the fog light
is switched on.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
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Activating
Position of switch:
Adaptive headlight range
control
The indicator light in the instrument cluster is il‐
luminated when the low beams are switched on.
The adaptive headlight range control feature bal‐
ances out acceleration and braking processes as
well as the vehicle load conditions in order to
avoid dazzling oncoming traffic. Illumination of
the road is optimized.
System limits
The automatic headlight control cannot serve as
a substitute for your personal judgment of light‐
ing conditions.
For example, the sensors are unable to detect
fog or hazy weather. In these situations, switch
the lights on manually.
High-beam Assistant
Concept
The high-beam Assistant detects other traffic
participants early on and automatically switches
the high beams on or off depending on the traffic
situation.
Daytime running lights
General information
Position of switch:
,
,
General information
The daytime running lights light up when the ig‐
nition is switched on. After the ignition is
switched off, the parking lights light up in posi‐
The high-beam Assistant ensures that the high
beams are switched on, whenever the traffic sit‐
uation allows. In the low speed range, the high
beams are not switched on by the system.
tion
.
The system responds to light from oncoming
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to am‐
bient lighting, for instance in towns and cities.
Cornering light
The high beams can be switched on and off
manually at any time.
General information
Position of switch:
In tight curves, for instance on mountainous
roads or when turning, an additional, cornering
light is switched on that lights up the inside of
the curve when the vehicle is moving below a
certain speed.
Activating/deactivating
The cornering light is automatically switched on
depending on the steering angle or, where appli‐
cable, the use of turn signals.
When driving in reverse, the cornering lights may
be automatically switched on regardless of the
steering angle.
Position of switch, depending on the vehicle
equipment:
,
Press the button on the turn signal lever.
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The indicator light in the instrument clus‐
ter is illuminated when the low beams are
switched on.
Fog lights
Front fog lights
The headlights are automatically switched be‐
tween low beams and high beams.
Concept
The blue indicator light in the instrument
cluster lights up when the system
switches on the high beams.
The front fog lights work alongside the low
beams to illuminate a wider area of the roadway.
Functional requirement
The low beams must be switched on before
switching on the front fog lights.
The high-beam Assistant is deactivated when
manually switching the high beams on and off,
To reactivate the high-beam Assistant, press the
button on the turn signal lever.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
System limits
The green indicator light lights up if the
front fog lights are switched on.
The high-beam Assistant cannot serve as a sub‐
stitute for the driver's personal judgment of when
to use the high beams. In situation that require
this, therefore switch off manually.
If the automatic headlight control, refer to
on automatically when you switch on the front
fog lights.
The system is not fully functional in the following
situations, and driver intervention may be neces‐
sary:
When the high beams or headlight flasher are
activated, the front fog lights are not switched
on.
▷ In very unfavorable weather conditions, such
as fog or heavy precipitation.
▷ When 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.
Instrument lighting
Functional requirement
The parking lights or low beams must be
switched on to adjust the brightness.
▷ In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions,
in crossing traffic or half-obscured oncoming
traffic on highways.
▷ In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the pres‐
ence of highly reflective signs.
Adjusting
Adjust the brightness with the
thumbwheel.
▷ When the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with
stickers, etc.
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Interior lights
General information
General information
Depending on the equipment, the interior lights,
footwell lights, entry lights, and courtesy lights
are controlled automatically.
Depending on the equipment version, lighting
can be adjusted for some lights in the car's inte‐
rior.
The thumbwheel for the instrument lighting con‐
trols brightness of some of these features.
Selecting the color scheme
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
Overview
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Lighting"
4. "Interior lighting"
5. "Lighting design"
6. Select the desired setting.
To deactivate the ambient light: "Off".
Setting the brightness
1
2
Interior lights
Via iDrive:
Reading lights
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Lighting"
Switching the interior lights
on/off
4. "Interior lighting"
5. "Brightness"
Press the button.
6. Adjust the brightness.
To switch off permanently: press the button and
hold for approx. 3 seconds.
Switching the reading lights
on/off
Press the button.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the read‐
ing lights are located next to the interior lights in
the front and rear.
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available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the
selected options or country versions. This also
applies to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
Airbags
1
2
3
Front airbag, driver
Front airbag, front passenger
Head airbag
4
5
Side airbag
Knee airbag
Front airbags
Side airbag
Front airbags help protect the driver and the
front passenger by responding to frontal impacts
in which safety belts alone would not provide ad‐
equate protection.
In the event of a side impact, the side airbag pro‐
tects the side of the body in the chest and lap
area.
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the floor area and does not support them on
the dashboard.
Head airbag
In the event of a side impact, the head airbag
protects the head.
▷ There should be no additional persons, ani‐
mals or objects between an airbag and a per‐
son.
Ejection Mitigation
▷ Dashboard and windshield on the front pas‐
senger side must stay clear - do not attach
adhesive labels or coverings and do not at‐
tach brackets or cables, for instance for GPS
devices or mobile phones.
The head airbag system is designed as an ejec‐
tion mitigation countermeasure to reduce the
likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupants
through side windows during rollovers or side im‐
pact events.
▷ Do not apply adhesive materials to the airbag
cover panels, do not cover them or modify
them in any way.
Knee airbag
The knee airbag protects the legs in the event of
a frontal impact.
▷ Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the front passenger side as a storage area.
▷ Do not attach slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects to the front passenger seat that
are not specifically suited for seats with
integrated side airbags.
Protective effect
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐
tion, for instance in less severe accidents or rear-
end collisions.
▷ Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as jack‐
ets, over the backrests.
Information on optimum effect of the
airbags
▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐
nents or the wiring in the airbag system. This
also applies to steering wheel covers, the
dashboard, and the seats.
Warning
If the seat position is incorrect or the deploy‐
ment area of the airbags is impaired, the airbag
system cannot provide protection as intended
and may cause additional injuries due to trig‐
gering. There is a risk of injuries or danger to
life. Follow the information on achieving the op‐
timum protective effect of the airbag system.
▷ Do not remove the airbag system.
Even when you follow all instructions very
closely, injury from contact with the airbags can‐
not be fully ruled out in certain situations.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term and, in most cases, temporary hear‐
ing impairment in sensitive occupants.
▷ Keep a distance from the airbags.
Vehicle modifications for a person with disabili‐
ties may affect the air bag system; contact BMW
Customer Relations for further information.
▷ Always grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim. Hold your hands at the
3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to keep the
risk of injury to your hands or arms as low as
possible when the airbag is triggered.
Warnings and information on the airbags are also
found on the sun visors.
▷ Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag.
▷ Make sure that the front passenger is sitting
correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs in
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Front, knee, and side airbag on the front pas‐
senger's side are activated or deactivated.
Functional readiness of the
airbag system
General information
Safety information
Before transporting a child on the front passen‐
ger seat, refer to the safety information and in‐
structions for children on the front passenger
seat, see Children.
Warning
Individual components can be hot after trigger‐
ing of the airbag system. There is a risk of in‐
jury. Do not touch individual components.
Safety information
Warning
Warning
To ensure the front-seat passenger airbag
function, the system must be able to detect
whether a person is sitting in the front passen‐
ger seat. The entire seat cushion area must be
used for this purpose. There is a risk of injuries
or danger to life. Make sure that the front pas‐
senger keeps his or her feet in the floor area.
Improperly executed work can lead to failure,
malfunction or unintentional triggering of the
airbag system. In the case of a malfunction, the
airbag system might not trigger as intended de‐
spite the accident severity. There is a risk of in‐
juries or danger to life. Have the airbag system
checked, repaired, dismantled and scrapped by
a dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Malfunction of the automatic
deactivation system
When transporting older children and adults, the
front-seat passenger airbags may be deactivated
in certain sitting positions. In this case, the indi‐
cator light for the front-seat passenger airbags
lights up.
Correct function
When the ignition is switched on, the
warning light in the instrument cluster
lights up briefly and thereby indicates the
operational readiness of the entire airbag system
and the belt tensioner.
In this case, change the sitting position so that
the front-seat passenger airbags are activated
and the indicator light goes out.
Airbag system malfunctioning
▷ Warning light does not come on when the ig‐
nition is switched on.
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
the person sit in the rear.
To enable correct recognition of the occupied
seat cushion.
▷ The warning light lights up continuously.
▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or
other items to the front passenger seat un‐
less they are specifically determined to be
safe for use on the front passenger seat.
Automatic deactivation of the
front-seat passenger airbags
Concept
▷ Do not place any electronic devices on the
front passenger seat if a child restraint sys‐
tem is to be installed on it.
The system reads if the front passenger seat is
occupied by measuring the human body's resist‐
ance.
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▷ Do not place objects under the seat that
could press against the seat from below.
Strength of the driver's and
front-seat passenger airbag
The explosive power that activates driver's/front-
seat passenger airbags very much depends on
the positions of the driver's/front passenger seat.
▷ No moisture in or on the seat.
Indicator light for the front-seat
passenger airbags
To maintain the accuracy of this function over
the long term, calibrate the front seats as soon as
a respective message appears on the Control
Display.
Calibrating the front seats
Warning
There is a risk of jamming when moving the
seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the area of move‐
ment of the seat is clear prior to any adjust‐
ment.
The indicator light for the front-seat passenger
airbags indicates the operating state of the front-
seat passenger airbags.
The light indicates whether the airbags are either
activated or deactivated.
A corresponding message appears on the Con‐
trol Display.
▷ The indicator light lights up
when a child is properly
seated in a child restraint sys‐
tem or when the seat is
empty. The airbags on the
front passenger side are not
activated.
1. Press the switch and move the respective
seat all the way forward, until it stops.
2. Press the switch forward again. The seat still
moves forward slightly.
3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.
The calibration procedure is completed when the
message on the Control Display disappears.
▷ The indicator light does not light up when, for
instance a correctly seated person of suffi‐
cient size is detected on the seat. The air‐
bags on the front passenger side are acti‐
vated.
If the message continues to be displayed, repeat
the calibration.
If the message does not disappear after a repeat
calibration, have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Detected child restraint systems
The system generally detects children seated in
a child restraint system, particularly in child re‐
straint systems required by NHTSA at the point
in time when the vehicle was manufactured. Af‐
ter installing a child restraint system, make sure
that the indicator light for the front-seat passen‐
ger airbags lights up. This indicates that the child
restraint system has been detected and the
front-seat passenger airbags are not activated.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
Concept
The system monitors tire inflation pressure in the
four mounted tires. The system warns you if
there is a significant loss of pressure in one or
more tires.
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All wheels green
General information
System is active and will issue a warning related
to the tire inflation pressures stored during the
last reset.
Sensors in the tire valves measure the tire infla‐
tion pressure and, depending on the model, the
tire temperature.
Further information and instructions on using the
system can also be found under Tire inflation
pressure, refer to page 232.
One to four yellow wheels
A flat tire or major drop in the tire inflation pres‐
sure has occurred in the indicated tires.
Functional requirements
The following conditions must be met for the
system; otherwise, reliable flagging of a loss of
tire inflation pressure is not assured:
Gray wheels
It may not be possible to identify tire pressure
losses.
Possible causes:
▷ After a tire or wheel replacement, a reset was
performed with the correct tire inflation pres‐
sure.
▷ Malfunction.
▷ The system is being reset.
▷ After the tire inflation pressure was adjusted
to a new value, a reset was performed.
Additional information
▷ Wheels with TPM wheel electronics.
The status control display additionally shows the
current tire inflation pressures and, depending on
the model, tire temperatures. The values shown
are instantaneous measurements and may vary
depending on driving style or weather conditions.
Status display
Current status
The system status can be displayed on the Con‐
trol Display, e.g., whether or not the system is ac‐
tive.
Resetting the system
Via iDrive:
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Tire Pressure Monitor"
3.
"Tire Pressure Monitor"
4. Start the engine but do not drive off.
5. Reset tire inflation pressure: "Perform reset".
6. Drive away.
The current status is displayed.
Tire conditions
The wheels are displayed in gray and the follow‐
ing is displayed "Resetting Tire Pressure
Monitor…".
General information
Tire and system status are indicated by the color
of the wheels and a SMS text message on the
Control Display.
After a travel time of several minutes, the set tire
inflation pressures are accepted as reference val‐
ues. The reset is completed automatically while
driving.
After a successfully completed reset, the wheels
on the Control Display are shown in green and
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"Tire Pressure Monitor active. See label for
recommended pressures." is displayed.
Measure
1. Check the tire pressure and correct as
needed.
You may interrupt this trip at any time. When you
continue the reset resumes automatically.
2. Reset the system.
Messages
If the tire inflation pressure is too
low
General information
Message
A low tire inflation pressure may cause the DSC
Dynamic Stability Control to be switched on.
A yellow warning light is illuminated in
the instrument cluster.
Safety information
In addition, a symbol with a Check Control mes‐
sage appears on the Control Display.
Warning
Symbol Possible cause
A damaged regular tire with low or missing tire
inflation pressure impacts handling, such as
steering and braking response. Run-flat tires
can maintain limited stability. There is a risk of
accident. Do not continue driving if the vehicle
is equipped with normal tires. Follow the infor‐
mation on run-flat tires and continued driving
with these tires.
There is a tire inflation pressure loss.
No reset was performed for the sys‐
tem. The system issues a warning
based on the tire inflation pressures
stored during the last reset.
Measure
1. Reduce your speed and drive moderately. Do
not exceed a speed of 80 mph/130 km/h.
If a tire inflation pressure check is
required
2. At the next opportunity, for instance gas sta‐
tion, check and correct the tire inflation pres‐
sure in all four tires, if necessary.
Message
A symbol with a Check Control message ap‐
pears on the Control Display.
3. Reset the system.
Symbol Possible cause
If there is a significant loss of tire
inflation pressure
The system has detected a wheel
change, but no reset was done.
Message
No reset was performed for the sys‐
tem. The system issues a warning
based on the tire inflation pressures
stored during the last reset.
A yellow warning light is illuminated in
the instrument cluster.
In addition, a symbol with the affected tire ap‐
pears in a Check Control message on the Con‐
trol Display.
Inflation was not carried out accord‐
ing to specifications.
The tire inflation pressure has fallen
below the level of the last reset.
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Run-flat tires
Symbol Possible cause
There is a flat tire or a major loss in
tire inflation pressure.
Safety information
No reset was performed for the sys‐
tem. The system issues a warning
based on the tire inflation pressures
stored during the last reset.
Warning
The vehicle handles differently when a run-flat
tire has insufficient or no tire pressure; for in‐
stance, reduced lane stability when braking,
braking distances are longer and the self-steer‐
ing properties will change. There is a risk of ac‐
cident. Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Measure
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with nor‐
mal tires or run-flat tires.
Maximum speed
You may continue driving with a damaged tire at
speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 239, are labeled
with a circular symbol containing the letters
RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.
Continued driving with a flat tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
Actions in the event of a flat tire
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
Normal tires
1. Identify the damaged tire.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
To do this, check the air pressure in all four
tires, for instance using the tire pressure gage
of a flat tire kit.
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. In this case, perform the re‐
set.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not
have been reset. In this case, perform the re‐
set.
If identification of flat tire damage is not pos‐
sible, please contact a dealer’s service center
or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
Possible driving range with a
depressurized tire
The distance for which it may be possible to
drive safely varies depending on how the vehicle
is loaded and used, e.g., speed, road conditions,
external temperature. The driving range may be
less but may also be more if an economical driv‐
ing style is used.
2. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire kit or by
changing the wheel.
Use of sealant, for instance from the flat tire kit,
may damage the TPM wheel electronics. In this
case, have the electronics checked and replaced
at the next opportunity.
If the vehicle is loaded with an average weight
and used under favorable conditions, the dis‐
tance for which it may be safe to drive may be up
to 50 miles/80 km.
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Vehicle handling with damaged tires
Malfunction
Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle
differently, potentially leading to conditions such
as the following:
The yellow warning light flashes and is
then illuminated continuously. A Check
Control message is displayed. It may not
be possible to identify tire pressure losses.
▷ Greater likelihood of swerving off course.
▷ Longer braking distances.
Examples and recommendations in the following
situations:
▷ Changed self-steering properties.
Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt steering
maneuvers or driving over obstacles, for instance
curbs or potholes.
▷ A wheel without TPM wheel electronics is
mounted: have it checked by a dealer’s serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center
or repair shop as needed.
Final tire failure
▷ A wheel without TPM wheel electronics, for
instance an emergency wheel, is mounted:
have it checked by a dealer’s service center
or another qualified service center or repair
shop as needed.
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indi‐
cate the final failure of a tire.
Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the
tire could come loose and cause an accident.
Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
▷ Malfunction: have system checked by a deal‐
er’s service center or another qualified serv‐
ice center or repair shop.
▷ The system was unable to complete the re‐
set. Perform a system reset again.
System limits
Temperature
The tire inflation pressure depends on the tire's
temperature.
▷ Interference caused by systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leaving
the area of the interference, the system auto‐
matically becomes active again.
Driving or exposure to the sun will increase the
tire's temperature, thus increasing the tire infla‐
tion pressure.
Declaration according to NHTSA/
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure
Monitoring System
The tire inflation pressure is reduced when the
tire temperature falls again.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided) should
be checked monthly when cold and inflated to
the inflation pressure recommended by the vehi‐
cle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire in‐
flation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of
a different size than the size indicated on the ve‐
hicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation pres‐
sure for those tires.) As an added safety feature,
your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pres‐
sure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates
a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of
your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord‐
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi‐
These circumstances may cause a warning
when temperatures fall very sharply.
Sudden tire pressure loss
The system cannot indicate sudden serious tire
damage caused by external circumstances.
Failure performing a reset
The system does not function properly if a reset
has not been carried out, for instance a flat tire is
reported though tire inflation pressures are cor‐
rect.
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nates, you should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi‐
ciency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehi‐
cle's handling and stopping ability. Please note
that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility
to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-
inflation has not reached the level to trigger illu‐
mination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low
tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi‐
mately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐
function exists. When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be able to de‐
tect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replacement
or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Al‐
ways check the TPMS malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tires or wheels on your ve‐
hicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate
tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
function properly.
The system does not measure the actual infla‐
tion pressure in the tires.
Functional requirements
The following conditions must be met for the
system; otherwise, reliable flagging of a loss of
tire inflation pressure is not assured:
▷ After a tire or wheel replacement, an initializa‐
tion was performed with the correct tire infla‐
tion pressure.
▷ After the tire pressure was adjusted to a new
value, an initialization was performed.
Status display
The current status of the flat tire monitor can be
displayed, for instance whether the RPA is active.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Flat Tire Monitor"
The status is displayed.
Initialization required
An initialization must be performed in the follow‐
ing situations:
▷ After the tire inflation pressure has been ad‐
justed.
▷ After a tire or wheel replacement.
Performing initialization
When initializing, the set tire inflation pressures
serve as reference values in order to detect a flat
tire. Initialization is started by confirming the tire
inflation pressures.
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
Concept
The system detects tire inflation pressure loss
on the basis of rotation speed differences be‐
tween the individual wheels while driving.
Do not initialize the system when driving with
snow chains.
Via iDrive:
In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss, the
diameter and therefore the rotational speed of
the corresponding wheel changes. The differ‐
ence will be detected and reported as a flat tire.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Flat Tire Monitor"
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4. Start the engine but do not drive off.
5. Start the initialization with: "Perform reset"
6. Drive away.
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with nor‐
mal tires or run-flat tires.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 239, are labeled
with a circular symbol containing the letters
RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.
The initialization is completed while driving,
which can be interrupted at any time.
The initialization automatically continues when
driving resumes.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Normal tires
1. Identify the damaged tire.
Messages
To do this, check the air pressure in all four
tires, for instance using the tire pressure gage
of a flat tire kit.
General information
When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control is switched on, if needed.
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 sys‐
tem.
Safety information
Warning
If identification of flat tire damage is not pos‐
sible, please contact a dealer’s service center
or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
A damaged regular tire with low or missing tire
inflation pressure impacts handling, such as
steering and braking response. Run-flat tires
can maintain limited stability. There is a risk of
accident. Do not continue driving if the vehicle
is equipped with normal tires. Follow the infor‐
mation on run-flat tires and continued driving
with these tires.
2. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire kit or by
changing the wheel.
Run-flat tires
Safety information
Indication of a flat tire
Warning
A yellow warning light is illuminated in
the instrument cluster.
The vehicle handles differently when a run-flat
tire has insufficient or no tire pressure; for in‐
stance, reduced lane stability when braking,
braking distances are longer and the self-steer‐
ing properties will change. There is a risk of ac‐
cident. Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
In addition, a symbol with a Check Control mes‐
sage appears on the Control Display.
Symbol Possible cause
There is a flat tire or a major loss in
tire inflation pressure.
Maximum speed
Measure
You may continue driving with a damaged tire at
speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
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Continued driving with a flat tire
Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
System limits
The system could be delayed or malfunction in
the following situations:
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at the
next opportunity.
▷ A natural, even tire inflation pressure loss in
all four tires will not be recognized. Therefore,
check the tire inflation pressure regularly.
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 sys‐
tem.
▷ Sudden serious tire damage caused by exter‐
nal circumstances cannot be recognized in
advance.
Possible driving range with a
depressurized tire
▷ When the system has not been initialized.
▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road sur‐
face.
The distance for which it may be possible to
drive safely varies depending on how the vehicle
is loaded and used, e.g., speed, road conditions,
external temperature. The driving range may be
less but may also be more if an economical driv‐
ing style is used.
▷ Sporty driving style: spinning traction wheels,
high lateral acceleration (drifting).
▷ When driving with snow chains.
If the vehicle is loaded with an average weight
and used under favorable conditions, the dis‐
tance for which it may be safe to drive may be up
to 50 miles/80 km.
Intelligent Safety
Concept
Intelligent Safety enables central operation of the
driver assistance systems. Depending on how
the vehicle is equipped, Intelligent Safety con‐
sists of one or more systems that can help pre‐
vent an imminent collision.
Vehicle handling with damaged tires
Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle
differently, potentially leading to conditions such
as the following:
▷ Greater likelihood of swerving off course.
▷ Longer braking distances.
▷ Approach control warning with City light brak‐
▷ Changed self-steering properties.
Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt steering
maneuvers or driving over obstacles, for instance
curbs or potholes.
Safety information
Final tire failure
Warning
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indi‐
cate the final failure of a tire.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility
and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the
tire could come loose and cause an accident.
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traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐
propriate.
Press button briefly:
▷ The menu for the Intelligent Safety
system is displayed. The systems
are individually switched off accord‐
ing to their respective settings.
Warning
▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective
to their individual settings.
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐
stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due
to its limits, the system may not issue warnings
or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a
manner that is not consistent with their normal
use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Adjust the settings as needed. Individual settings
are stored for the profile currently used.
Press button again:
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on.
▷ The LED lights up green.
Warning
Hold down button:
Due to system limits, individual functions can
malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the
Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a
risk of accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety
systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.
▷ The LED goes out.
Approach control warning
with city light braking
function
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Concept
The system may prevent some accidents. In the
event of an accident, the system may reduce im‐
pact speed.
The system sounds a warning before an immi‐
nent collision and activates brakes independ‐
ently, if needed.
The Brake Assistant function activates and ap‐
plies the brakes with limited force and duration.
Intelligent Safety button
A camera in the area of the interior mirror con‐
trols the system.
Switching on/off
The approach control warning is available even if
cruise control has been deactivated.
Some Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐
cally active after every departure. Some Intelli‐
gent Safety systems activate according to the
last setting.
With the vehicle approaching another vehicle in‐
tentionally, the approach control warning and
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braking are delayed in order to avoid false sys‐
tem reactions.
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate.
General information
Warning
The system warns at two levels of an imminent
danger of collision at speeds from approx.
3 mph/5 km/h. The timing of warnings may vary
with the current driving situation.
Due to system limits, individual functions can
malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the
Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a
risk of accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety
systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.
Braking is performed at speeds up to approxi‐
mately 35 mph/60 km/h.
Detection range
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Objects that the system can detect are taken
into account.
Intelligent Safety button
Safety information
Camera
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility
and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐
propriate.
Warning
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐
stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due
to its limits, the system may not issue warnings
or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a
manner that is not consistent with their normal
use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror
clean and clear.
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Switching on/off
Warning with braking function
Display
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active after every
driving off.
A warning symbol appears in the instrument
cluster and in the Head-up Display if a collision
with a detected vehicle is imminent.
Switching on/off manually
Symbol Measure
Press button briefly:
Symbol lights up red: prewarning.
Brake and increase distance.
▷ The menu for the Intelligent Safety
system is displayed. The systems
are individually switched off accord‐
ing to their respective settings.
Symbol flashes red and an acoustic
signal sounds: acute warning.
▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective
to their individual settings.
Brake and make an evasive maneu‐
ver, if necessary.
Adjust the settings as needed. The individual
settings are stored for the driver profile currently
in use.
Prewarning
This warning is provided, for instance when there
is impending danger of a collision or the distance
to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Press button again:
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on.
If a prewarning is provided, respond by braking
as warranted.
▷ The LED lights up green.
Acute warning with braking function
Hold down button:
An acute warning is displayed when there is an
imminent danger of collision due to the vehicle
approaching another object at a high speed.
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.
▷ The LED goes out.
The driver must intervene actively when there is
an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is as‐
sisted by a minor automatic braking intervention
in a possible risk of collision.
Setting the warning time
The warning time can be set.
Via iDrive:
Acute warnings may be provided even when
there has been no prior warning.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Intelligent Safety"
4. "Warning time"
Braking intervention
The warning prompts the driver to intervene.
During a warning, the maximum braking force is
used. This requires the brake pedal to be de‐
pressed sufficiently quickly and forcefully. If there
is a risk of collision, the system may assist with
braking. When the vehicle is traveling at a low
speed, the vehicle may come to a complete stop.
5. Select the desired setting.
The selected time is stored for the profile cur‐
rently used.
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The braking intervention occurs only if vehicle
stability has not been restricted, for instance by
deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Control.
▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.
▷ In tight curves.
▷ If the driving stability control systems are de‐
activated, for instance DSC OFF.
The driver may interrupt the braking intervention
function by stepping on the accelerator pedal or
by actively moving the steering wheel.
▷ If the field of view of the camera in the mirror
is dirty or obscured.
The system’s ability to detect objects may be
limited in some circumstances. Refer to the in‐
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding the
limitations of the system and actively intervene
as warranted.
▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine
via the Start/Stop button.
▷ During calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.
▷ If there are constant blinding effects because
of oncoming light, for instance from the sun
low in the sky.
System limits
Safety information
Warning sensitivity
The more sensitive the warning settings are, for
example the warning time, the more warnings are
displayed. Therefore, there may also be an ex‐
cess of premature or unjustified warnings and re‐
actions.
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem’s operation and limitations.
Daytime pedestrian
collision mitigation
Concept
The system may prevent some accidents with
pedestrians.
Detection range
The system's detection potential is limited.
Thus, a system reaction might not come or
might come late.
When driving at city speeds, the system will is‐
sue a warning if there is imminent risk of a colli‐
sion with pedestrians, and support this with a
light braking function.
The following situations may not be detected, for
example:
▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approach
them at high speed.
The camera in the area of the interior mirror con‐
trols the system.
▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you,
or sharply decelerating vehicles.
General information
▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.
▷ Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
In sufficiently bright conditions, the system is‐
sues a warning of a possible risk of collision with
pedestrians in the speed range from approx.
6 mph/10 km/h to approx. 35 mph/60 km/h
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐
lowing situations:
The system reacts to people who are within the
detection range of the system.
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Detection range
Warning
Due to system limits, individual functions can
malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the
Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a
risk of accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety
systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.
Overview
The detection area in front of the vehicle is div‐
ided into two areas:
Button in the vehicle
▷ Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the
vehicle.
▷ Expanded area, arrows 2, to the right and left
of the central area.
A collision is imminent if pedestrians are located
within the central area. A warning is issued about
pedestrians who are located within the extended
area only if they are moving in the direction of the
central area.
Intelligent Safety button
Safety information
Camera
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility
and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐
propriate.
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Warning
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror
clean and clear.
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐
stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due
to its limits, the system may not issue warnings
or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a
manner that is not consistent with their normal
use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active after every
driving off.
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The braking intervention occurs only if vehicle
stability has not been restricted, for instance by
deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Control.
Switching on/off manually
Press button briefly:
▷ The menu for the Intelligent Safety
system is displayed. The systems
are individually switched off accord‐
ing to their respective settings.
The driver may interrupt the braking intervention
function by stepping on the accelerator pedal or
by actively moving the steering wheel.
The system’s ability to detect objects may be
limited in some circumstances. Refer to the in‐
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding the
limitations of the system and actively intervene
as warranted.
▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective
to their individual settings.
Adjust the settings as needed. The individual
settings are stored for the driver profile currently
in use.
System limits
Press button again:
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on.
Safety information
▷ The LED lights up green.
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem’s operation and limitations.
Hold down button:
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.
▷ The LED goes out.
Warning with braking function
Display
If a collision with a detected person is imminent,
a warning symbol appears on the instrument
cluster and in the Head-up Display.
Detection range
The detection potential of the camera is limited.
Thus, a warning might not be issued or be is‐
sued late.
The red symbol is displayed and a signal
sounds.
The following situations may not be detected, for
example:
Intervene immediately by braking or make an
evasive maneuver.
▷ Partially covered pedestrians.
▷ Pedestrians that are not detected as such be‐
cause of the viewing angle or contour.
Braking intervention
The warning prompts the driver to intervene.
During a warning, the maximum braking force is
used. This requires the brake pedal to be de‐
pressed sufficiently quickly and forcefully. If there
is a risk of collision, the system may assist with
braking. When the vehicle is traveling at a low
speed, the vehicle may come to a complete stop.
▷ Pedestrians outside of the detection range.
▷ Pedestrians having a body size less than
32 in/80 cm.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional or may
not be available in the following situations:
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▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.
▷ In tight curves.
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐
propriate. Do not jerk the steering wheel in re‐
sponse to a warning.
▷ If the driving stability control systems are de‐
activated, for instance DSC OFF.
▷ If the field of view of the camera or the wind‐
shield is dirty or covered.
Warning
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐
stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due
to its limits, the system may not issue warnings
or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a
manner that is not consistent with their normal
use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate.
▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine
via the Start/Stop button.
▷ During calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.
▷ If there are constant blinding effects because
of oncoming light, for instance from the sun
low in the sky.
▷ When it is dark outside.
Overview
Lane departure warning
Button in the vehicle
Concept
The lane departure warning alerts when the vehi‐
cle on roads with lane markings is about to leave
the lane.
General information
Depending on the country version, the system
issues a warning at speeds between
35 mph/55 km/h and 45 mph/70 km/h.
Intelligent Safety button
When switching on the system below this speed,
a message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Warnings are issued by means of a steering
wheel vibration. The time of the warning may
vary depending on the current driving situation.
Camera
The system does not provide a warning if the
turn signal is set before leaving the lane.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing road
and traffic safety. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
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Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror
clean and clear.
Issued warning
If you leave the lane
If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has
been detected, the steering wheel vibrates.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
If the turn signal is switched on before changing
the lane, a warning is not issued.
The lane departure warning is automatically acti‐
vated after departure, if the function was
switched on the last time the engine was stop‐
ped.
End of warning
The warning is canceled in the following situa‐
tions:
Switching on/off manually
▷ Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.
▷ When returning to your own lane.
▷ When braking hard.
Press button briefly:
▷ The menu for the Intelligent Safety
system is displayed. The systems
are individually switched off accord‐
ing to their respective settings.
▷ When using the turn signal.
System limits
▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective
to their individual settings.
Safety information
Adjust the settings as needed. The individual
settings are stored for the driver profile currently
in use.
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem’s operation and limitations.
Press button again:
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on.
▷ The LED lights up green.
Hold down button:
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.
Functional limitations
▷ The LED goes out.
The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐
lowing situations:
Display in the instrument cluster
▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.
▷ Yellow symbol: system is activated.
▷ In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,
merging, diverging, or multiple lane markings
such as in construction areas.
▷ Green symbol: at least one lane mark‐
ing was detected and warnings can
be issued.
▷ When lane markings are covered in snow, ice,
dirt or water.
▷ In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
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▷ When lane markings are covered by objects.
Safety information
▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in front
of you.
Warning
▷ When driving toward bright lights.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing one's
physical state. An increasing lack of alertness or
fatigue may not be detected or not be detected
in time. There is a risk of accident. Make sure
that the driver is rested and alert. Adjust driving
style to traffic conditions.
▷ When the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with
stickers, etc.
▷ During calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.
Brake force display
Function
The system is switched on each time the engine
is started and cannot be switched off.
Concept
Additional brake lights indicate emergency brak‐
ing to the traffic behind. This can reduce the risk
of a rear-end collision.
After travel has begun, the system monitors cer‐
tain aspects of the driver's behavior, so that de‐
creasing alertness or fatigue can be detected.
This procedure takes the following criteria into
account:
General information
▷ Personal driving style, for instance steering
behavior.
▷ Driving conditions, for instance time, length of
trip.
Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h, the
system is active and can display a recommenda‐
tion to take a break.
Break recommendation
If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued, a
message is displayed in the Control Display with
the recommendation to take a break.
▷ During normal brake application, the outer
brake lights light up.
▷ During heavy brake application, the inner
brake lights additionally light up.
A recommendation to take a break is displayed
only once during an uninterrupted trip.
Fatigue alert
After a break, another recommendation to take a
break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐
mately 45 minutes.
Concept
The system can detect decreasing alertness or
fatigue of the driver during long, monotonous
trips, for instance on highways. In this situation, it
is recommended that the driver takes a break.
System limits
The function may be limited in the following sit‐
uations and may issue an incorrect warning or no
warning at all:
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▷ When the clock is set incorrectly.
At standstill
After coming to a halt, the brake is released auto‐
matically.
▷ When the vehicle speed is mainly below
about 43 mph/70 km/h.
▷ With a sporty driving style, such as during
rapid acceleration or when cornering fast.
▷ In active driving situations, such as when
changing lanes frequently.
▷ When the road surface is poor.
▷ In the event of strong side winds.
The system is reset approx. 45 minutes after
parking the vehicle, for instance in the case of a
break during longer trips on highways.
PostCrash – iBrake
Concept
In the event of an accident, the system can bring
the vehicle to a halt automatically without inter‐
vention by the driver in certain situations. This
can reduce the risk of a further collision and the
consequences thereof.
Harder vehicle braking
In certain situations, it can be necessary to bring
the vehicle to a halt more quickly than the Brake
Assistant allows.
To do this, quickly apply extra force to the brake.
For a brief period, the braking pressure will be
higher than the braking pressure that is achieved
by the automatic braking function. This interrupts
automatic braking.
Interrupting automatic braking
It can be necessary to interrupt automatic brak‐
ing in certain situations, for example for an eva‐
sive maneuver.
Interrupt automatic braking:
▷ By pressing the brake pedal.
▷ By pressing the accelerator pedal.
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Driving stability control systems
Vehicle features and
options
Automatic Differential
Brake
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the
selected options or country versions. This also
applies to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
The system controls the driving force by auto‐
matic braking intervention on individual wheels.
The function corresponds to a differential lock:
the system detects if a wheel begins to spin, be‐
cause of loose road surface, for instance and au‐
tomatically brakes it.
The driving force is diverted to the wheel with
better traction.
As a result, the engine force is transferred more
efficiently to the wheels during accelerations.
Anti-lock Braking System
ABS
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak‐
ing.
Concept
The vehicle maintains its steering power even
during full brake applications, which increases
the active safety.
Within the physical limits, the system helps to
keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing
engine speed and by applying brakes to the indi‐
vidual wheels.
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐
gine.
General information
DSC detects the following unstable driving con‐
ditions, for instance:
Brake assistant
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically boosts the vehicle braking capabil‐
ity to the furthest possible extent. It reduces the
braking distance to a minimum during an emer‐
gency stop. This system utilizes all of the capa‐
bilities provided by the Antilock Brake System
ABS.
▷ Fishtailing, which can lead to oversteering.
▷ Loss of traction of the front wheels, which
can lead to understeering.
Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to
momentum is optimized.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the emergency stop.
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The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunc‐
tioned.
Safety information
Warning
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF
General information
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is re‐
duced during acceleration and when driving in
curves.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐
fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again
as soon as possible.
Deactivating DSC
Warning
Press and hold this button but not lon‐
ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the
indicator light for DSC OFF lights up in the in‐
strument cluster and displays DSC OFF.
When driving with a roof load, for instance with
roof-mounted luggage rack, the vehicle's cen‐
ter of gravity is higher, which increases the risk
of the vehicle tipping in critical driving situa‐
tions. There may be a risk of accident or risk of
damage to property. Do not deactivate DSC
Dynamic Stability Control when driving with
roof load.
DSC is switched off.
Activating DSC
Press the button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
light go out.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Indicator/warning lights
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
The indicator light lights up: DSC is de‐
activated.
Automatic activation
When DSC is deactivated, automatic activation
occurs in the following situations:
DSC OFF button
▷ The vehicle has a flat tire.
▷ When activating cruise control in TRACTION
or DSC OFF mode.
Indicator/warning lights
The indicator light flashes: DSC controls
the drive and braking forces.
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DTC Dynamic Traction
Performance Control
Control
Performance Control enhances the agility of the
vehicle.
Concept
DTC is a version of the DSC Dynamic Stability
Control where forward momentum is optimized.
To increase maneuverability, wheels are braked
individually when a sporty driving style is used.
The system ensures maximum headway on spe‐
cial road conditions or loose road surfaces, for in‐
stance unplowed snowy roads, but with some‐
what limited driving stability.
xDrive
xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of the vehi‐
cle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC Dy‐
namic Stability Control further optimizes traction
and driving dynamics. The xDrive all-wheel-drive
system variably distributes the drive forces to the
front and rear axles as demanded by the driving
situation and road surface.
When DTC is activated, the vehicle has maxi‐
mum traction. Driving stability is limited during
acceleration and when driving in curves.
Drive carefully.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC un‐
der the following special circumstances:
▷ When driving in slush or on uncleared, snow-
covered roads.
HDC Hill Descent Control
▷ When driving off from deep snow or loose
ground.
Concept
Hill Descent Control, HDC, is a downhill control
feature that controls the vehicle speed on steep
downhill grades, for instance when driving on un‐
paved roads.
▷ When driving with snow chains.
Deactivating/activating DTC
Dynamic Traction Control
When the system is active, the vehicle moves at
the speed set by the driver, without the driver
having to depress the brake pedal.
Activating DTC
Press the button.
While HTC is controlling the speed, the system
automatically distributes the braking force to the
individual wheels. This improves vehicle drivabil‐
ity and stability. If necessary, the Antilock Brake
System prevents the wheels from locking.
TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF
lights up.
Deactivating DTC
General information
Press the button again.
Hill Descent Control can be activated at speeds
below approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator
light go out.
Speeds can be set between approx.
2 mph/3 km/h and approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
When the vehicle is moving downhill, the system
reduces the speed to the set value, within the
physical limits.
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Only use HDC in low gears or in selector lever
position D or R.
Increasing or decreasing vehicle
speed
Overview
Using the cruise control rocker
switch
The desired speed can be changed using the
cruise control rocker switch on the steering
wheel.
Button in the vehicle
HDC
▷ Press the rocker switch up: the speed in‐
creases gradually.
Activating HDC
Press the button. The LED above the but‐
ton lights up.
▷ Press the rocker switch up and hold: the
speed increases while the rocker switch is
pressed.
Speeds between approx. 2 mph/3 km/h and ap‐
prox. 20 mph/30 km/h are adopted as the de‐
sired speed.
▷ Press the rocker switch down: the speed de‐
creases gradually.
▷ Press the rocker switch down and hold: the
speed decreases while the rocker switch is
pressed.
Display in the instrument cluster
A symbol and the selected de‐
sired speed are displayed.
Using the brake pedal
▷ Green display: HDC is active,
the system is reducing the ve‐
hicle speed.
While HDC is controlling the speed, the set de‐
sired speed can be reduced by depressing the
brake pedal.
▷ Orange display: HDC is on standby.
Deactivating HDC
Display in the Head-up Display
The HDC status can also be displayed in the
Head-up Display.
Press the button again. The LED goes out.
HDC is automatically deactivated above
approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
Malfunction
If a malfunction occurs, a message is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
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Servotronic
Button in the vehicle
Concept
Servotronic is a speed-dependent power steer‐
ing function.
The system provides the steering force with
more support at low speeds than at higher ones.
This makes it easier to park, for instance, and
makes steering firmer when driving at faster
speeds.
Furthermore, the steering force adapts according
to the driving program, so that a firm, sporty feel
or a comfortable steering response is conveyed.
Operating the programs
Button
Program
M sports steering
SPORT
The M sports steering creates a direct driving
style by using smaller steering angles. M sports
steering features variable steering force support
that takes the speed and transverse acceleration
into account. This enhances agility and improves
handling while maintaining a sporty driving style;
for example, in tight corners or during evasive
maneuvers. At the same time, it ensures im‐
proved comfort during parking, turning, and ma‐
neuvering.
COMFORT
ECO PRO
SPORT
Concept
Consistently sporty tuning of the steering and
drivetrain for greater driving agility.
With the appropriate equipment, the tuning of
the suspension also changes and SPORT can be
individually configured.
Driving Dynamics Control
The configuration is stored for the profile cur‐
rently used.
Concept
The Driving Dynamics Control helps to fine-tune
the vehicle's settings and features. Various pro‐
grams can be selected for this purpose.
Activating SPORT
Press the button repeatedly until
SPORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
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4. "Configure ECO PRO"
Configuring SPORT
5. Select the desired setting.
Via iDrive:
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. If necessary, "Driving mode"
4. "Configure SPORT"
5. Select the desired setting.
Displays
Program selection
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
Pressing the button displays a list
of the selectable programs. De‐
pending on your vehicle's optional
features, the list in the instrument
cluster can differ from the illustra‐
tion shown.
This configuration is retrieved when the SPORT
driving mode is activated.
COMFORT
Concept
Selected program
For balanced tuning.
The instrument cluster displays
the selected program.
Activating COMFORT
Press the button repeatedly until COM‐
FORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Drive-off assistant
ECO PRO
Concept
ECO PRO, refer to page 222, provides consis‐
tent tuning to maximize range.
Concept
This system supports driving off on uphill grades.
The parking brake is not required.
Driving off with the drive-off
assistant
Activating ECO PRO
Press the button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter.
1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake.
2. Release the foot brake and drive off without
delay.
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is
held in place for approx. 2 seconds.
Configuring ECO PRO
Via iDrive:
Depending on the vehicle load or when a trailer is
used, the vehicle may roll back slightly.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. If necessary, "Driving mode"
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Driving comfort
General information
A camera on the interior mirror is used to detect
vehicles driving ahead.
Vehicle features and
options
Depending on the settings, the cruise control
settings many change under certain conditions.
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the
selected options or country versions. This also
applies to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐
fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
Camera-based cruise
control with Stop&Go
function, ACC
Concept
Using this system, a desired speed and a dis‐
tance to a vehicle ahead can be adjusted using
the buttons on the steering wheel.
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
The system maintains the desired speed on
clear roads. For this purpose, the vehicle acceler‐
ates or brakes automatically.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system
adjusts the speed of your vehicle so that the set
distance to the vehicle ahead is maintained. The
speed is adjusted as far as the given situation al‐
lows.
▷ Set the parking brake.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
The distance can be adjusted in several steps.
For safety reasons, it depends on the respective
speed.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, and
then proceeds to drive again within a brief period,
the system is able to detect this within the given
system limits.
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Warning
Button Function
Increase the distance, refer to
The desired speed can be incorrectly adjusted
or called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci‐
dent. Adjust the desired speed to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐
tervene where appropriate.
Rocker switch.
Camera
A camera in the area of the interior mirror serves
to detect vehicles.
Warning
Risk of accident due to too high speed differen‐
ces to other vehicles, for instance in the follow‐
ing situations:
▷ When fast approaching a slowly moving
vehicle.
▷ Vehicle suddenly swerving into own lane.
▷ When fast approaching standing vehicles.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
Watch traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror
clean and clear.
Overview
Functional requirements
Speed range
The system is best used on well-constructed
roads.
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
Cruise control on/off, refer to
The desired speed can be set between
20 mph/30 km/h and 85 mph/140 km/h.
Store/maintain speed, refer to
The system can also be activated when station‐
ary.
Pause cruise control, refer to
Switching on/off and interrupting
cruise control
Continue cruise control with the last
Switching on
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster light
up and the mark in the speedometer is set to the
current speed.
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Cruise control is active and maintains the set
speed.
Setting the speed
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
Maintaining/storing the speed
Switching off
To switch off the system while standing, step on
brake pedal at the same time.
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed is
deleted.
Press the rocker switch up or down once while
the system is interrupted.
Interrupting manually
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
Press the button on the steering wheel.
If interrupting the system while stationary, press
on the brake pedal at the same time.
The stored speed is displayed in the speedome‐
ter and briefly in the instrument cluster, refer to
Interrupting automatically
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:
▷ When the driver applies the brakes.
The speed can also be stored by press‐
ing a button.
▷ When selector lever position D is disengaged.
Press the button.
▷ When Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.
▷ If DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervenes.
Changing the speed
▷ If the safety belt and the driver's door are
opened while the vehicle is standing still.
▷ If the detection range of the camera is im‐
paired, for instance by soiling, heavy precipi‐
tation or glare effects from the sun.
▷ After a stationary period of approx. 3 seconds
when the vehicle has been braked to a stop
by the system.
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the road
is clear.
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▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the
point of resistance, the desired speed in‐
creases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.
Continuing cruise control
General information
An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past
the resistance point, the desired speed
changes by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Make sure that the difference between current
speed and stored speed is not too large before
calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, uninten‐
tional braking or accelerating may occur.
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the
action.
In the following cases, the stored speed value is
deleted and cannot be called up again:
Adjusting the distance
Safety information
▷ When the system is switched off.
▷ When the ignition is switched off.
Warning
Calling up the stored speed and
distance
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment. Due to the system
limits, braking can be late. There may be a risk
of accident or risk of damage to property. Be
aware to the traffic situation at all times. Adjust
the distance to the traffic and weather condi‐
tions and maintain the prescribed safety dis‐
tance, possibly by braking.
Press the button with the system inter‐
rupted. Cruise control is continued with
the stored values. The selected speed is briefly
displayed in the Info Display.
Switching distance control on/off
Safety information
Without Traffic Jam Assist: reducing
distance
Warning
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
The system does not react to traffic driving
ahead of you, but instead maintains the stored
speed. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Adjust the desired
speed to the traffic conditions and brake as
needed.
The instrument cluster displays the set
distance.
Without Traffic Jam Assist:
increasing distance
Switching distance control off
Distance control can be switched off and on
when driving with cruise control activated.
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
The instrument cluster displays the set
distance.
Press and hold this button, or
Press and hold this button.
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The indicator light in the instrument clus‐
ter lights up.
Distance display
Distance 3
To switch distance control back on, press button
again briefly.
Distance 4
After changing over distance control, a Check
Control message is displayed.
This value is set automatically after the
system is switched on.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
Detected vehicle
Symbol lights up orange:
Desired speed and stored speed
A vehicle has been detected ahead of
you.
▷ Marking lights up green: sys‐
tem is active, the marking indi‐
cates the desired speed.
Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has
driven away.
▷ Marking lights up orange: sys‐
tem is interrupted, the marking
indicates the stored speed.
ACC does not accelerate. To accelerate, activate
ACC by briefly stepping on the accelerator pedal
or pressing the RES CNCL button or the rocker
switch.
▷ The marking does not light up: the system is
switched off.
Indicator/warning lights
Brief status display
Symbol flashes orange:
Selected desired speed.
The conditions are not adequate for the
system to work.
If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the
conditions necessary for operation are not cur‐
rently fulfilled.
The system was deactivated but applies the
brakes until you actively resume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
Distance to vehicle ahead of you
Selected distance to the vehicle ahead of you is
shown.
Symbol flashes red and a signal sounds:
You are prompted to intervene by brak‐
ing or making an evasive maneuver.
Distance display
The system has been interrupted or dis‐
tance control is temporarily suppressed
because the accelerator pedal is being
pressed; a vehicle was not detected.
Distance 1
Distance 2
Distance control is temporarily sup‐
pressed because the accelerator pedal is
being pressed; a vehicle was detected.
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Swerving vehicles
Displays in the Head-up Display
Some system information can also be displayed
in the Head-up Display.
System limits
Detection range
A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected
until it is completely within the same lane as your
vehicle.
If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly
swerves into your lane, the system may not be
able to automatically restore the selected dis‐
tance. It may not be possible to restore the se‐
lected distance in certain situations, including if
you are driving significantly faster than vehicles
driving ahead of you, for instance when rapidly
approaching a truck. When a vehicle driving
ahead of you is reliably detected, the system re‐
quests that the driver intervene by braking and
carrying out evasive maneuvers, if needed.
The detection capacity of the system and the
automatic braking capacity are limited.
Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not be
detected.
Deceleration
The system does not decelerate in the following
situations:
Cornering
▷ For pedestrians, cyclists or similarly slow-
moving road users.
▷ For red traffic lights.
▷ For cross traffic.
▷ For oncoming traffic.
▷ Unlit vehicles or vehicles with nonworking
lighting at night.
If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the
speed is reduced slightly, although curves can‐
not be anticipated in advance. Therefore, drive
into a curve at an appropriate speed.
The system has a limited detection range. Situa‐
tions can arise in tight curves where a vehicle
driving ahead will not be detected or will be de‐
tected very late.
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Engine power
The desired speed may not be maintained on
uphill grades if engine power is insufficient.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed if the sys‐
tem fails or was automatically deactivated.
The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐
lowing situations:
When you approach a curve the system may
briefly report vehicles in the next lane due to the
bend of the curve. If the system decelerates you
may compensate it by briefly accelerating. After
releasing the accelerator pedal the system is re‐
activated and controls speed independently.
▷ When an object was not correctly detected.
▷ In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snowfall.
▷ In tight curves.
▷ If the field of view of the camera or the wind‐
shield is dirty or covered.
▷ When driving toward bright lights.
Driving off
In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive off
automatically; for example:
▷ Up to 20 seconds after the start of the en‐
gine, via the Start/Stop button.
▷ During calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.
▷ On steep uphill grades.
▷ In front of bumps in the road.
In these cases, press on the accelerator pedal.
Cruise control
Weather
The following restrictions can occur under unfav‐
orable weather or light conditions:
Concept
Using this system, a desired speed can be ad‐
justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the desired speed. The
system accelerates and brakes automatically as
needed.
▷ Poorer vehicle recognition.
▷ Short-term interruptions for vehicles that are
already recognized.
Examples of unfavorable weather or light condi‐
tions:
General information
Depending on the settings, the cruise control
settings many change under certain conditions.
▷ Wet conditions.
▷ Snowfall.
▷ Slush.
▷ Fog.
Safety information
▷ Glare.
Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic
situation. If necessary, intervene actively, for in‐
stance by braking, steering or evading.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐
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fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
Button Function
Pause cruise control, refer to
Continue cruise control with the last
Warning
Rocker switch:
The use of the system can lead to an increased
risk of accidents in the following situations,
for instance:
Switching on/off and interrupting
cruise control
▷ On winding roads.
▷ In heavy traffic.
▷ On slippery roads, in fog, snow, or wet
conditions, or on a loose road surface.
Switching on
Press the button on the steering wheel.
There may be a risk of accident or risk of dam‐
age to property. Only use the system if driving
at constant speed is possible.
The marking in the speedometer is set to the
current speed.
Cruise control is active and maintains the set
speed.
Warning
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
The desired speed can be incorrectly adjusted
or called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci‐
dent. Adjust the desired speed to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐
tervene where appropriate.
Switching off
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed is
deleted.
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
Interrupting manually
When active, press the button on the
steering wheel.
Cruise control on/off, refer to
Interrupting automatically
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:
▷ When the driver applies the brakes.
▷ If the clutch pedal is depressed for a few sec‐
onds or released while a gear is not engaged.
▷ If the gear engaged is too high for the current
speed.
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▷ If selector lever position N is set.
Changing the speed
▷ Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated or
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated.
▷ If DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervenes.
Setting the speed
Maintaining/storing the speed
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the road
is clear.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the
point of resistance, the desired speed in‐
creases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.
Press the rocker switch up or down once while
the system is interrupted.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past
the point of resistance, the desired speed in‐
creases or decreases by a maximum of
5 mph/10 km/h.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
The stored speed is displayed in the speedome‐
ter and in the instrument cluster, refer to
▷ Pressing the rocker switch to the resistance
point and holding it accelerates or deceler‐
ates the vehicle without requiring pressure on
the accelerator pedal.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
After the rocker switch is released, the vehi‐
cle maintains its final speed. Pressing the
switch beyond the resistance point causes
the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.
The speed can also be stored by pressing a but‐
ton.
Press the button.
Continuing cruise control
General information
An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed.
Make sure that the difference between current
speed and stored speed is not too large before
calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, uninten‐
tional braking or accelerating may occur.
In the following cases, the stored speed value is
deleted and cannot be called up again:
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▷ When the system is switched off.
▷ When the ignition is switched off.
System limits
Engine power
Calling up the stored speed
The desired speed is also maintained downhill,
but may not be maintained on uphill grades if en‐
gine power is insufficient.
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The stored speed is reached again and main‐
tained.
PDC Park Distance Control
Displays in the instrument
cluster
Concept
PDC is a support when parking. The system de‐
tects objects behind the vehicle. If the vehicle is
equipped with front PDC, objects in front of the
vehicle are detected too. Objects that you are
approaching slowly are indicated by signal tones
and a display on the Control Display.
Indicator light
Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐
ped, the indicator light in the instrument
cluster indicates whether the system is
switched on.
General information
The ultrasound sensors for measuring the dis‐
tances are located in the bumpers.
Desired speed and stored speed
▷ Marking lights up green: sys‐
tem is active, the marking indi‐
cates the desired speed.
The range, depending on obstacles and environ‐
mental conditions, is approx. 6 ft/2 m.
▷ Marking lights up orange: sys‐
tem is interrupted, the marking
indicates the stored speed.
An acoustic warning is first given in the following
situations:
▷ By the front sensors and the two rear corner
sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm from the ob‐
ject.
▷ The marking does not light up: the system is
switched off.
▷ By the rear middle sensors at a distance to
the object of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.
Status display
▷ When a collision is imminent.
Selected desired speed.
Safety information
If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the
conditions necessary for operation are not cur‐
rently fulfilled.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐
fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
Displays in the Head-up Display
Some system information can also be displayed
in the Head-up Display.
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closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
The system switches on automatically in the fol‐
lowing situations:
Warning
Due to high speeds when PDC Park Distance
Control is activated, the warning can be de‐
layed due to physical circumstances. There is a
risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Avoid approaching an object too fast. Avoid
driving off fast while PDC Park Distance Control
is not yet active.
▷ If selector lever position R is engaged when
the engine is running.
The rearview camera also switches on.
▷ If equipped with front PDC: when obstacles
are detected behind or in front of the vehicle
by PDC and the speed is slower than approx.
2.5 mph/4 km/h.
You may switch automatic activation when ob‐
stacles are detected on and off. Via iDrive:
Overview
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Parking"
With front PDC: button in vehicle
4. "Automatic PDC activation": depending on
the vehicle equipment.
5. "Automatic PDC activation"
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
If necessary, switch off automatic PDC activation
on obstacle detection, for instance in vehicle
washes, to reduce false alarms.
Park assistance button
Automatic deactivation during
forward travel
Ultrasound sensors
Ultrasound sensors of the PDC,
for instance in the bumpers.
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on, if needed.
With front PDC: switching on/off
manually
Functional requirements
Ensure full functionality:
Press the park assistance button.
▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with stick‐
ers, bicycle racks.
▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.
▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.
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The rearview camera image is displayed if the re‐
verse gear is engaged when pressing the park
assistance button.
Visual warning
Warning
Signal tones
An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle
is approaching an object. E.g., when an object is
detected to the left rear of the vehicle, a signal
tone sounds from the left rear speaker.
The approach of the vehicle to an object is
shown on the Control Display. Objects that are
farther away are already displayed on the Control
Display before a signal sounds.
The shorter the distance to the object, the
shorter the intervals.
When the distance to a detected object is less
than approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a continuous tone
is sounded.
A display appears as soon as Park Distance Con‐
trol (PDC) is activated.
With front PDC: when objects are simultaneously
located both in front of and behind the vehicle,
an alternating continuous signal is sounded.
The range of the sensors is represented in the
colors green, yellow and red.
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐
played, the switch can be made to PDC:
The signal tone is switched off, when selector
lever position P is engaged on vehicles with
Steptronic transmission.
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
2.
"Rear view camera"
Volume
The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the
entertainment volume can be adjusted.
System limits
Via iDrive:
Safety information
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Tone"
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem’s operation and limitations.
4. "Volume settings"
5. "PDC"
6. Set the desired value.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
The detection of objects with ultrasonic meas‐
urements can run into physical limits, e.g., in the
following situations:
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▷ For small children and animals.
▷ In automatic vehicle washes.
▷ Due to heavy exhaust.
▷ For persons with certain clothing, for instance
coats.
▷ Due to other ultrasound sources, for instance
sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.
▷ With external interference of the ultrasound,
for instance from passing vehicles or loud
machines.
The malfunction is signaled by a continuous tone
alternating between the front and rear speakers.
▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged
or out of position.
As soon as the malfunction due to other ultra‐
sound sources is no longer present, the system
is again fully functional.
▷ Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, wet conditions, snow‐
fall, extreme heat, or strong wind.
To prevent false alarms, switch off automatic
PDC activation on obstacle detection, for in‐
stance in automatic vehicle washes.
▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.
▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
▷ With moving objects.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
▷ With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.
The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded
area on the Control Display.
▷ With objects with corners and sharp edges.
PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a
dealer's service center or another qualified serv‐
ice center or repair shop.
▷ With objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.
▷ For objects with porous surfaces.
▷ If cargo protrudes.
Rearview camera
▷ Low objects already displayed, for instance
curbs, can move into the blind area of the
sensors before or after a continuous tone
sounds.
Concept
The rearview camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Dis‐
play.
False warnings
The system may issue a warning under the fol‐
lowing conditions even though there is no obsta‐
cle within the detection range:
Safety information
▷ In heavy rain.
▷ When sensors are very dirty or covered with
ice.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac‐
tively intervene where appropriate.
▷ When sensors are covered in snow.
▷ On rough road surfaces.
▷ On uneven surfaces, such as speed bumps.
▷ In large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, for instance in underground ga‐
rages.
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Switch the system back on, if needed.
Overview
Depending on the vehicle
equipment: switching on/off
manually
Depending on the vehicle
equipment: button in the vehicle
Press the park assistance button.
▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.
The parking assistance functions are shown on
the Control Display.
Switching the view via iDrive
If the rearview camera view is not displayed,
change the view via iDrive:
Park assistance button
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
Camera
2.
"Rear view camera"
The rearview camera image is displayed.
Display on the Control Display
Functional requirements
▷ The rearview camera is switched on.
▷ The tailgate is fully closed.
▷ Keep the recording range of the camera
clear. Protruding cargo or carrier systems and
trailers that are not connected to a trailer
power socket can lead to malfunctions.
The camera lens is located in the handle of the
tailgate.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If
necessary, clean the camera lens.
Activating assistance functions
More than one assistance function can be active
at the same time.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
▷ Parking aid lines
The system is switched on automatically if selec‐
tor lever position R is engaged when the engine
is running.
"Parking aid lines"
Lanes and turning radius lines are indicated.
▷ Obstacle marking
Automatic deactivation during
forward travel
"Obstacle marking"
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Obstacles are marked, depending on the ve‐
hicle equipment.
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Pathway lines
Obstacle marking
Pathway lines can be superimposed on the im‐
age of the rearview camera.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, obstacle
markings can be faded into the image of the
rearview camera.
Pathway lines help you to estimate the space re‐
quired when parking and maneuvering on level
roads.
The colored thresholds of the obstacle markings
match the markings of the PDC Park Distance
Control.
Pathway lines depend on the current steering
angle and are continuously adjusted to the steer‐
ing wheel movements.
Parking using pathway and
turning radius lines
1. Position the vehicle so that the turning radius
lines lead to within the limits of the parking
space.
Turning radius lines
Turning radius lines can only be superimposed
on the rearview camera image together with
pathway lines.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the pathway line covers the corresponding
turning radius line.
Turning radius lines show the course of the
smallest possible turning radius on a level road.
Only one turning radius line is displayed after the
steering wheel is turned past a certain angle.
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Display settings
Brightness
Parking assistant
Concept
With the rearview camera switched on:
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
2.
Select the symbol.
3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is
reached, and press the Controller.
Contrast
With the rearview camera switched on:
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
This system assists the driver in parking parallel
to the road.
2.
Select the symbol.
3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is
reached, and press the Controller.
General information
Parking assistant handling is divided into three
steps:
System limits
▷ Switching on and activating.
▷ Parking space search.
▷ Parking.
Detection of objects
Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding
objects such as ledges may not be detected by
the system.
System status and instructions on required ac‐
tions are displayed on the Control Display.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, some as‐
sistance functions also consider data from the
PDC Park Distance Control.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on
both sides of the vehicle.
The parking assistant calculates the best possi‐
ble parking line and takes control of steering dur‐
ing the parking procedure.
Follow the notes in the PDC Park Distance Con‐
trol chapter.
The objects displayed on the Control Display
may be closer than they appear. Do not estimate
the distance from the objects on the display.
The parking assistant uses the sensors of PDC
Park Distance Control. Also follow the safety in‐
formation for PDC Park Distance Control.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐
fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
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closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
Functional requirements
Ultrasound sensors
Ensure full functionality:
NOTICE
▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with stick‐
ers.
The parking assistant can steer the vehicle over
or onto curbs. There is a risk of damage to
property. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐
tervene where appropriate.
▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.
For measuring parking spaces
▷ Maximum speed while driving forward approx.
22 mph/35 km/h.
Also follow the safety information for PDC Park
Distance Control.
▷ Maximum distance to row of parked vehicles:
5 ft/1.5 m.
Overview
Suitable parking space
Button in the vehicle
▷ Gaps behind an object that has a min. length
of 5 ft/1.5 m.
▷ Gap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
▷ Min. length of gap between two objects: your
vehicle's length plus approx. 3.3 ft/1.0 m.
▷ Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
For parking
▷ Doors and tailgate closed.
Park assistance button
▷ Parking brake released.
▷ When parking in parking spaces on the driv‐
er's side, the corresponding turn signal must
be switched on.
Ultrasound sensors
Switching on and activating
Switching on with the button
Press the park assistance button.
The LED lights up.
The current status of the parking space search is
indicated on the Control Display.
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking
spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.
Parking assistant is activated automatically.
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straight, even if the system is deactivated.
When the system is deactivated, the displays
on the Control Display are shown in gray.
Switching on with reverse gear
Shift into reverse.
The current status of the parking space search is
indicated on the Control Display.
Parking using the parking
assistant
To activate:
"Parking Assistant"
Display on the Control Display
System activated/deactivated
1.
Press the park assistance button or
shift into reverse gear to switch on the park‐
parking assistant, if needed.
Symbol Meaning
Parking assistant is activated.
Gray: the system is not available.
2. Pass the row of parked vehicles at a speed of
up to approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and at a dis‐
tance of maximum 5 ft/1.5 m.
White: the system is available but not
activated.
The status of the parking space search and
possible parking spaces are displayed, refer
The system is activated.
Parking space search and system
status
3. Follow the instructions on the display.
The best possible parking position will come
after gear change on the stationary vehicle -
wait for the automatic steering wheel move.
The end of the parking procedure is indicated
on the display.
4. Adjust the parking position yourself, if
needed.
Interrupting manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any
time:
▷ Symbol P on the vehicle image: the parking
assistant is activated and the parking space
search is active.
▷
"Parking Assistant" Select the symbol on
the Control Display.
▷ Control Display shows suitable parking
spaces at the edge of the road next to the ve‐
hicle symbol. When the parking assistant is
active, suitable parking spaces are high‐
lighted.
▷
Press the park assistance button.
Interrupting automatically
▷
The parking procedure is ac‐
tive. Steering control has been
taken over by system.
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
▷ If the driver grasps the steering wheel or
takes over steering.
▷ If a gear is selected that does not match the
instruction on the display.
▷ Parking space search is always active when‐
ever the vehicle is moving forward slow and
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▷ If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
6 mph/10 km/h.
No parking assistance
The parking assistant does not offer assistance
in the following situations:
▷ Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road
surfaces.
▷ In tight curves.
▷ If a maximum number of parking attempts or
the time taken for parking is exceeded.
Functional limitations
▷ If the PDC Park Distance Control displays
clearances that are too small.
The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷ When switching to another function on the
Control Display.
▷ On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.
A Check Control message is displayed.
▷ On slippery ground.
▷ On steep uphill or downhill grades.
Resuming
An interrupted parking procedure can be contin‐
ued, if needed.
▷ With accumulations of leaves/snow in the
parking space.
▷ With a mounted emergency wheel.
Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to
play.
▷ With ditches or edges, for instance an edge
of a port.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
Switching off
The system can be switched off as follows:
The detection of objects with ultrasonic meas‐
urements can run into physical limits, e.g., in the
following situations:
▷
Press the park assistance button.
▷ For small children and animals.
▷ Switching off the ignition.
System limits
▷ For persons with certain clothing, for instance
coats.
▷ With external interference of the ultrasound,
for instance from passing vehicles or loud
machines.
Safety information
▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged
or out of position.
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem’s operation and limitations.
▷ Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, wet conditions, snow‐
fall, extreme heat, or strong wind.
▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.
▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
▷ With moving objects.
▷ With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.
▷ With objects with corners and sharp edges.
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▷ With objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.
▷ For objects with porous surfaces.
▷ If cargo protrudes.
▷ Low objects already displayed, for instance
curbs, can move into the blind area of the
sensors before or after a continuous tone
sounds.
Parking spaces that are not suitable may be de‐
tected or suitable parking spaces may not be de‐
tected at all.
Tire size
The parking position may vary depending on the
tire size.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The parking assistant failed. Have the system
checked by a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
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Climate control
Vehicle features and
options
Interior air quality
The air quality in the vehicle is improved by the
following components:
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the
selected options or country versions. This also
applies to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
▷ Emission tested passenger compartment.
▷ Microfilter.
▷ Air conditioning system to control the tem‐
perature, air flow and recirculated-air mode.
Depending on the equipment specification:
▷ Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter.
▷ Automatic recirculated-air control AUC.
▷ Parked-car ventilation.
Air conditioner
1
2
3
4
Air distribution settings
Air conditioning
Air flow
5
6
7
8
Recirculated-air mode
Temperature
Seat heating, rightꢀꢁ83
Rear window defroster
Air flow display
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Seat heating, leftꢀꢁ83
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated with air condi‐
tioning switched on.
Climate control functions in
detail
Switching the system on/off
Switching on
Depending on the weather, the windshield and
side windows may fog up briefly when the en‐
gine is started.
Press any button except for the following:
▷ Rear window defroster.
▷ Seat heating.
The air conditioner produces condensation wa‐
ter, refer to page 217, that will exit from below
the vehicle.
Switching off
Press and hold the left button until the
control switches off.
Recirculated-air mode
Concept
You may react to unpleasant odors or pollutants
in the immediate environment by temporarily
suspending the supply of outside air. The system
then recirculates the air flow within the vehicle.
Temperature
Concept
The system heats or cools, depending on the set
temperature.
Operation
Adjusting
Press button repeatedly to select an op‐
erating mode:
Turn the wheel to set the desired
temperature.
▷ LED off: outside air flows in continuously.
▷ LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply of
outside air into the vehicle is permanently
blocked.
Do not rapidly switch between different tempera‐
ture settings. Otherwise, the automatic climate
control will not have sufficient time to adjust the
set temperature.
To prevent window fogging, recirculated-air
mode switches off automatically after a certain
amount of time, depending on the environmental
conditions.
With constant recirculated-air mode, the air qual‐
ity in the car's interior deteriorates and window
fogging increases.
Air conditioning
Concept
If the windows fog over, switch off recirculated-
air mode and increase the air flow, if needed.
The air in the car's interior will be cooled and de‐
humidified and, depending on the temperature
setting, warmed again.
The car's interior can only be cooled with the en‐
gine running.
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▷
Windows, upper body region, and floor
area.
Adjusting the air flow manually
Concept
To defrost windows and remove
condensation
The air flow for climate control can be adjusted
manually.
Make the following settings to defrost the win‐
dows and remove condensation:
Operation
▷ Direct the air distribution onto the windows.
▷ Increasing the air flow.
Press the left or right side of the button:
to decrease or increase air flow.
The intensity is indicated by LEDs. The highest
level is active when seven LEDs are lit.
▷ Increase the temperature.
▷ Switch on the air conditioning if needed.
The air flow from the air conditioner may be re‐
duced automatically to save battery power.
Rear window defroster
Press the button. The LED lights up.
Adjusting the air distribution
manually
The rear window defroster switches off
automatically after a certain period of time.
For permanent activation, press the button for
longer than 3 seconds. To deactivate, press the
button again.
Concept
The air distribution for climate control can be ad‐
justed manually.
The rear window defroster can only be activated
continuously at an external temperature below
approx. 23 ℉/–5 ℃.
Operation
Turn the wheel to select the de‐
sired program or the desired in‐
termediate setting.
Microfilter
In external and recirculated-air mode, the micro‐
filter filters dust and pollen from the air.
▷
▷
▷
Windows.
Have this filter changed during vehicle mainte‐
nance, refer to page 259.
Upper body region.
Floor area.
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1
To defrost windows and remove condensa‐
tion
10 Air conditioning
11 Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Temperature, left
AUTO program
lated-air mode
13 Air distribution settings
To switch off the system
Air flow, AUTO intensity
Display
15 Interior temperature sensor — always keep
clear
SYNC program
16 Rear window defroster
Maximum cooling
Temperature, right
▷ Seat heating.
Climate control functions in
detail
Switching off
Switching the system on/off
Press the button.
Switching on
Press any button except for the following:
▷ SYNC program.
▷ Rear window defroster.
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The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
Temperature
Concept
When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water develops and collects under‐
neath the vehicle.
The automatic climate control achieves the set
temperature as quickly as possible, if necessary
by using the maximum cooling or heating power,
and then keeps it constant.
Maximum cooling
Adjusting
Concept
The system is set to the lowest temperature, op‐
timum air flow and recirculated-air mode.
Turn the wheel to set the desired
temperature.
General information
The function is available above an external tem‐
perature of approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ And with the en‐
gine running.
The selected temperature is shown on the dis‐
play of the automatic climate control.
The automatic climate control reaches this tem‐
perature as quickly as possible, if needed, by in‐
creasing the cooling or heating output, and then
keeps it constant.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated with the system
switched on.
Do not rapidly switch between different tempera‐
ture settings. Otherwise, the automatic climate
control will not have sufficient time to adjust the
set temperature.
Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐
gion. The vents need to be open for this.
The air flow can be adjusted with the program
active.
Air conditioning
Concept
AUTO program
The air in the car's interior will be cooled and de‐
humidified and, depending on the temperature
setting, warmed again.
Concept
The AUTO program cools, ventilates or heats
the car's interior automatically.
The car's interior can only be cooled with the en‐
gine running.
The air distribution and temperature are control‐
led automatically depending on the temperature
in the car's interior and the desired temperature
setting including the selected intensity of the air
flow.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated with air condi‐
tioning switched on.
Switching on/off
Depending on the weather, the windshield and
side windows may fog up briefly when the en‐
gine is started.
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated with the AUTO
program switched on.
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Depending on the selected temperature, the in‐
tensity of the AUTO program, and outside influ‐
ences, the air is directed to the windshield, side
windows, upper body, and into the floor area.
Switching on/off
Press button repeatedly to select an op‐
erating mode:
▷ LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.
switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐
gram.
▷ Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air con‐
trol: a sensor detects pollutants in the outside
air and shuts off automatically.
Point the side vents toward the side windows.
▷ Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the sup‐
ply of outside air into the vehicle is perma‐
nently blocked.
At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐
trols the program so as to prevent window con‐
densation as much as possible.
Recirculated-air mode switches off automatically
at low external temperatures after a certain
amount of time in order to avoid window fogging.
Intensity
With the AUTO program switched on, the inten‐
sity can be adjusted. This changes the automatic
control for the air flow and air distribution.
If the windows are fogged over, switch off the re‐
circulated-air mode and press the AUTO button
to utilize the condensation sensor. Make sure
that air can flow to the windshield.
Press the left or right side of the button:
to decrease or increase intensity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display of
the automatic climate control.
Adjusting the air flow manually
Concept
Automatic recirculated-air control/
recirculated-air mode
The air flow for climate control can be adjusted
manually.
Concept
General information
The automatic recirculated-air control AUC rec‐
ognizes odors or pollutants in the outside air.
The outside air supply is shut off and the interior
air is recirculated.
To adjust the air flow manually switch off AUTO
program first.
Operation
Press the left or right side of the button:
to decrease or increase air flow.
General information
If the system is activated, a sensor detects pollu‐
tants in the outside air and controls the shut-off
automatically.
The selected air flow is shown on the display of
the automatic climate control.
If the system is deactivated, outside air continu‐
ously flows into the car's interior.
The air flow of the automatic climate control may
be reduced automatically to save battery power.
With constant recirculated-air mode, the air qual‐
ity in the car's interior deteriorates and window
fogging increases.
Adjusting the air distribution
manually
Concept
The air distribution for climate control can be ad‐
justed manually.
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Operation
Press the button repeatedly to select a
The air flow can be adjusted with the program
active.
If the windows are fogged over, you can also
switch on the air conditioning or press the AUTO
button to utilize the condensation sensor.
program:
▷ Upper body region and floor area.
▷ Floor area.
Rear window defroster
▷ Windows and floor area.
▷ Windows.
Press the button. The LED lights up.
The rear window defroster switches off
automatically after a certain period of time.
▷ Windows and upper body region.
▷ Upper body region.
For permanent activation, press the button for
longer than 3 seconds. To deactivate, press the
button again.
▷ Windows, upper body region, and floor area.
If the windows are fogged over, press the AUTO
button to utilize the condensation sensor.
The rear window defroster can only be activated
continuously at an external temperature below
approx. 23 ℉/–5 ℃.
SYNC program
Concept
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The system allows the transfer of the current
setting of the temperature on the driver's side to
the front passenger side.
In external and recirculated-air mode, the micro‐
filter/activated charcoal filter filters dust, pollen,
and gaseous pollutants out of the air.
Switching on/off
Have this filter changed during vehicle mainte‐
nance, refer to page 259.
Press the button.
The current setting of the temperature
on the driver's side is transferred to the front
passenger side.
Ventilation
The program is switched off if the setting on the
front passenger side is changed.
Front ventilation
To defrost windows and remove
condensation
Concept
Ice and condensation are quickly removed from
the windshield and the front side windows.
Switching on/off
▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐
row 1.
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated with the system
switched on.
▷ Thumbwheels for opening and closing the
vents continuously, arrows 2.
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▷ Direct operation or preset activation time:
does not depend on external temperature.
Adjusting
▷ Ventilation for cooling:
▷ Battery is sufficiently charged.
Adjust the vent so that the air is directed to‐
wards you, for instance when the vehicle is
too hot.
If parked-car ventilation is switched on, the
vehicle battery will be discharged. Thus, limit
the maximum activation time to save the ve‐
hicle battery. The system will be available
again after the engine is started or after a
short trip.
▷ Draft-free ventilation:
Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you.
Ventilation in the rear
▷ Make sure that the vehicle's date and time
are set correctly.
▷ Open the vents to allow air to flow out.
Switching on/off directly
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. If necessary, "Climate functions"
4. "Activate comfort ventilation now"
▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐
row 1.
The symbol on the automatic climate control
flashes if the system is switched on.
▷ Thumbwheel for variable opening and closing
of the vents, arrow 2.
Preselecting the activation time
Via iDrive:
Parked-car ventilation
1. "My Vehicle"
Concept
2. "Vehicle settings"
The parked-car ventilation ventilates the car's in‐
terior and lowers its temperature, if needed.
3. If necessary, "Climate functions"
4. "Comfort ventilation"
5. Select the desired activation time.
6. Set the desired time.
General information
The parked-car ventilation can be switched on
and off directly or by using two preset activation
times. The system remains switched on for
30 minutes.
Activating the activation time
Via iDrive:
The parked-car ventilation system is operated via
iDrive.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. If necessary, "Climate functions"
4. "For start time at:"
Functional requirements
▷ Direct operation: vehicle is in radio-ready
state.
Activate the desired activation time.
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The symbol on the automatic climate control
lights up when the activation 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 be reacti‐
vated.
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Interior equipment
Safety information
Vehicle features and
options
Warning
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the
selected options or country versions. This also
applies to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
The operation of remote-controlled systems
with the integrated universal remote control,
such as the garage door, may result in injury,
for example, body parts becoming jammed in a
garage door. There is a risk of injury or risk of
damage to property. Make sure that the area of
movement of the respective system is clear
during programming and operation. Also follow
the safety information of the hand-held trans‐
mitter.
Integrated Universal
Remote Control
Compatibility
If this symbol is printed on the packaging
or in the owner's manual of the system to
be controlled, the system is generally
compatible with the integrated Universal Remote
Control.
Concept
The integrated Universal Remote Control in the
interior mirror can operate up to 3 functions of
remote-controlled systems such as garage door
drives, barriers, or lighting systems.
Additional questions are answered by:
▷ A dealer's service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
General information
▷ www.homelink.com on the Internet.
The Integrated Universal Remote Control repla‐
ces up to 3 different hand-held transmitters. To
operate the remote control, the buttons on the
interior mirror must be programmed with the de‐
sired functions. The hand-held transmitter for the
particular system is required in order to program
the remote control.
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex
Corporation.
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored func‐
tions for the sake of security.
If possible, do not install the antenna of the re‐
mote-controlled system, e.g. the garage door
drive, near metal objects to ensure the best pos‐
sible operation.
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Canada: if programming with the hand-held
transmitter was interrupted, hold down the in‐
terior mirror button and repeatedly press and
release the hand-held transmitter button for
2 seconds.
Control elements on the interior
mirror
6.
▷ The LED lights up green: programming
completed.
Release the button.
▷ The LED flashes fast: programming is not
complete.
Press the button on the interior mirror for
2 seconds and release. Perform this pro‐
cedure three times to complete the pro‐
gramming procedure.
▷ LED, arrow 1.
▷ Buttons, arrow 2.
▷ The hand-held transmitter, arrow 3, is re‐
quired for programming.
If the integrated universal remote control
remains nonoperational, continue with the
special features for change code wireless
systems.
Programming
▷ LED does not flash green after 60 sec‐
onds: programming not completed.
General information
The battery of the hand-held transmitter must be
fully charged at the time of programming to en‐
sure an optimal range of the integrated universal
remote control.
Repeat steps 3 to 6.
To program other functions on other buttons, re‐
peat steps 3 to 5.
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Initial setup:
Special feature of the rolling code
wireless system
If you are unable to operate the remote-control‐
led system after repeated programming, please
check if the system to be controlled features a
rolling code radio system.
Press and hold the two outer buttons on the
interior mirror simultaneously for approxi‐
mately 10 seconds until the LED flashes
green rapidly. This erases all programming of
the buttons on the interior mirror.
Refer to the owner's manual for the system.
3. Press the interior mirror button to be pro‐
grammed. The LED on the interior mirror will
slowly begin flashing orange.
For systems with a rolling code radio system, the
integrated Universal Remote Control and the
system also have to be synchronized.
4. Hold the hand-held transmitter for the system
to be used approx. 1 to 12 in/2.5 to 30 cm
away from the buttons on the interior mirror.
The required distance depends on the hand-
held transmitter.
Please read the owner's manual to find out how
to synchronize the system.
Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a second
person.
5. Press and hold the button of the desired
function on the hand-held transmitter.
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Synchronizing the universal remote control with
the system:
▷ The LED flashes fast: the hand-held
transmitter was detected but program‐
ming is not complete.
1. Park the vehicle within range of the remote-
controlled system.
Press the button on the interior mirror for
2 seconds and release. Perform this pro‐
cedure three times to complete the pro‐
gramming procedure.
2. Program the desired button on the interior
mirror as described.
3. Locate and press the synchronizing button
on the system being programmed, e.g. at the
garage gate. You have approx. 30 seconds
for the next step.
If the integrated universal remote control
remains nonoperational, continue with the
special features for change code wireless
systems.
4. Hold down the programmed button on the in‐
terior mirror for approximately 3 seconds and
then release it. If necessary, repeat this step
up to three times in order to finish synchroni‐
zation. Once synchronization is complete, the
programmed function will be carried out.
▷ LED does not flash green after 60 sec‐
onds: programming not completed.
Repeat steps 3 to 6.
If the programming procedure is not completed,
the previous programming will remain un‐
changed.
Reprogramming individual
buttons
Operation
1. Switch on the ignition.
Warning
2. Press and hold the interior mirror button to be
programmed.
The operation of remote-controlled systems
with the integrated universal remote control,
such as the garage door, may result in injury,
for example, body parts becoming jammed in a
garage door. There is a risk of injury or risk of
damage to property. Make sure that the area of
movement of the respective system is clear
during programming and operation. Also follow
the safety information of the hand-held trans‐
mitter.
3. As soon as the LED on the interior mirror
flashes orange after approx. 20 seconds, re‐
lease the button.
4. Hold the hand-held transmitter for the system
to be used approx. 1 to 12 in/2.5 to 30 cm
away from the buttons on the interior mirror.
The required distance depends on the hand-
held transmitter.
5. Press and hold the button of the desired
function on the hand-held transmitter.
The system, such as the garage door, can be op‐
erated using the button on the interior mirror
while the engine is running or when the ignition
is started. To do this, hold down the button
within receiving range of the system until the
function is activated. The interior mirror LED
stays lit while the wireless signal is being trans‐
mitted.
Canada: if programming with the hand-held
transmitter was interrupted, hold down the in‐
terior mirror button and repeatedly press and
release the hand-held transmitter button for
2 seconds.
6. The LED can light up in different ways.
▷ The LED lights up green: the program‐
ming procedure is completed.
Deleting stored functions
All stored functions will be deleted. The func‐
tions cannot be deleted individually.
Release the button.
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Press and hold the two outer buttons on the in‐
terior mirror simultaneously for approximately
10 seconds until the LED on the interior mirror
flashes green rapidly.
Ashtray/cigarette lighter
Ashtray
Opening
Sun visor
Glare shield
Fold the sun visor down or up.
Glare shield from the side
Folding out
1. Fold the sun visor down.
The ashtray can be inserted in the cup holder.
2. Unhook it from the holder and swing it to the
side.
Emptying
Take out the insert.
3. Move it back to the desired position.
Folding up
Proceed in the reverse order to close the sun vi‐
sor.
Cigarette lighter
Warning
Vanity mirror
A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor behind
a cover. When the cover is opened, the interior
lighting switches on.
Contact with the hot heating element or the hot
socket of the cigarette lighter can cause burns.
Flammable materials can ignite if the cigarette
lighter falls down or is held against the objects.
There is a risk of fire and injuries. There is a risk
of damage to property. Take hold of the ciga‐
rette lighter by its handle. Make sure that chil‐
dren do not use the cigarette lighter.
NOTICE
If metal objects fall into the socket, they can
cause a short circuit. There is a risk of damage
to property. Replace the cigarette lighter or
socket cover again after using the socket.
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NOTICE
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery can
work with high voltages and currents, which
means that the 12 volt on-board network can
be overloaded or damaged. There is a risk of
damage to property. Only connect battery
chargers for the vehicle battery to the starting
aid terminals in the engine compartment.
The cigarette lighter is located in the center con‐
sole.
NOTICE
Push in the cigarette lighter.
If metal objects fall into the socket, they can
cause a short circuit. There is a risk of damage
to property. Replace the cigarette lighter or
socket cover again after using the socket.
The cigarette lighter can be re‐
moved as soon as it pops back
out.
Front center console
Sockets
General information
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 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using non-com‐
patible connectors.
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
Safety information
Warning
Devices and cables in the unfolding area of the
airbags, such as portable navigation devices,
can hinder the unfolding of the airbag or be
thrown around in the car's interior during un‐
folding. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
devices and cables are not in the airbag's area
of unfolding.
Remove the cover.
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In the front passenger floor area
USB interface, front
In the center console
The socket is located below the glove compart‐
ment.
The USB interface is located in the center con‐
sole.
In the cargo area
Properties:
▷ USB port Type C.
▷ With Wireless Charging: for charging mobile
devices and for data transfer.
▷ Without Wireless Charging: for charging of
mobile devices.
▷ Charge current: max. 3 A.
In the front center console
The socket is located on the right side in the
cargo area.
USB interface
Concept
Mobile devices with a USB port can be con‐
nected to the USB interface.
The USB interface is located in the front center
console.
General information
Follow the information regarding the connection
of mobile devices to the USB interface in the
section on USB connections, refer to page 53.
▷ USB port Type A.
▷ For charging mobile devices and for data
transfer.
▷ Charge current: max. 1.5 A.
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▷ To ensure proper transmission of the stored
data, do not charge a USB storage device via
the onboard socket, when it is connected to
the USB interface.
In the rear center console
▷ Depending on how the USB storage device is
being used, settings may be required on the
USB storage device, refer to the owner's
manual of the device.
Non-compatible USB media:
▷ USB hard drives.
One USB dual charge socket is located in the
rear center console.
▷ USB hubs.
▷ USB memory card readers with multiple slots.
▷ HFS-formatted USB storage devices.
▷ Devices such as fans or lamps.
Properties:
▷ USB port Type C.
▷ For charging of mobile devices.
▷ Charge current: max. 3 A per connection.
Wireless charging tray
Connecting an external device
Follow the following when connecting:
Concept
The wireless charging tray enables the following
functions to be performed without cables:
▷ Do not use force when plugging the connec‐
tor into the USB interface.
▷ Charging the rechargeable battery of a mo‐
bile phone with Qi capability and of other mo‐
bile devices, which support the Qi standard.
▷ Use a flexible adapter cable.
▷ Protect the USB storage device against me‐
chanical damage.
▷ Connect the mobile phone to the external an‐
tenna.
▷ Due to the large number of USB storage de‐
vices available on the market, it cannot be
guaranteed that every device is operable on
the vehicle.
Depending on the country, this provides for
better network reception and a consistent re‐
production quality.
▷ Do not expose USB storage devices to ex‐
treme environmental conditions, such as very
high temperatures; refer to the owner's
manual of the device.
General information
When inserting the mobile phone, make sure
there are no objects between it and the wireless
charging tray.
▷ Due to the many different compression tech‐
niques, proper playback of the media stored
on the USB storage device cannot be guar‐
anteed in all cases.
During charging, the surface of the tray and the
mobile phone may become warm. Higher tem‐
peratures may lead to a reduction in the charge
current through the mobile phone, and in iso‐
lated cases the charging process is paused tem‐
porarily. Follow the relevant instructions in the
mobile phone owner's manual.
▷ A connected USB storage device will be sup‐
plied with charge current via the USB inter‐
face if the device supports this. At higher
temperatures, the charge current through the
USB storage device may be reduced.
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NOTE
Functional requirements
This device has been tested for human exposure
limits and found compliant at a minimum dis‐
tance of 4 in/10 cm during operation.
▷ The mobile phone must compatibly support
the required Qi standard.
If the mobile phone does not support the Qi
standard, the mobile phone can be charged
using a special Qi-compatible charging case.
Therefore, a distance of 4 in/10 cm must be
maintained in every direction when operating the
device.
▷ The ignition is switched on.
▷ Observe the maximum dimensions of the
mobile phone.
▷ Use only protective jackets and covers up to
a maximum thickness of 0.07 in/2 mm. Oth‐
erwise, the charging function may be im‐
paired.
▷ The mobile phone to be charged is located in
the center of the tray.
Mounting position of the product.
Safety information
Warning
Operation
Overview
When charging a device that meets the Qi
standard in the wireless charging tray, any
metal objects located between the device and
the tray can become very hot. Placing storage
devices or electronic cards, such as chip cards,
cards with magnetic strips or cards for signal
transmission, between the device and the tray
may impair the card function. There is a risk of
injury and risk of damage to property. When
charging mobile devices, make sure there are
no objects between the device and the tray.
1
2
3
Front holder with LED
Storage area
Movable clamp
Inserting the mobile phone
NOTICE
The mobile phone must not exceed the maxi‐
mum size of approximately 5.9 x 3.07 x
0.62 in/150 x 78 x 16 mm.
The tray is intended for mobile phones up to a
particular size. Forceful inserting of the mobile
phone into the tray can damage the tray or the
mobile phone. There is a risk of damage to
property. Observe the maximum dimensions for
mobile phones. Do not force the mobile phone
into the tray.
1. Open the center armrest.
2. Push back the clamp.
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3. Insert the mobile phone with the display fac‐
ing upward in the direction of the front holder,
arrow 1.
System limits
At high temperatures on the mobile phone or in
the vehicle, the charging functions of the mobile
phone may be limited and some functions may
no longer work.
LTE-Compensator - Information
and User Manual
Your car is equipped with a wireless charging
tray (WCA) to charge your mobile phone and
connect it to the mobile network. To ensure the
best possible connection a signal booster (LTE-
Compensator) is used in conjunction with the
WCA. The following paragraphs refer to this
booster:
4. Place the mobile phone in the storage area,
arrow 2.
5. Push the clamp forward and clamp the mo‐
bile phone in the tray.
This is a CONSUMER device.
6. Close the center armrest.
BEFORE USE, you MUST REGISTER THIS DE‐
VICE with your wireless provider and have your
provider's consent. Most wireless providers con‐
sent to the use of Compensators. Some provid‐
ers may not consent to the use of this device on
their network. If you are unsure, contact your
provider. You MUST operate this device with ap‐
proved antennas and cables as specified by the
manufacturer. Antennas MUST be installed at
least 20 cm (8 inches) from any person. You
MUST cease operating this device immediately if
requested by the FCC or a licensed wireless
service provider. Warning E911 location informa‐
tion may not be provided or may be inaccurate
for calls served by using this device.
Removing the mobile phone
1. Open the center armrest.
2. Push the clamp back and remove the mobile
phone.
LED displays
Color Meaning
Blue
The mobile phone is charging.
Depending on the model and the ve‐
hicle, the blue LED is no longer illumi‐
nated once the inserted mobile phone
with Qi capability is fully charged.
Please observe additionally the following infor‐
mation
Orange The mobile phone is not charging.
▷ Sprint Nextel will allow consumers to register
their signal boosters by calling their toll-free
number.
Temperature on the mobile phone
possibly too high or foreign object in
the charging tray.
▷ T-Mobile online registration link: (www.T-Mo‐
bile.com/BoosterRegistration); (https://saqat.t-
mobile.com/sites/SignalBooster#).
Red
The mobile phone is not charging.
Contact a dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.
▷ Verizon’s online registration link: (http://
www.verizonwireless.com/wcms/consumer/
register-signal-booster.html).
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▷ AT&T online registration link (https://
securec45.securewebsession.com/attsignal‐
booster.com/).
cable connection to the vehicle in the car's in‐
terior.
▷ U.S.Cellular online registration link (http://
www.uscellular.com/uscellular/support/fcc-
booster-registration.jsp).
General information
The cargo cover is in two parts. This can be re‐
moved to load bulky luggage.
Before use you must register your booster de‐
vice with your wireless provider.
Removing
If you should be requested by the FCC to cease
operating your booster you are not allowed to in‐
sert your mobile phone in the charging tray any‐
more unless the booster is permanently deacti‐
vated by your local BMW dealer.
Rear cover
1. Detach the retaining straps at the tailgate.
2. Pry cover up a bit, arrow 1, and pull out of the
brackets toward the back, arrow 2.
You must not remove the booster from the car
nor use it with any other than the preinstalled
coupling device or antenna. Any modification of
the existing antenna or coupling device as well as
the use of other antennas or coupling devices
will cause the cease of the booster´s operating li‐
cense.
The booster device fulfills the network protection
standards as required by the FCC, such as inter‐
modulation limits, oscillation detection and gain
limits.
Front cover
Booster Manufacturer: Kathrein Automotive
Model Number: LTECOMPB0
Part Number: 6803145-01
FCC-ID: 2ACC7LTECOMPB0
Cargo area
Cargo cover
1. Push cover out of the bracket upward on
both sides, arrow 1.
Safety information
2. Pull cover out of the bracket toward the rear
on both sides, arrow 2.
Warning
Loose objects or devices with a cable connec‐
tion to the vehicle, for instance mobile phones,
can be thrown about the car's interior while
driving, for instance in the event of an accident,
braking or evasive maneuver. There is a risk of
injury. Secure loose objects or devices with a
Installing
Proceed in the reverse order to reinstall. The
cargo covers must snap audibly into place on
their respective holders.
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ten any objects to the straps for unlocking the
rear backrests.
Enlarging the cargo area
Concept
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the cargo
area can be enlarged as follows:
Warning
With a rear backrest that is not locked, the pro‐
tective function of the middle safety belt is not
guaranteed. There is a risk of injuries or danger
to life. If you are using the middle safety belt,
lock the wider rear seat backrest.
▷ The rear seat backrests can be folded down.
▷ The rear seat backrests can be moved into an
upright loading position using the cargo set‐
ting.
General information
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of 40–
20–40. The side rear seat backrests and the
center section can be folded down separately.
Warning
The stability of the child restraint system is lim‐
ited or compromised with incorrect seat adjust‐
ment or improper installation of the child seat.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make
sure that the child restraint system fits securely
against the backrest. If possible, adjust the
backrest tilt for all affected backrests and cor‐
rectly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats
and backrests are securely engaged or locked.
If possible, adjust the height of the head re‐
straints or remove them.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the rear
seat backrests can be folded down from the rear
or from the cargo area.
Safety information
Warning
Danger of jamming with folding down the back‐
rests. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the area of move‐
ment of the rear backrest and the of the head
restraint is clear prior to folding down.
NOTICE
Vehicle parts can be damaged when folding
down the rear backrest. There is a risk of dam‐
age to property. Make sure that the area of
movement of the rear backrest including head
restraint is clear when folding down.
Warning
If a rear seat backrest is not locked, unsecured
cargo can be thrown about the car’s interior;
for instance, in the event of an accident, braking
or an evasive maneuver. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the rear seat backrest is locked
after folding it back.
Warning
Unexpected movements of the rear seat back‐
rest while driving may occur due to uninten‐
tional unlocking of the rear seat backrests by
the straps. There is a risk of injury. Do not fas‐
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Folding down the rear seat backrest
from the rear
Folding back the backrest
Without a cargo position:
1. Pull loop to unlock the rear seat backrest.
1. Pull the strap.
2. The rear seat backrest folds forward.
Cargo position
2. Return the rear seat backrest to the upright
seating position and engage it.
With a cargo position:
1. Pull the strap.
Concept
The rear seat backrests can be moved into an
upright loading position individually. An adjust‐
ment in several tilt stages is possible as needed.
Adjusting
1. Pull the strap.
2. Fold the rear seat backrest rearward. The rear
seat backrest first engages in the loading po‐
sition.
3. Pull the strap again.
4. Return the rear seat backrest to the upright
seating position and engage it.
2. Set the loading position of the rear seat back‐
rest as required.
3. Engage the rear seat backrest.
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Cargo area partition net
Cargo area partition net, large
When the rear seat backrest is folded down, in‐
stall the large cargo area partition net behind the
front seats.
1. Fold down the rear seat backrests, refer to
2. Open the lids above on the roof frame until
they engage.
Cargo area partition net, small
With upright rear backrests, install the small
cargo area partition net behind the second row of
seats.
1. Remove the cargo cover.
2. Insert each of the two top retaining pins of
the cargo area partition net into the recepta‐
cles until they reach the stop, arrow 1, and
push them forward.
3. Insert each of the two top retaining pins of
the cargo area partition net into the recepta‐
cles until they reach the stop, arrow 1, and
push them forward.
3. Use the two lower hooks to hook the cargo
area partition net into the lower eyes in the
cargo area, arrow 2.
Ski and snowboard bag
4. Hook the lower three hooks of the cargo area
partition net into the three eyes of the folded
down rear backrest, arrow 2, raising the back‐
rests slightly, if needed.
The ski and snowboard bag is contained in a
protective jacket in the cargo area.
Make sure that the lower hooks are hooked
into the eyes from behind.
Follow the installation and owner's manual in‐
cluded in the protective jacket.
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Storage compartments
▷ Storage compartment up front in the center
Vehicle features and
options
▷ Glove compartment on the front passenger
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the
selected options or country versions. This also
applies to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
▷ Glove compartment on the driver's side, refer
▷ Compartments in the doors, refer to
▷ Storage compartment in the center armrest,
▷ Storage compartment in the rear center con‐
Safety information
▷ Storage compartments in the cargo area, re‐
Warning
▷ Additional storage compartments in the car's
interior, refer to page 212
Loose objects or devices with a cable connec‐
tion to the vehicle, for instance mobile phones,
can be thrown about the car's interior while
driving, for instance in the event of an accident,
braking or evasive maneuver. There is a risk of
injury. Secure loose objects or devices with a
cable connection to the vehicle in the car's in‐
terior.
Storage compartment up
front in the center console
NOTICE
Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can dam‐
age the dashboard. There is a risk of damage to
property. Do not use anti-slip pads.
There is a storage compartment in the center
console.
Storage compartments in
the car's interior
The following storage compartments are availa‐
ble in the car's interior:
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vers. There is a risk of injury. Always close the
glove compartment immediately after using it.
Glove compartment
Front passenger side
Safety information
Opening
Warning
Folded open, the glove compartment protrudes
in the car's interior. Objects in the glove com‐
partment can be thrown into the car's interior
while driving, for instance in the event of an ac‐
cident or during braking and evasive maneu‐
vers. There is a risk of injury. Always close the
glove compartment immediately after using it.
Pull the handle.
Closing
Fold cover closed.
Opening
Compartments in the doors
General information
There are storage compartments in the doors.
Safety information
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches on.
Warning
Breakable objects, such as glass bottles or
glasses, can break in the event of an accident
or a braking or evasive maneuver. Broken glass
can be scattered in the car's interior. There is a
risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do
not use any breakable objects while driving.
Only stow breakable objects in closed storage
compartments.
Closing
Fold cover closed.
Driver's side
Safety information
Warning
Folded open, the glove compartment protrudes
in the car's interior. Objects in the glove com‐
partment can be thrown into the car's interior
while driving, for instance in the event of an ac‐
cident or during braking and evasive maneu‐
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Center armrest
Cup holders
Front
Safety information
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
Warning
Unsuitable containers in the cup holders may
damage the cup holders or be thrown about
the car’s interior in the event of an accident, an
evasive maneuver, or forceful braking. Spilled
liquids can distract from the traffic conditions
and lead to an accident. Hot drinks can damage
the cup holder or lead to scalding. There is a
risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do
not force objects into the cup holder. Use light‐
weight, shatterproof, and sealable containers.
Do not transport hot beverages.
Opening
Pull the lever, arrow 1, and fold the center arm‐
rest up, arrow 2.
Front
Adjusting
The center armrest can be adjusted in several tilt
settings.
Storage compartment in
the rear center console
Two cup holders are located in the front center
console.
Rear
NOTICE
With an open cup holder, the center armrest
cannot be folded back up. There is a risk of
damage to property. Press back the covers be‐
fore the center armrest is folded up.
A storage compartment is located in the center
console.
In the center armrest.
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Warning
Improper use of the clothes hooks can lead to a
risk of objects flying about during braking and
evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury and
risk of damage to property. Only hang light‐
weight objects, for instance clothing articles,
from the clothes hooks.
Pull the center armrest forward at the strap.
To open: press the button.
Storage compartments in
the cargo area
To close: push both covers back in, one after the
other.
Side storage compartments, left
and right
Storage compartments are located on the right
and left sides.
Additional storage
compartments in the car's
interior
Net for storage compartment
Smaller objects can be stored in the net of right
storage compartment.
Nets on the backrests of the
front seats
The nets on the backrests of the front seats can
also be used to store small parts.
Multi-function hook
Warning
Clothes hooks
Improper use of the multi-function hooks can
lead to a risk of objects flying about during
braking and evasive maneuvers, for example.
There is a risk of injury and risk of damage to
property. Only hang lightweight objects,
General information
The clothes hooks are located in the grab han‐
dles in the rear.
such as shopping bags, from the multi-function
hooks. Only transport heavy luggage in the
cargo area if it has been appropriately secured.
Safety information
Warning
Clothing articles on the clothes hooks can ob‐
struct the view while driving. There is a risk of
accident. When suspending clothing articles
from the clothes hooks, ensure that they will
not obstruct the driver's view.
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Storage compartments
CONTROLS
A multi-function hook is located on each side of
the cargo area.
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
To secure the cargo, refer to page 219, there
are lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Storage space under cargo floor
panel
The cargo floor panel can be folded. To open the
cargo floor panel, lift slightly and push toward the
front.
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