BMW X3 2011-2017 - Controls

Controls

This chapter enables you to operate your car

with greater ease, explaining in detail the

features designed to make your journey safer,

more comfortable and more enjoyable.

Controls

Opening and closing

Overview

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes all standard, national

and special equipment provided in the model

series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is

therefore also described, for example the se‐

lected special equipment or national version.

This also applies to safety-relevant functions

and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐

tional regulations when using the correspond‐

ing functions and systems.

1

2

3

Unlocking

Locking

Remote control/keys

Unlock tailgate

With automatic tailgate operation: opening/

closing tailgate

General

The delivery specification includes two remote

controls with integrated keys.

Integrated key

Every remote control contains a replaceable

battery.

The functions of buttons may be set depend‐

ing on equipment and national version. Set‐

tings, see page 43.

For each remote control, personal settings are

stored in the vehicle. Personal profile, see

page 33.

Further information on servicing is also stored

in the remote controls Service data in the re‐

mote control, see page 219

Press button, arrow 1, and pull out key, ar‐

row 2.

The integrated key fits the following locks:

▷

Driver's door.

Glove box on the passenger side.

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▷

Fault in radio transmission due to the

charger when charging in the vehicle, for

example for mobile devices.

Replacing the battery

If an attempt is made to switch on the ignition

or start the engine, a Check Control message

is displayed.

Starting engine with special ID of

remote control

1. Remove the integrated key from the re‐

mote control.

2. Push in catch with the key, arrow 1.

3. Remove the cover for the battery compart‐

ment, arrow 2.

4. Insert a new battery of the same type with

the positive side facing upwards.

5. Press the cover back into position.

Steptronic transmission: with the relevant

Check Control message, hold the remote con‐

trol, as illustrated, to the mark on the steering

column and press the start/stop button within

10 seconds with the brake depressed.

Dispose of the old battery at an author‐

ised collecting point or hand it in to a

Service Centre.

Manual gearbox: with the relevant Check Con‐

trol message, hold the remote control, as illus‐

trated, to the mark on the steering column and

press the start/stop button within 10 seconds

with the clutch depressed.

New remote controls

New remote controls can be obtained from the

Service Centre.

Loss of remote controls

A lost remote control can be blocked by the

Service Centre.

If the remote control is not detected: change

the height of the remote control slightly and

repeat the procedure.

Special ID of the remote control

The ignition can be switched on or the engine

started even in one of the following situations:

Personal Profile

▷

Interference in the radio transmission to

the remote control from external sources,

for example by radio masts.

Principle

Personal profile provides three profiles in

which personal vehicle settings can be saved.

Each remote control is allocated to one of

these profiles.

▷

Flat battery in the remote control.

Fault in radio transmission due to mobile

radio device in the immediate vicinity of the

remote control.

When the vehicle is unlocked with a remote

control, the allocated personal profile is activa‐

ted. All the settings stored in the profile are

made automatically.

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If several drivers each use their own remote

control, the vehicle will adapt to their personal

settings when it is unlocked. These settings

are also restored if the vehicle is used in the in‐

tervening period by someone with a different

remote control.

Profile management

Calling up profiles

Independently of the remote control that is

used, another profile can be called up.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

Changes to settings are saved automatically in

the personal profile.

3. Select a profile.

Three personal profiles and a guest profile can

be created.

▷

The settings stored in the called-up profile

are made automatically.

Settings

The profile called up is assigned to the re‐

mote control currently used.

Settings for the following systems and func‐

tions are saved in the active profile. The extent

of settings that can be stored depends on the

country and equipment.

If the profile has already been allocated to

another remote control, this profile applies

to both remote controls. It is no longer

possible to differentiate between the set‐

tings of both remote controls.

▷

Unlocking and locking.

Light.

Air conditioning.

Radio.

Renaming profiles

To avoid mixing up the profiles, each profile

can be given a personal name.

Instrument cluster.

Favourites buttons.

Volumes, sound.

Control display.

Navigation.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Options"

4. "Rename current profile"

TV.

Park Distance Control PDC.

Rear-view camera.

Side view.

Resetting profiles

Settings of the active profile are reset to fac‐

tory settings.

Head-Up Display.

Drive experience switch.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

Driver's seat position, exterior mirror posi‐

tion, steering wheel position.

3. "Options"

4. "Reset current profile"

▷

Cruise Control.

Exporting profiles

Most of the settings of the active profile can be

exported.

Intelligent Safety.

Lane change warning.

This may be useful for securing and calling up

personal settings, for example, before taking

the vehicle into a Service Centre. The saved

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profiles can be taken to another vehicle with

the Personal Profile function.

Showing profile list at start

The profile list can be shown at the start to se‐

lect the desired profile.

The following options are available for export:

▷

Via BMW Online.

1. "Settings"

Via USB interface to a USB medium.

2. "Profiles"

Common file systems for USB media are

supported. FAT32 and exFAT formats are

recommended for exporting profiles, ex‐

port might not be possible with other for‐

mats.

3. "Options"

4. "Profile list at start"

With the remote control

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

Note

3. "Export profile"

Removing the remote control

4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"

USB interface: "USB device"

Persons remaining in the car or pets left

inside can lock the doors from the inside. You

should therefore take the remote control with

you when you get out of the vehicle so that the

car can be opened from the outside.◀

Importing profiles

Profiles exported via BMW Online can be im‐

ported via BMW Online.

Unlocking

Profiles saved on a USB medium can be im‐

ported using the USB interface.

Press the button on the remote con‐

trol.

Existing settings are overwritten with the im‐

ported profile.

▷

All doors, tailgate and fuel filler flap are un‐

locked.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

Interior light and courtesy light are

switched on. This function is not available

if the interior light was switched off man‐

ually.

3. "Import profile"

4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"

USB interface: "USB device"

▷

The welcome light is switched on if this

function was activated.

Using a guest profile

Exterior mirrors folded in using comfort

closing are folded out.

With the guest profile, individual settings can

be made which are not saved in any of the

three personal profiles.

You can set how the vehicle is unlocked. Set‐

tings, see page 43.

This can be beneficial if a driver without their

own profile uses the vehicle temporarily.

Anti-theft system is switched off.

The alarm system, see page 44, is disarmed.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Guest"

Comfort opening

Keep the button on the remote control

pressed after unlocking.

Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed. It is

assigned to the current remote control.

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The windows and Glass Roof are opened for as

long as the button on the remote control is

pressed.

tection and tilt alarm sensor of alarm system,

see page 45, are switched off. After locking,

wait 10 seconds before pressing the button

again.

Locking

Unlocking tailgate

With automatic operation of the tailgate:

Locking from the outside

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside

when there is someone inside it, as it cannot

then be unlocked from the inside in some na‐

tional-market versions.◀

Pay attention to the opening height of

the tailgate

The tailgate swings rearwards and upwards

when opened. Make sure enough space is

available on opening the tailgate, as otherwise

damage can occur.◀

The driver's door must be closed.

Press the button on the remote control.

Press the button on the remote con‐

trol for approximately one second.

All doors, tailgate and fuel filler flap are locked.

Anti-theft system is switched on. It prevents

the doors from being able to be unlocked using

the locking buttons or the door openers.

Tailgate opens slightly, regardless of whether

vehicle is locked or unlocked.

The alarm system, see page 44, is armed.

With automatic operation of the tailgate,

closed tailgate is automatically opened. To

close opened tailgate, press and hold button of

remote control until tailgate is closed.

Comfort closing

Keep the button on the remote control

pressed after locking.

Depending on the equipment and country ver‐

sion it can be set whether the doors are also

locked. Adjust the settings, see page 43.

The windows and the Glass Roof are closed for

as long as the button on the remote control is

pressed.

In some equipment versions, doors are also

unlocked if appropriate

Exterior mirrors are folded in.

If the doors were not unlocked, the tailgate is

locked again as soon as it is closed.

With the hazard warning lights switched on,

the exterior mirror is not folded in.

Do not lay the remote control in the boot

Follow the closing operation

Keep the remote control with you at all

times and do not lay it in the boot, as otherwise

there is a risk of the remote control being

locked inside the vehicle when the tailgate is

closed.◀

Follow closing operation and ensure that

nobody gets jammed.◀

Switching on interior light and

courtesy light

Protect edges.

With the vehicle locked, press the button

on the remote control.

Sharp objects or those with sharp edges

may knock against the rear window while the

vehicle is in motion and damage the heating

conductor of the rear window. Protect edges.◀

This function is not available if the interior light

was switched off manually.

If the button is pressed again within 10 sec‐

onds of locking, passenger compartment pro‐

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Malfunction

Detection of the remote control by the vehicle

may be disrupted by the following circumstan‐

ces, amongst others:

▷

The battery of the remote control is dis‐

charged. Replacing the battery, see

page 33.

▷

Disruption of the radio link by transmission

masts or other equipment transmitting

powerful signals.

Unlock or lock the driver's door using the

integrated key, see page 32, in the door lock.

The other doors must be unlocked or locked

from the inside.

▷

Shielding of the remote control by metallic

objects.

Disruption of the radio link by mobile tele‐

phones or other electronic devices in the

immediate vicinity.

Alarm system

The alarm system is not armed if the vehicle is

locked with the integrated key.

Do not transport the remote control together

with metallic objects or electronic devices.

Alarm system is triggered if the vehicle has

been unlocked using the door lock.

If there is a malfunction, the vehicle can also be

unlocked and locked from the outside without

remote control, see page 37.

To end this alarm, unlock the vehicle with the

remote control or turn on the ignition, with

special ID of the remote control, see page 33,

as necessary.

Without remote control

From inside

From outside

Locking from the outside

Unlocking and locking

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside

when there is someone inside it, as it cannot

then be unlocked from the inside in some na‐

tional-market versions.◀

Removing the key before pulling the door

handle

To avoid damage to the paint and key, always

remove the key before pulling the outer door

handle.◀

Via buttons for central locking system.

▷

Pressing button locks vehicle

when front doors are closed.

Pressing button unlocks vehicle.

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Locking does not activate anti-theft protection

for vehicle.

Closing

Information

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

Keep lock area clear

In the event of an accident of a given severity,

the vehicle is automatically unlocked. The haz‐

ard warning system and interior lights illumi‐

nate.

To avoid injuries, ensure that the closing

area of the tailgate is unobstructed.◀

Do not lay the remote control in the boot

Unlocking and opening

Keep the remote control with you at all

times and do not lay it in the boot, as otherwise

there is a risk of the remote control being

locked inside the vehicle when the tailgate is

closed.◀

▷

Press button for central locking to

unlock doors together and then

pull door opener above armrest.

Pull twice on door opener on door to be

opened: first pull unlocks door, second pull

opens door. The other doors remain

locked.

Protect edges.

Sharp objects or those with sharp edges

may knock against the rear window while the

vehicle is in motion and damage the heating

conductor of the rear window. Protect edges.◀

Tailgate

Closing

Opening

The tailgate swings rearwards and upwards

when opened.

Make sure that there is sufficient clearance.

Opening from outside

The recessed handles in the tailgate lining

make it easier to pull the tailgate down.

Automatic operation of the tailgate

Adjusting the opening height

The extent to which the tailgate opens can be

set.

▷

Press the button on the tailgate.

Press the button on the remote

control for approximately one sec‐

ond.

Adjusting the opening height

When setting the opening height, make

sure that there is a space of at least 10 cm, 4 in

above the tailgate. Otherwise, for example, if

the load status has changed, the ceiling height

Doors are also unlocked if appropriate. Un‐

locking with remote control, see page 36.

The tailgate is unlocked and can be swivelled

upwards.

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might not be sufficient for the opened tail‐

gate.◀

▷

If the vehicle begins to move.

By pressing the button on the inside of the

tailgate.

1. "Settings"

2. "Tailgate"

Closing

3. Turn the Controller until the desired open‐

ing height is reached.

Keep lock area clear

To avoid injuries, ensure that the closing

area of the tailgate is unobstructed.◀

Opening

Pay attention to the opening height of

the tailgate

Follow the closing operation

Follow closing operation and ensure that

nobody gets jammed.◀

The tailgate swings rearwards and upwards

when opened. Make sure enough space is

available on opening the tailgate, as otherwise

damage can occur.

Do not lay the remote control in the boot

Keep the remote control with you at all

times and do not lay it in the boot, as otherwise

there is a risk of the remote control being

locked inside the vehicle when the tailgate is

closed.◀

Depending on the situation, set the opening

height for the tailgate.◀

Protect edges.

Sharp objects or those with sharp edges

may knock against the rear window while the

vehicle is in motion and damage the heating

conductor of the rear window. Protect edges.◀

Without Comfort Access:

▷

Press the button on the outside of the tail‐

gate.

Press the button on the remote

control for approximately one sec‐

ond.

Doors are also unlocked if appropriate.

Opening with remote control, see page 36.

▷

Press the button in the driver's

door:

▷

Press the button on the inside of the tail‐

gate.

When the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate

opens automatically up to the set opening

height.

With Comfort Access:

The opening procedure is interrupted:

▷

When a button is pressed again.

When starting the engine.

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The shutdown process is interrupted:

▷

When starting the engine.

When driving off suddenly.

Manual operation

Do not operate a blocked tailgate man‐

ually

If the tailgate is blocked, do not operate it man‐

ually as otherwise the tailgate could become

damaged and can cause injury.

▷

Press button on inside of tailgate, arrow 1.

Pressing the button again stops the move‐

ment.

Contact a Service centre.◀

Press the button, arrow 2.

In the case of an electrical defect, operate the

unlocked tailgate manually, proceeding slowly

and avoiding sudden movements.

The vehicle is locked after the tailgate has

been closed. To do this, the driver's door

must be closed and the remote control

must be outside the vehicle in the vicinity

of the tailgate.

Comfort Access

Pressing the button again stops the move‐

ment.

Principle

Access to the vehicle is possible without acti‐

vating the remote control.

It is sufficient to have the remote control with

you, for example in a trouser pocket.

The vehicle automatically recognises the re‐

mote control when it is in the immediate vicin‐

ity or inside the vehicle.

Comfort Access supports the following func‐

tions:

▷

Unlocking/locking the vehicle.

Comfort closing.

▷

Press the button on the outside of the tail‐

gate.

Pressing the button again stops the move‐

ment.

Unlocking the tailgate separately.

Opening/closing the tailgate contactlessly.

Start the engine.

▷

Keep button pressed on remote

control until tailgate has closed.

Operating requirements

▷

Releasing the button stops the movement.

No external sources of interference in the

vicinity.

Pull and hold pulled the button in

the driver's door. Releasing stops

the movement.

▷

To lock, the remote control must be loca‐

ted outside the vehicle.

For this function, the remote control must

be in the passenger compartment.

The tailgate closes.

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Comfort closing

Controls

▷

Approximately 2 seconds need to elapse

before the vehicle can be unlocked and

locked again.

Follow the closing operation

Follow closing operation and ensure that

nobody gets jammed.◀

An engine start is only possible if the re‐

mote control is in the vehicle.

Unlocking

Use your finger to touch area on door handle of

driver's or front passenger's door and keep

your finger there without gripping door handle.

Firmly grab the handle on the driver's or front

passenger's door, arrow.

This corresponds to pressing and holding

button of remote control.

This corresponds to pressing the

on the remote control.

button

In addition to locking, windows and Glass Roof

are closed and exterior mirrors are folded in.

Locking

Unlocking tailgate individually

Press the button on the outside of the tailgate.

This corresponds to pressing the

ton on the remote control.

but‐

Status of doors does not change.

Pay attention to the opening height of

the tailgate

The tailgate swings rearwards and upwards

when opened. Make sure enough space is

available on opening the tailgate, as otherwise

damage can occur.◀

Use your finger to touch area on door handle of

driver's or front passenger's door for approxi‐

mately 1 second, without gripping door handle.

This corresponds to pressing the

on the remote control.

button

Do not lay the remote control in the boot

Keep the remote control with you at all

times and do not lay it in the boot, as otherwise

there is a risk of the remote control being

locked inside the vehicle when the tailgate is

closed.◀

To reduce the burden on the vehicle battery,

make sure that the ignition and all electrical

consumers are switched off prior to locking.

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Avoiding unintentional opening

Opening and closing the tailgate

contactlessly

In situations in which the tailgate cannot

be opened contactlessly, ensure that the re‐

mote control is outside the sensor range, at

least 1.50 m, 5 ft from the rear area.

The tailgate can be opened contactlessly if you

carry the remote control. With automatic oper‐

ation of the tailgate, it can also be closed con‐

tactlessly. Two sensors detect a foot move‐

ment forwards in the middle of the rear area

and the tailgate opens or closes.

Otherwise the tailgate may open unintention‐

ally due to an inadvertent or wrongly detected

foot movement.◀

Foot movement to be undertaken

Closing

Do not touch the vehicle

Perform the foot movement described previ‐

ously.

With the foot movement ensure that you

are standing firmly and do not touch the vehi‐

cle, otherwise there is a risk of injury, for exam‐

ple, due to hot exhaust parts.◀

The warning indicator flashes and an audible

signal sounds before the tailgate closes.

The tailgate swings rearwards and downwards

when closing.

1. Stand in the centre behind the vehicle, ap‐

proximately an arm's length away from the

rear of the vehicle.

Closing the tailgate has no effect on locking

the vehicle.

2. A foot must move as far as possible under

the vehicle in the direction of travel and be

withdrawn again immediately. In this move‐

ment, the leg must pass through the range

of both sensors.

The locking mechanism may be interrupted

due to a new foot movement.

Avoid inadvertent closing

In situations in which opened tailgate

should not be closed contactlessly, ensure

that remote control is outside sensor range, at

least 1.50 m, 5 ft from rear area.

Otherwise tailgate may close unintentionally

due to an inadvertent or wrongly detected foot

movement.◀

Keep lock area clear

To avoid injuries, ensure that the closing

area of the tailgate is unobstructed.◀

Opening

Do not lay the remote control in the boot

Perform the foot movement described previ‐

ously.

Keep the remote control with you at all

times and do not lay it in the boot, as otherwise

there is a risk of the remote control being

locked inside the vehicle when the tailgate is

closed.◀

The tailgate opens, regardless of whether it

was locked or unlocked.

The tailgate swings rearwards and upwards

when opened. Make sure that there is suffi‐

cient clearance.

The hazard warning system flashes before

opening.

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Tailgate

Controls

Malfunction

Detection of the remote control by the vehicle

may be disrupted by the following circumstan‐

ces, amongst others:

Depending on the equipment and country ver‐

sion, these settings are not provided.

1. "Settings"

▷

The battery of the remote control is dis‐

charged. Replacing the battery, see

page 33.

2. "Doors/key"

3.

Select the symbol.

4. Select the desired function:

▷

Disruption of the radio link by transmission

masts or other equipment transmitting

powerful signals.

▷

"Tailgate"

Depending on equipment, tailgate is

unlocked or opened.

▷

Shielding of the remote control by metallic

objects.

"Tailgate + door(s)"

Disruption of the radio link by mobile tele‐

phones or other electronic devices in the

immediate vicinity.

Depending on equipment, tailgate is

unlocked or opened and doors are un‐

locked.

Do not transport the remote control together

with metallic objects or electronic devices.

Acknowledgement signal of the

vehicle

Settings are saved in active profile, see

page 33.

In case of a fault, unlock and lock the vehicle

with the buttons on the remote control or with

the integrated key, see page 37.

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

Settings

3. "Turn signals for lock/unl."

Unlocking

Automatic locking

Settings are saved in active profile, see

page 33.

Settings are saved in active profile, see

page 33.

Doors

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. Select the desired function:

3.

Select the symbol.

▷

"Automatic relock"

4. Select the desired function:

The vehicle is locked automatically af‐

ter a short while if no door is opened.

▷

"Driver's door only"

Only the driver's door and fuel filler flap

are unlocked. Pressing again unlocks

the entire vehicle.

▷

"Lock after driving away"

On driving off, the vehicle is locked au‐

tomatically.

"All doors"

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

Calling up seat, mirror setting

The last adjusted driver's seat and exterior mir‐

ror position is stored for the currently used re‐

mote control.

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When the vehicle is unlocked, this position is

called up automatically if the function has been

enabled.

Arming and disarming

At the same time as unlocking and locking the

vehicle by remote control or Comfort Access

the alarm system is also disarmed or armed.

Risk of jamming when the seat moves

back

Door lock with alarm system armed

Alarm system is deactivated if the vehicle is

unlocked using the door lock.

If this function is used, first ensure that the

footwell behind the driver's seat is clear. Oth‐

erwise, with any moving back of the seat peo‐

ple could be injured or objects be damaged.◀

Tailgate with alarm system armed

The tailgate can be opened even with the

alarm system armed.

Adjustment procedure is interrupted:

▷

By operating the switch or the seat adjust‐

ment.

On closing the tailgate, it is locked again and

monitored, as long as the doors are locked.

The hazard warning system flashes once.

▷

By touching a button of the seat and mirror

memory.

Enabling setting

1. "Settings"

Indicator light on the rear-view mirror

2. "Doors/key"

3. "Last seat position autom."

Alarm system

Principle

The alarm system is triggered when the vehi‐

cle is locked if:

▷

Indicator light flashes every 2 seconds:

System is armed.

▷

A door, the bonnet or the tailgate is

opened.

Indicator light flashes after locking:

▷

Movements in the interior.

Doors, bonnet, or tailgate are not properly

closed; the rest is secured.

The vehicle's incline changes, for instance

if an attempt is made to jack it up and steal

the wheels or to raise it prior to towing

away.

After ten seconds, the indicator light

flashes continuously. Interior protection

and tilt alarm sensor are not active.

▷

There is an interruption in the power sup‐

ply from the battery.

If the access that is still open is closed then

the interior protection and tilt alarm sensor

are switched on.

The alarm system will respond briefly to unau‐

thorised attempts to access the vehicle as fol‐

lows:

▷

The indicator light no longer illuminates af‐

ter the vehicle has been unlocked:

▷

Acoustic alarm.

No attempt has been made to tamper with

the vehicle.

Switching on the hazard warning lights.

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▷

The indicator light flashes after unlocking

until the ignition is switched on, but for no

longer than approximately five minutes:

▷

For Comfort Access: completely grasp ei‐

ther front door handle when carrying re‐

mote control.

The alarm has been triggered.

Power windows

Tilt alarm sensor

The incline of the vehicle is monitored.

Information

Alarm system responds, for example, when

there is an attempt to steal a wheel or when

towing away.

Removing the remote control

Take the remote control with you when

you leave the vehicle, otherwise children, for

example, could operate the power windows

and possibly injure themselves.◀

Interior movement detector

To ensure perfect functioning, the windows

and Glass Roof must be closed.

Avoiding false alarms

The tilt alarm sensor and interior movement

detector can be switched off together, for ex‐

ample in the following situations:

▷

In car washes.

In two-level garages.

During transport via motorail, car ferry or

trailer.

Opening

▷

When there are animals in the vehicle.

▷

Push the switch as far as the resist‐

ance point.

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and

interior movement detector

The window opens as long as the switch is

held.

Press the button on the remote control

again within 10 seconds, as soon as the

vehicle is locked.

▷

Push the switch past the resistance

point.

The indicator light illuminates for approxi‐

mately 2 seconds and then flashes again.

The window opens automatically. The

movement is stopped by pressing the

switch again.

The tilt alarm sensor and the interior move‐

ment detector are switched off until the next

time the car is locked.

See also: Comfort opening, see page 35, by

remote control.

Switching off the alarm

Closing

▷

Unlock the vehicle with the remote control

or switch on the ignition, if necessary using

special ID of remote control, see page 33.

Keeping closing zone clear

To avoid injuries, ensure that the closing

area of the window is unobstructed during

closing.◀

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Opening and closing

Closing without the anti-trap

mechanism

▷

Pull the switch as far as the resist‐

ance point.

Keeping closing zone clear

The window closes as long as the switch is

held.

To avoid injuries, ensure that the closing

area of the window is unobstructed during

closing.◀

Pull the switch past the resistance

point.

If an external hazard or ice does not allow you

to close the windows normally, proceed as fol‐

lows:

The window closes automatically. Pulling

the switch again stops the movement.

See also: Comfort closing, see page 36, by re‐

mote control.

1. Pull the switch past the resistance point

and hold it there.

See also: closing using Comfort Access, see

page 40.

The anti-trap mechanism is restricted and

the window opens slightly when the clos‐

ing force exceeds a certain value.

After switching off the ignition

Windows can still be operated:

2. Pull the switch past the resistance point

again within approximately four seconds

and hold it there.

▷

For some time with radio readiness

switched on.

The window closes without the anti-trap

mechanism.

▷

For approximately one minute with the ig‐

nition switched off.

Safety switch

General

The safety switch can be used to prevent chil‐

dren from opening and closing the rear win‐

dows by means of the switches in the rear, for

example.

Anti-trap mechanism

Danger of trapping despite anti-trap

mechanism

Despite the anti-trap mechanism, make sure

that the windows are not obstructed as they

close; if this precaution is not taken, the risk re‐

mains that thin objects, for instance, could fail

to interrupt the closing movement.◀

Switching on and off

Press the button.

No accessories on windows

When the safety function is switched

on, the LED is illuminated.

Do not attach any accessories in the

movement range of the windows, as otherwise

the anti-trap mechanism will be impaired.◀

Safety switch for rear operation

Press the safety switch when carrying

children in the rear seats, otherwise careless

closing of the windows could result in injury.◀

If the closing power exceeds a certain value on

closing a window, the closing operation is in‐

terrupted.

The window opens again slightly.

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Opening and closing

Controls

Raising the Glass Roof

Roller sunblinds

Press the top of the switch.

Roller sunblinds for rear side windows

Pull the roller sunblind out with the loop and

hang into the holder.

▷

From the closed position,

the Glass Roof is raised and

the sun blind opens slightly.

Do not open the window if the roller sun‐

blind has been pulled up

▷

The opened Glass Roof

closes to the raised position.

The sun blind does not

move.

Do not open the window when the roller sun‐

blind has been pulled up, otherwise there is a

risk of damage and subsequently injury at high

speeds.◀

Opening/closing the Glass Roof and

sun blind separately

▷

Push and hold the switch in

the desired direction as far

as the resistance point.

Panorama Glass Roof

General

The sun blind opens as long

as the switch is held. The

Glass Roof opens if the sun

blind is already completely

opened.

The Glass Roof and the sun blind can be oper‐

ated separately or together with the same

switch.

Keeping closing zone clear

The Glass Roof closes as

long as the switch is held. If

the Glass Roof is already

closed or is in the raised po‐

sition, the sun blind closes.

To avoid injuries, ensure that the closing

area of the glass roof is unobstructed during

closing.◀

Removing the remote control

Take the remote control with you when

you leave the vehicle, otherwise children could

operate the Glass Roof and possibly injure

themselves.◀

▷

Push the switch beyond the resistance

point in the desired direction.

The sun blind opens automatically. The

Glass Roof opens automatically if the sun

blind is already completely opened.

The Glass Roof closes automatically. If the

Glass Roof is already closed or is in the

raised position, the sun blind closes auto‐

matically.

Movement is stopped by pressing switch

upwards.

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Controls

Opening and closing

Opening and closing the Glass Roof

and sun blind together

Closing without anti-trap mechanism

from open position

In the event of danger from outside, for exam‐

ple, proceed as follows:

Push the switch twice in rapid

succession beyond the resist‐

ance point in the desired direc‐

tion.

1. Slide the switch forwards beyond the re‐

sistance point and hold it there.

The Glass Roof and the sun

blind open together. Movement is stopped by

pressing switch upwards.

The anti-trap mechanism is restricted and

the Glass Roof opens slightly when the

closing force exceeds a certain value.

2. Press the switch forwards once again be‐

yond the resistance point and hold until the

Glass Roof closes without the anti-trap

mechanism. Ensure that the closing area is

clear.

▷

See also: closing using Comfort Access,

see page 40.

Closing without anti-trap mechanism

from raised position

If there is a risk from the outside slide the

switch forwards beyond the resistance point

and hold it there.

Comfort position

If Glass Roof is not completely opened by au‐

tomatic function, this means comfort position

has been reached. In this position, wind noise

inside vehicle is at lowest level.

The Glass Roof closes without the anti-trap

mechanism.

You can continue the movement by subse‐

quently pressing the button.

Initialising after power failure

After switching off the ignition

The Glass Roof functions may be restricted af‐

ter a power cut during the opening or closing

process.

The Glass Roof can still be opened or closed

for approximately 1 minute after the ignition

has been switched off.

Initialising the system

Anti-trap mechanism

The system can be initialised when the vehicle

is stationary and the engine is running.

If the closing power of the Glass Roof exceeds

a certain value, the closing operation is inter‐

rupted from approximately the half-open posi‐

tion, or during closing from the raised position.

During the initialisation the Glass Roof closes

without the anti-trap mechanism.

The Glass Roof opens again slightly.

Keeping closing zone clear

To avoid injuries, ensure that the closing

area of the glass roof is unobstructed during

closing.◀

Danger of trapping despite anti-trap

mechanism

Despite the anti-trap mechanism, make sure

that the Glass Roof is not obstructed as it

closes; if this precaution is not taken, the risk

remains that thin objects, for instance, could

fail to interrupt the closing movement.◀

Press the top of the switch and

hold until the initialisation is

complete:

▷

Initialisation begins within

15 seconds and is complete

48

Opening and closing

Controls

when the Glass Roof and

sun blind are fully closed.

▷

The Glass Roof closes without the anti-

trap mechanism.

49

Controls

Adjusting

Keep area of movement clear

Vehicle equipment

When changing the position of the seat,

keep the area of movement of the seat clear,

otherwise persons may be injured or objects

may be damaged.◀

This chapter describes all standard, national

and special equipment provided in the model

series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is

therefore also described, for example the se‐

lected special equipment or national version.

This also applies to safety-relevant functions

and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐

tional regulations when using the correspond‐

ing functions and systems.

Manually adjustable seats

Overview

Safe seated position

A seated position that suitably reflects your re‐

quirements is a vital condition of relaxed driv‐

ing with a minimum of fatigue.

In the event of an accident, the seated position

plays an important role together with:

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Forward/back

Thigh support

Seat angle

▷

Seat belts, see page 53.

Head restraints, see page 55.

Airbags, see page 105.

Backrest width

Lumbar support

Height

Seats

Backrest angle

Information

No seat adjustment while the vehicle is in

motion

Forward/back

Do not adjust the seat when driving, otherwise

the seat could move unexpectedly, making the

driver lose control of the vehicle, leading to an

accident.◀

Do not incline the backrest too far to‐

wards the rear

Do not incline the seat backrest too far back

when driving, otherwise there is a risk of sliding

underneath the seat belt in case of accident.

The protective effect of the seat belt is lost.◀

Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired

direction.

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Adjusting

Controls

After releasing the lever, move the seat gently

forward or back to make sure it engages prop‐

erly.

lever, sit on and get up out of the seat to make

sure it engages properly.

Electrically adjustable seats

Overview

Height

Pull the lever and add or remove pressure on

the seat as required.

1

2

3

4

5

Seat and mirror memory

Backrest width

Backrest angle

Lumbar support

Backrest angle

Forward/back, height, seat angle

General

The driver's seat setting is saved for the profile

currently in use. When the vehicle is unlocked

using the remote control, this position is called

up automatically if the function, see page 43,

for this has been activated.

Pull the lever and add or remove pressure on

the backrest as required.

Settings in detail

1. Longitudinal direction.

Seat angle

Pull the lever and move the seat until the de‐

sired angle is reached. After releasing the

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Controls

Adjusting

2. Height.

Thigh support

Pull the lever on the front of the seat and adjust

the thigh support.

3. Seat angle.

Lumbar support

The curvature of the backrest can be altered to

support the lordosis, the lumbar section of the

spine. The upper edge of the pelvis and the

spinal column are supported to encourage an

upright posture.

▷

Press the switch at the front/

rear.

4. Backrest angle.

The curvature is increased/

decreased.

▷

Press the switch at the top/

bottom.

The curvature is shifted up‐

wards/downwards.

Backrest width

Alter the width of the backrest

via the side cushions to adjust

the lateral support.

52

Adjusting

Controls

If the journey is continued within about 15 mi‐

nutes, the seat heating automatically activates

with the last temperature set.

Seat heating, front

If ECO PRO, see page 192, is activated, the

heating power is reduced.

Switch off

Press and hold down the button.

LEDs go out.

Switching on

Press the button once per tempera‐

ture stage.

Seat belts

Number of seat belts

Maximum temperature is indicated by three

LEDs.

Your vehicle has been fitted with five seat belts

for the safety of you and your passengers.

However, they can only offer protection when

adjusted correctly.

If the journey is continued within about 15 mi‐

nutes, the seat heating automatically activates

with the last temperature set.

If ECO PRO, see page 192, is activated, the

heating power is reduced.

General

Before driving off, always make sure that all

occupants have fastened their seat belts.

Switch off

To protect vehicle occupants, belt interlock is

triggered early. When it is applied, guide the

belt slowly from the bracket.

Press and hold down the button.

LEDs go out.

The airbags are a complementary safety fea‐

ture and not a substitute for the seat belts.

Seat heating, rear

The belt anchorage is suitable for adults of any

stature as long as the seat is correctly adjus‐

ted.

▷

Both belt anchorages incorporated into the

rear bench seat are determined for those

sitting on the left and right.

▷

The inner seat belt buckle of the rear seat

is intended exclusively for the vehicle oc‐

cupant in the middle.

Switching on

Press the button once per tempera‐

ture stage.

Maximum temperature is indicated by three

LEDs.

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Controls

Adjusting

Each seat belt assembly must only be used by

one occupant; it is forbidden to put a belt

around a child being carried on the occupant's

lap.

Information

One person per seat belt

Never restrain more than one person

with each seat belt. Babies or small children

must not travel on the lap of another occu‐

pant.◀

It is essential to replace the entire assembly af‐

ter it has been worn in a severe impact even if

damage to the assembly is not obvious.◀

Fastening the seat belt

Warning

Place the seat belt tightly over the pelvis

and shoulder as close as possible to the body

and make sure that it is positioned low at the

hip in the area of the pelvis and is not pressing

on your midriff. Otherwise, the seat belt can

slip over the hip and injure the midriff in the

event of a head-on collision.

No modifications or additions should be

made by the user which will either prevent the

seat belt adjusting devices from operating to

remove slack, or prevent the seat belt assem‐

bly from being adjusted to remove slack.◀

Use the middle seat belt

The seat belt must not pass across the neck. It

should not be pulled or jammed across sharp

edges or breakable objects.◀

If the middle seat belt in the rear is used,

the larger side of the backrest must be locked.

Otherwise the seat belt will have no restraining

effect.◀

Impairment of the restraining effect

Avoid bulky clothing and the belt often

tensioning upwards in the upper body area.

Ensure that the belt does not jam, otherwise

the belt may be damaged and the restraining

effect of the seat belt may deteriorate.◀

Adjustment for automatic retracting

seat belts

▷

Draw the buckle tongue attached to the

seat belt across the body and press it into

the buckle catch until a ‘click’ is heard.

Warning

▷

Adjustment of the belt length is very im‐

portant. To adjust the lap belt and check

whether the buckle has locked correctly,

pull upwards on the shoulder strap until the

lap belt fits tightly.

Seat belts are designed to bear upon the

bony structure of the body and should be worn

low across the front of the pelvis, or the pelvis,

chest and shoulders, as applicable. Wearing

the lap section of the belt across the abdomi‐

nal area must be avoided.

▷

The length of the diagonal shoulder strap

adjusts itself automatically to allow free‐

dom of movement.

Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly as pos‐

sible, consistent with comfort, to provide the

protection for which they have been designed.

A slack belt will greatly reduce the protection

afforded to the wearer.

To release the seat belt, press the button

on the buckle catch unit.

Care should be taken to avoid contamination of

the webbing by polishes, oils and chemicals

and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may

safely be carried out using mild soap and wa‐

ter. The belt should be replaced if webbing be‐

comes frayed, contaminated or damaged. Seat

belts should not be worn with straps twisted.

54

Adjusting

Controls

Fastening the seat belt

Front head restraints

Correctly adjusted head restraint

Head restraints adjusted to the correct height

reduce the risk of injuries to the neck in the

event of an accident.

Adjusting head restraint

Adjust the head restraint correctly for all

occupied seats, as otherwise there is an in‐

creased risk of injury in the event of an acci‐

dent.◀

The seat belt buckle must be heard to engage.

Unfastening the seat belt

1. Hold onto the belt.

Height

Adjust the head restraint so that its centre is

approximately at the height of your ear.

2. Press the red button on the belt buckle.

3. Guide the belt back up to the reel mecha‐

nism.

Spacing

Adjust the spacing so that the head restraint is

as close as possible to the back of the head.

Seat belt reminder for driver’s and

front seat passenger seat

If necessary, adjust the spacing using the in‐

cline of the seat backrest.

A Check Control message is displayed.

Check whether the seat belt has been

fastened correctly.

Active head restraint

In the event of a severe rear-end collision, the

active head restraint automatically reduces the

gap to the head.

The seat belt reminder is activated when the

seat belt on the driver's side is not fastened.

On some national versions, the seat belt re‐

minder is also activated above approximately

10 km/h, 6 mph if the front passenger's seat

belt is not fastened and if heavy objects are lo‐

cated on the seat.

Reduced protection

▷

Do not fit any covers on the seats or

head restraints.

▷

Do not hang objects such as coat hangers

on the head restraints.

Damaged seat belts

In the event of stress due to an accident or

damage:

Attach only BMW approved accessories to

the seat or head restraint.

Otherwise, the protective function of the active

head restraint is impaired and personal safety

is endangered.◀

Replace the belt system, including the seat-

belt tensioner, and have the belt anchorage

checked.

Checking and replacing the seat belts

Only have this work carried out at the

Service Centre, as otherwise correct function‐

ing of this safety device is not ensured.◀

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Controls

Adjusting

Adjusting height

▷

Up: push.

▷

Up: push.

Down: press the button, arrow 1, and slide

the head restraint downwards.

Down: press the button, arrow 1, and slide

the head restraint downwards.

The height of the centre head restraints can‐

not be adjusted.

Removing

The head restraints cannot be removed.

Removing

Only remove the head restraint if no-one will

be sitting on the seat in question.

Rear head restraints

Correctly adjusted head restraint

Head restraints adjusted to the correct height

reduce the risk of injuries to the neck in the

event of an accident.

Adjusting head restraint

Adjust the head restraint correctly for all

occupied seats, as otherwise there is an in‐

creased risk of injury in the event of an acci‐

dent.◀

1. Raise head restraint until resistance.

2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the

head restraint fully out.

Height

The middle head restraint cannot be removed.

Before carrying passengers

Adjust the head restraint so that its centre is

approximately at the height of your ear.

Install the head restraints again before

carrying passengers, otherwise the head re‐

straints do not offer protection.◀

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Adjusting

Controls

LED turns off.

Seat and mirror memory

Information

Recalling

Do not call up the memory while the ve‐

hicle is in motion

Convenience function

1. Open the driver’s door.

2. Switch the ignition off.

Do not call up the memory while the vehicle is

in motion, otherwise an unexpected seat

movement may cause an accident.◀

3. Briefly press button 1 or 2 as desired.

The relevant seat adjustment is done automat‐

ically.

Keep area of movement clear

When changing the position of the seat,

keep the area of movement of the seat clear,

otherwise persons may be injured or objects

may be damaged.◀

The process is cancelled if a seat adjustment

switch or one of the buttons is pressed.

Safety function

1. Close the driver’s door or switch the igni‐

tion on.

Principle

Two different positions for driver's seat and

exterior mirrors can be saved and recalled per

profile. Settings for backrest width and lumbar

support are not saved.

2. Keep button 1 or 2 pressed as desired until

the adjustment procedure has been con‐

cluded.

Calling up has been disabled

Overview

After a short time, calling up saved seat posi‐

tions is disabled to prevent the battery from

being discharged.

To reactivate calling up:

▷

Open or close a door or the tailgate.

Press a button on the remote control.

Press the start/stop button.

Mirrors

Saving

1. Switch on ignition.

2. Set desired position.

Exterior mirrors

General

3.

Press the button. LED in button is

illuminated.

Depending on the equipment, the mirror set‐

ting is saved for the profile currently in use.

When the vehicle is unlocked using the remote

control, this position is called up automatically

if the setting for this has been enabled.

4. Press the desired button 1 or 2 while the

LED is lit. LED turns off.

If SET button was pressed inadvertently:

Press the button again.

57

Controls

Adjusting

Note

Automatic parking function

Principle

Correctly estimating distance

Objects reflected in the mirrors are

When reverse gear is engaged, mirror glass on

front passenger side is titled downwards. This

improves the view of the kerb or other obsta‐

cles near the ground, for example when park‐

ing.

closer than they appear. Do not gauge your

distance from following traffic based on what

you see in the mirror; otherwise there is an in‐

creased risk of an accident.◀

Overview

Activating

1.

Push switch to driver's mirror posi‐

tion.

2. Engage selector lever position R.

When towing a trailer, the automatic parking

function is switched off.

Deactivating

Push switch to front passenger's mirror posi‐

tion.

1

2

3

Adjustingꢀꢁ58

Left/right, automatic parking function

Folding in and outꢀꢁ58

Folding in and out

Press the button.

Selecting a mirror

Possible up to approximately 20 km/h, 15 mph.

An advantage, for example

Switching to other mirror:

Push switch.

▷

In car washes.

In narrow streets.

Electrical adjustment

When folding mirrors back out that have

been folded in manually.

Corresponding to movement of button

Folded-in mirrors automatically fold out at ap‐

proximately 40 km/h, 25 mph.

Saving positions

Seat and mirror position memory, see page 57.

Folding mirrors in a car wash

Before driving through a car wash, fold

the mirrors in manually or by pressing button;

otherwise, they could be damaged due to the

width of the car.◀

Adjusting manually

In the event of an electrical defect, for example,

press the borders of the mirror glass.

Automatic heating

Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated

with the engine running.

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Adjusting

Controls

Automatically dimming

Steering wheel

Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim‐

med. Photocells in the rear-view mirror, see

page 59, are used for control.

Note

Do not adjust the steering wheel whilst

the vehicle is in motion

Rear-view mirror, manual-dim

Turn button

Do not adjust the steering wheel position while

the vehicle is in motion, or an accident may re‐

sult from any unexpected movement.◀

Electric steering wheel lock

With manual gearbox: The steering wheel

locks automatically when the driver's door is

opened.

Switch on ignition to unlock.

Switch on ignition

Before moving the vehicle, switch on the

ignition, otherwise the electric steering wheel

lock is not locked and the vehicle cannot be

steered.◀

To reduce glare by turning the button on the

rear-view mirror.

Rear-view mirror, automatic-dim

Principle

Adjusting

1. Fold the lever downwards.

The function is controlled by photocells:

2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred

height and angle to suit your seated posi‐

tion.

▷

In the mirror glass

On the back of the mirror

3. Swing the lever back up.

Operating requirements

To keep the system functioning properly:

▷

Keep photocells clean.

Do not obstruct the zone between the rear-

view mirror and windscreen.

59

Controls

Adjusting

Steering wheel heating

Press the button.

▷

On: LED is illuminated.

Off: LED turns off.

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Carrying children in safety

Controls

Carrying children in safety

lected special equipment or national version.

This also applies to safety-relevant functions

and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐

tional regulations when using the correspond‐

ing functions and systems.

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes all standard, national

and special equipment provided in the model

series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is

therefore also described, for example the se‐

Important considerations

Note

Children in the vehicle

Do not leave children unattended in the

vehicle, as they could otherwise endanger

themselves and/or other persons by opening

the doors, for example.◀

Not for Australia/New Zealand: Suitable seats

Information about which child seats can be

used on the seats in question, if the child seats

are attached with a seat belt — according to

ECE-R 16 standard:

Group

Weight of child Approximate

age

Front pas‐

senger's seat outside – b)

Rear seats,

Rear seat,

middle

0

Up to 10 kg

Up

U

X

to 9 months

0+

Up to 13 kg

Up

X

to 18 months

I

9 – 18 kg

15 – 25 kg

22 – 36 kg

Up to 4 years

Up to 7 years

U

X

II

III

7 years or

more

U: suitable for child restraint systems in Universal category that have been approved for use in

this weight group.

X: not suitable for child restraint systems in Universal category that have been approved for use

in this weight group.

b) When using child seats on the rear seats, adapt the front/back position of the front seat if nec‐

essary, and also adjust the head restraint of the rear seat, or remove it.

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Controls

Carrying children in safety

Child restraints following an accident

Always carry children at the rear

Accident research has shown that the safest

place for children is on the rear seat.

Following an accident, all components of

the child restraint and the seat belt that was

used to secure it should be checked and re‐

newed if necessary.

Carry children at the rear

Children younger than 12 years or

smaller than 150 cm, 5 ft are only to travel in

the rear in suitable child restraints, otherwise

there is an increased risk of injury in the event

of an accident.◀

This work should only be carried out by your

Service centre.◀

Ensure stability of child seat

When installing child restraint systems,

make sure that the child seat makes firm con‐

tact with the seat backrest. To do this, adapt

the backrest angle on all the seats in question

as far as possible and also adjust the height of

the head restraints or, if possible, remove

them. Make sure that all backrests are securely

locked. Otherwise, the stability of the child

seat is limited and there is an increased risk of

injury due to unexpected movement of the

backrest.◀

Not for Australia/New Zealand:

Children on the front passenger's seat

If it becomes necessary to use a child restraint

in the front passenger's seat, make sure that

the front and side airbags on the passenger's

side are disabled. Front passenger airbags can

only be deactivated with the key switch for

front passenger airbags, see page 107.

Information

For Australia/New Zealand:

installation of child restraints

Please note the following warning because

your vehicle has been equipped with a front

airbag for the front passenger's seat that can‐

not be deactivated:

Deactivating the front passenger airbags

If you fit a child restraint in the front pas‐

senger's seat, deactivate the front passenger

airbags, otherwise a child travelling on that

seat will face an increased risk of injury if the

airbags are deployed, even if a child restraint is

used.◀

It is recommended not to use any kind

of child restraint system on the front

passenger's seat.

Fitting child restraints

Extreme hazard

Child restraints

Child restraints for every age and weight class

are available from the Service centre

Do not use a rearward facing child re‐

straint on a seat protected by an airbag in front

of it.◀

Information

Not for Australia/New Zealand: On the

front passenger's seat

Manufacturer specifications for child re‐

straints

Deactivating airbags

When selecting, installing and using child re‐

straints, follow the manufacturer's information,

otherwise the protection may be affected.◀

Deactivating the front passenger airbags

If you fit a child restraint in the front pas‐

senger's seat, deactivate the front passenger

airbags, otherwise a child travelling on that

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Carrying children in safety

Controls

seat will face an increased risk of injury if the

airbags are deployed, even if a child restraint is

used.◀

Seat position and height

Before mounting a universal child restraint

system, move the front passenger's seat as far

to the rear and as far up as possible to achieve

the best possible routing of the belt and pro‐

tection in the event of an accident.

Before fitting a child restraint in the front pas‐

senger's seat, make sure that the front and

side airbags on the passenger's side are disa‐

bled.

If the upper attachment point of the seat belt is

located ahead of the child seat's belt guide,

carefully move the front passenger's seat for‐

wards until the best possible belt guidance is

achieve.

Deactivating the front passenger airbags with

key switch, see page 107.

Rear-facing child restraints

Deactivate front passenger airbags if us‐

ing rear-facing child restraints

Backrest width

Backrest width for child’s seat

If you fit a rear-facing child restraint in the front

passenger's seat, deactivate the front passen‐

ger airbags, otherwise a child travelling on that

seat will face an increased risk of injury if the

airbags are deployed, even if a child restraint is

used.◀

Before fitting a child restraint system in

the front passenger’s seat, the backrest width

must be fully open. Do not change the setting

while the child restraint system is fitted, as oth‐

erwise the stability of the child’s seat will be re‐

stricted.◀

With adjustable backrest width: before fitting a

child restraint system in the front passenger’s

seat, fully open the backrest width. Do not

change the backrest width from this point on

and do not call up a memory position.

Follow the information on the front passenger

sun visor.

ISOFIX child seat mountings

Comply with manufacturer specifications

for ISOFIX child restraints

Note

Note for Australia: ISOFIX child seats are not

allowable for road use in Australia at the time

of printing of this handbook. However, also

since a change of the respective regulations is

expected for the future, lower ISOFIX ancho‐

rages are supplied in line with applicable ADRs

also for Australia.

For fitting and using ISOFIX child restraints,

observe the operating and safety instructions

of the system's manufacturer, as the protec‐

tive effect could otherwise be impaired.◀

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Controls

Carrying children in safety

Suitable ISOFIX child restraints

Group

Weight of child

Approximate Class/category – Front

Rear seats,

outer

Rear

seat,

middle

age

a)

pas‐

seng‐

er's

seat

Carrycot

0

F - ISO/L1

G - ISO/L2

X

IL

X

Up to 10 kg

Up to 13 kg

Approxi‐

mately 9

months

E - ISO/R1

X

IL

X

0+

I

Approxi‐

mately 18

months

E - ISO/R1

D - ISO/R2

C - ISO/R3

X

IL

X

9 - 18 kg

Up to ap‐

proximately

4 years

D - ISO/R2

C - ISO/R3

B - ISO/F2

B1 - ISO/F2X

A - ISO/F3

X

IL

X

IL

IL, IUF

IL: the seat is suitable for installation of an ISOFIX child seat in the Semi-Universal category sub‐

ject to compliance with the list of vehicles accompanying the child seat.

IUF: the seat is suitable for installation of an ISOFIX child seat with Universal approval and at‐

tachment with the TOP TETHER strap.

X: the seat is not equipped with anchor points for the ISOFIX system.

a) When using child seats on the rear seats, adapt the front/back position of the front seat if nec‐

essary, and also adjust the head restraint of the rear seat, or remove it.

Brackets for lower ISOFIX anchors

Information

Position

The corresponding symbol shows the

brackets for lower ISOFIX anchor

points.

Properly engage the lower ISOFIX an‐

chors

Make sure that the lower ISOFIX anchors are

correctly locked in place and that the child re‐

straint is seated firmly against the backrest, as

otherwise the protective effect can be dimin‐

ished.◀

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Note

Securing eyelets

Only use the fastening eyes of the upper

holding belt for fastening child restraints, oth‐

erwise the fastening points may be damaged.◀

Guiding the retaining strap

Retaining strap

The brackets for the lower ISOFIX anchors are

located in the gap between the seat and back‐

rest.

Make sure that the upper retaining strap

is guided to the upper mounting point without

touching the head restraint or sharp edges and

it is not twisted, otherwise the seat belt cannot

secure the child restraint appropriately in the

event of an accident.◀

Before fitting ISOFIX child restraints

Pull the belt out of the area of the child seat

mountings.

Fitting of ISOFIX child restraint

systems

1. Fit the child restraint in line with its manu‐

facturer's instructions.

2. Make sure that both ISOFIX anchors have

snapped into place.

Upper ISOFIX retaining strap

Mounting points

1

2

3

4

5

6

Direction of travel

Head restraint

Hook for the upper retaining strap

Mounting point/eyelet

Seat backrest

The symbol shows the mounting point

for the upper retaining strap.

Upper retaining strap

Attaching the upper retaining strap to

the mounting point

1. Raise head restraint if necessary.

2. Guide the upper retaining strap between

the brackets of the head restraint.

3. Guide the holding belt between the back‐

rest and luggage cover.

There are two mounting points for the upper

retaining strap of ISOFIX child restraints.

4. Engage the hook of the retaining strap in

the securing eyelet.

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5. Pull the restraining strap firmly down.

6. Push head restraint down if necessary and

engage.

For Australia/New Zealand:

Child restraints

Information

There are three mounting points for child re‐

straint systems with an upper retaining strap.

In accordance with ADR 34/01, provisions

have been made to allow installation of a child

restraint at each rear seating position.

Guiding the retaining strap

The anchoring hooks which belong to the up‐

per restraining strap of the child restraint - AS

1754, can be applied immediately to the rele‐

vant mounting.

Retaining strap

Make sure that the upper retaining strap

is guided to the upper mounting point without

touching the head restraint or sharp edges and

it is not twisted, otherwise the seat belt cannot

secure the child restraint appropriately in the

event of an accident.◀

Please refer strictly to the installation instruc‐

tions supplied with the child restraint system.

Each seating position is fitted with a head rest.

Warning

Child restraint anchorages are designed

to withstand only those loads imposed by cor‐

rectly fitted child restraints. Under no circum‐

stances are they to be used for adult seat

belts, harnesses or for attaching other items or

equipment to the vehicle. After using and re‐

moving child restraints, fold away the anchor

brackets if necessary.◀

1

2

3

4

5

6

Direction of travel

Mounting points

Head restraint

The symbol shows the mounting point

for the upper retaining strap.

Hook for the upper retaining strap

Mounting point/eyelet

Seat backrest

Upper retaining strap

Attaching the upper retaining strap to

the mounting point

1. Raise head restraint if necessary.

2. Guide the upper retaining strap between

the brackets of the head restraint.

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3. Guide the holding belt between the back‐

rest and luggage cover.

4. Engage the hook of the retaining strap in

the securing eyelet.

5. Pull the restraining strap firmly down.

6. Push head restraint down if necessary and

engage.

Securing doors and windows

Rear doors

Push down the locking levers on the rear

doors.

The door in question can now only be opened

from the outside.

Safety switch for the rear

Press the button on the driver's door if

children are travelling in the rear.

Various functions are blocked and cannot be

operated in the rear, safety switch, see

page 46.

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Ignition off

Steptronic transmission: Press the start/stop

button again without applying the brakes.

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes all standard, national

and special equipment provided in the model

series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is

therefore also described, for example the se‐

lected special equipment or national version.

This also applies to safety-relevant functions

and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐

tional regulations when using the correspond‐

ing functions and systems.

Manual gearbox: Press the start/stop button

again, do not press the clutch pedal.

All indicator lights in the instrument cluster ex‐

tinguish.

To save battery power when the engine is off,

switch off the ignition and any unnecessary

electronic systems.

P with the ignition switched off

P is engaged automatically with the igni‐

tion switched off. Make sure that in a car wash,

for example, the ignition is not switched off in‐

advertently.◀

Start/stop button

Principle

The ignition is switched on or off

and the engine is started by

pressing the start/stop button.

Ignition automatically switches off with a sta‐

tionary vehicle and engine shut off:

Steptronic transmission: The

engine starts if the brakes are

▷

When locking, even with the low-beam

headlights switched on.

applied when the start-stop button is pressed.

▷

Shortly before the battery is discharged so

that an engine start remains possible. This

function is only available with the low-

beam headlights switched off.

Manual gearbox: The engine starts if the clutch

pedal is pressed when pressing the start/stop

button.

▷

When opening or closing the driver's door,

if the driver's belt is unfastened and the

low-beam headlights are switched off.

Ignition on

Steptronic transmission: Press the start/stop

button without applying the brakes.

When the driver's belt is unfastened, if the

driver's door is opened and the low-beam

headlights switched off.

Manual gearbox: Press the start/stop button,

do not press the clutch pedal.

After about 15 minutes without further opera‐

tion, low-beam headlights are changed over to

side lights.

All systems are ready to operate.

Most of the indicator and warning lights in the

instrument cluster are illuminated for different

lengths of time.

Radio ready state

To save battery power when the engine is off,

switch off the ignition and any unnecessary

electronic systems.

Activate radio ready state:

▷

When the engine is running: press the

start/stop button.

Individual electrical systems remain ready to

operate.

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Radio ready state switches off automatically:

Starting more than once in quick succes‐

sion

▷

After approximately eight minutes.

Avoid starting, stopping and restarting the en‐

gine in rapid succession as well as repeated at‐

tempts to start the engine if it does not fire.

Otherwise unburned or only partially combus‐

ted fuel could reach the catalytic converter,

which could overheat and sustain damage as a

result.◀

When locking via the central locking sys‐

tem.

▷

Shortly before the battery is discharged so

that an engine start remains possible.

Radio readiness remains active when ignition

is switched off automatically, such as for

following reasons:

Do not warm up the engine with the vehicle at

a standstill; it is preferable to set off straight

away, driving at moderate engine speeds.

▷

Opening or closing driver's door.

Unfastening driver's seat belt.

When low-beam headlights are automati‐

cally changed to side lights.

Diesel engine

With the engine cold and at temperatures be‐

low approximately 0 ℃, 32 ℉, the starting op‐

eration can be delayed slightly due to auto‐

matic preheating.

If engine is switched off and ignition is

switched on, radio ready state will be automati‐

cally activated when door is opened if light is

switched off or daytime driving lights are

switched on, when corresponding equipment

is fitted.

A Check Control message is displayed.

Steptronic transmission

Engine start

Starting the engine

1. Press the brake.

Information

2. Press the start/stop button.

Enclosed spaces

Starting proceeds for a certain time automati‐

cally and stops as soon as the engine is star‐

ted.

Never run the engine in enclosed spaces,

as inhaling the exhaust gas can lead to loss of

consciousness with fatal consequences. The

exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, which

is colourless and odourless, but highly toxic.◀

Manual gearbox

Starting the engine

1. Press the brake.

Unattended vehicle

Do not leave the vehicle unattended with

the engine running, as this constitutes a haz‐

ard.

2. Depress the clutch and engage idle posi‐

tion.

3. Press the start/stop button.

Before leaving the vehicle when the engine is

running, apply the parking brake and engage

selector lever in P or idle position, otherwise

the vehicle may move.◀

Starting proceeds for a certain time automati‐

cally and stops as soon as the engine is star‐

ted.

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Stopping the engine

Auto Start Stop function

Notes

Principle

The Auto Start Stop function helps you to save

fuel. by stopping the engine when stationary,

for example, in a traffic jam or at traffic lights.

The ignition remains switched on. For driving

off, the engine starts automatically.

Removing the remote control

To avoid the risk of children starting the

engine, always take the remote control with

you when you leave the car.◀

Apply the parking brake and further se‐

cure the vehicle as required

Automatic operation

After each time the engine is started using the

start/stop button, the Auto Start Stop function

is ready to operate.

When parking, apply the parking brake firmly to

prevent the car from rolling. On steep upward

and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐

hicle, for example, by turning the steering

wheel in the direction of the curb. ◀

The function is activated from 5 km/h,

3 mph3 mph, km/h.

Stopping the engine

Before entering the car wash

The engine is automatically shut down when

stationary under the following conditions:

So that the vehicle can roll into the vehicle

wash, follow the information on washing in au‐

tomatic vehicle washes, see page 236.

Steptronic transmission:

▷

Selector lever in selector lever position D.

Steptronic transmission

Stopping the engine

1. With vehicle at a standstill, engage selector

lever position P.

Brake pedal remains depressed while the

vehicle is at a standstill or vehicle is kept

stationary by Automatic Hold.

▷

Driver's seat belt buckled or driver's door

closed.

2. Press the start/stop button.

The engine is switched off.

Manual gearbox:

▷

Transmission in neutral and clutch pedal

not pressed.

The radio ready state is switched on.

3. Apply the parking brake.

▷

Driver's seat belt buckled or driver's door

closed.

Manual gearbox

The air flow rate of the air conditioning system

is reduced when the engine is not running.

Stopping the engine

1. Press the Start/Stop button when the vehi‐

cle is at standstill.

Displays in the instrument cluster

The display indicates that the

Auto Start Stop function is

ready for automatically starting

the engine.

2. Engage first gear or reverse.

3. Apply the parking brake.

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The display indicates that the

preconditions for an automatic

engine stop are not met.

Safety function

After an automatic shut down, the engine will

not restart automatically if one of the following

conditions is satisfied:

▷

Driver's seat belt unbuckled and driver's

door open.

Restrictions of the function

The engine is not shut down automatically in

the following situations:

▷

Bonnet has been unlocked.

Several indicator lights illuminate for various

lengths of time.

▷

Outside temperature too low.

The engine can only be started using the start/

stop button.

High outside temperature and operation of

the automatic air conditioning.

▷

Interior not heated or cooled to the desired

temperature.

Restrictions of the function

Even if you do not want to drive off, the engine

restarts automatically in the following situa‐

tions:

▷

Engine is not yet at operating temperature.

Sharp steering angle or steering operation.

After reversing.

▷

Very high temperature inside the passen‐

ger compartment, if the cooling function is

on.

Condensation when the automatic air con‐

ditioning is switched on.

▷

The driver applies lock to the steering

wheel.

▷

Vehicle battery is very low.

At high altitudes.

Steptronic transmission: shift from selector

lever position D to N, R or M/S.

Bonnet is unlocked.

Hill Descent Control HDC is activated.

Parking assistant is activated.

Stop-start traffic.

Steptronic transmission: shift from selector

lever position P to N, D, R or M/S.

▷

Vehicle starts to roll.

Selector lever in position N, M/S or R.

Use of fuel with high ethanol content.

Condensation when the automatic air con‐

ditioning is switched on.

▷

Vehicle battery is very low.

Engine start

For driving off, the engine automatically starts

under the following conditions:

Very low temperature inside the passenger

compartment, if the heating is on.

▷

Low brake vacuum, for example because

the brake pedal has been depressed a

number of times in succession.

▷

Steptronic transmission:

By releasing the brake pedal.

With activated Automatic Hold: depress

the accelerator pedal.

▷

Manual gearbox:

Clutch pedal is depressed.

After starting the engine, accelerate as normal.

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Manually deactivating/activating the

system

Malfunction

The Auto Start Stop function no longer shuts

down the engine automatically. A Check Con‐

trol message is displayed. It is possible to keep

driving. Have the system checked.

Using the button

Parking brake

Principle

The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi‐

cle from rolling when it is parked.

Overview

Press the button.

▷

LED illuminates: Auto Start Stop function

is deactivated.

During an automatic engine stop, the en‐

gine is started.

The engine can be started or stopped only

by means of the start/stop button.

LED goes out: Auto Start Stop function is

activated.

Parking brake

Parking the vehicle during automatic

engine stop

With automatic engine stop, the vehicle can be

parked safely, for example in order to leave it.

Engaging

Apply the parking brake and further se‐

cure the vehicle as required

1. Press the start/stop button. The ignition is

switched off. The Auto Start Stop function

is deactivated.

When parking, apply the parking brake firmly to

prevent the car from rolling. On steep upward

and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐

hicle, for example, by turning the steering

wheel in the direction of the curb. ◀

Selector lever position P is automatically

engaged.

2. Apply the parking brake.

Removing the remote control

Start engine as usual, using the start/stop but‐

ton.

To avoid the risk of children releasing the

parking brake, always take the remote control

with you when you leave the car.◀

Automatic deactivation

In certain situations the Auto Start Stop func‐

tion is deactivated automatically for safety's

sake, for example if the absence of the driver is

detected.

Pull switch.

LED is illuminated.

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The indicator light illuminates red. The

parking brake is engaged.

▷

Drive position engaged.

Driver belted in and door closed.

Automatic release with manual

gearbox

Start as usual. The parking brake is released

when the clutch pedal is released.

While the vehicle is in motion

Use while the vehicle is in motion serves as an

emergency brake:

Pull and hold the switch. Vehicle brakes

strongly for as long as the switch is pulled.

LED and indicator turn off.

Under the following preconditions, the parking

brake is triggered automatically:

The indicator light illuminates red, a

signal sounds and the brake lights illu‐

minate.

▷

Engine on.

Gear engaged.

A check control message is displayed.

Driver belted in and door closed.

Engine force is sufficient to start off.

If the vehicle is braked to approximately

3 km/h, 2 mph, the parking brake is engaged.

Unintentional operation of the clutch

pedal

Releasing

With the ignition switched on:

Ensure that the gas pedal is not unintentionally

operated, otherwise, the vehicle will start to

move and there is a risk of accident when re‐

leasing the clutch.◀

Manual gearbox: Press the switch with

the brake or clutch pressed.

Steptronic transmission: Press the switch with

the brake pressed or selector lever position P

engaged.

Automatic Hold

Principle

LED and indicator turn off.

This system automatically applies and releases

the brake, for example in stop-start traffic.

Parking brake is released.

Automatic release with Steptronic

transmission

The vehicle is automatically held at a standstill.

On upward inclines, rolling back is prevented

when driving off.

Unintentional operation of the accelera‐

tor pedal

Overview

Ensure that the accelerator pedal is not unin‐

tentionally operated, otherwise, the vehicle will

start to move and there is a risk of accident.◀

Operate the accelerator pedal to automatically

release.

LED and indicator turn off.

Under the following conditions, the parking

brake is automatically released by operating

the accelerator pedal.

▷

Engine on.

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Automatic Hold

If the parking brake is applied manually, Auto‐

matic Hold is automatically disabled.

For safety

Driving

When Automatic Hold is activated, the vehicle

is automatically secured against rolling when‐

ever braking to a stop.

Protecting the vehicle against rolling

Before leaving the vehicle with the en‐

gine running, engage position P of the Step‐

tronic transmission and apply the parking

brake. The vehicle could otherwise start to

move.◀

The indicator light illuminates green.

To move off, press the accelerator

pedal.

Under the following conditions, Automatic

Hold is automatically disabled and the parking

brake is engaged:

The brake is released automatically.

Indicator light turns off.

Before entering a car wash

▷

The engine is switched off.

Before entering the car wash, deactivate

Automatic Hold, as otherwise the parking

brake is applied when the vehicle is stationary

and the vehicle can no longer roll.◀

A door is opened when stationary and the

seat belt of the driver is unfastened.

▷

The parking brake is used to brake to a

standstill while the vehicle is in motion.

Indicator light changes from green to

red and the lettering AUTO H is deacti‐

vated.

Parking

The parking brake is automatically applied

when the vehicle is held by Automatic Hold

and the engine is switched off.

Activating

Activation is possible when driver's door

closed, belt fastened and engine running.

The indicator light changes from green

to red.

The parking brake is not applied if the

engine was switched off while the vehicle was

still rolling. Automatic Hold is disabled.

Press the button.

The LED and lettering AUTO H are il‐

luminated.

During an engine stop due to the Auto Start

Stop function, Automatic Hold remains activa‐

ted.

Indicator light is illuminated.

Automatic Hold is activated.

Removing the remote control

To avoid the risk of children releasing the

parking brake, always take the remote control

with you when you leave the car.◀

Deactivating

Press the button again.

The LED and lettering AUTO H are

deactivated.

Malfunction

If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, se‐

cure the vehicle against rolling away, for exam‐

ple with a chock, if you leave the vehicle.

Automatic Hold is deactivated.

If the vehicle is being kept stationary by Auto‐

matic Hold, apply the brake to deactivate.

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During trailer towing, the light might also indi‐

cate failure of one of the turn signal lights of

the trailer.

After a power failure

Initial operation

1. Switch on ignition.

Triple turn signal

Press the lever as far as the resistance point.

The turn indicator flashes three times.

This function can be enabled or disabled.

2.

Press the switch with the brake de‐

pressed or selector lever position P en‐

gaged.

It can take a few seconds to put the brake into

operation. Any sounds that occur are normal.

1. "Settings"

2. "Lights"

The indicator light in the instrument

cluster extinguishes when the parking

brake is operational again.

3. "1-touch triple turn signal"

The setting is stored for the currently used

profile.

Indicating a turn briefly

Turn indicators, high-beam

headlights, headlight flasher

Press the lever as far as the resistance point

and hold it there for as long as you wish to indi‐

cate a turn.

Turn indicator

Do not fold in exterior mirror

High-beam headlights, headlight

flasher

When driving and when operating the

turn indicator/hazard warning indicator do not

fold in exterior mirror, as otherwise the addi‐

tional indicators in the exterior mirror do not

have the prescribed position and it is difficult

to detect them.◀

Indicating

▷

High-beam headlights, arrow 1.

Headlight flasher, arrow 2.

Press the lever beyond the resistance point.

To cancel the signal manually, press the lever

as far as the resistance point.

If the indicator light flashes more rapidly than

usual, a turn indicator bulb has failed.

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Switching off and flick-wiping

Wiper system

Switching the wipers on/off and flick-

wiping

Information

No wiper operation in the event of frost

Do not switch on the wipers when they

are frozen, otherwise the wiper blades and

wiper motor can be damaged.◀

Press the wiper lever downwards.

Wiper operation not with a dry wind‐

screen

The lever returns to the basic position when

released.

Do not use wipers with a dry windscreen, oth‐

erwise the wiper blades will wear or become

damaged more quickly.◀

▷

Flick-wiping: press downwards once.

Switching off normal mode: press down‐

wards once.

Wiper operation not with wipers folded

out

▷

Switching off fast mode: press downwards

twice.

Do not switch on wipers if they are folded out,

otherwise the bonnet or wipers may be dam‐

aged.◀

Intermittent mode or rain sensor

Principle

The rain sensor automatically controls the

wiper operation depending on the rain inten‐

sity. The sensor is mounted on the wind‐

screen, directly in front of the rear-view mirror.

Switching on

Activating/deactivating

Press the wiper lever upwards.

The lever returns to the basic position when

released.

▷

Normal wiping speed: press upwards once.

When the vehicle is stationary, the wipers

switch to intermittent operation.

Press the button on the wiper lever.

Wiping is started. If a rain sensor is fitted: LED

in wiper lever illuminates.

Rapid wiping speed: press upwards twice

or press once beyond the resistance point.

If there is frost, no wiping process is started.

When the vehicle is stationary, the wipers

switch to normal speed.

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Disable the rain sensor in car washes

Do not use the washer systems if the fluid res‐

ervoir is empty, or the washer pump will be

damaged.◀

Deactivate the rain sensor in an auto‐

matic car wash to prevent the wipers from be‐

ing activated inadvertently and damaged.◀

Windscreen washer jets

Windscreen washer jets are automatically

heated when the ignition is switched on.

Setting the interval time or sensitivity

of the rain sensor

Rear window wiper

Switching on rear window wiper

Turn the knurled wheel.

Cleaning the window glass, headlights

Turn up switch from rest 0, arrow 1: intermit‐

tent mode. Engaging reverse gear activates

continuous operation.

Cleaning rear window

In intermittent mode: turn the switch further,

arrow 2. The switch returns to the intermittent

position when released.

At rest: turn switch down, arrow 3. The switch

returns to the rest position when released.

Pull the wiper lever.

Fluid from the washer fluid reservoir is sprayed

onto the windscreen and the wipers are oper‐

ated briefly.

Fold-out position of the wipers

This is important, for example for replacing the

wiper blades or folding them out in the event of

frost.

When the vehicle's lights are switched on, the

headlights are also cleaned simultaneously at

practical intervals.

1. Switches ignition on and back off again.

Do not use the washer system in the

event of frost

2. If there is a risk of frost, make sure that the

wiper blades are not frozen.

Only operate the washer systems and cleaning

equipment if you are certain that the fluid will

not freeze on the windscreen and interfere with

the view ahead. Therefore, use anti-freeze.

3. Press the wiper lever upwards beyond the

resistance point and hold it there for ap‐

proximately three seconds until the wipers

come to a standstill in a nearly vertical po‐

sition.

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After folding the wipers in, the wiper system

must be reactivated.

Reservoir for washer fluid

Folding the wipers onto the windscreen

Before switching on the ignition, fold the

wipers onto the windscreen, otherwise dam‐

age can occur when the wipers are switched

on.◀

1. Switch on ignition.

2. Press the wiper lever downwards. The wip‐

ers move to the rest position and are op‐

erational once again.

All washer jets are supplied from one tank.

When filling with a mixture of screenwash con‐

centrate and tap water, to which anti-freeze

has been added if required, always follow the

manufacturer's instructions.

Washer fluid

Before topping up, mix the washer fluid to

comply with the mixture ratio.

Information

Anti-freeze protection for washer fluid

Do not top up with undiluted screenwash con‐

centrate and antifreeze and do not top up with

pure water; that may damage the washer sys‐

tem.

Anti-freeze is flammable and may cause

injuries if not used properly.

It should therefore be kept away from naked

flames.

Do not mix any screenwash concentrates of

different manufacturers, as this may otherwise

block the washer nozzles.

Only store it in the sealed original container

and out of reach of children.

Recommended minimum fill level: 1 litre, ap‐

proximately 1.7 Imp. pints.

Comply with the information on the con‐

tainer.◀

Topping up washer fluid

Only top up washer fluid when the en‐

gine has cooled down and then fully close the

lid to prevent washer fluid from making contact

with hot engine components.

Manual gearbox

Shifting gears

Change to 5th or 6th gear

Otherwise, if the fluid is spilled, there is a risk

of fire and personal safety is endangered.◀

During gearchange to 5th or 6th gear,

push gear shift lever to right, otherwise an in‐

advertent change to 3rd or 4th gear could lead

to engine damage.◀

Reverse gear

Engage this position only when the vehicle is

stationary.

To overcome the resistance of the selector

lever move in a dynamic movement towards

the left and engage the reverse gear.

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down beyond the regular full-throttle position;

resistance will be felt.

Steptronic transmission

Selector lever positions

D Drive

Selector lever position for all normal driving. All

gears for forward driving are selected automat‐

ically.

Engaging selector lever positions

Apply the brake until you are ready to

move off

Apply the brake until you are ready to move off;

this will prevent the vehicle from moving when

a gear is selected.◀

R Reverse

Engage this position only when the vehicle is

stationary.

▷

It is only possible to move from selector

lever position P with the engine running

and the brake pressed.

▷

Before shifting from P or N when the vehi‐

cle is stationary, first press the brake, oth‐

erwise the desired gearshift will not be per‐

formed: shiftlock.

N Neutral

The vehicle will be able to roll. Select this in a

car wash, for example.

With the ignition off, see page 68, selector

lever position P is engaged automatically.

Engaging D, R, N

P Park

Engage this position only when the vehicle is

stationary. The drive gears are locked.

Transmission position P is engaged automati‐

cally:

▷

After stopping the engine in the radio

ready state, see page 68, or ignition off,

see page 68, when selector lever posi‐

tion R or D is engaged.

Briefly press the selector lever in the desired

direction, possibly overcoming a resistance

point.

▷

With ignition off, when selector lever posi‐

tion N is engaged.

When you let go of the selector lever, it returns

to the central position.

If the vehicle is at a standstill and selector

lever position D or R is engaged, the driv‐

er's side seat belt is unfastened, the driv‐

er's door is opened and the brake is not

depressed.

Before leaving the vehicle, ensure that the se‐

lector lever is engaged in the P position. The

vehicle could otherwise start to move.

Kick-down

Kick-down enables you to achieve maximum

performance. Press the accelerator pedal

Press the unlock button to:

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Driving

▷

Engage R.

Shift from P.

The gear selected appears briefly on the in‐

strument cluster, for example M1.

To reach maximum engine speed, or if engine

temperature is too high, it automatically up‐

shifts as needed in manual shift mode M/S.

Engaging P

Switching to manual shift mode

▷

To shift down: press the selector lever for‐

wards.

▷

To shift up: pull the selector level back‐

wards.

Gear changes are only done with the suitable

engine and travel speed, for example, there is

no change down with too high an engine

speed.

Press button P.

The gear selected appears briefly on the in‐

strument cluster, followed by the gear actually

in use.

Sport program and manual operation

Activating the sport program

Steptronic Sport transmission: avoid

automatic upshifting in manual

operation M/S

The Steptronic Sport transmission does not

automatically switch up in manual

operation M/S when maximum engine revs are

reached, if one of the following conditions is

met:

▷

DSC deactivated.

Press the selector lever out of selector lever

position D to the left.

TRACTION activated.

SPORT+ activated

The gear selected appears on the instrument

cluster, for example S1.

The Kick-down is also deactivated.

In the corresponding gearbox version, operat‐

ing the kick-down and the left shift paddle at

the same time allows you to change down to

the lowest possible gear. However, this con‐

duct does not apply with brief changes from D

to manual shift mode through the paddles.

The sport program of the gearbox is activated.

Activating M/S manual-shift mode

1. Press the selector lever out of selector

lever position D to the left.

2. Pull the selector lever forwards or back‐

wards.

Switching off the sport program/

manual shift mode

Press the selector lever to the right.

D is shown in the instrument cluster.

Manual operation becomes active and the gear

is shifted.

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Driving

Controls

Shift paddles

Displays in the instrument cluster

The selector lever position is dis‐

played, for example: P.

Unlocking transmission lockout

electronically

General

Shift paddles on steering wheel enable fast

gearshifting without taking hands off steering

wheel.

Unlocking transmission lockout electronically

to manoeuvre the vehicle out of the danger

area.

▷

Change up: pull right shift paddle briefly.

Change down: pull left shift paddle briefly.

Unlocking is possible if the starter can turn the

engine.

In the corresponding gearbox version, pull‐

ing the left shift paddle for a long time al‐

lows you to change down to the lowest

possible gear.

Engaging selector lever position N

1. Press the brake.

2. Press the start/stop button. The starter

must be heard to start turning.

Gear changes are only done with the suitable

engine and travel speed, for example, there is

no change down with too high an engine

speed.

3. Press the selector lever to position N and

hold it there.

A corresponding check control message is

displayed.

The gear selected appears briefly on the in‐

strument cluster, followed by the gear cur‐

rently in use.

4. Press the selector lever to position N again

within approximately 6 seconds.

If you switch gear with the shift paddles whilst

in automatic mode, the vehicle switches to

manual shift mode briefly.

Position N is shown in the instrument clus‐

ter.

5. Release the brake as soon as the starter

stops.

If selector lever remains in selector lever posi‐

tion D in the corresponding gearbox version,

change to automatic operation is possible:

6. Manoeuvre the vehicle out of the danger

area and then secure it against rolling

away.

▷

Give right shift paddle a long pull.

Or

Steptronic Sport transmission:

Launch Control

▷

In addition to briefly pulling right shift pad‐

dle, briefly pull left shift paddle.

System reverts to automatic operation from

manual operation after a certain period of time

of restrained driving, without acceleration or

gearshifts using shift paddles.

Principle

Launch Control allows optimised acceleration

when driving off on a non-slip road surface.

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Driving

When used again, Launch Control sets itself to

the ambient conditions, for example wet carria‐

geway.

Information

Component wear

Do not use Launch Control too often,

otherwise there is a risk of premature compo‐

nent wear due to the high loading of the vehi‐

cle.◀

Do not use Launch Control when running in,

see page 180.

To support the driving stability, re-activate

DSC as soon as possible.

An experienced driver may be able to achieve

better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.

Requirements

Launch Control is available with an engine at

operating temperature, so after an uninterrup‐

ted drive of at least 10 km, approximately

6 miles.

To start with Launch Control, do not engage

the steering wheel.

Starting with Launch Control

With the engine running:

1.

Press button or select Sport+ with

drive experience switch.

TRACTION is displayed in the instrument

cluster and the DSC OFF indicator light is

illuminated.

2. Engage selector lever position S.

3. Depress the brake forcefully with your foot.

4. Press the accelerator pedal down beyond

the regular full-throttle position and hold.

A flag symbol is shown in the instrument

cluster.

5. The engine speed when driving off is regu‐

lated. Release the brake within 3 seconds.

Before using Launch Control again, allow the

transmission to cool down for about 5 minutes.

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Displays

lected special equipment or national version.

This also applies to safety-relevant functions

and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐

tional regulations when using the correspond‐

ing functions and systems.

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes all standard, national

and special equipment provided in the model

series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is

therefore also described, for example the se‐

Overview, Instrument cluster

1

2

3

4

Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ87

5

6

7

8

Engine oil temperatureꢀꢁ88

Current fuel consumption

Electronic displaysꢀꢁ83

Reset kilometresꢀꢁ88

Speedometer

Messages, for example, Check Control

Revolution counterꢀꢁ87

Electronic displays

▷

Selection lists, see page 93.

Outside temperature, see page 88.

On-board computer, see page 93.

Date, see page 88.

▷

Energy recuperation, see page 89.

Gear Indicator, see page 81.

Kilometres/trip odometer, see page 88.

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Controls

Displays

▷

Messages, for example Check Control, see

page 84.

passenger's belt is not fastened or heavy ob‐

jects are on the front passenger seat.

Navigation display, see Owner's Handbook

for Navigation, Entertainment, Communi‐

cation.

Check whether the seat belt has been fas‐

tened correctly.

▷

Range, see page 88.

Airbag system

Status, drive experience switch, see

page 131.

Airbag system and belt tensioner may

be faulty.

▷

Service requirements, see page 89.

Speed Limit Information, see page 91.

Time, see page 88.

Have the vehicle checked as soon as

possible by the Service Centre.

Parking brake

The parking brake is engaged.

Check control

Principle

For further information see release parking

brake, see page 73.

The check control monitors vehicle functions

and alerts you to any faults in the monitored

systems.

Brake system

A check control message is displayed as a

combination of indicator or warning lights and

text messages in the instrument cluster and

the Head-Up Display.

Continue driving at moderate speed.

Have the vehicle checked as soon as

possible by the Service Centre.

If applicable, the text message shown in the

Control Display is accompanied by an addi‐

tional acoustic sound.

Front-end collision warning

Illuminating: forewarning, for example if

a danger of collision is anticipated or

there is a very short distance to a vehi‐

cle ahead.

Indicator and warning lights

General

Indicator and warning lights in the instrument

cluster can illuminate in a variety of combina‐

tions and colours.

Increase distance.

Flashing: acute warning in the event of an im‐

mediate collision if the vehicle approaches an‐

other vehicle with relatively high differential

speed.

When the engine starts or the ignition is

switched on, the functionality of some lights is

briefly checked.

Engage by braking and swerving as required.

Person warning

Red lights

Symbol in the instrument cluster.

Seat belt reminder

Seat belt is not fastened on the driver's

side. With some country versions, the

belt reminder is also active if the front

If there is a risk of collision with a detected per‐

son, the symbol lights up and a signal sounds.

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Controls

Dynamic Stability Control, DSC

deactivated, or Dynamic Traction Control,

DTC activated

Orange lights

Active Cruise Control

The number of transverse bars shows

the selected distance to the vehicle in

front.

Dynamic Stability Control, DSC, is

switched off or Dynamic Traction Con‐

trol, DTC is switched on.

For further information see Active Cruise Con‐

trol with Stop & Go function, ACC, see

page 134.

For further information see Dynamic Stability

Control, see page 127, and Dynamic Traction

Control, see page 128.

Vehicle recognition, Active Cruise Control

Runflat indicator RPA

Illuminating: preceding vehicle detec‐

ted.

The runflat indicator reports a pressure

loss in a tyre.

Flashing: the requirements for opera‐

tion of the system are no longer being met.

Reduce your speed and carefully stop

the vehicle. Avoid violent or sudden braking

and steering manoeuvres.

The system was deactivated but will continue

to brake until you actively take over by de‐

pressing the brake or the accelerator pedal.

For more information, see Runflat indicator

RPA, see page 111.

Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM

Yellow lights

Illuminating: the runflat indicator re‐

ports a pressure loss in a tyre.

Anti-lock Brake System, ABS

Avoid abrupt braking if possible. Brak‐

ing force reinforcement faulty. Stop

carefully. Consider longer braking dis‐

tance. Have checked by the Service Centre as

appropriate.

Reduce your speed and carefully stop

the vehicle. Avoid violent or sudden braking

and steering manoeuvres.

Flashing and then illuminating continuously: no

flat tyres or loss of tyre pressure can be detec‐

ted.

Dynamic Stability Control, DSC

▷

Fault due to systems or devices with the

same frequency: the system is automati‐

cally reactivated upon leaving the field of

interference.

Flashing: DSC is regulating the accel‐

eration and braking forces. The vehicle

is stabilised. Decrease speed and ad‐

just driving profile to the road conditions.

▷

TPM could not shut down the reset: exe‐

cute a reset of the system again.

Illuminating: DSC has failed. Have system

checked by the Service Centre.

Wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:

have the vehicle checked by the Service

Centre if necessary.

For further information see Dynamic Stability

Control, DSC, see page 127.

▷

Malfunction: have the system checked by

the Service Centre.

For more information, see Tyre Pressure Moni‐

tor, see page 108.

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Displays

Steering system

Front fog lights

Front fog lights are switched on.

Steering system faulty.

Have steering system checked by the

Service Centre.

High-beam assistance

High-beam assistance is switched on.

Engine functions

Have vehicle checked by the Service

Centre.

High-beam is switched on and off auto‐

matically depending on the traffic situa‐

tion.

For further information see socket for

on-board diagnosis, see page 220.

For further information see high beam assis‐

tance, see page 101.

Lane departure warning

Cruise Control

System is switched on and warns you

under certain conditions if you leave a

detected lane without indicating first.

The system is switched on. The speed

set using the control functions on the

steering wheel is maintained.

For further information see Lane Departure

Warning, see page 122.

Automatic Hold

Rear fog light

The vehicle is automatically held at a

standstill.

Rear fog lights are switched on.

On upward inclines, rolling back is pre‐

vented when driving off.

For more information, see Automatic Hold, see

page 73.

Green lights

Turn indicator

Blue lights

Turn indicator on.

If the indicator light flashes more rap‐

idly than usual, a turn indicator bulb has

failed.

High-beam headlights

High-beam headlights are switched on.

For further information see turn indicator, see

page 75.

For further information see high-beam

headlights, see page 75.

Side lights, low-beam headlights

General lights

Check Control

Side lights or low-beam headlights are

switched on.

At least one Check Control message is

displayed or stored. The symbol is

shown in the display of the instrument

cluster.

For further information see side lights/

low-beam headlights, low-beam headlight

control, see page 99.

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Displays

Controls

These messages can be hidden for ap‐

proximately eight seconds. They are then

displayed again automatically.

Text messages

Text messages and symbols in the instrument

cluster explain the meaning of a check control

message and the indicator and warning lights.

▷

Other check control messages are auto‐

matically hidden after approximately

20 seconds. They remain saved and can

be displayed again.

Supplementary text messages

You can call up additional information, for ex‐

ample the cause of the fault and any action re‐

quired, via check control.

Displaying check control messages

saved in memory

On the Control Display:

The supplementary text is automatically shown

in the Control Display for urgent messages.

1. "Vehicle information"

2. "Vehicle status"

Symbols

Inside the extended text message, depending

on the Check Control message, the following

functions can be selected.

3.

"Check Control"

4. Select a text message.

▷

Display additional information on the

Check Control message in the integrated

Owner's Handbook.

Messages displayed at the end of

a journey

Special messages displayed when driving are

displayed again when the ignition is switched

off.

▷

"Service request"

Contact a Service centre.

"Mobile Care"

Contact the Mobile Service centre.

Fuel gauge

Hiding check control messages

Vehicle incline can lead to fluc‐

tuations in the display.

Depending on the equipment,

the arrow next to the petrol

pump symbol shows on which

side of the vehicle the petrol tank flap is.

Information on refuelling, see page 200.

Revolution counter

It is vital to avoid engine speeds in the red

warning zone. In this zone, the fuel supply is in‐

terrupted to protect the engine.

Press the on-board computer button on the

turn indicator lever.

▷

Some check control messages are dis‐

played permanently and remain until the

fault has been repaired. If there are a num‐

ber of malfunctions simultaneously, the

messages are displayed in succession.

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Displays

Engine oil temperature

Outside temperature

▷

Cold engine: the pointer is

If the display drops to

located at a low temperature

value. Drive with moderate

engine speed and vehicle

speed.

+3 ℃/+37 ℉ or lower, a signal

sounds.

A Check Control message is

displayed.

▷

Normal operating temperature: the needle

is located in the centre or left half of the

temperature display.

There is an increased risk of black ice.

Danger of icy roads

Hot engine: the pointer is located at a high

temperature value. A check control mes‐

sage is also displayed.

Even at temperatures above

+3 ℃/+37 ℉, there can be an increased danger

of icy roads.

To reduce the risk of an accident, you should

always drive carefully in potentially icy areas,

for example bridges and shaded roads.◀

Coolant temperature

If the coolant and therefore the engine become

too hot, a check control message is displayed.

Time

Check coolant level, see page 217.

The time is shown in the instru‐

ment cluster.

Odometer and trip distance

recorder

Setting the time on the control

display, see page 96.

Display

Date

▷

Odometer, arrow 1.

The date is displayed on the in‐

strument cluster.

Trip distance recorder, ar‐

row 2.

Setting the date on the control

display, see page 96.

Show/reset distance

Press the button.

Range

▷

When the ignition is off, the

time, outside temperature

and odometer are displayed.

Display

If there is a small remaining

range:

▷

When the ignition is on, the

trip distance recorder is re‐

set.

▷

A check control message is

briefly displayed.

▷

The on-board computer

shows the remaining range.

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Controls

▷

With fast cornering, for instance, the en‐

gine function is not always ensured.

check the economy and environmental com‐

patibility of your driving style.

If the range drops below approximately 50 km,

30 miles the check control message is contin‐

ually displayed.

Displaying the current fuel

consumption

Depending on equipment, the current fuel con‐

sumption can be shown as a bar display in the

instrument cluster.

Refuel in good time

If the range drops below 50 km, 30 miles,

you should refuel as soon as possible, or en‐

gine function may be impaired and damage

may occur.◀

1. "Settings"

2. "Instr. cluster display"

3. "Analogue add. displays"

Displaying the range

Depending on equipment, the range can be

shown as a bar display in the instrument clus‐

ter.

Energy recuperation

Display

On the Control Display:

In the coasting mode, the kinetic

energy of the vehicle is conver‐

ted into electrical energy. The

vehicle battery is partially

1. "Settings"

2. "Instr. cluster display"

3. "Analogue add. displays"

charged and fuel consumption

can be lowered.

With navigation system: range with

activated route guidance

With corresponding equipment,

when route guidance is active,

the remaining range on reaching

the destination is displayed.

Service requirements

Principle

The distance to be driven or time to the next

maintenance is displayed briefly after switch‐

ing on the ignition briefly in the instrument

cluster.

Current fuel consumption

The current service requirements can be read

by the service advisor from the remote control.

Display

Depending on the equipment,

the current fuel consumption is

shown as a scale with a me‐

chanical pointer or a digital bar

display in the lower area of the

rev counter.

Display

Data on the service status or on statutory in‐

spections for your vehicle is sent to the Serv‐

ice Centre automatically when a service or in‐

spection is imminent.

The current fuel consumption shows the mo‐

mentary fuel consumption. It is possible to

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Controls

Displays

6. Adjust the settings.

7. Confirm.

Detailed information on service

requirements

More detailed information on the scope of

maintenance can be displayed on the Control

Display.

The date input is saved.

Automatic Service notification

On the Control Display:

Data on the service status or on statutory in‐

spections for the vehicle are transmitted to the

Service Centre automatically when a service or

inspection is imminent.

1. "Vehicle information"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Service requirements"

It can be checked when the Service Centre

was notified.

Essential maintenance routines and any

statutory inspections required are dis‐

played.

On the Control Display:

1. "Vehicle information"

2. "Vehicle status"

4. Select an entry to display more detailed in‐

formation.

3. Calling up "Options".

4. "Last Teleservice Call"

Symbols

Sym‐

bols

Description

Service history

General

No servicing is currently needed.

Have maintenance work carried out by the

Service centre and entered in the vehicle data.

The entries are, just like a service booklet, evi‐

dence of regular maintenance.

Maintenance or an inspection re‐

quired by law is due soon.

The maintenance visits entered can be shown

on the control display. Operation is available as

soon as a maintenance visit has been entered

in the vehicle data.

Servicing is overdue.

Entering deadlines

Enter deadlines for prescribed statutory in‐

spections.

Displaying service history

On the Control Display:

1. "Vehicle information"

2. "Vehicle status"

Ensure that the date and time of the vehicle

are set correctly.

On the Control Display:

3.

4.

"Service requirements"

"Service history"

1. "Vehicle information"

2. "Vehicle status"

Maintenance visits carried out are shown.

5. Select an entry to display more detailed in‐

formation.

3.

"Service requirements"

4. "§ vehicle inspection"

5. "Date:"

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Symbols

Steptronic transmission: displays

Sym‐

bols

Description

Example Description

Most efficient gear is engaged.

Green: maintenance has been car‐

ried out on time.

Shift to a more efficient gear.

Yellow: maintenance has been car‐

ried out with a delay.

Maintenance has not been carried

out.

Speed Limit Information with

No Passing Information

Principle

Shift point indicator

Speed Limit Information

Principle

Speed Limit Information displays using a sym‐

bol in the shape of a traffic sign in the instru‐

ment cluster, the currently detected speed

limit. The camera in the area of the interior

rear-view mirror detects traffic signs at the

edge of the road as well as variable overhead

sign posts. Traffic signs with additional sym‐

bols, for example, when wet, are also com‐

pared with data internal to the vehicle, for ex‐

ample the rain sensor, and displayed,

The system recommends the most efficient

gear for the current driving situation.

The shift point indicator is active in the manual

mode of the Steptronic transmission and man‐

ual gearbox depending on equipment and

country version.

Information on up or downshifting are dis‐

played on the instrument cluster.

For vehicles without shift point indicator, the

gear engaged is shown.

depending on the situation. The system con‐

siders the information stored in the navigation

system and also displays the speed limits

present on unmarked sections of road.

Manual gearbox: displays

Symbol Description

No Passing Information

Most efficient gear is engaged.

No Passing Information displays with corre‐

sponding symbols in the instrument cluster no

passing restrictions and their removal detected

by the camera. The system only considers no

passing restrictions and lifting the restriction

made known by signage.

Shift up into most efficient gear.

Shift down into most efficient gear.

Shift to neutral.

No display:

▷

In countries in which no passing is primar‐

ily shown by road markings.

▷

On routes without signage.

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Displays

▷

On level crossings, carriageway markings

or other situations which would not indi‐

cate an unsigned no passing restriction.

Display

The following appears in the instrument clus‐

ter:

Information

Speed Limit Information

Speed limits and no overtaking for trailer oper‐

ation are not shown.

Present speed limit.

Speed limit cancelled - for Ger‐

man motorways.

Personal assessment

The system is no substitute for your per‐

sonal assessment of the traffic situation.

Speed limit information unavail‐

able.

The system supports the driver and does not

replace the human eye.◀

Overview

Camera

The Speed Limit Information can also be dis‐

played in the Head-Up Display.

No Passing Information

▷

No passing restriction.

End of no passing restric‐

tion.

▷

No Passing Information un‐

available.

The No Passing Information can also be shown

in the Head-Up Display.

The camera is in the area of the base of the

rear-view mirror.

Keep the windscreen clean and clear in the

area in front of the rear view mirror.

System limits

The function may be disabled or inaccurate

under certain conditions, for example:

Switching on/off

On the Control Display:

▷

In thick fog and heavy rain or snow.

If road signs are obscured.

1. "Settings"

If the vehicle is moving too close to the ve‐

hicle ahead.

2. "Instr. cluster display"

3. "Limit info"

▷

With bright light from oncoming traffic.

If Speed Limit Information is switched on, this

can be displayed through the on-board com‐

puter on the information display in the instru‐

ment cluster.

When the windscreen in front of the inte‐

rior mirror is covered with condensation,

dirt, stickers, labels, etc.

▷

Due to possible wrong detections of the

camera.

No Passing Information is displayed together

with activated Speed Limit information.

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Controls

▷

If the speed limits stored in the navigation

system are wrong.

Activating the list and entering a

setting

In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐

tem.

If there are deviations in relation to the nav‐

igation, for example due to changes in the

road routing.

▷

On overtaking buses or trucks with speed

stickers.

If traffic signs do not correspond to the

standard.

Turn the knurled wheel on the right-hand side

of the steering wheel to activate the corre‐

sponding list.

During the calibration process of the cam‐

era immediately after the vehicle is sup‐

plied.

Using the knurled wheel, select the desired

setting and confirm by pressing the knurled

wheel.

Selection lists in the

instrument cluster

On-board computer

Principle

Depending on equipment, the following can be

displayed or operated via the buttons and the

knurled wheel on the steering wheel and using

the displays in the instrument cluster and

Head-Up Display:

Calling up information on the

information display

▷

Current audio source.

Repeat dialling for telephone.

Activating the voice control system.

Display

Press the on-board computer button on the

turn indicator lever.

Information is displayed on the information dis‐

play in the instrument cluster.

Depending on equipment, the list in the instru‐

ment cluster may differ from what is displayed.

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Displays

Overview of the information

Info display

Detailed information

Range

Displays the estimated range available with the

remaining fuel.

Repeated pressing of the button

on the turn indicator lever shows

the following information on the

information display:

It is calculated based on your driving style over

the last 30 km, 20 miles.

▷

Range.

Average fuel consumption

The average consumption is calculated for the

period since the engine was last started.

▷

ECO PRO bonus range.

Average fuel consumption.

Average speed.

The average consumption is calculated on the

route travelled since the on-board computer is

last reset.

Date.

Speed Limit Information.

Time of arrival.

Average speed

With activated route guidance in the navi‐

gation system.

The calculation of average speed ignores any

stationary periods where the engine was

switched off manually.

▷

Distance to destination.

With activated route guidance in the navi‐

gation system.

Resetting average values

Arrow display of the navigation system.

Keep the on-board computer button pressed

on the turn indicator lever.

With activated route guidance in the navi‐

gation system.

Distance to destination

If the arrow view in the head up display is

not active.

The remaining distance to the destination is

displayed if a destination was entered in the

navigation system before the start of the jour‐

ney.

▷

Compass display with navigation system.

Setting displays for the information

display

The distance to the destination is automati‐

cally adopted.

Depending on the equipment, it can be set

which displays of the on-board computer can

be called up on the information display in the

instrument cluster.

Arrival time

The estimated time of arrival is

displayed if a destination was

entered in the navigation system

before the start of the journey.

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Instr. cluster display"

3. Select the desired displays.

A precondition is that the time is correctly set.

Speed Limit Information

Description of Speed Limit Information, see

page 91.

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Controls

Compass

Sport displays

With Navigation system: com‐

pass display to direction of

travel.

Principle

On the Control Display the current values for

power and torque are shown with the relevant

equipment.

Journey computer

Two types of on-board computer are available.

Show Sport displays on the Control

Display

1. "Vehicle information"

2. "Sport displays"

▷

"On-board computer": values can be reset

any number of times.

▷

"Trip computer": values deliver an over‐

view of the current trip.

Speed warning

Resetting the journey computer

On the Control Display:

Principle

Display of a speed at which a warning is to be

issued when reached.

1. "Vehicle information"

2. "Trip computer"

Repeat warning if the set speed limit was un‐

dershot once by at least 5 km/h/3 mph.

3. "Reset": all values are reset.

"Reset automatically": all values are reset if

the vehicle is at a standstill for approxi‐

mately four hours.

Displaying, setting or altering the

speed warning

On the Control Display:

Display on the Control Display

Display the on-board computer or journey

computer on the Control Display.

1. "Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Warning at:"

On the Control Display:

4. Turn the Controller until the desired speed

is displayed.

1. "Vehicle information"

2. "On-board computer" or "Trip computer"

5. Press the Controller.

Speed warning is stored.

Resetting fuel consumption and speed

On the Control Display:

Activating/deactivating speed warning

1. "Vehicle information"

2. "On-board computer"

3. "Consumpt." or "Speed"

4. "Yes"

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Warning"

4. Press the Controller.

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Displays

The time format is saved.

Saving actual speed as speed warning

On the Control Display:

Automatic time setting

1. "Settings"

Depending on equipment, the time, date and, if

necessary, time zone are updated automati‐

cally.

2. "Speed"

3. "Select current speed"

4. Press the Controller.

1. "Settings"

The current driving speed is saved as the

speed warning.

2. "Time/date"

3. "Automatic time setting"

Date

Settings on the control

display

Setting the date

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/date"

3. "Date:"

Time

Setting the time zone

1. "Settings"

4. Turn the controller until the desired day is

displayed.

2. "Time/date"

5. Press the controller.

3. "Time zone:"

6. Make the setting for month and year ac‐

cordingly.

4. Select desired time zone.

The time zone is saved.

The date is saved.

Setting the time

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/date"

3. "Time:"

Setting the date format

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/date"

3. "Format:"

4. Turn the controller until the desired hours

are displayed.

4. Select the desired format.

The date format is saved.

5. Press the controller.

6. Turn the controller until the desired mi‐

nutes are displayed.

Language

7. Press the controller.

The time is saved.

Setting the language

To set the language on the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

Setting the time format

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/units"

3. "Language:"

2. "Time/date"

4. Select the desired language.

3. "Format:"

The setting is stored for the currently used

profile.

4. Select the desired format.

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Controls

Setting the speech dialogue

Voice dialogue for the voice control system,

see page 25.

Head-Up Display

Principle

Units of measure

Setting the units of measure

To set the units of measure for fuel consump‐

tion, distance covered/remaining range, and

temperature:

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/units"

The system projects important information

into the field of vision of the driver, for example

speed.

3. Select the desired menu item.

4. Select the desired unit.

The setting is stored for the currently used

profile.

The driver can register this information without

having to divert attention from the road.

Brightness

Visibility of the display

Visibility of the display on the Head-Up Display

is influenced by the following factors:

Adjusting brightness

Adjusting brightness of Control Display:

▷

Certain seat positions.

1. "Settings"

Items on the Head-Up Display cover.

Sunglasses with certain polarisation filters.

Wet road.

2. "Control display"

3. "Brightness"

4. Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐

ness is obtained.

Unfavourable lighting conditions.

If the image is shown distorted, have the basic

settings checked.

5. Press the Controller.

The setting is stored for the currently used

profile.

Switching on/off

1. "Settings"

Depending on the lighting conditions, bright‐

ness control might not be immediately recog‐

nisable.

2. "Head-up display"

3. "Head-up display"

Display

Overview

▷

Speed.

Navigation system.

Check control messages.

Selection list from the instrument cluster.

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▷

Driver assistance systems.

Setting rotation

Some of this information is only shown briefly

when needed.

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Head-up display"

3. "Rotation"

Selecting displays on the Head-Up

Display

On the Control Display:

4. Turn the Controller.

The setting is stored for the currently used

profile.

1. "Settings"

2. "Head-up display"

3. "Information displayed"

Special windscreen

4. Select desired display on Head-Up Dis‐

play.

The windscreen constitutes part of the sys‐

tem.

The setting is stored for the currently used

profile.

The shape of the windscreen enables a precise

projection.

A film in the windscreen prevents double im‐

ages occurring.

Adjusting brightness

The brightness is automatically adapted to the

ambient light.

For this reason, have the special windscreen

replaced only by the Service centre.

The base setting can be adjusted manually.

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Head-up display"

3. "Brightness"

4. Turn the Controller.

The brightness of the Head-Up Display can be

additionally influenced using the instrument

lighting if the low-beam headlights are

switched on.

The setting is stored for the currently used

profile.

Adjusting height

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Head-up display"

3. "Height"

4. Turn the Controller.

The setting is stored for the currently used

profile.

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Lights

Vehicle equipment

Side lights/low-beam

headlights, driving lights

control

This chapter describes all standard, national

and special equipment provided in the model

series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is

therefore also described, for example the se‐

lected special equipment or national version.

This also applies to safety-relevant functions

and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐

tional regulations when using the correspond‐

ing functions and systems.

General

Switch position:

,

If the driver's door is opened with the ignition

switched off, the exterior lights are automati‐

cally switched off with these switch settings.

Side lights

Switch position

ted all around, for example when parking.

: the vehicle is illumina‐

Overview

You should not leave the side lights on for lon‐

ger periods of time, since the vehicle battery

could discharge and you might not have

enough power to start the engine.

To park, it is better to switch on the one-sided

parking light, see page 100.

Low-beam headlights

Switch position

on: low-beam headlights are illuminated.

with the ignition switched

1

2

3

Rear fog lights

Front fog lights

Depending on equipment: automatic driv‐

ing lights control, adaptive headlights, high

beam assistance, welcome light, daytime

driving lights

Welcome lights

On parking the vehicle, leave the switch in po‐

sition

or

: the side lights and interior

light illuminate briefly when unlocking the vehi‐

cle, possibly dependent on the ambient bright‐

ness.

4

5

6

Lights off, daytime driving lights

Side lights

Depending on equipment: low-beam head‐

lights, welcome light, high beam assis‐

tance

Activating/deactivating

1. "Settings"

2. "Lights"

7

8

Instrument lighting

3. "Welcome light"

Headlight beam throw adjustment

The setting is stored for the currently used

profile.

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Headlight courtesy delay feature

Activating/deactivating

If the headlight flasher is activated after switch‐

ing off the radio ready state, with the lights

switched off, the low-beam headlights illumi‐

nate and remain on for a certain time.

In some countries daytime driving lights are

compulsory, which is why the daytime driving

lights cannot be deactivated.

1. "Settings"

2. "Lights"

Setting the duration

1. "Settings"

3. "Daytime driving lights"

The setting is stored for the currently used

profile.

2. "Lights"

3. "Home lights:"

4. Set the duration.

Parking lights

The setting is stored for the currently used

profile.

Automatic driving lights control

Switch position

: depending on ambient

brightness, the system switches the low-beam

headlights off and on automatically, for exam‐

ple in a tunnel, at twilight and in rain or snow.

The indicator light in the instrument cluster is

illuminated.

The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.

When emerging from tunnels in daylight, low-

beam headlights are not switched off immedi‐

ately, but only after approximately 2 minutes.

Switching on

With the ignition switched off, push the lever

upwards or downwards beyond the resistance

point for approximately 2 seconds.

The headlights may also come on when the

sun is sitting low in a blue sky.

The low-beam headlights always remain on

when the fog lights are switched on.

Switching off

Press the lever briefly in the opposite direction

as far as the resistance point.

Personal responsibility

The driving lights control function is no

substitute for your individual judgement of

when it is necessary to switch on the lights.

Adaptive Headlights

The sensors are unable, for instance, to recog‐

nise fog or hazy weather. In such situations,

switch on the lights manually to avoid any

safety risk.◀

Principle

Adaptive Headlights is a variable headlight

control system that makes it possible to illumi‐

nate the road surface responsively.

Daytime driving lights

The daytime driving lights illuminate when the

ignition is switched on in position

The beams from the headlights follow the road

ahead on the basis of the steering angle and

other parameters.

or

.

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Depending on the speed, the variable light dis‐

tribution ensures even better illumination of

the roadway.

Headlight beam throw

adjustment

With halogen headlights adjust the beam

throw of the low-beam headlights manually in

accordance with the vehicle load. Otherwise,

the glare will disturb drivers of oncoming vehi‐

cles.

The light distribution is automatically adapted

to the speed. The city light is active as of a

speed of less than 50 km/h, 30 mph. The mo‐

torway light is switched on at a speed higher

than 110 km/h, 68 mph after approximately

30 seconds or as of a speed of 140 km/h,

87 mph.

Values applicable when towing a trailer:

0 / 1 = 1 to 2 persons without luggage.

1 / 1 = 5 persons without luggage.

1 / 2 = 5 persons with luggage.

Activating

Switch position

on.

with the ignition switched

2 / 2 = 1 person, boot fully loaded.

So as not to dazzle oncoming vehicles, the

adaptive cornering light does not swivel to the

driver's side when stationary.

High-beam assistance

A cornering light is activated automatically de‐

pending on the steering angle or use of the

turn indicators.

Principle

When low-beam headlights are switched on,

this system automatically switches the high-

beam headlights on and off or fades out the

areas which dazzle oncoming vehicles. This

process is controlled by a camera on the front

of the rear-view mirror. The assistant ensures

that the high-beam headlights are switched on

whenever the traffic situation allows. You can

also control the lights yourself at any time and

switch them on and off as usual.

The cornering light may be switched on when

driving in reverse, irrespective of the steering

angle.

If you are crossing the border to countries

where they drive on the other side of the road

the headlights are converted, see page 103,

and the adaptive cornering light may only be

available with restrictions.

Adaptive headlight beam throw

adjustment

Information

Personal responsibility

The adaptive headlight beam throw adjust‐

ment aligns the acceleration and brake pro‐

cesses, in order not to glare oncoming vehicles

and to reach optimum lighting of the carriage‐

way.

The high-beam assistance cannot re‐

place the personal decision to use the high

beam. In such situations you should dip the

headlights manually in order not to create a

safety hazard.◀

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed.

Adaptive Headlights are faulty or have failed.

Have the system checked as soon as possible.

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Lights

Activating

Raising and dipping manually

1. Depending on equipment, turn the light

switch to position or

▷

High-beam headlights on, arrow 1.

.

High-beam headlights off / headlight

flasher, arrow 2.

2. Press the button on the turn indicator

lever, arrow.

The high beam assistance can be deactivated

by manually raising and dipping. To reactivate

high-beam assistance, press the button on the

turn indicator lever.

The indicator light in the instrument

cluster is illuminated.

When the low-beam headlights are on, the

beam is dipped and returned to full beam auto‐

matically.

System limits

In the following situations, the system will not

operate or its operation will be impaired and

your intervention may be required:

The system responds to light from oncoming

traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to

adequate illumination, for example in built-up

areas.

▷

During extremely unfavourable weather

conditions such as fog or heavy precipita‐

tion.

The blue indicator light in the instru‐

ment cluster illuminates if the high

beam is switched on by the system.

▷

When detecting poorly-lit road users such

as pedestrians, cyclists or horseback riders

or carts, and when trains or ships are close

to the road, or when game are passing

across the road.

Depending on the version of the system instal‐

led in the vehicle, it may be that the high beam

is not switched off for oncoming vehicles, but

only the areas which dazzle the oncoming ve‐

hicles are faded out. In this case, the blue indi‐

cator light continues to illuminate.

▷

On narrow bends, steep uphill or downhill

gradients, at traffic junctions or if your view

of oncoming vehicles on a motorway is ob‐

structed.

If you are crossing the border to countries

where they drive on the other side of the road,

the headlights are converted, see page 103,

and the high beam assistance is deactivated.

In poorly-lit towns and where there are very

reflective signs.

▷

At low road speeds.

When the windscreen in front of the rear-

view mirror is covered with condensation,

dirt, stickers, labels, etc.

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LED headlight, Xenon headlight

Switching over headlights

Fog lights

Front fog lights

The headlight adjustment is done using the

iDrive.

The side lights or low-beam headlights must

be switched on.

1. "Settings"

Press the button. The green indicator

light is illuminated.

2. "Lights"

3. "Headlights"

4. "Headlight adaption"

If automatic driving lights control, see

page 100, has been activated, the low-beam

headlights illuminate automatically when the

front fog lights are switched on.

The high beam assistance, see page 101,

may only be available with restrictions.

The adaptive cornering light, see

page 100, may only be available with re‐

strictions.

Guiding fog lights

In switch position

wider illumination is also activated up to a

speed of 110 km/h, 68 mph.

, a guide fog light for a

Instrument lighting

Rear fog lights

The low-beam headlights or front fog lights

must be switched on.

Adjusting

The brightness can only be ad‐

justed when the side lights or

the low-beam headlights are

switched on.

Press the button. The yellow indicator

light is illuminated.

The brightness can be set using

the knurled wheel.

Left-hand/right-hand traffic

General

When driving in countries where the opposite

rule of the road applies, you need to prevent

your headlights from dazzling oncoming vehi‐

cles.

Interior light

General

The interior light, the footwell lights, door entry

lighting and the courtesy lighting are controlled

automatically.

Halogen headlights

Your Service Centre can provide the appropri‐

ate light benders that can be affixed to the

headlight lenses. Proceed in accordance with

the enclosed information when affixing the

light benders to the headlights.

The brightness of some equipment is influ‐

enced by the knurled wheel for the instrument

lighting.

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Lights

Overview

Adjusting brightness

The brightness of the ambient light can be set

over the knurled wheel for the instrument light‐

ing or on the Control Display.

1. "Settings"

2. "Lights"

3. "Brightness:"

4. Adjusting brightness.

1

2

Interior light

Reading light

Switching the interior light on and off

manually

Press the button.

To switch off permanently: press the button for

approximately three seconds.

Switch on again: press button.

Reading lights

Press the button.

There are reading lights located at the front

and in the rear beside the interior lights.

Ambient lighting

Depending on the equipment, the lighting in

the interior can be set individually for a few

lights.

Selecting colour scheme

1. "Settings"

2. "Lights"

3. "Ambient:"

4. Select the desired setting.

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Security

lected special equipment or national version.

This also applies to safety-relevant functions

and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐

tional regulations when using the correspond‐

ing functions and systems.

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes all standard, national

and special equipment provided in the model

series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is

therefore also described, for example the se‐

Airbags

1

2

Front airbag, driver

3

4

Head airbag

Side airbag

Front airbag, front passenger

Front airbags

Head airbags

Front airbags protect the driver and front pas‐

senger in the event of a head-on collision

where the action of the seat belts alone would

be insufficient.

The head airbag supports the head in the

event of a side-on collision.

Protective effect

Airbags are not activated by every collision, for

example not in more minor accidents and rear-

end collisions.

Side airbags

In a side-on crash, the side airbag supports the

body from the side in the chest and pelvic area.

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Information for optimal protective effect

of the airbags

▷

Do not modify individual components of

the system or its wiring in any way. This in‐

cludes the covers on the steering wheel,

instrument cluster, seats and roof posts as

well as the sides of the roof lining.◀

▷

Keep your distance from the airbags.

Always grip the steering wheel on the rim,

with your hands in the 3 o'clock and

9 o'clock positions, to minimise the risk of

injury to the hands or arms in the event of

the airbag being triggered.

Even if all these information are complied with,

depending on the circumstances in which an

accident occurs, certain injuries as a result of

contact with the airbag cannot be entirely ruled

out.

▷

No other persons, pets or objects should

be held or permitted to remain between

the airbag and yourself.

The noise caused by the deployment of an air‐

bag may lead to brief and generally temporary

hearing loss in vehicle occupants sensitive to

noise.

▷

Do not use the front airbag cover on the

front passenger's side as a tray.

Keep the dashboard and windscreen in the

area of the passenger's side free, in other

words do not attach adhesive foil or covers

and do not fit brackets or cables, for exam‐

ple for navigation devices or mobile tele‐

phones.

Fault, taking the airbags out of use and

after they have been triggered

Avoid touching the system's components im‐

mediately after it has been triggered, as there

is a risk of sustaining burns.

Only commission the Service centre or author‐

ised workshops with checking, repairing or dis‐

mantling and scrapping airbag generators, as

the Service centre or authorised workshops

have the required legal permits for handling ex‐

plosives.

▷

Make sure that the front passenger adopts

a correct seated position, in other words

leaves his or her feet in the footwell and

does not rest feet or legs on the instrument

cluster, otherwise he/she could sustain leg

injuries in the event of the front airbag be‐

ing triggered.

Any careless or unskilled interference with the

system could lead to its failure or to accidental

triggering with the risk of injury.◀

▷

Do not fit seat covers, cushions or other

objects not specifically approved for seats

with integral side airbags to the front seats.

Functional readiness of the airbag

system

▷

Do not hang items of clothing such as

coats or jackets over the backrests.

Make sure that vehicle occupants keep

their heads away from the side airbag and

do not lean against the head airbag. Other‐

wise they could be injured should the air‐

bags deploy.

When the ignition is switched on, the

warning light in the instrument cluster

briefly illuminates and so shows the

functional readiness of the entire airbag sys‐

tem and the belt tensioner.

▷

Do not dismantle the airbag system.

Do not dismantle the steering wheel.

Airbag system disrupted

Never attach any material to the airbag

covers with adhesive; never place material

over them or modify them in any way.

▷

Warning light does not illuminate after the

ignition is switched on.

▷

Warning light is permanently illuminated.

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Immediately check airbag system when

there is a fault

passenger airbags so that they are triggered as

intended in the event of an accident.

Immediately check airbag system when there

is a fault, otherwise there is a risk that the sys‐

tem does not function as expected in an acci‐

dent in spite of corresponding seriousness of

the accident.◀

The airbag condition is displayed on the check

lamp on the headlining, see page 107.

Activating the front passenger airbags

Insert the key and press inwards

where necessary.

Not for Australia/New Zealand: Key

switch for front passenger airbags

While the key is pressed in‐

wards, turn it to the ON position

as far as it will go. Once the stop

position has been reached, remove the key.

General

The front passenger airbags are reactivated

and can deploy correctly if the need arises.

Key switch in end position

Make sure that the key switch is in the

corresponding end position. Otherwise the air‐

bags are not activated/deactivated.◀

Indicator light for front passenger

airbags

The front and side airbags for the front pas‐

senger can be deactivated and reactivated us‐

ing the integrated key from the remote control.

Deactivating the front passenger

airbags

Insert the key and press inwards

where necessary.

While the key is pressed in‐

wards, turn it to the OFF posi‐

tion as far as it will go. Once the

stop position has been reached, remove the

key.

The indicator light for the front passenger air‐

bags shows the operating status of the front

passenger airbags.

The front passenger airbags are deactivated.

The driver's airbags remain active.

After switching on the ignition, the light illumi‐

nates briefly and then shows whether the air‐

bags are activated or deactivated.

Key switch in end position

▷

When front passenger air‐

bags are deactivated, the in‐

dicator light remains illumi‐

nated.

Make sure that the key switch is in the

corresponding end position. Otherwise the air‐

bags are not activated/deactivated.◀

If a child restraint system is no longer fitted in

the front passenger's seat, reactivate the front

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▷

When front passenger airbags are activa‐

ted, the indicator light is not illuminated.

Status control display

The tyre and system status is denoted by the

wheel colour and some text on the Control Dis‐

play.

Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM

All wheels green

System is active and is warning about the tyre

inflation pressures stored during the last reset.

Principle

The system monitors the tyre pressure in the

four fitted tyres. The system warns if the infla‐

tion pressure in one or more tyres has fallen

considerably. To do this, the sensors in the

tyre valves measure the tyre pressure and tyre

temperatures.

One wheel yellow

A flat tyre or major loss of tyre inflation pres‐

sure in the tyre shown.

All wheels yellow

Information

A flat tyre or major loss of tyre inflation pres‐

sure in several tyres.

Tyre damage due to external effect

No warning can be given of extreme, se‐

rious sudden tyre failure caused by external

factors.◀

Wheels grey

The system cannot detect a flat tyre because

of a functional fault.

To operate the system, also follow the other

information and instructions under tyre filling

pressure, see page 204.

Running reset

Reset the system after adjusting the tyre pres‐

sure to a new value and after a tyre or wheel

change.

Operating requirements

For the system, a reset must have been made

with the correct tyre inflation pressure, other‐

wise reliable signalling of a flat tyre cannot be

assured.

On the Control Display and on the vehicle:

1. "Vehicle information"

2. "Vehicle status"

Reset the system after adjusting the tyre pres‐

sure to a new value and after a tyre or wheel

change.

3.

"Perform reset"

4. Start the engine – do not drive off.

5. Resetting tyre pressure: "Perform reset".

6. Drive off.

Always use wheels with TPM electronics to

guarantee the system functions without errors.

The wheels are shown grey and the status ap‐

pears on the display.

Status display

The current status of the Tyre Pressure Moni‐

tor TPM can be shown on the control display,

for example whether the TPM is active.

After driving for a short time over 30 km/h,

19 mph the set tyre inflation pressures are ac‐

cepted as target values. The reset is run auto‐

matically while the vehicle is in motion.

1. "Vehicle information"

2. "Vehicle status"

The progress of the reset is shown.

After a successfully concluded reset, the

wheels are shown in green on the Control Dis‐

3.

"Tyre Pressure Monitor (RDC)"

The status is displayed.

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play and "Tyre Pressure Monitor (RDC)

active." is shown.

If all four tyres are inflated to the correct

pressures, the Tyre Pressure Monitor

might not have been initialised. In this case

initialise the system.

You can interrupt your drive at any time. Reset

resumes automatically when you continue

your journey.

If it is not possible to identify, contact a

Service Centre.

Message if tyre inflation pressure is

low

2. Fix the puncture with the Mobility System.

The use of tyre sealant, for example the Mobi‐

lity System, can damage the TPM wheel elec‐

tronics. If sealant is used, check the electron‐

ics as soon as you get an opportunity and have

them replaced if necessary.

The yellow warning light is illuminated.

A check control message is displayed.

▷

There is a flat tyre or substantial

loss of tyre pressure.

▷

No reset has been done to the system.

Consequently, the system warns of the

tyre pressures of the last reset.

Run-flat tyres

Top speed

1. Reduce your speed and carefully stop the

vehicle. Avoid violent or sudden braking

and steering manoeuvres.

If a tyre has punctured you can continue your

journey, driving at speeds up to a maximum of

80 km/h, 50 mph.

2. Check whether the vehicle is equipped

with standard tyres or run-flat tyres.

Continuing a journey with a flat tyre

If you continue a journey with a flat tyre:

The symbol identifying run-flat tyres, see

page 207, is the circle with the letters RSC

on the tyre sidewall.

1. Avoid violent or sudden braking and steer‐

ing manoeuvres.

Do not continue a journey without run-

flat tyres

2. Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h, 50 mph

any longer.

Do not continue your journey if the vehicle is

not equipped with run-flat tyres, otherwise a

serious accident could occur.◀

3. As soon as you get an opportunity, check

the tyre pressure in all four tyres.

If all four tyres are inflated to the correct

pressures, the Tyre Pressure Monitor

might not have been reset. Then run reset.

When signalling that the tyre inflation pressure

is low, the Dynamic Stability Control DSC may

be switched on.

Maximum possible distance with tyres entirely

deflated:

What to do in the event of a flat tyre

The possible distance with a flat tyre depends

on the load and strain on the vehicle during the

journey.

Standard tyres

1. Identify the damaged tyre.

With a moderate vehicle load, the possible dis‐

tance travelled is approximately 80 km,

50 miles.

Do this by checking the air pressure in all

four tyres.

The tyre inflation pressure display of the

Mobility System can be used for this.

When driving with damaged tyres, the vehicle

handling changes, for example quicker loss of

traction when braking, longer stopping dis‐

tance and modified self-steering behaviour.

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Adapt driving style accordingly. Avoid abrupt

steering or driving over obstacles, for example

curbs, potholes etc.

▷

Check the tyre pressure and adjust as nec‐

essary.

Reset the system after a wheel change.

As the possible distance largely depends on

the strain on the vehicle during the journey,

this can be shorter, or longer if the vehicle is

driven carefully, according to speed, road con‐

dition, outside temperature, load etc.

System limits

The system is not working correctly if no reset

has been run, for example, a flat tyre is repor‐

ted in spite of the correct tyre inflation pres‐

sure.

Continuing a journey with a flat tyre

Tyre inflation pressure depends on the tem‐

perature of the tyre. By increasing tyre temper‐

ature, for example, when driving or with solar

radiation, the tyre inflation pressure increases.

Tyre inflation pressure decreases if the tyre

temperature drops. Through this behaviour, a

warning may be triggered if there are major

temperature drops, due to the given warning

limits.

Drive with care and do not exceed a

speed of 80 km/h, 50 mph.

If tyre pressure has fallen, vehicle handling

changes, for example reduced directional sta‐

bility when braking, longer stopping distance

and modified self-steering behaviour.◀

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trailer

When a trailer is being towed, heavy trailers in

particular can start to snake. For this reason,

do not exceed 60 km/h, 35 mph, otherwise

there is a danger that accidents might occur.◀

Malfunction

The yellow warning light flashes and is

then illuminated continuously. A check

control message is displayed. No flat

Final tyre failure

tyres or loss of tyre pressure can be detected.

Vibration or loud noises while driving

may be an indication that the tyre has finally

failed. Reduce your speed and stop, otherwise

sections of the tyre could become detached

and cause an accident. Do not drive the vehicle

any further; contact your Service Centre in‐

stead.◀

Displayed in the following situations:

▷

Wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:

have the vehicle checked by the Service

Centre if necessary.

▷

Malfunction: have the system checked by

the Service Centre.

TPM has not completed a reset. Run a re‐

set of the system again.

Message with required tyre inflation

pressure test

In such situations, a check control message is

displayed:

Fault due to systems or devices with the

same frequency: the system is automati‐

cally reactivated upon leaving the field of

interference.

▷

System has detected a wheel change, but

no reset has been run.

Filling was not performed according to the

regulations.

The tyre inflation pressure has dropped

compared to the last confirmation.

If that is the case:

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4. Start the engine – do not drive off.

5. Start the initialisation with "Perform reset".

6. Drive off.

Runflat indicator RPA

Principle

The system identifies a loss of tyre pressure

by comparing the speeds of rotation of the in‐

dividual wheels while the vehicle is in motion.

Initialising is completed while the vehicle is in

motion; this process can be interrupted at any

time.

If a tyre loses pressure, its diameter changes.

This in turn alters the rotational speed of the

corresponding wheel. This is detected and re‐

ported as a flat tyre.

Initialising resumes automatically when you

continue your journey.

Indication of a flat tyre

The system does not measure the tyre pres‐

sures as such.

The yellow warning light is illuminated.

A check control message is displayed.

There is a flat tyre or substantial loss of

tyre pressure.

Operating requirements

The system must have been initialised with

correct tyre inflation pressure, otherwise relia‐

ble signalling of a flat tyre cannot be assured.

Each time the tyre pressure is adjusted or a

tyre or wheel is changed, initialise the system

again.

1. Reduce your speed and carefully stop the

vehicle. Avoid violent or sudden braking

and steering manoeuvres.

2. Check whether the vehicle is equipped

with standard tyres or run-flat tyres.

The symbol identifying run-flat tyres, see

page 207, is the circle with the letters RSC

on the tyre side wall.

Status display

The current status of the runflat indicator can

be shown on the control display, for example

whether the runflat indicator is active.

Do not continue a journey without run-

flat tyres

1. "Vehicle information"

2. "Vehicle status"

Do not continue your journey if the vehicle is

not equipped with run-flat tyres, otherwise a

serious accident could occur.◀

3.

"Flat Tyre Monitor (RPA)"

The status is displayed.

It is possible that Dynamic Stability Control

DSC is activated as soon as the message for a

puncture appears.

Initialising

On initialisation, the current tyre pressures are

stored as a reference for detection of a flat

tyre. The initialisation is started by confirming

the correct tyre inflation pressures.

System limits

Sudden tyre damage

No warning can be given of extreme,

sudden tyre failure caused by external fac‐

tors.◀

When driving with snow chains fitted, do not

initialise the system.

On the Control Display:

A natural, even loss of tyre pressure in all four

tyres that occurs over time is not detected.

Consequently, check the tyre pressures at reg‐

ular intervals.

1. "Vehicle information"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Perform reset"

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In the following situations, the system could be

slow to respond or operate incorrectly:

3. As soon as you get an opportunity, check

the tyre pressure in all four tyres.

▷

If the system has not been initialised.

If all four tyres are inflated to the correct

pressures, the runflat indicator might not

have been initialised. In this case initialise

the system.

When driving on snow-covered or slippery

surfaces.

▷

When driving enthusiastically, causing the

driven wheels to spin, high lateral accelera‐

tion.

Maximum possible distance with tyres entirely

deflated:

The possible distance with a flat tyre depends

on the load and strain on the vehicle during the

journey.

▷

Driving with snow chains.

What to do in the event of a flat tyre

With a moderate vehicle load, the possible dis‐

tance travelled is approximately 80 km,

50 miles.

Standard tyres

1. Identify the damaged tyre.

When driving with damaged tyres, the vehicle

handling changes, for example quicker loss of

traction when braking, longer stopping dis‐

tance and modified self-steering behaviour.

Adapt driving style accordingly. Avoid abrupt

steering or driving over obstacles, for example

curbs, potholes etc.

Do this by checking the air pressure in all

four tyres.

The tyre inflation pressure display of the

Mobility System, see page 208, can be

used for this.

If all four tyres are inflated to the correct

pressures, the runflat indicator might not

have been initialised. In this case initialise

the system.

As the possible distance largely depends on

the strain on the vehicle during the journey,

this can be shorter, or longer if the vehicle is

driven carefully, according to speed, road con‐

dition, outside temperature, load etc.

If it is not possible to identify, contact a

Service centre.

2. Fix the puncture with the Mobility System,

see page 208.

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Drive with care and do not exceed a

speed of 80 km/h, 50 mph.

Run-flat tyres

Top speed

If tyre pressure has fallen, vehicle handling

changes, for example reduced directional sta‐

bility when braking, longer stopping distance

and modified self-steering behaviour.◀

If a tyre has punctured you can continue your

journey, driving at speeds up to a maximum of

80 km/h, 50 mph.

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trailer

Continuing a journey with a flat tyre

When a trailer is being towed, heavy trailers in

particular can start to snake. For this reason,

do not exceed 60 km/h, 35 mph, otherwise

there is a danger that accidents might occur.◀

If you continue a journey with a flat tyre:

1. Avoid violent or sudden braking and steer‐

ing manoeuvres.

2. Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h, 50 mph

any longer.

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Final tyre failure

to intervene actively at any time. Otherwise

there is the risk of an accident.◀

Vibration or loud noises while driving

may be an indication that the tyre has finally

failed. Reduce your speed and stop, otherwise

sections of the tyre could become detached

and cause an accident. Do not drive the vehicle

any further; contact your Service Centre in‐

stead.◀

Tow-starting and towing

When tow-starting or towing, switch off

the Intelligent Safety Systems, otherwise an

accident may be caused by the malfunction of

individual systems of the brake actuation func‐

tion.◀

Overview

Intelligent Safety

Button in the vehicle

Principle

Intelligent Safety permits central operation of

driver assistance systems. Depending on

equipment, Intelligent Safety consists of one

or more systems which can help to avoid the

risk of a collision.

▷

Front-end collision warning, see page 114

Person warning, see page 120.

Lane departure warning, see page 122.

Lane change warning, see page 124.

Intelligent Safety button

Information

Switching on/off

Personal responsibility

Several Intelligent Safety Systems are active

automatically at the start of each journey. Sev‐

eral Intelligent Safety Systems are active de‐

pending on the last setting.

The system is no substitute for your per‐

sonal assessment of the traffic situation.

Observe the traffic situation and area around

the vehicle, otherwise an accident may occur,

in spite of warnings.◀

Press the button briefly:

▷

The menu for the Intelligent Safety

Systems is shown. The systems

are switched off individually de‐

pending on the individual setting.

Adapting speed and driving style

The displays and warnings given by the

system do not release you from your responsi‐

bility to adapt your speed and driving style to

prevailing driving conditions.◀

▷

LED illuminates orange or goes out, de‐

pending on individual setting.

Your own attentiveness

Settings are made. The individual settings are

stored for the currently used profile.

System limitations mean that it can occur

that warnings are not issued, are issued too

late, or are issued incorrectly. This means that

you must pay full attention so that you are able

Press the button again:

▷

All Intelligent Safety Systems are

switched on.

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▷

LED is illuminated green.

warnings may vary depending on the current

driving situation.

Press and hold down the button:

Up to approximately 60km/h, 35 mph.

▷

All Intelligent Safety Systems are

switched off.

Detection range

LED turns off.

Front-end collision warning

Depending on the equipment, the front-end

collision warning consists of one of the two

systems:

▷

Front-end collision warning with city brak‐

ing function, see page 114.

Objects are taken into account if they are de‐

tected by the system.

▷

Front-end collision warning with braking

function, see page 117.

Information

Personal responsibility

Front-end collision warning

with city braking function

The system is no substitute for your per‐

sonal assessment of the traffic situation.

Principle

Observe the traffic situation and area around

the vehicle, otherwise an accident may occur,

in spite of warnings.◀

The system can help avoid accidents. If an ac‐

cident cannot be avoided, the system helps to

reduce the collision speed.

Adapting speed and driving style

The system warns of the possible risk of colli‐

sion and brakes automatically, as necessary.

The displays and warnings given by the

system do not release you from your responsi‐

bility to adapt your speed and driving style to

prevailing driving conditions.◀

The automatic braking intervention is done

with limited force and duration.

The system is controlled by a camera in the

area of the rear-view mirror.

Your own attentiveness

System limitations mean that it can occur

that warnings are not issued, are issued too

late, or are issued incorrectly. This means that

you must pay full attention so that you are able

to intervene actively at any time. Otherwise

there is the risk of an accident.◀

The front-end collision warning is also avail‐

able if the Cruise Control is disabled.

When deliberately approaching a vehicle, the

front-end collision warning is activated later to

avoid unjustified warnings.

General

Tow-starting and towing

The system warns from approximately 5 km/h,

approximately 3 mph in two stages of any risk

of collision with vehicles. The timing of these

When tow-starting or towing, switch off

the Intelligent Safety Systems, otherwise an

accident may be caused by the malfunction of

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individual systems of the brake actuation func‐

tion.◀

are switched off individually de‐

pending on the individual setting.

▷

LED illuminates orange or goes out, de‐

pending on individual setting.

Overview

Settings are made. The individual settings are

stored for the currently used profile.

Button in the vehicle

Press the button again:

▷

All Intelligent Safety Systems are

switched on.

▷

LED is illuminated green.

Press and hold down the button:

▷

All Intelligent Safety Systems are

switched off.

Intelligent Safety button

LED turns off.

Setting warning time

The warning time can be set using iDrive.

Camera

1. "Settings"

2. "Collision warning"

3. Set the desired time on the Control Dis‐

play.

The selected time is stored for the currently

used profile.

Warning with braking function

Display

If there is a risk of collision with a detected ve‐

hicle, a warning symbol is shown in the instru‐

ment cluster and in the head-up display.

The camera is in the area of the base of the

rear-view mirror.

Keep the windscreen clean and clear in the

area in front of the rear view mirror.

Switching on/off

Automatic activation

The system is automatically activated at the

start of each journey.

Switching on/off manually

Press the button briefly:

▷

The menu for the Intelligent Safety

Systems is shown. The systems

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There will only be brake intervention if Dy‐

namic Stability Control, DSC is switched on

and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is not acti‐

vated.

Symbol Measure

Vehicle illuminates red: advance

warning

Increase braking and distance.

Braking can be discontinued either by pressing

the accelerator pedal or by actively moving the

steering wheel.

Vehicle flashes red and an acoustic

signal sounds: acute warning

Detection of objects can be restricted. Limita‐

tions of the detection range and functional re‐

strictions are to be considered.

System indicates that you must

brake and/or manoeuvre the vehicle

yourself.

System limits

Advance warning

Detection range

The detection ability of the system is limited.

Warning, for example if a danger of collision is

anticipated or there is a very short distance to

a vehicle ahead.

This is why it can occur that no warnings are

issued or they are issued late.

The driver must intervene personally if there is

an advance warning.

It is possible that the following are not detec‐

ted:

Acute warning with braking function

▷

Slow-moving vehicle when approaching at

high speed.

Warning in the event of an immediate collision

if the vehicle approaches an object with rela‐

tively high differential speed.

▷

Vehicles suddenly cutting in or decelerat‐

ing heavily.

The driver must intervene personally if there is

an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is as‐

sisted by slight automatic brake intervention if

there is a risk of collision.

▷

Vehicles with unusual rear view.

Two-wheeled vehicles ahead.

Restrictions of the function

The function can be restricted, for example in

the following situations:

An acute warning can be triggered even with‐

out a previous advance warning.

Brake intervention

▷

In thick fog, rain, spray or snowfall.

On sharp bends.

The warning requires to take action yourself.

Maximum braking force is used during a warn‐

ing. In order for braking force support to be

used, it is necessary for the brake to be

pressed sufficiently quickly and powerfully. In

addition, the system may also support with a

small amount of braking if there is the risk of a

collision. The vehicle can be braked at low

speed until it comes to a stop.

When restricting or deactivating vehicle

stability control systems, for example DSC

OFF.

▷

If, depending on equipment, the field of

view of the camera in the mirror or the ra‐

dar sensor is soiled or covered.

▷

Up to 10 seconds after starting the engine

using the start/stop button.

Manual gearbox: When brakes are engaged

until it comes to a stop, the engine may shut

off.

During the calibration process of the cam‐

era immediately after the vehicle is sup‐

plied.

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▷

When there is sustained glare effect due to

light opposite, for example the sun low in

the sky.

Detection range

Sensitivity of the warnings

The greater the sensitivity of the warning set‐

tings, for example warning time, the more

warnings will be displayed. As a result, there

may be an increased number of incorrect

warnings.

Objects are taken into account if they are de‐

tected by the system.

Front-end collision warning

with braking function

Information

Principle

Personal responsibility

The system can help avoid accidents. If an ac‐

cident cannot be avoided, the system helps to

reduce the collision speed.

The system is no substitute for your per‐

sonal assessment of the traffic situation.

Observe the traffic situation and area around

the vehicle, otherwise an accident may occur,

in spite of warnings.◀

The system warns of the possible risk of colli‐

sion and brakes automatically, as necessary.

The automatic brake intervention is done with

maximum braking force and is limited in time.

Adapting speed and driving style

The displays and warnings given by the

system do not release you from your responsi‐

bility to adapt your speed and driving style to

prevailing driving conditions.◀

When equipped with active Cruise Control with

Stop & Go function, the front-end collision

warning is controlled by the radar sensor of the

Cruise Control in connection with a camera.

The front-end collision warning is also avail‐

able if the Cruise Control is disabled.

Your own attentiveness

System limitations mean that it can occur

that warnings are not issued, are issued too

late, or are issued incorrectly. This means that

you must pay full attention so that you are able

to intervene actively at any time. Otherwise

there is the risk of an accident.◀

When deliberately approaching a vehicle, the

front-end collision warning is activated later to

avoid unjustified warnings.

General

The system will provide a warning from ap‐

proximately 5 km/h, approximately 3 mph in

two stages of any possible risk of collision with

vehicles. The timing of these warnings may

vary depending on the current driving situa‐

tion.

Tow-starting and towing

When tow-starting or towing, switch off

the Intelligent Safety Systems, otherwise an

accident may be caused by the malfunction of

individual systems of the brake actuation func‐

tion.◀

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Keep the windscreen clean and clear in the

area in front of the rear view mirror.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Switching on/off

Automatic activation

The system is automatically activated at the

start of each journey.

Switching on/off manually

Press the button briefly:

▷

The menu for the Intelligent Safety

Systems is shown. The systems

are switched off individually de‐

pending on the individual setting.

Intelligent Safety button

Radar sensor

▷

LED illuminates orange or goes out, de‐

pending on individual setting.

Settings are made. The individual settings are

stored for the currently used profile.

Press the button again:

▷

All Intelligent Safety Systems are

switched on.

▷

LED is illuminated green.

The radar sensor is in the lower area of the

front bumper.

Press and hold down the button:

▷

All Intelligent Safety Systems are

switched off.

Keep radar sensor clean and clear.

LED turns off.

Camera

Setting warning time

The warning time can be set using iDrive.

1. "Settings"

2. "Collision warning"

3. Set the desired time on the Control Dis‐

play.

The selected time is stored for the currently

used profile.

The camera is in the area of the base of the

rear-view mirror.

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The vehicle can be braked until it comes to a

stop.

Warning with braking function

Display

If there is a risk of collision with a detected ve‐

hicle, a warning symbol is shown in the instru‐

ment cluster and in the head-up display.

Manual gearbox: When brakes are engaged

until it comes to a stop, the engine may shut

off.

There will only be brake intervention if Dy‐

namic Stability Control, DSC is switched on

and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is not acti‐

vated.

Symbol Measure

Vehicle illuminates red: advance

warning

Above approximately 210 km/h, approximately

130 mph the braking intervention is done as a

short braking jerk. There is no automatic delay.

Increase braking and distance.

Vehicle flashes red and an acoustic

signal sounds: acute warning

Braking can be discontinued either by pressing

the accelerator pedal or by actively moving the

steering wheel.

System indicates that you must

brake and/or manoeuvre the vehicle

yourself.

Detection of objects can be restricted. Limita‐

tions of the detection range and functional re‐

strictions are to be considered.

Advance warning

Warning, for example if a danger of collision is

anticipated or there is a very short distance to

a vehicle ahead.

System limits

Detection range

The driver must intervene personally if there is

an advance warning.

The detection ability of the system is limited.

This is why it can occur that no warnings are

issued or they are issued late.

Acute warning with braking function

It is possible that the following are not detec‐

ted:

Warning in the event of an immediate collision

if the vehicle approaches an object with rela‐

tively high differential speed.

▷

Slow-moving vehicle when approaching at

high speed.

The driver must intervene personally if there is

an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is as‐

sisted by automatic brake intervention if there

is a risk of collision.

▷

Vehicles suddenly cutting in or decelerat‐

ing heavily.

▷

Vehicles with unusual rear view.

Two-wheeled vehicles ahead.

An acute warning can be triggered even with‐

out a previous advance warning.

Restrictions of the function

Brake intervention

The function can be restricted, for example in

the following situations:

The warning requires to take action yourself.

Maximum braking force is used during a warn‐

ing. In order for braking force support to be

used, it is necessary for the brake to be

pressed sufficiently quickly and powerfully. In

addition, the system may also support with au‐

tomatic braking if there is the risk of a collision.

▷

In thick fog, rain, spray or snowfall.

On sharp bends.

When restricting or deactivating vehicle

stability control systems, for example DSC

OFF.

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▷

If, depending on equipment, the field of

view of the camera in the mirror or the ra‐

dar sensor is soiled or covered.

Detection range

▷

Up to 10 seconds after starting the engine

using the start/stop button.

During the calibration process of the cam‐

era immediately after the vehicle is sup‐

plied.

▷

When there is sustained glare effect due to

light opposite, for example the sun low in

the sky.

The detection zone in front of the vehicle con‐

sists of two parts:

Sensitivity of the warnings

▷

Central zone, arrow 1, directly in front of

the vehicle.

The greater the sensitivity of the warning set‐

tings, for example warning time, the more

warnings will be displayed. As a result, there

may be an increased number of incorrect

warnings.

▷

Extended zone, arrow 2, at right and left.

There is a risk of collision if persons are in the

central zone. A warning is only given of per‐

sons in the extended zone if they are moving in

the direction of the central zone.

Person warning with city

braking function

Information

Personal responsibility

Principle

The system is no substitute for your per‐

sonal assessment of the traffic situation.

The system can help to avoid accidents with

pedestrians.

Observe the traffic situation and area around

the vehicle, otherwise an accident may occur,

in spite of warnings.◀

The system warns of the possible risk of colli‐

sion with pedestrians in the urban speed area

and also contains a braking function.

Adapting speed and driving style

The system is controlled by the camera in the

area of the rear-view mirror.

The displays and warnings given by the

system do not release you from your responsi‐

bility to adapt your speed and driving style to

prevailing driving conditions.◀

General

The system warns with brightness from ap‐

proximately 10 km/h, approximately 6 mph up

to approximately 60 km/h, approximately

35 mph of any risk of collision with pedestrians

and supports this by briefly applying the

brakes before a collision.

Your own attentiveness

System limitations mean that it can occur

that warnings are not issued, are issued too

late, or are issued incorrectly. This means that

you must pay full attention so that you are able

to intervene actively at any time. Otherwise

there is the risk of an accident.◀

Here, persons are taken into account if they

are located within the detection range of the

system.

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Tow-starting and towing

Switching on/off manually

When tow-starting or towing, switch off

the Intelligent Safety Systems, otherwise an

accident may be caused by the malfunction of

individual systems of the brake actuation func‐

tion.◀

Press the button briefly:

▷

The menu for the Intelligent Safety

Systems is shown. The systems

are switched off individually de‐

pending on the individual setting.

▷

LED illuminates orange or goes out, de‐

pending on individual setting.

Overview

Settings are made. The individual settings are

stored for the currently used profile.

Button in the vehicle

Press the button again:

▷

All Intelligent Safety Systems are

switched on.

▷

LED is illuminated green.

Press and hold down the button:

▷

All Intelligent Safety Systems are

switched off.

Intelligent Safety button

▷

LED turns off.

Camera

Warning with braking function

Display

If there is a risk of collision with a detected per‐

son, a warning symbol is shown in the instru‐

ment cluster and in the head-up display.

Red symbol is displayed and an acous‐

tic warning sounds.

Take action yourself immediately, by braking

or swerving.

The camera is in the area of the base of the

rear-view mirror.

Brake intervention

Keep the windscreen clean and clear in the

area in front of the rear view mirror.

The warning requires to take action yourself.

Maximum braking force is used during a warn‐

ing. In order for braking force support to be

used, it is necessary for the brake to be

pressed sufficiently quickly and powerfully. In

addition, the system may also support with a

small amount of braking if there is the risk of a

collision. The vehicle can be braked at low

speed until it comes to a stop.

Switching on/off

Automatic activation

The system is automatically activated at the

start of each journey.

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Manual gearbox: When brakes are engaged

until it comes to a stop, the engine may shut

off.

▷

During the calibration process of the cam‐

era immediately after the vehicle is sup‐

plied.

There will only be brake intervention if Dy‐

namic Stability Control, DSC is switched on

and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is not acti‐

vated.

When there is sustained glare effect due to

light opposite, for example the sun low in

the sky.

In the dark.

Braking can be discontinued either by pressing

the accelerator pedal or by actively moving the

steering wheel.

Lane departure warning

Detection of objects can be restricted. Limita‐

tions of the detection range and functional re‐

strictions are to be considered.

Principle

This system warns if the vehicle leaves the

lane, when the vehicle is on roads with lane

markings and travelling above a given speed.

Depending on country version, this speed is

between 55 km/h, approximately 35 mph and

70 km/h, approximately 45 mph.

System limits

Detection range

The detection capacity of the camera is limi‐

ted.

When there are warnings, the steering wheel

starts to vibrate slightly. The timing of this

warning may vary depending on the current

driving situation.

This is why it can occur that no warnings are

issued or they are issued late.

It is possible that the following are not detec‐

ted:

The system does not issue a warning if the

driver indicates before leaving the driving lane.

▷

Partially concealed pedestrians.

Pedestrians who are not detected as such

because of the viewing angle or contour.

Information

Personal responsibility

▷

Pedestrians outside the detection range.

The system is no substitute for your per‐

sonal assessment of the road ahead and the

traffic situation.

Pedestrians under a height of approxi‐

mately 80 cm, 32 in.

If a warning is issued, do not move the steering

wheel in an unnecessarily violent manner, as

otherwise you could lose control of the vehi‐

cle.◀

Restrictions of the function

The function may be restricted or not available

in the following situations, for example:

▷

In thick fog, rain, spray or snowfall.

On sharp bends.

When deactivating vehicle stability control

systems, for example DSC OFF.

▷

If the field of view of the camera and/or the

windscreen is dirty or covered.

Up to 10 seconds after starting the engine

using the start/stop button.

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are switched off individually de‐

pending on the individual setting.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

▷

LED illuminates orange or goes out, de‐

pending on individual setting.

Settings are made. The individual settings are

stored for the currently used profile.

Press the button again:

▷

All Intelligent Safety Systems are

switched on.

▷

LED is illuminated green.

Press and hold down the button:

Intelligent Safety button

▷

All Intelligent Safety Systems are

switched off.

Camera

▷

LED turns off.

Display in the instrument cluster

▷

Lines: the system is activated.

Arrows: at least one lane boundary

line has been detected and warn‐

ings can be issued.

Output of the warning

The camera is in the area of the base of the

rear-view mirror.

If the vehicle leaves the driving lane and a lane

boundary line is detected, the steering wheel

starts to vibrate.

Keep the windscreen clean and clear in the

area in front of the rear view mirror.

If the turn indicator is set before changing

lanes, no warning is issued.

Switching on/off

Cancellation of the warning

The warning is cancelled:

Automatic activation

The Lane Departure Warning is reactivated au‐

tomatically at the start of a journey if the func‐

tion was switched on during the last period

when the engine was stopped.

▷

Automatically after approximately

three seconds.

▷

On returning to the correct lane.

With strong braking.

On indicating.

Switching on/off manually

Press the button briefly:

System limits

The function can be restricted, for example in

the following situations:

▷

The menu for the Intelligent Safety

Systems is shown. The systems

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▷

In thick fog and heavy rain or snow.

The system indicates when vehicles are in the

blind spot, arrow 1, or are approaching from

the rear on an adjacent lane, arrow 2.

With missing, worn, poorly visible, merg‐

ing/separating or ambiguous boundary

lines, for example in areas where there are

road works.

The light in the exterior mirror housing illumi‐

nates at a dimmed level.

▷

If boundary lines are covered by snow, ice,

dirt or water.

Before changing lanes with the turn indicator

switched on, the system issues a warning the

above situations.

▷

On sharp bends or narrow roads.

If the boundary lines are not white.

If boundary lines are obscured.

The light in the exterior mirror housing flashes

and the steering wheel vibrates.

If the vehicle is moving too close to the ve‐

hicle ahead.

Information

Personal responsibility

▷

With bright light from oncoming traffic.

The system is no substitute for your per‐

sonal assessment of the traffic situation.

When the windscreen in front of the inte‐

rior mirror is covered with condensation,

dirt, stickers, labels, etc.

Observe the traffic situation and area around

the vehicle, otherwise an accident may occur,

in spite of warnings.◀

▷

During the calibration process of the cam‐

era immediately after the vehicle is sup‐

plied.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Lane change warning

Principle

Intelligent Safety button

Two radar sensors under the rear bumper

monitor the area behind and beside the vehicle

as of approximately 20 km/h, approximately

12 mph.

In some equipment configurations, the radar

sensors are active from approximately

50 km/h, approximately 30 mph.

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Radar sensors

Display

Light in the exterior mirror housing

The radar sensors are located under the rear

bumper.

Information level

Switching on/off

The dimmed light in the exterior mirror housing

indicates when vehicles are in the blind spot or

are approaching from the rear.

Automatic activation

The Lane Change Warning is reactivated auto‐

matically at the start of a journey if the function

was switched on during the last period when

the engine was stopped.

Warning

If the turn indicator is set while a vehicle is in

the critical area, the steering wheel vibrates

briefly and the light in the exterior mirror hous‐

ing flashes brightly.

Switching on/off manually

Press the button briefly:

The warning is terminated when indicating is

completed or the other vehicle has left the crit‐

ical area.

▷

The menu for the Intelligent Safety

Systems is shown. The systems

are switched off individually de‐

pending on the individual setting.

System limits

▷

LED illuminates orange or goes out, de‐

pending on individual setting.

The function can be restricted in the following

situations:

Settings are made. The individual settings are

stored for the currently used profile.

▷

If the speed of the approaching vehicle is

very much higher than that of your own

speed.

Press the button again:

▷

In thick fog and heavy rain or snow.

On sharp bends or narrow roads.

▷

All Intelligent Safety Systems are

switched on.

If the bumper is soiled, iced-over or a

sticker is attached to it.

▷

LED is illuminated green.

When trailer towing, the system cannot be

switched on. A Check Control message is dis‐

played.

Press and hold down the button:

▷

All Intelligent Safety Systems are

switched off.

A Check Control message is displayed in the

event of limited functionality.

LED turns off.

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Dynamic brake lights

Principle

▷

Normal braking: brake lights illuminate.

Severe braking: brake lights flash.

Shortly before the vehicle comes to a stand‐

still, the hazard warning system is activated.

Deactivating the hazard warning system:

▷

Accelerating.

Press the hazard warning system button.

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Driving stability control systems

DSC is also able to detect unstable driving

conditions such as loss of traction at the rear

or vehicle slip over the front wheels. DSC re‐

duces engine output and applies the brakes at

individual wheels, helping, within the limits im‐

posed by the laws of physics, to keep the vehi‐

cle safely on course.

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes all standard, national

and special equipment provided in the model

series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is

therefore also described, for example the se‐

lected special equipment or national version.

This also applies to safety-relevant functions

and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐

tional regulations when using the correspond‐

ing functions and systems.

Note

Adapting driving style to the prevailing

conditions

It is therefore the driver’s responsibility to

adopt a suitable driving style in every situation.

Anti-lock Brake System,

ABS

ABS prevents the wheels from locking when

the brakes are applied.

Not even DSC can overcome the laws of phys‐

ics.

Do not limit the additional safety afforded by

this system by taking driving risks.◀

Steering control is retained even in the event

of full braking, enhancing active road safety.

Do not deactivate DSC when driving with

a roof load

ABS is ready to operate each time the engine

is started.

Do not deactivate the Dynamic Stability Con‐

trol DSC when driving with a roof load, for ex‐

ample roof rack.

Brake assist

Otherwise, safe driving may no longer be guar‐

anteed in critical situations due to the in‐

creased height of the centre of gravity.◀

When brake is pressed quickly, this system au‐

tomatically applies maximum braking power

assistance. With full braking, this keeps the

braking distance as short as possible. It also

makes full use of the advantages offered by

ABS.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Maintain pressure on the brake during the en‐

tire brake application.

Dynamic Stability Control,

DSC

Principle

DSC prevents the driven wheels losing traction

when you pull away from rest or accelerate.

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DSC OFF button

Dynamic Traction Control,

DTC

Indicator and warning lights

Principle

If indicator light is flashing: DSC is reg‐

ulating the acceleration and braking

forces.

The DTC system is a variant of the DSC opti‐

mised for forward momentum.

In particular road conditions, for example roads

on which snow has not been cleared or uncon‐

solidated ground, system ensures maximum

forward momentum but limited driving stabil‐

ity.

If indicator light is illuminated: DSC has failed.

Deactivate DSC: DSC OFF

Driving stability during acceleration and cor‐

nering is restricted if DSC is deactivated.

Maximum traction is available when Dynamic

Traction Control DTC is activated. Driving sta‐

bility is limited on accelerating and cornering.

To support the driving stability, activate DSC

as soon as possible.

Therefore, drive with the appropriate caution.

Deactivating DSC

In the following exceptional situations it may

be best to activate DTC for a short time:

Press and hold down the button – but

for no longer than approximately

10 seconds – until the DSC OFF indicator light

in the instrument cluster is illuminated and

DSC OFF is displayed.

▷

When driving in slush or on uncleared,

snow-covered roads.

If the vehicle has to be rocked out of or

started in deep snow or on a loose surface.

The DSC system is switched off.

Driving with snow chains.

Steering and, depending on equipment, chas‐

sis are tuned for dynamic driving.

Deactivating/activating Dynamic

Traction Control, DTC

Activating DSC

Activating DTC

Press the button.

The DSC OFF and DSC OFF indicator

lights are not illuminated.

TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐

ment cluster and the DSC OFF indicator light

is illuminated.

Indicator and warning lights

DSC OFF is displayed in the instrument cluster

when DSC is deactivated.

Deactivating DTC

Press the button again.

If indicator light is illuminated: DSC is

deactivated.

TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica‐

tor light no longer illuminate.

Performance Control

Performance Control increases the agility of

the vehicle.

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To increase manoeuvrability, with a corre‐

spondingly sporty driving style, wheels are

braked individually. The resulting braking

power is simultaneously largely compensated

by an engine intervention.

proximately walking speed and holds this as

the constant speed.

While the brakes are pressed manually, the

system switches to standby. As a result, sys‐

tem braking does not take place.

Only use HDC in low gears or in selector lever

position D or R.

xDrive

Increasing or reducing speed

xDrive is the four-wheel drive system available

in your vehicle. The combination of xDrive and

DSC further optimises traction and driving dy‐

namics. The xDrive four-wheel drive system

distributes the acceleration forces variably to

the front and rear axles based on the driving

situation and the condition of the road.

Using the rocker switch for Cruise Control on

the steering wheel, set a speed of between ap‐

proximately 6 km/h, 4 mph to approxi‐

mately 25 km/h, 15 mph. The speed of the ve‐

hicle can be changed by slightly pressing on

the gas.

Display on the Control Display

Show xDrive view

1. "Vehicle information"

2. "xDrive status"

The following information is displayed:

▷

With Navigation system: compass display

to direction of travel

▷

Press the rocker switch upwards until the

resistance point is reached: the speed is

increased in increments.

▷

Longitudinal tilt given in degrees and per‐

cent.

▷

Transverse tilt given in degrees.

Press the paddle upwards beyond the re‐

sistance point: the speed continues to in‐

crease as long as the rocker switch is

pressed.

Graphic representation to the steering an‐

gle.

▷

Press the rocker switch downwards until

the resistance point is reached: the speed

is decreased in increments.

Hill Descent Control HDC

Principle

Press the rocker switch downwards until

the resistance point is reached: when driv‐

ing forwards, the speed is reduced to ap‐

proximately 10 km/h, 6 mph. When driving

backwards, it is reduced to approximately

6 km/h, 4 mph.

The Hill Descent Control function automati‐

cally regulates the speed when driving along

steep inclines. The vehicle moves at a speed

approximately more than walking speed, with‐

out the driver braking.

HDC can be activated under approximately

35 km/h, approximately 22 mph. When driving

downhill, the vehicle reduces the speed to ap‐

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Activating HDC

Programs

The system provides different programs.

The progams can be selected via the Drive ex‐

perience, see page 131.

SPORT

Resolute sports regulation of the shock ab‐

sorbers for greater agility when driving.

SPORT+

Press the button. The LED above the

button is illuminated.

Resolute sports regulation of the shock ab‐

sorbers for greater agility when driving, with re‐

stricted driving stability.

Deactivating HDC

COMFORT/ECO PRO

Balanced vehicle control.

Press the button again. The LED turns

off. HDC is automatically deactivated at

speeds above approximately 60 km/h, 37 mph.

Variable sports steering

Display in the instrument cluster

The variable sports steering amplifies the

steering angle of the front wheels when the

steering wheel is fully turned, for example in

tight bends or when parking. The steering be‐

comes more direct.

The speedometer shows the se‐

lected set speed.

▷

Green: the system brakes

the vehicle.

It also varies the force required when steering,

depending on the speed.

▷

Orange: system in standby.

This enables a sports-oriented steering re‐

sponse. In addition, steering is made easier

during parking and manoeuvring.

Malfunction

A message will appear on the instrument clus‐

ter. HDC is not available, for example due to a

high brake temperature.

Servotronic

Dynamic Damper Control

Principle

The Servotronic varies the steering force re‐

quired when steering, depending on the

speed. At low speeds the steering force is

heavily supported, in other words a slight force

is needed when steering With increasing

speed the support for the steering force is re‐

duced.

Principle

The system reduces unwanted vehicle move‐

ments when a dynamic driving style is used or

on uneven roads.

Depending on the condition of the road and

the driving style, this enhances driving dynam‐

ics and driving comfort.

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In addition, steering force is adapted according

to drive program, giving a sporty/direct or com‐

fortable steering response.

▷

Failure of the Dynamic Stability Control

DSC.

▷

In the event of a flat tyre.

When activating Cruise Control in TRAC‐

TION or DSC OFF mode.

Drive experience switch

DSC OFF

Principle

When you select DSC OFF, see page 128,

driving stability during acceleration and corner‐

ing is restricted.

With the drive experience switch, certain prop‐

erties of the vehicle can be adjusted. Various

programs can be selected for this. Using the

drive experience button and using the DSC

OFF button, one program can be activated in

each case.

TRACTION

With TRACTION you have maximum traction

on loose surfaces. Dynamic, see page 128,

Traction Control, DTC, is activated. Driving

stability is limited on accelerating and corner‐

ing.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

SPORT+

Sporty driving with optimised chassis and

adapted engine control with restricted driving

stability.

Dynamic Traction Control is switched on.

Driver assumes part of the task of stabilising

the vehicle.

Activating SPORT+

Operation of the programs

Press the button repeatedly until

SPORT+ is displayed in the instru‐

ment cluster and the DSC OFF indicator light

is illuminated.

Press the button

Program

DSC OFF

TRACTION

Automatic program change

When activating the Cruise Control, the

SPORT mode is automatically selected.

SPORT+

SPORT

COMFORT

ECO PRO

Indicator and warning lights

SPORT+ is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Automatic program change

In the following situations, there may be an au‐

tomatic switch to COMFORT:

If indicator light DSC OFF is illumina‐

ted: Dynamic Traction Control is acti‐

vated.

▷

Failure of the Dynamic Damper Control.

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SPORT

ECO PRO

Resolute Sports configuration of the chassis

and engine control for greater agility when

driving, with maximum driving stability.

ECO PRO, see page 192, provides consistent

fuel consumption-reducing adjustment for

maximum range at maximum driving stability.

The program can be configured individually.

The configuration is stored for the currently

used profile.

Comfort functions and the engine control are

adjusted.

The program can be configured individually.

Activating SPORT

Activating ECO PRO

Press button until SPORT is displayed

in the instrument cluster.

Press the button until ECO PRO is

displayed in the instrument cluster.

Configuring SPORT

Configuring ECO PRO

1. Activate ECO PRO.

If the display is activated on the Control Dis‐

play, see page 132, the SPORT drive mode

can be set individually.

2. "Configure ECO PRO"

Make the desired settings.

▷

Activating SPORT.

"Configure SPORT"

Displays

Configure SPORT drive mode.

Program selection

SPORT can also be configured before it is acti‐

vated:

On pushing the button, a list of

programs that can be selected is

displayed. Depending on equip‐

ment, the list in the instrument

cluster may differ from what is

displayed.

1. "Settings"

2. "SPORT mode"

3. Configure drive mode.

This configuration is called up when the

SPORT drive mode is activated.

Selected program

COMFORT

The selected program is shown

in the instrument cluster.

For a balanced configuration with maximum

driving stability.

Activating COMFORT

Press button until COMFORT is dis‐

played in the instrument cluster.

Display on the Control Display

Program changes can be displayed on the

Control Display.

In certain situations, there is an automatic

switch into the COMFORT program, automatic

program change, see page 131.

1. "Settings"

2. "Control display"

3. "Driving mode info"

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Drive-off assistant

The system provides support when driving off

on upward inclines. It is not necessary to use

the parking brake for this.

1. Hold the vehicle in place by pressing the

foot brake.

2. Release the foot brake and drive off with‐

out delay.

The vehicle is held for approximately 2 sec‐

onds after the foot brake has been released.

Depending on the vehicle's load or when tow‐

ing a trailer, the vehicle may roll backwards a

little.

Drive off immediately

After releasing the foot brake, move off

swiftly, as the drive-off assistant will no longer

hold the vehicle after approximately 2 seconds

and it will start to roll back.◀

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This speed will also be maintained on downhill

slopes, but may be under-run on uphill slopes

if engine output is insufficient.

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes all standard, national

and special equipment provided in the model

series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is

therefore also described, for example the se‐

lected special equipment or national version.

This also applies to safety-relevant functions

and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐

tional regulations when using the correspond‐

ing functions and systems.

General

Characteristics of Cruise Control may change

in certain areas depending on vehicle setting.

Information

Personal responsibility

Not even an activated system releases

the driver from their personal responsibility for

driving, in particular for keeping in lane and ad‐

justing speed, distance and driving style to the

traffic conditions.

Active Cruise Control with

Stop & Go function, ACC

Principle

Due to technical limits of the system, it cannot

respond independently in a reasonable way in

all traffic conditions.

This system can be used to select a desired

speed which the vehicle automatically main‐

tains when the road ahead of you is clear.

Always pay attention to driving, the area

around the vehicle and the traffic and intervene

actively as required, for example, by braking,

steering or swerving, otherwise an accident

may occur.◀

Notes

You can vary the distance maintained by the

system between your vehicle and the vehicle in

front.

It is dependent on speed for safety reasons.

Unfavourable weather conditions

To maintain distance, the system automatically

reduces speed, brakes slightly if necessary,

and accelerates again when the vehicle in front

of you starts to move more quickly.

In unfavourable weather or light condi‐

tions, for example during rain, snow, slush, fog

or oncoming glare, detection of vehicles may

deteriorate and there may be brief interrup‐

tions of already detected vehicles. Pay atten‐

tion when driving and respond to the prevailing

traffic conditions. Take action actively as nec‐

essary, for example by braking, steering or

swerving, otherwise there is a risk of acci‐

dent.◀

If the vehicle ahead brakes to a standstill, and

sets off again within a short time, the system

can comprehend this within the given frame‐

work. Your own vehicle is braked and acceler‐

ated again automatically.

When vehicle ahead drives off again after some

time, briefly press accelerator pedal or press

corresponding button to reactivate system.

Vehicle is accelerated again automatically.

Before leaving the vehicle, secure it to

prevent it rolling away

Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐

ning: apply the parking brake and ensure that

position P of the Steptronic transmission is en‐

As soon as the road in front of you is clear, the

vehicle accelerates to your desired speed.

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gaged. The vehicle could otherwise start to

move.◀

▷

If necessary, clean the radar sensor. Take

care when removing any layers of snow or

ice from the sensor.

Do not cover the field of view of the radar

sensor.

Overview

Buttons on the steering wheel

Camera

Press the

button

Function

System on/off, interrupt, see

page 135

Set speed, hold, see

page 136

Resume speed, see

page 137

The camera is in the area of the base of the

rear-view mirror.

Reduce distance, see

page 137

Keep the windscreen clean and clear in the

area in front of the rear view mirror.

Increase distance, see

page 137

An area in front of the rear-view mirror that is

dirty or covered can restrict the detection of

vehicles.

Paddle:

Hold, store change speed,

see page 136

If necessary, clean the area in front of the rear-

view mirror, for example, remove salt residues

carefully in winter.

The arrangement of buttons varies depending

on equipment or country version.

Switching the Cruise Control on/off

and interrupting

Radar sensor

There is a radar sensor in the bumper to detect

vehicles travelling in front.

Switching on

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

Indicator lights are illuminated in the instru‐

ment cluster and the speedometer marker is

set to the current speed.

Cruise Control can be used.

A sensor that is dirty or covered can restrict

the detection of vehicles.

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Switching off

Maintaining, saving, changing speed

Disabled or interrupted system

Information

When the system is disabled or interrup‐

ted, intervene actively by braking, steering and

manoeuvring the vehicle yourself, as otherwise

there is a danger that accidents might occur.◀

Adapting the desired speed

Adapt the desired speed to the traffic

conditions and always be prepared to apply

brakes, otherwise there is a danger that acci‐

dents might occur.◀

When switching off with the vehicle stationary,

press the brake at the same time.

Speed differences

Press the button.

Large differences in speed to other vehi‐

cles may not be compensated for, for example,

in the following situations:

▷

When activated: press twice.

When interrupted: press once.

▷

Quickly approaching a slowly moving vehi‐

cle.

The indicators turn off. The saved desired

speed is deleted.

Another vehicle suddenly swerves out of

its own lane.

Interrupting

Rapidly approaching stationary vehicles.◀

When the system is activated, press

the button.

Maintaining speed, saving

If you interrupt when the vehicle is stationary,

press the brake at the same time.

Press the button.

Or:

The system interrupts automatically in the

following situations:

▷

If the brake is applied.

If the clutch is applied.

If the selector lever position D is disen‐

gaged.

▷

If the Dynamic Traction Control, DTC is ac‐

tivated or DSC is disabled.

▷

If DSC intervenes.

During the interruption, press the rocker

switch.

With the driver experience switch SPORT+

activated.

▷

If the vehicle is stationary and the seat belt

and driver's door are opened.

With the system switched on, the driven speed

is maintained and saved as the desired speed.

If the system does not detect any objects

for a lengthy period of time, for example on

infrequently driven roads without defined

boundaries.

This is shown in the speedometer and briefly in

the instrument cluster. Displays in the instru‐

ment cluster, see page 138.

When maintaining or saving the Cruise Con‐

trol, the Dynamic Stability Control DSC will be

switched on if required.

▷

If The detection zone of the camera is dis‐

rupted, for example, due to contamination

or heavy rainfall.

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Changing speed

Press the rocker switch repeatedly upwards or

downwards until the desired speed is set.

Recalling the desired speed and

distance

While the vehicle is in motion

With the system active, the speed that is then

shown is set and will be achieved on a clear

road.

With the system switched on, press

the button.

▷

Each time the rocker switch is pressed up

to the resistance point, the desired speed

is increased or decreased by approxi‐

mately 1 km/h, 1 mph.

The saved speed value is deleted and can no

longer be called up in the following instances:

▷

When the system is switched off.

When the ignition is switched off.

▷

Each time the rocker switch is pressed be‐

yond the resistance point, the desired

speed is increased or decreased to the

next multiple of 10 km/h on the speedome‐

ter display.

When the vehicle is at a standstill

The vehicle was braked to a complete stop by

the system:

▷

Green marker in the speedometer:

Hold the rocker switch in one position to re‐

peat the corresponding action.

Your own vehicle automatically accelerates

as soon as the vehicle travels out of the

range of the radar sensor.

Distance

Selecting the distance

▷

Marker in the speedometer changes to or‐

ange: no automatic driving away.

Adapt the distance to traffic and weather

conditions as otherwise there is the risk of an

accident. Observe the prescribed safety dis‐

tance.◀

To accelerate automatically to desired

speed, press accelerator pedal or press

RES or SET button.

Rolling bars in the distance display show that

the vehicle has driven away in the detection

range of the radar sensor.

Reducing distance

Press button repeatedly until the de‐

sired distance is set.

Your vehicle has been actively braked to a

standstill by pressing the brake and is now be‐

hind another vehicle:

The selected distance, see page 138, is dis‐

played in the instrument cluster.

1.

Press the button to call up a saved

desired speed.

Increasing distance

Press button repeatedly until the de‐

sired distance is set.

2. Release the brake.

3. Briefly depress accelerator pedal, press

RES button or rocker switch when vehicle

ahead of you drives off.

The selected distance, see page 138, is dis‐

played in the instrument cluster.

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Switching between Cruise Control

with/without distance control

Distance indicator

Distance 1

Traffic moving ahead

The Cruise Control does not react to traf‐

fic travelling in front of you, but maintains the

stored speed. Bear this circumstance in mind

and react accordingly, otherwise there is a

danger that accidents might occur.◀

Distance 2

Distance 3

Set after switching on the system.

Switching to Cruise Control:

Press and hold the button or

Corresponds to approximately half

of the value in the speedometer dis‐

play, expressed in metres.

Press and hold the button.

Distance 4

Switch back to Active Cruise Control, press

button again briefly.

System interrupted or distance

control briefly disabled because the

accelerator pedal is pressed al‐

though a vehicle is not detected.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Desired speed

Distance control briefly suppressed

because the accelerator pedal is

pressed while a vehicle is detected.

▷

Marker illuminates green:

the system is active.

Marker illuminates orange:

the system is interrupted.

Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has driven

off.

Marker does not illuminate:

the system is inactive.

ACC does not continue to accelerate. To

continue to accelerate, activate ACC by

briefly depressing the accelerator pedal, RES

button or paddle.

Brief status display

Selected desired speed.

Indicator and warning lights

If the symbol appears in the display for Check

Control messages, it is possible that the condi‐

tions for operation may have not been met.

Personal responsibility

Indicator and warning lights do not re‐

lease you from your responsibility to adapt

your desired speed and driving style to prevail‐

ing driving conditions.◀

Vehicle distance

The selected distance to the vehicle ahead is

displayed.

Vehicle symbol illuminates orange:

Preceding vehicle detected.

Vehicle symbol flashes orange:

The requirements for operation of the

system are no longer being met.

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The system was deactivated but will continue

to brake until you actively take over by de‐

pressing the brake or the accelerator pedal.

The system can also be activated when the ve‐

hicle is at a standstill.

When you use the system, comply with the le‐

gally prescribed maximum road speed.

Vehicle symbol flashes red and an

acoustic signal sounds:

After toggling the Cruise Control without dis‐

tance control, even higher desired speeds can

be selected.

System indicates that you must brake

and/or manoeuvre the vehicle yourself.

Detection range

Switching between Cruise Control

with/without distance control

Display in the instrument cluster:

Cruise Control without distance con‐

trol.

Active Cruise Control with distance

control.

The detection capability of the system and au‐

tomatic braking capacity are limited.

Displays on the Head-Up Display

Some information from the system can also be

shown on Head-Up Display.

For example, two-wheeled vehicles may possi‐

bly not be detected.

Distance kept information

Limited detection capability

The symbol is shown if the distance

kept from the vehicle in front is too

close.

The limited detection capability of the

system means that you must pay full attention

so that you are able to intervene actively at any

time. Otherwise there is the risk of an acci‐

dent.◀

▷

Active Cruise Control switched off.

Display in the Head-Up Display selected,

see page 97.

Deceleration

The system does not brake in the case of:

▷

Distance too close.

Speed above approximately. 70 km/h,

40 mph.

▷

Pedestrians or similar slow road users

Red traffic lights

System limits

Speed range

Cross-traffic

Oncoming traffic

The optimum area of use is on well-construc‐

ted roads.

Minimum speed that can be set is

30 km/h/20 mph. The maximum speed which

can be set depends on the vehicle.

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Vehicles pulling out

When your car is approaching a bend, the an‐

gle of the bend may cause the system to re‐

spond temporarily to vehicles in the other lane.

A possible reduction in the vehicle's speed by

the system can be compensated for by briefly

accelerating.

A vehicle driving ahead of you is only detected

when it is fully in your driving lane.

Vehicles pulling out

If another vehicle suddenly pulls out in

front of you, the system might not be able to

re-establish the selected distance of its own

accord. The same applies when you are driving

significantly faster than the vehicle in front of

you, for example when you are rapidly ap‐

proaching a lorry. If a vehicle is clearly detected

in front of you, the system requires that you in‐

tervene by braking, and if necessary by taking

evasive action. You must react accordingly,

otherwise there is the risk of an accident.◀

When the accelerator pedal is released again,

the system will resume control of the car’s

speed.

Starting

Vehicle cannot drive off automatic in following

situations, for example:

▷

On steep uphill gradients.

Before bumps in road.

When towing a heavy trailer.

Cornering

In such cases, press accelerator pedal.

Malfunction

The system cannot be activated if the radar

sensor is not correctly aligned, for example

following parking damage.

A check control message is displayed if the

system has failed.

The function for detecting and responding to

stationary vehicles when approaching may be

restricted in the following situation:

If the desired speed is too high for cornering, it

will be reduced slightly in the corner. However,

the system does not detect corners in ad‐

vance. For this reason, moderate your speed

when cornering.

▷

During the calibration process of the cam‐

era immediately after the vehicle is sup‐

plied.

▷

Failure or soiling of the camera. A check

control message is displayed.

Due to the system's limited detection range,

tight bends may lead to vehicles ahead being

detected only later or not at all.

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Switching on

Cruise Control

Principle

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

System keeps to speed set using buttons on

steering wheel. On downhill gradients, the sys‐

tem will brake the vehicle if the braking action

of the engine alone is insufficient.

The speedometer marker is set to the current

speed.

Cruise Control can be used.

General

Characteristics of Cruise Control may change

in certain areas depending on vehicle setting.

Switching off

Disabled or interrupted system

Information

When the system is disabled or interrup‐

ted, intervene actively by braking and manoeu‐

vring the vehicle yourself, as otherwise there is

a danger that accidents might occur.◀

Unfavourable conditions

Do not use the system if unfavourable

conditions do not permit driving at constant

speed, for example:

Press the button.

▷

On stretches with many corners and

bends.

▷

When activated: press twice.

When interrupted: press once.

▷

In heavy traffic.

If the road is icy, if there is fog, snow, rain

or a loose road surface.

The indicators turn off. The saved desired

speed is deleted.

Otherwise you could lose control of the vehicle

and cause an accident as a result.◀

Interrupting

When the system is activated, press

the button.

Overview

The system interrupts automatically if:

Buttons on the steering wheel

▷

The brake is applied.

Press the button Function

System on/off, interrupt

Depress the clutch for a few seconds or

leave in neutral.

▷

Too high a gear has been engaged for the

speed.

Set speed

▷

Selector lever position D is disengaged.

Dynamic Traction Control, DTC is activa‐

ted or DSC is disabled.

Resume speed

▷

DSC intervenes.

HDC is activated.

Paddle: set, change or hold

speed.

With the driver experience switch SPORT+

activated.

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▷

Each time the rocker switch is pressed be‐

yond the resistance point, the desired

speed is increased or decreased to the

next multiple of 10 km/h on the speedome‐

ter display.

Maintaining, saving, changing speed

Information

Adapting the desired speed

Adapt the desired speed to the traffic

conditions and always be prepared to apply

brakes, as otherwise there is a danger that ac‐

cidents might occur.◀

The maximum speed which can be set de‐

pends on the vehicle.

Pressing the rocker switch until the resist‐

ance point is reached and holding acceler‐

ates or slows down the vehicle without

pressing the accelerator pedal.

Maintaining speed, saving

Press the button.

Or:

The speed is maintained after letting go of

the rocker switch. Pressing beyond the re‐

sistance point results in greater vehicle ac‐

celeration.

Calling up the desired speed

Press the button.

The saved speed is regained and maintained.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Indicator light

During the interruption, press the rocker

switch.

Depending on the equipment the indi‐

cator light in the instrument cluster

shows whether the system is switched

on.

With the system switched on, the driven speed

is maintained and saved as the desired speed.

This is shown, see page 142, in the speedom‐

eter and briefly in the instrument cluster.

When maintaining or saving the Cruise Con‐

trol, the Dynamic Stability Control DSC will be

switched on if required.

Desired speed

▷

Marker illuminates green:

the system is active.

Marker illuminates orange:

the system is interrupted.

Changing speed

Press the rocker switch repeatedly upwards or

downwards until the desired speed is set.

Marker does not illuminate:

the system is inactive.

With the system active, the speed that is then

shown is set and will be achieved on a clear

road.

Brief status display

▷

Each time the rocker switch is pressed

lightly up to the resistance point, the de‐

sired speed is increased or decreased by

approximately 1 km/h, 1 mph.

Selected desired speed.

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If the symbol appears in the display for Check

Control messages, it is possible that the condi‐

tions for operation may have not been met.

Information

Personal responsibility

Not even an activated system releases

the driver from their personal responsibility for

driving.

Displays on the Head-Up Display

Some information from the system can also be

shown on Head-Up Display.

Due to technical limits of the system, it cannot

respond independently in a reasonable way in

all traffic conditions.

Always pay attention to driving, the area

around the vehicle and traffic and actively in‐

tervene as required, otherwise an accident

may occur.◀

Park Distance Control, PDC

Principle

PDC assists you with parking. Slowly ap‐

proaching an object in behind, or with front

PDC, in front of, your vehicle is signalled by

means of:

Avoid driving fast with PDC active

Avoid approaching an object at speed.

Avoid moving off at speed while PDC is not yet

active.

▷

Audible warning signals.

Visual display.

Due to physical conditions the system could

warn when it is too late.◀

General

Ultrasonic sensors in each bumper measure

the distance.

Overview

The range is approximately 2 m, 6 ft depending

on obstacle and environment.

With front PDC: button in vehicle

An acoustic warning is only issued:

▷

At the front sensors and at the two corner

sensors at the rear at approximately 60 cm,

24 in.

▷

At the central sensors at the rear at ap‐

proximately 1.5 m, 5 ft.

To ensure correct functionality:

▷

Do not cover sensors, for example, by

stickers, bicycle rack.

Park Distance Control, PDC

▷

Keep sensors clean and free from ice.

Do not spray the sensors with high-pres‐

sure cleaners for an extended period of

time and maintain a distance of at least

30 cm, 12 in.

Switching on/off

Automatic activation

PDC switches on automatically in the following

situations:

▷

If selector lever position R is engaged while

the engine is running.

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The rear-view camera also switches on.

If the distance to a detected object is less than

approximately 25 cm, 10 in, a continuous tone

sounds.

▷

With front PDC equipment: if obstacles be‐

hind or in front of the vehicle are detected

by PDC and the speed is slower than ap‐

proximately 4 km/h, approximately

2.5 mph.

With front PDC: if there are objects in front of

and behind the vehicle, an alternating continu‐

ous tone sounds.

The automatic switching on can be switched

off for known obstacles:

The acoustic signal is switched off when se‐

lector lever position P is engaged on the Step‐

tronic transmission.

1. "Settings"

2. "Parking"

Volume control

3. Select the setting.

The volume of the PDC signal can be set in the

same way as the sound and volume settings of

the radio.

The setting is stored for the currently used

profile.

The setting is stored for the currently used

profile.

Automatic switching off when moving

forwards

Visual warning

The system switches off when a certain dis‐

tance or speed is exceeded.

When the vehicle is approaching an object it

will be shown on the control display. Objects

that are further away from the car will appear

on the control display before an audible warn‐

ing signal is given.

Switch the system back on if necessary.

With front PDC: switching on/off

manually

A display is superimposed as soon as PDC is

activated.

Press the button.

Recording range of sensors is shown in col‐

ours green, yellow and red.

▷

On: LED is illuminated.

Off: LED turns off.

If the reversing camera image is displayed, it is

possible to change over to PDC:

The image from the rear-view camera is dis‐

played when the reverse gear is engaged when

pressing the button.

"Rear view camera"

System limits

Display

With a trailer or when the trailer

socket is occupied

The rear sensors are unable to perform any

meaningful measurements. They therefore do

not switch on.

Audible warning signals

An intermittent sound indicates position of an

object as the vehicle approaches it. For in‐

stance, if an object is identified to the rear left

of the vehicle, the warning signal sounds from

the rear left loudspeaker.

A Check Control message is displayed.

The shorter the distance to an object be‐

comes, the shorter the intervals become.

Limits of the ultrasound measurement

Detection of objects might not be possible if

the physical limits of the ultrasonic measuring

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principle are exceeded, such as for instance at

the following times:

▷

In car washes.

Due to dense exhaust gas.

▷

With small children and animals.

If the cover of the trailer tow hitch is incor‐

rectly seated.

With persons with certain clothing, for ex‐

ample, a coat.

▷

Due to other ultrasonic sources, for exam‐

ple sweeping machines, steam-jet cleaners

or neon lights.

▷

With external disruption to the ultrasound,

for example, by passing vehicles or loud

machines.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed.

▷

If the sensors are dirty, iced-up, damaged

or incorrectly adjusted.

In certain weather conditions, for example,

high humidity, rain, snowfall, extreme heat

or strong wind.

The recording area of the sensors is shown

hatched on the Control Display.

PDC has failed. Have the system checked.

To ensure correct functionality:

▷

With trailer noses and hitches of other ve‐

hicles.

▷

Keep sensors clean and free from ice.

Do not attach any sticker to the sensors.

▷

Thin or wedge-shaped objects.

With moving objects.

Do not spray the sensors with high-pres‐

sure cleaners for an extended period of

time and maintain a distance of at least

30 cm, 12 in.

Higher, protruding objects, for example

breaks of walls or loads.

▷

Objects with corners and sharp edges.

Objects with fine surfaces or structures, for

example fences.

Surround view

▷

For objects with porous surfaces.

Low objects already indicated, such as kerbs,

may enter the sensors' blind areas before or

after a continuous audible signal is given.

Principle

Surround view contains various camera assis‐

tance systems, providing support when park‐

ing, manoeuvring and exits and junctions with

poor visibility.

False alarms

Under the following conditions, PDC can issue

a warning although there is no obstacle in the

detection range:

▷

Rear-view camera, see page 145.

Top view, see page 148.

Side view, see page 150.

▷

In heavy rain.

If the sensors are very dirty or covered with

ice.

Rear-view camera

▷

If the sensors are covered with snow.

On rough road surfaces.

Principle

On uneven ground, for example, speed

bumps.

The rear-view camera offers assistance when

reversing into a parking space or manoeuvring.

To achieve this, the area behind the vehicle is

displayed on the Control Display.

▷

In large, rectangular buildings with smooth

walls, for example underground car parks.

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Notes

Switching on/off

Also monitor the traffic situation

Automatic activation

While the engine is running, engage selector

lever position R.

Also monitor the traffic situation around

the vehicle by observing it directly. Otherwise,

there is a danger that accidents might occur

due to other road users or objects located out‐

side of the screen area of the rear-view cam‐

era, for example.◀

Automatic switching off when moving

forwards

The system switches off when a certain dis‐

tance or speed is exceeded.

Overview

Switch the system back on if necessary.

Button in the vehicle

Switching on/off manually

Press the button.

▷

On: LED is illuminated.

Off: LED turns off.

PDC is displayed on the Control Display.

The image from the rear-view camera is dis‐

played when the reverse gear is engaged when

pressing the button.

Rear-view camera

Switching the view via iDrive

With activated PDC or Top View switched on:

"Rear view camera"

Camera

The image from the rear-view camera is dis‐

played.

Display on the Control Display

Operating requirements

▷

The rear-view camera is switched on.

The tailgate is completely closed.

The lens of the camera is located in the handle

strip of the tailgate. Dirt can impair the quality

of the picture.

Activating assistance functions

A number of assistance functions can be ac‐

tive simultaneously.

Clean the lens of the camera, see page 239.

The zoom function for towing a trailer can only

be activated individually.

▷

Parking aid lines.

"Parking guidance lines"

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Driving lane and turning circle lines are dis‐

played.

▷

They show the course of the smallest pos‐

sible turning circle on a level road surface.

▷

Obstacle marking.

When the steering wheel is turned to a cer‐

tain extent, only a turning circle line is dis‐

played.

"Obstacle marking"

Spatially shaped markings are displayed.

Trailer tow hitch

Obstacle marking

"Towbar zoom"

The zoom to the trailer tow hitch is dis‐

played.

Driving lane lines

Obstacles behind the vehicle are detected by

the PDC sensors and, with relevant equipment,

by the reversing camera.

Obstacle markings can appear in the image

from the rear-view camera.

▷

Driving lane lines can appear in the image

from the rear-view camera.

Its colour incrementation corresponds to the

markings of PDC. It is easier to estimate the

distance to the displayed object.

They help to estimate the required space

when parking and manoeuvring on a level

road surface.

Zoom to trailer tow hitch

▷

They are dependent on the current steer‐

ing angle and are continuously adapted to

steering wheel movements.

To facilitate connecting up a trailer, the picture

area around the trailer tow hitch can be

zoomed.

Turning circle lines

The distance between the trailer and the trailer

tow hitch can be estimated with the aid of two

static circular segments.

▷

Turning circle lines can only appear in the

image from the rear-view camera together

with driving lane lines.

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A docking-on line dependent on the steering

angle helps to aim at the trailer with your trailer

tow hitch.

Contrast

With rear-view camera switched on:

1.

Select the symbol.

The zoom function can be enabled when the

camera is switched on.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached and press the controller.

Displaying the trailer tow hitch via iDrive, see

page 146.

System limits

Parking with the help of driving lane

and turning circle lines

1. Position the vehicle so that the turning cir‐

cle lines are on the limit of the parking

space.

Detection of objects

Very low obstacles and higher, protruding ob‐

jects such as ledges may not be detected by

the system.

Assistance functions also consider data from

the PDC.

Follow information in the PDC chapter, see

page 143.

The objects shown on the Control Display are

may be closer than they appear. The distance

to objects is not estimated on the display.

Top View

2. Turn the steering wheel so that the driving

lane line covers the corresponding turning

circle line.

Principle

Top View assists you with manoeuvring and

parking. To achieve this, the area around the

vehicle is displayed on the control display.

General

The two cameras in the exterior mirrors, the

rear-view camera and a camera at the front of

the vehicle are used to view the area around

the car.

The range at the side, front and rear is maxi‐

mum approximately 2 m, 6.5 ft.

Display settings

Obstacles in this range are shown as early as

possible on the control display.

Brightness

With rear-view camera switched on:

1.

Select the symbol.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached and press the controller.

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Notes

Also monitor the traffic situation

Also monitor the traffic situation around

the vehicle by observing it directly. Otherwise,

there is a danger that accidents might occur

due to other road users or objects located out‐

side of the screen area of the cameras, for ex‐

ample.◀

The lenses of the Top View cameras are loca‐

ted in the base of the exterior mirror housings.

Dirt can impair the quality of the picture.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Cleaning camera lenses, see page 239.

Operating requirements

Top View can only be limited used in the

following situations:

▷

With a door open.

With the tailgate open.

With an exterior mirror folded in.

In poor light conditions.

Top View

The camera range is not available is shown

hatched.

Cameras

Switching on/off

Automatic activation

While the engine is running, engage selector

lever position R.

The image from the rear-view camera is dis‐

played. To switch to the Top View:

"Rear view camera"

Automatic switching off when moving

forwards

Front camera

The system switches off when a certain dis‐

tance or speed is exceeded.

Switch the system back on if necessary.

Switching on/off manually

Press the button.

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▷

On: LED is illuminated.

Off: LED turns off.

lane line is continuously adjusted by the

steering wheel movement.

"Parking guidance lines"

Top View is shown.

The turning circle and driving lane lines are

displayed.

The image from the rear-view camera is dis‐

played when the reverse gear is engaged when

pressing the button.

System limits

A Check Control message is displayed if there

is a faulty camera.

Display

Display on the Control Display

The area around the vehicle can be shown on

the Control Display.

Side View

The display appears as soon as Top View is

activated.

Principle

If the reversing camera image is displayed, it is

possible to change over to Top View:

"Rear view camera"

Brightness

With Top View switched on:

1.

Select the symbol.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached and press the controller.

Side View provides you with an advance view

of crossing traffic at blind entrances. Road

users hidden by obstacles at the side are only

detected very late from the driver's seat. To

improve visibility, a camera in the front and rear

of the vehicle records the side area of the traf‐

fic.

Contrast

With Top View switched on:

1.

Select the symbol.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached and press the controller.

On the upper edge of the screen it is shown

which camera is active.

Displaying the turning circle and

driving lane line

Notes

▷

The static red turning circle line indicates

the space requirement to the side with full

steering angle.

The images of the camera are shown depend‐

ing on the engaged gear on the control display.

Also monitor the traffic situation

▷

The variable green driving lane line helps to

estimate the actual space requirement to

the side.

When coming out of blind entrances,

also monitor the traffic situation around the ve‐

hicle by observing it directly. Otherwise road

users or objects outside the range of the Side

View cameras, for example, could pose an ac‐

cident risk.◀

The lane line depends on the engaged

gear and the current steering angle. The

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Overview

Switching on/off

Button in the vehicle

Switching on/off manually

Press the button.

Depending on the gear setting, the image of

the front or rear camera is shown.

Switching off automatically

By changing to another function or when

changing gear.

Side View front: when a particular speed is ex‐

ceeded.

Side View

Display

General

Cameras

The area to the front or rear of the vehicle is

shown on the control display.

Brightness

With Side View switched on:

1.

Select the symbol.

2. Turn the Controller until the desired set‐

ting is reached and press the Controller.

Front camera

Contrast

With Side View switched on:

1.

Select the symbol.

2. Turn the Controller until the desired set‐

ting is reached and press the Controller.

Warning of crossing traffic

Principle

Rear camera

If an object approaching from the side is detec‐

ted by the front or rear camera, this is shown

by a symbol in the Side View display.

Two cameras are used for detection.

Dirt can impair the quality of the picture.

Cleaning camera lenses, see page 239.

Requirements

▷

Side View switched on.

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▷

Your vehicle moves at a maximum of walk‐

ing pace.

The park assistant calculates the ideal parking

line and takes over steering during the process

of parking.

Sufficient brightness, for example, daylight,

is needed to detect approaching objects.

When parking up, also follow the visual and au‐

dible information of the PDC, the park assist

and the reversing camera, and respond ac‐

cordingly.

Display

Yellow symbol is shown if an approach‐

ing vehicle is detected by the camera.

The park assistant incorporates Park Distance

Control, PDC, see page 143.

Grey symbol is shown if the detection

of crossing traffic is not possible.

Information

Personal responsibility

Not even an activated system releases

the driver from their personal responsibility for

driving.

System limits

In the following situations, the warning of

crossing traffic may be restricted:

Due to technical limits of the system, it cannot

respond independently in a reasonable way in

all traffic conditions.

▷

In bad light or visibility.

With a dirty or covered camera.

Always pay attention to driving, the area

around the vehicle and traffic and actively in‐

tervene as required, otherwise an accident

may occur.◀

System limits

The objects shown on the Control Display are

may be closer than they appear. The distance

to objects is therefore not estimated on the

display.

If a parking space changes

The angle of view is approximately 180°.

The system does not take changes to a

parking space that has already been measured

into account.

Park assistant

This means that you must pay full attention so

that you are able to intervene actively at any

time. Otherwise there is the risk of an acci‐

dent.◀

Principle

Transporting loads

The system does not take account of

loads projecting beyond the outline of the ve‐

hicle during the process of parking.

This means that you must pay full attention so

that you are able to intervene actively at any

time. Otherwise there is the risk of an acci‐

dent.◀

The system supports you when parking in par‐

allel to the road.

Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces

on both sides of the vehicle.

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Towing a trailer

Overview

Trailers or load carriers attached to the

trailer tow hitch are not taken into account by

the system. The park assist will possibly not be

available. Do not use the park assist in con‐

junction with a trailer or load carrier, otherwise

there is a risk of accidents.◀

Button in the vehicle

Curbs

Where applicable, the park assistant may

steer across curbs or up onto curbs.

Therefore, pay full attention so that you are

able to intervene actively at any time. Other‐

wise there is the risk of damage to the wheels

and tyres or the rest of the vehicle.◀

Park assistant

Ultrasonic sensors

An engine stopped by the Auto Start Stop

function is automatically started by activating

the parking assistant.

Requirements

To measure parking spaces

▷

When the vehicle is moving forwards up to

approximately 35 km/h, 22 mph.

▷

Maximum distance to the row of parking

vehicles: 1.5 m, 5 ft.

Ultrasonic sensors to measure parking spaces

are located on side of vehicle.

Suitable parking space

To ensure correct functionality:

▷

Gap behind an object that is at least 1.5 m,

approximately 5 ft long.

▷

Keep sensors clean and free from ice.

Do not spray the sensors with high-pres‐

sure cleaners for an extended period of

time and maintain a distance of at least

30 cm, 12 in.

Gap between two objects, each of which

are at least 1.5 m, approximately 5 ft long.

Minimum length of gap between two ob‐

jects: own vehicle length plus approxi‐

mately 1.0 m, approximately 3.3 ft.

▷

Do not stick things onto the sensors.

▷

Minimum depth: approximately 1.5 m, 5 ft.

Switching on/off

For the process of parking

Switch on with the button

▷

Doors and tailgate closed.

Parking brake released.

Press the button.

LED is illuminated.

You must indicate accordingly when park‐

ing into parking spaces on the driver's side.

The current status of the parking space search

is displayed on the control display.

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Parking assist is automatically activated.

▷

Parking process active.

Steering has been taken

over.

Switching on with reverse gear

Engage reverse gear.

The current status of the parking space search

is displayed on the control display.

The parking space search is always active

with slow straight forward driving, even

with deactivated system. With deactivated

system, the displays on the Control Display

are shown grey.

To activate:

"Park Assist"

Switching off

The system can be deactivated by:

Parking with the park assistant

▷

Press the button.

Also monitor the traffic situation

▷

Switch the ignition off.

Loud noises on the outside or the inside

of the vehicle which could drown the warning

sound of the park assistant or PDC.

Display on the Control Display

System is activated/deactivated

Please additionally monitor the traffic situation

around the vehicle to avoid accidents.◀

Symbol Meaning

1. Switch on the park assistant and activate, if

applicable.

Grey: system not available.

Status of the parking space search is dis‐

played on the Control Display.

White: system available but not ac‐

tivated.

2. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐

play.

System is activated.

To achieve an optimum parking position,

wait for the automatic steering process af‐

ter changing gear at standstill.

Status of the system

The end of the parking process is dis‐

played on the Control Display.

3. Straighten up the parking position, if appli‐

cable.

Cancelling manually

You can cancel the park assistant at any time:

▷

"Park Assist" Select the symbol on the

Control Display.

▷

Coloured symbols, see arrows, on the side

of the vehicle display. Parking assist is acti‐

vated and parking space search is active.

▷

Press the button.

Suitable parking spaces are shown on the

Control Display on the edge of the carria‐

geway next to the vehicle symbol. With ac‐

tive parking assistant, the suitable parking

spaces are highlighted in colour.

Cancelling automatically

The system automatically cancels in the

following situations:

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▷

When holding firmly onto the steering

wheel or even if steering is done.

▷

If leaves have collected or snow has drifted

or been piled up in the parking gap.

When selecting gear, which does not cor‐

respond to the information on the Control

Display.

Limits of the ultrasound measurement

Detection of objects might not be possible if

the physical limits of the ultrasonic measuring

principle are exceeded, such as for instance at

the following times:

▷

At speeds over approximately 10 km/h,

6 mph.

On snow-covered or slippery road surfa‐

ces.

▷

With small children and animals.

With persons with certain clothing, for ex‐

ample, a coat.

Any obstacles difficult to get over, for ex‐

ample kerbstones.

▷

With external disruption to the ultrasound,

for example, by passing vehicles or loud

machines.

▷

With obstacles that suddenly arise.

If the Park Distance Control PDC shows

gaps are too small.

▷

If the sensors are dirty, iced-up, damaged

or incorrectly adjusted.

▷

When a maximum number of parking at‐

tempts or parking time is exceeded.

In certain weather conditions, for example,

high humidity, rain, snowfall, extreme heat

or strong wind.

When changing to other functions on the

Control Display.

A Check Control message is displayed.

▷

With trailer noses and hitches of other ve‐

hicles.

Continuing

You can continue a cancelled parking process,

if applicable.

▷

Thin or wedge-shaped objects.

With moving objects.

Higher, protruding objects, for example

breaks of walls or loads.

For this purpose, follow the instructions on the

Control Display.

▷

Objects with corners and sharp edges.

System limits

Objects with fine surfaces or structures, for

example fences.

No parking support

The park assistant does not support in the

following situations:

▷

For objects with porous surfaces.

Low objects already indicated, such as kerbs,

may enter the sensors' blind areas before or

after a continuous audible signal is given.

▷

On sharp bends.

When towing a trailer.

In some cases, parking spaces may be detec‐

ted that are not suitable.

Restrictions of the function

The function can be restricted, for example in

the following situations:

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed.

▷

When on uneven road surfaces, for exam‐

ple gravel roads.

The park assistant has failed. Have the system

checked.

▷

On slippery ground.

On steep inclines.

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lected special equipment or national version.

This also applies to safety-relevant functions

and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐

tional regulations when using the correspond‐

ing functions and systems.

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes all standard, national

and special equipment provided in the model

series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is

therefore also described, for example the se‐

Automatic air conditioning

1

2

3

4

5

6

Air distribution

7

Defrosting windows and removing conden‐

sation

Air flow

8

9

Cooling function

AUTO program

Heated rear window

Interior temperature sensor — never cover

Recirculated-air mode

Temperature

10 Seat heatingꢀꢁ53

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The cooling function, see page 158, is

switched on automatically in the AUTO pro‐

gram.

Information

Adequate ventilation

If you stay in the vehicle for a long time,

ensure there is adequate ventilation from the

outside and do not use recirculated-air mode

continuously, otherwise the air quality in the

interior will steadily deteriorate and condensa‐

tion on the windows will increase.◀

Recirculated-air mode

If the air outside the vehicle has an unpleasant

odour or contains pollutants, the supply to the

interior of the vehicle can be shut off. The air

inside the vehicle is then recirculated.

Press button repeatedly to call up an

operating mode:

Air conditioning functions in detail

Adjusting the air distribution manually

Press button to select a program:

▷

LED off: ambient air is constantly entering

the car.

▷

Window glass.

Upper body area.

Footwell.

LED on, recirculated-air mode: the ambient

air supply is permanently shut off.

The recirculated-air mode automatically

switches off at low outside temperatures after

a given time, to avoid condensation.

In the event of condensation, switch off the re‐

circulated-air mode and increase the air flow if

necessary.

Programs can be combined as desired.

Adjusting the air flow manually

Adequate ventilation

Turn the wheel to select the de‐

sired air flow.

If you stay in the vehicle for a long time,

ensure there is adequate ventilation from the

outside and do not use recirculated-air mode

continuously, otherwise the air quality in the

interior will steadily deteriorate and condensa‐

tion on the windows will increase.◀

The heating or cooling power is

more effective the greater the air

flow.

In order to protect the battery the air flow rate

of the automatic air conditioning is reduced, if

necessary.

Temperature

Turn the wheel to select the de‐

sired temperature.

AUTO program

Press the button.

The air flow, air distribution and tem‐

perature are automatically regulated.

The automatic air conditioning sets this tem‐

perature as quickly as possible, using higher

cooling or heating power if necessary. The

temperature is then maintained.

Depending on the selected temperature and

external influences, the air is directed towards

the windscreen, side windows, and upper

body, and into the footwell.

Avoid switching between different temperature

settings in rapid succession. The automatic air

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conditioning will not then have sufficient time

to establish the temperature selected.

When using the automatic air conditioning,

condensation water, see page 183, develops

that exits underneath the vehicle.

Defrosting windows and removing

condensation

Heated rear window

Press the button.

This removes ice and condensation

quickly from the windscreen and the front side

windows.

The heated rear window is switched

off automatically after a certain time.

Switching system on/off

Switching off

The air flow can be adapted when the program

is active.

If there is condensation, also switch on the

cooling function to dehumidify the air.

Turn rotary switch for air flow, see page 157, to

0. Blower and automatic air conditioning are

fully switched off.

Cooling function

The interior can only be cooled when the en‐

gine is running.

Switching on

Set desired air flow.

Press the button.

The automatic program can also be switched

on directly using the AUTO button.

Air is cooled and dried, then reheated

to suit the temperature setting.

Microfilter

The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the in‐

coming air.

Depending on weather conditions, the wind‐

screen and side windows may mist over mo‐

mentarily when the engine is started.

This filter should be changed during mainte‐

nance on your vehicle, see page 219.

The cooling function is switched on automati‐

cally in the AUTO program.

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Automatic air conditioning with extended functionality

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Temperature, left

AUTO program

9

Temperature, right

10 Seat heating, rightꢀꢁ53

11 Recirculated-air mode

12 SYNC program

Display

Remove ice and condensation

Air flow, residual heat

Display

13 Cooling function

14 Heated rear window

15 Seat heating, leftꢀꢁ53

Air distribution

Maximum cooling effect

Information

Air conditioning functions in detail

Temperature

Adequate ventilation

If you stay in the vehicle for a long time,

ensure there is adequate ventilation from the

outside and do not use recirculated-air mode

continuously, otherwise the air quality in the

interior will steadily deteriorate and condensa‐

tion on the windows will increase.◀

Turn the wheel to select the de‐

sired temperature.

The automatic air conditioning sets this tem‐

perature as quickly as possible, using higher

cooling or heating power if necessary. The

temperature is then maintained.

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Avoid switching between different temperature

settings in rapid succession. The automatic air

conditioning will not then have sufficient time

to establish the temperature selected.

If there is condensation on the window, switch

on the cooling function as well or press the

AUTO button to use the condensation sensor.

Adjusting the air flow manually

To be able to regulate the air flow manually,

first switch off the AUTO program.

AUTO program

Press the button.

The air flow, air distribution and tem‐

perature are automatically regulated.

Pressing the button on the left or right

reduces or increases the air flow.

Depending on the selected temperature, inten‐

sity AUTO program and external influences,

the air is directed towards the windscreen, side

windows, upper body, and into the footwell.

The selected air flow is shown on the display

for automatic air conditioning.

In order to protect the battery the air flow rate

of the automatic air conditioning is reduced, if

necessary.

The cooling function, see page 161, is

switched on automatically in the AUTO pro‐

gram.

Adjusting the air distribution manually

A condensation sensor also controls the pro‐

gram so that condensation is avoided as much

as possible.

Press button repeatedly to select a

program:

▷

Upper body area.

To switch off program: press button again or

manually adjust air distribution.

Upper body area and footwell.

Footwell.

Intensity of AUTO program

Windows and footwell.

When AUTO program is switched on, auto‐

matic control of the intensity can be changed.

Windows, upper body area and footwell.

Windows: only on the driver's side.

Windows and upper body area.

Pressing the button on the left or right

reduces or increases intensity.

If there is condensation on the window, press

the AUTO button in order to use the conden‐

sation sensor.

The selected intensity is shown on the display

for automatic air conditioning.

Defrosting windows and removing

condensation

Maximum cooling effect

Press the button.

System is set to lowest temperature,

This removes ice and condensation

quickly from the windscreen and the front side

windows.

optimum air flow and recirculated-air mode.

The air flows from the outlets for the upper

body area. Therefore open the ventilation

vents.

To do this, point the side nozzles at the side

windows if necessary.

The function is available through an outside

temperature of approximately 0 ℃/32 ℉ and

with the engine running.

The air flow can be adapted when the program

is active.

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The air flow can be adapted when the program

is active.

Cooling function

The interior can only be cooled when the en‐

gine is running.

Automatic air recirculation control,

AUC/recirculated-air mode

Press the button.

Air is cooled and dried, then reheated

to suit the temperature setting.

If the air outside the vehicle has an unpleasant

odour or contains pollutants, the supply to the

interior of the vehicle can be shut off. The air

inside the vehicle is then recirculated.

Depending on weather conditions, the wind‐

screen and side windows may mist over mo‐

mentarily when the engine is started.

Press button repeatedly to call up an

operating mode:

The cooling function is switched on automati‐

cally in the AUTO program.

▷

LEDs off: ambient air is constantly entering

the car.

When using the automatic air conditioning,

condensation water, see page 183, develops

that exits underneath the vehicle.

Left-hand LED on, AUC mode: a sensor

detects pollutants in the outside air and

shuts it out automatically.

Heated rear window

▷

Right-hand LED on, recirculated-air mode:

the ambient air supply is permanently shut

off.

Press the button.

The heated rear window is switched

off automatically after a certain time.

The recirculated-air mode automatically

switches off at low outside temperatures after

a given time, to avoid condensation.

Switching system on/off

Switching off

If there is condensation on the window, switch

off recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO

button to use the condensation sensor. Ensure

that air can flow towards the windscreen.

Hold down left button until the control

shuts down.

Adequate ventilation

If you stay in the vehicle for a long time,

ensure there is adequate ventilation from the

outside and do not use recirculated-air mode

continuously, otherwise the air quality in the

interior will steadily deteriorate and condensa‐

tion on the windows will increase.◀

Switching on

Press any key, except:

▷

SYNC program.

Heated rear window.

Air flow left side button.

Seat heating

SYNC program

Microfilter/activated charcoal filter

Press the button.

In outside and recirculated-air mode, the mi‐

crofilter/activated carbon filter filters dust, pol‐

len and harmful gases from the air.

Current temperature adjustment on

the driver's side is transferred to the front pas‐

senger's side.

This filter should be changed during mainte‐

nance on your vehicle, see page 219.

The program is switched off if the setting is

changed on the front passenger side.

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Ventilation in rear passenger

compartment

Ventilation

Ventilation at front

▷

Knurled wheel to open and close the air

outlets continuously, arrow 1.

▷

Lever to change the direction in which air

flows, arrow 1.

Knurled wheel for varying the temperature,

arrow 2.

Knurled wheels to open and close the air

outlets continuously, arrow 2.

Towards blue: cooler

Towards red: warmer.

Knurled wheel for varying temperature in

upper body area, arrow 3.

▷

Lever to change the direction in which air

flows, arrow 3.

Towards blue: cooler

Towards red: warmer.

Set interior temperature for driver and front

seat passenger is not changed.

Independent ventilation/

auxiliary heating

Setting the ventilation

Principle

▷

Ventilation for cooling:

The independent ventilation system ventilates

the passenger compartment and lowers its

temperature under some circumstances.

Adjust the outlets so that air is directed to‐

wards you, for example if the vehicle's inte‐

rior has become hot.

The auxiliary heating system warms up the

passenger compartment; snow and ice can be

removed more easily. With the ignition

switched off, the air is automatically directed

towards the windscreen, side windows and

footwell.

▷

Draught-free ventilation:

Adjust the outlets so that the air flows past

you.

The systems can be switched on and off di‐

rectly or via two preselected switch-on times.

They remain switched on for 30 minutes.

This function is possible using the iDrive or the

remote control.

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If the auxiliary heating was not used for a num‐

ber of months, it can be necessary to switch

the system on again after a few minutes.

Notes

Auxiliary heating in enclosed spaces

Never operate the auxiliary heating sys‐

tem in enclosed spaces, as inhaling the harm‐

ful exhaust gas can lead to loss of conscious‐

ness with fatal consequences. The exhaust

gas contains carbon monoxide, which is col‐

ourless and odourless, but highly toxic. Switch

off auxiliary heating when filling up.◀

Switching on/off directly

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Climate"

3. "Activate aux. heating" or

"Activate aux. ventilation"

Operating the auxiliary heating

When operating the auxiliary heating,

high temperatures may occur under the body.

Before switching on the auxiliary heating, en‐

sure that there are no inflammable materials,

e.g. hay, leaves, grass, etc. under the vehicle. It

could ignite and cause a fire, with the risk of

severe injuries or damage.◀

symbol on automatic air conditioning

flashes when system is switched on.

The system continues to run for a short time

after it has been switched off.

Preselecting the switch-on time

On the Control Display:

If ambient temperatures are below 0 ℃/32 ℉

water vapour condenses and wets the ground

underneath the vehicle.

1. "Settings"

2. "Climate"

3. "Start time 1:" or "Start time 2:"

4. Set desired time.

Operating requirements

Independent ventilation

Activating the switch-on time

On the Control Display:

▷

With remote control or with a preselected

switch-on time: outside temperature above

approximately 15 ℃/59 ℉.

1. "Settings"

2. "Climate"

▷

In the direct mode and if no auxiliary heat‐

ing is installed: at any outside temperature.

3. "Activate start time 1" or "Activate start

time 2"

Open the ventilation vents so the air can flow

out.

Symbol on the automatic air conditioning

system is illuminated when the switch-on time

is active.

Auxiliary heating

▷

With remote control or with a preselected

switch-on time: outside temperature below

approximately 15 ℃/59 ℉.

Symbol on the automatic air conditioning

system flashes when the system has cut in.

The system switches on within the next

24 hours only. Afterwards, it must be reactiva‐

ted.

▷

In the direct mode: at any outside tempera‐

ture.

▷

Adequate charge state of the battery.

Fuel level is above the reserve volume.

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The symbol on the display of the automatic

air conditioning system flashes.

Remote control

Overview

Frequencies

The remote control can malfunction due to

nearby external systems or devices using the

same frequency.

Changing the batteries

Replace the batteries if a Check Control mes‐

sage is displayed or the LED is no longer illu‐

minated or flashes when the remote control is

activated.

1

2

3

LED: transmission acknowledgement

No rechargeable batteries

Switching on/off

Do not use rechargeable batteries, other‐

wise their contents can cause damage.◀

Activate independent ventilation/auxiliary

heating

4

Deactivate independent ventilation/auxili‐

ary heating

1. Use a suitable object to unclip the battery

compartment, arrow 1.

Range of the remote control

Due to reception, the mean range is approxi‐

mately 150 m, 490 ft.

The range is best when you hold the remote

control as high as possible, pointing upwards.

Switching on/off directly

2. Remove the cover for the battery compart‐

ment, arrow 2.

1.

Press the button until the green

LED is illuminated.

3. Insert batteries of the same type.

4. Press the cover back into position.

2. Within approximately five seconds, press

the desired button until the green or red

LED is illuminated:

Dispose of old batteries at an author‐

ised collecting point or hand them in to

a Service Centre.

Switching on

Switching off

New remote control

Correct transmission to the system is con‐

firmed for approximately two seconds by the

green LED flashing rapidly.

A new remote control can be operated as a

spare remote control or in the event of loss. If

required, this can be initialised by your Service

Centre.

In the event of a transmission fault, the red

LED is illuminated for approximately two sec‐

onds.

Two remote controls can be used for the vehi‐

cle.

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Interior equipment

Vehicle equipment

If this symbol is depicted on the pack‐

aging or in the instruction manual of

the system to be operated, this is usu‐

ally compatible with the integrated universal

remote control.

This chapter describes all standard, national

and special equipment provided in the model

series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is

therefore also described, for example the se‐

lected special equipment or national version.

This also applies to safety-relevant functions

and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐

tional regulations when using the correspond‐

ing functions and systems.

A list of compatible hand-held transmitters is

available on the Internet:

HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex

Corporation.

Control functions on the rear-view

mirror

Integrated universal remote

control

Principle

With the integrated universal remote control,

up to 3 functions of radio-controlled systems,

for example, garage door drivers or lighting

systems, can be operated. The integrated uni‐

versal remote control thereby replaces up to 3

different hand-held remotes. For operation, the

buttons on the rear-view mirror must be pro‐

grammed with the desired functions. The rele‐

vant system is needed to program the hand-

held remote.

▷

LED, arrow 1.

Buttons, arrow 2.

Hand-held remote, arrow 3, is needed for

programming.

During programming

During programming and before a sys‐

tem is operated with the integrated universal

remote control, make sure that no persons, an‐

imals or objects are within the swivelling or

movement range of the system in question,

otherwise injury or damage could result.

Programming

General

1. Switch on ignition.

2. Initial operation:

Also follow the safety instructions supplied

with the hand-held transmitter.◀

Hold down the right and left button on the

rear-view mirror at the same time for

Before you sell the vehicle, delete the saved

functions beforehand for your own security.

20 seconds, until the LED on the rear-view

mirror flashes. All programming of the but‐

tons on the rear-view mirror is deleted.

3. Keep hand-held transmitter for the system

to be operated approximately at a distance

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of 5 to 30 cm, 2 to 12 in away from the but‐

tons on the rear-view mirror. The gap re‐

quired depends on the hand-held transmit‐

ter.

Please find information on the synchronisation

in the instruction manual of the system to be

set.

Synchronising will be easier if another person

is available to assist you.

4. Hold down the button of the desired func‐

tion on the hand-held transmitter and the

button to be programmed on the rear-view

mirror at the same time. The LED on the

rear-view mirror starts to flash slowly.

Synchronising:

1. Park your vehicle within the range of the

radio-remote-controlled system.

2. The corresponding button on the rear-view

mirror is programmed as described.

5. As soon as the LED flashes faster, release

both buttons. The faster flashing shows

that the buttons on the rear-view mirror

have been programmed.

3. Locate the button for synchronisation on

the system to be set and press. The next

step must be carried out within approxi‐

mately 30 seconds.

If the LED does not start to flash faster af‐

ter at most 60 seconds, change the dis‐

tance between the rear-view mirror and

hand-held transmitter, and repeat the step.

Several attempts at various distances may

be necessary. Wait at least 15 seconds be‐

tween attempts.

4. Hold down the programmed button on the

rear-view mirror for 3 seconds and then re‐

lease. Repeat this working step as needed

up to three times to complete synchronisa‐

tion. When synchronisation is completed,

the programmed function is run.

6. For programming other functions on other

buttons, repeat steps 3 to 5.

Reprogramming individual buttons

1. Switch on ignition.

The systems can be operated with the buttons

on the rear-view mirror.

2. Press and hold the button on the rear-view

mirror to be programmed.

Special instruction for alternating-

code radio systems

If the system cannot be operated after repea‐

ted programming, please check whether the

system to be operated is equipped with an al‐

ternating-code system.

3. As soon as the LED on the rear-view mirror

flashes, hold the hand-held transmitter at a

distance of 5 to 30 cm, 2 to 12 in from the

buttons on the rear-view mirror. The gap

required depends on the hand-held trans‐

mitter.

To do that, look this up in the user manual of

the system or hold down the programmed but‐

ton on the rear-view mirror for longer. If the

LED on the rear-view mirror first flashes rapidly

and then illuminates constantly for 2 seconds,

the system is equipped with an alternating-

code system. The flashing and illuminating of

the LED repeats for approximately 20 seconds.

4. Press and also hold the button for the de‐

sired function on the hand-held transmit‐

ter.

5. As soon as the LED on the rear-view mirror

flashes faster, release both buttons. The

faster flashing shows that the buttons on

the rear-view mirror have been program‐

med. Then the system can be operated on

the rear-view mirror.

For systems with an alternating-code system,

the integrated universal remote control and the

system must also be synchronised.

If the LED does not start to flash faster af‐

ter at most 60 seconds, change the dis‐

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tance and repeat the step. Several at‐

tempts at various distances may be

necessary. Wait at least 15 seconds be‐

tween attempts.

3. Push back to the desired position.

Folding up

To close the sun visor, follow the reverse se‐

quence.

Controls

Vanity mirror

Before operating

A vanity mirror is situated in the sun visor be‐

hind a cover. The mirror light switches on

when the cover is opened.

Before a system is operated with the

integrated universal remote control, make sure

that no persons, animals or objects are within

the swivelling or movement range of the sys‐

tem in question, otherwise injury or damage

could result.

Ashtray/lighter

Ashtrays

Also follow the safety instructions supplied

with the hand-held transmitter.◀

The system, for example, the garage door, can

be operated using the button on the rear-view

mirror when the engine is running or the igni‐

tion is switched on. To do this, hold down the

button within the reception range of the sys‐

tem, until the function is triggered. The LED on

the rear-view mirror illuminates constantly

when the radio signal is being transmitted.

Opening

Deleting stored functions

Hold down the right and left button on the rear-

view mirror at the same time for 20 seconds,

until the LED flashes rapidly. All saved func‐

tions are deleted. It is not possible to clear

functions individually.

Push the cover forward.

The ashtray can be inserted into the cu‐

pholder.

Emptying

Lift out the insert.

Sun visor

Lighter

Glare protection

Risk of sustaining burns

Fold the sun visor downwards or upwards.

Hold the hot cigarette lighter only by its

knob, otherwise you may suffer burns.

Glare protection from the side

When leaving the vehicle, always switch off the

ignition and remove the remote control so that,

for instance, children cannot operate the ciga‐

rette lighter and burn themselves.◀

To fold out

1. Fold the sun visor downwards.

2. Remove from the bracket and swivel to the

side to the side window.

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Reattach the cover after use

Power sockets

General

Cigarette lighter socket can be used as a

socket for electrical devices when the engine

is running or the ignition is switched on.

Reattach the lighter or socket cover after

use, otherwise objects which fall into the

lighter attachment or into the socket may

cause a short circuit.◀

Note

The total load of all sockets must not exceed

140 Watt at 12 Volt.

To avoid damage to the socket, do not insert

an incompatible plug.

Front centre console

The cigarette lighter is located in the centre

console.

Press in the cigarette lighter.

The cigarette lighter can be re‐

moved when it pops back out.

Push the cover forward.

Connecting electrical

appliances

Remove the cover or lighter.

Centre armrest

Information

Do not connect chargers to 12 volt sock‐

ets in the vehicle

Do not connect battery chargers to the 12 volt

sockets installed in the vehicle in the factory,

otherwise increased current consumption in

the vehicle could damage the vehicle battery.◀

Reattach the cover after use

Reattach the lighter or socket cover after

use, otherwise objects which fall into the

lighter attachment or into the socket may

cause a short circuit.◀

Remove the cover.

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▷

Do not connect up USB hard drives.

Rear centre console

Do not use the USB audio interface for

charging external devices.

With telephone: overview

Remove the cover.

Inside the boot

The USB interface is in the centre armrest.

Boot

Boot cover

Closing

Socket is on the right in the boot.

USB interface for data

transfer

Principle

Connection for importing and exporting data

on a USB medium, for example:

Remove boot cover, arrow 1, and hang on the

brackets on both sides, arrow 2.

▷

Personal Profile settings, see page 33.

Music collection.

Hanging boot cover on both sides

Importing trips.

Hang boot cover on both sides, other‐

wise it can be damaged.◀

Notes

When connecting, bear the following in mind:

Do not deposit any heavy objects

▷

Do not insert the plug forcibly in the USB

interface.

Do not deposit any heavy and hard ob‐

jects on the boot cover. Otherwise they could

endanger vehicle occupants when braking or

swerving, for instance.◀

▷

Do not connect any devices such as fans

or lights to the USB interface.

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Do not permit the boot cover to roll rap‐

idly closed

Inserting

Push cover in both side holders horizontally

forwards until you hear it click.

Do not permit the boot cover to roll rapidly

closed as this could result in damage.◀

The red warning panels disappear with the

cover with luggage net.

Removing and attaching

Pull sharply to check whether the cover is cor‐

rectly engaged.

Boot roll-up cover without luggage

net: Removing

The cover can be removed for stowing bulky

items.

Expanding the boot

General

The boot can be enlarged by folding down the

rear seat backrest.

The rear seat backrest is split 60–40.

With equipment with load-through system:

The rear seat backrests is separated in the ra‐

tio 40–20–40. Each side or the centre section

can be folded down separately.

Notes

Reach under the cover and roll this upwards,

following arrow. Pull cover backwards horizon‐

tally.

Risk of trapping

Before folding the rear seat backrests, al‐

ways check that there is nothing to obstruct

their movement. When the centre section in

particular is folded down, make sure that there

is no-one in its movement zone and that no-

one reaches into the movement zone of the

rear seat backrests. Otherwise injury or dam‐

age might occur.◀

Boot roll-up cover with luggage net:

Removing

The cover can be removed for stowing bulky

items.

1. Press button, arrow 1, to unlock cover.

Ensure stability of child seat

When installing child restraint systems,

make sure that the child seat makes firm con‐

tact with the seat backrest. To do this, adapt

the backrest angle on all the seats in question

as far as possible and also adjust the height of

the head restraints or, if possible, remove

them. Make sure that all backrests are securely

locked. Otherwise, the stability of the child

seat is limited and there is an increased risk of

injury due to unexpected movement of the

backrest.◀

2. Pull cover backwards, arrow 2.

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Luggage net

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Correctly engaging the catch

When swinging the panel back up, make

sure that the catch engages properly. The red

warning field on the seat then disappears. Oth‐

erwise, the transported load may be propelled

inside the vehicle when braking or swerving

and endanger the vehicle occupants.◀

Do not permit the luggage net to roll rap‐

idly closed

Do not permit the luggage net to roll rapidly

closed otherwise there is a risk of injury and

the luggage net could be damaged.◀

Use the middle seat belt

Normal-sized boot

If the middle seat belt in the rear is used,

the larger side of the backrest must be locked.

Otherwise the seat belt will have no restraining

effect.◀

1. Fold open rear covers on the roofliner.

2. Grip the loop and pull the luggage net out

of its cartridge.

3. Insert the rods on both sides forwards into

the brackets in the roofliner from the out‐

side, arrow. This is best done from the rear

seat.

Folding down sides

The right side can be folded down separately.

The left side can be folded down together with

the middle section.

When the luggage net is no longer needed it:

reverse the procedure.

Reach into the recess and pull forward.

Enlarged boot

1. Fold down the entire rear seat backrest.

Folding down centre section

2. Press the button, arrow 1, to disengage the

cartridge at both sides.

Reach into the recess and pull forward.

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3. Remove the cartridge to the rear from both

side brackets, arrow 2. Take care not to get

the cartridge jammed.

4. Push the cartridge home in the guides, ar‐

rows 1 at the rear of the backrests.

5. Fold open front covers on the roofliner.

6. Carefully pull out luggage net and insert

into the brackets as with a normal-sized

boot, see page 171.

When the luggage net is no longer needed it:

reverse the procedure.

Finally, push the cartridge forwards into both

side brackets, until it engages. The red warn‐

ing panels disappear.

Ski and snowboard bag

General

The ski and snowboard bag is located in a pro‐

tective sleeve in the boot.

Follow the installation and operating instruc‐

tions enclosed in the protective sleeve.

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Storage compartments

Vehicle equipment

Glove box

This chapter describes all standard, national

and special equipment provided in the model

series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is

therefore also described, for example the se‐

lected special equipment or national version.

This also applies to safety-relevant functions

and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐

tional regulations when using the correspond‐

ing functions and systems.

Front passenger's side

Note

Close the glove box again immediately

After using the glove box while the vehi‐

cle is in motion, close it without delay, so that it

cannot cause injury in the event of an acci‐

dent.◀

Opening

Notes

No loose objects in the interior.

Do not store any objects unsecured in

the interior, otherwise they could endanger ve‐

hicle occupants when braking or swerving, for

instance.◀

No anti-slip matting on the instrument

panel.

Do not use any kind of anti-slip matting on the

instrument panel, otherwise it may be dam‐

aged by the materials of the matting.◀

Pull the handle.

The light in the glove box comes on.

Closing

Fold lid down.

Storage options

The following storage options are located in

the interior:

Locking

The glove box can be locked with an integrated

key. This means it is not possible to access the

glove box.

▷

Glove box on the passenger side, see

page 173.

Glove box on the driver's side, see

page 174.

After the glove box has been locked, the re‐

mote control without the integrated key can be

handed over, for example, at a hotel.

Storage compartment in the front centre

armrest, see page 174.

▷

Pockets in the doors., see page 174

Pockets on the back rests of the front

seats.

▷

Net in front passenger footwell

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Driver's side

Note

Centre armrest

Opening

Close the glove box again immediately

After using the glove box while the vehi‐

cle is in motion, close it without delay, so that it

cannot cause injury in the event of an acci‐

dent.◀

Opening

Press the button, arrow 1, and fold the centre

armrest upwards, arrow 2.

Connection for external audio device

Pull the handle.

Closing

Fold lid down.

An external audio device, for example an MP3

player, can be connected via the AUX-IN port

in the centre armrest.

Pockets in the doors

Do not store any breakable objects

Do not store any breakable objects, for

example, glass bottles, otherwise there is the

increased risk of injury in the event of an acci‐

dent.◀

Cupholder

Information

Unbreakable containers and no hot bev‐

erages

Use light and unbreakable containers and do

not transport hot beverages. Otherwise there

is an increased risk of injury in the event of an

accident.◀

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Unsuitable containers

Coat hooks

Do not force unsuitable containers into

the cupholder. Otherwise damage may re‐

sult.◀

Keep a clear view

Items of clothing hung from the hooks

must not obstruct the driver’s view.◀

Front

No heavy objects

In the centre console.

Do not hang heavy objects from the

hooks as they could endanger the vehicle oc‐

cupants, for example in the case of braking or

evasive manoeuvres.◀

The clothes hooks are located on the grab

handles in the rear.

Storage compartments in the

boot

Push the cover forward.

Storage space under boot floor

Rear

In the centre armrest.

Fold up boot floor. Storage space under boot

floor is divided into sections.

Two dividing elements can be used to further

subdivide the space.

Pull centre armrest forward with the loop.

To open: press the button.

To close: push both covers back in one after

the other.

Side storage compartment, right

There is a watertight storage compartment on

right side of boot.

Push covers back into position

Push covers back into position before

the centre armrest is folded up, otherwise the

cupholder may become damaged.◀

Bag holders

Only light objects

Only hang light objects such as shopping

bags on the holders. Otherwise, these can en‐

danger vehicle occupants, for example if ob‐

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jects fly around in the case of braking and eva‐

sive manoeuvres.

Reversible base

The underside of the boot floor has a water

and dirt-repellent coating.

Only transport heavy luggage with suitable

means of securing in the boot.◀

Fold the boot floor up, remove it and turn it

over.

Boot net, FlexNet

For securing the load, see page 184, the flexi‐

ble boot net can also be used.

Folding box

There is a folding box in the storage compart‐

ment under the floor of the boot.

Depending on equipment, there are one or two

bag holders in the boot.

Tensioning strap

There is a tensioning strap on the right-hand

trim panel for securing small objects.

Net

Smaller objects can be stowed in the net at the

left side of the boot.

Side storage compartment left

Pull the handle.

Lashing eyes in the boot

For securing the load, see page 184, lashing

eyes are in the boot.

Lashing eyes in the boot with rail

For securing the load, see page 184, lashing

eyes are in the boot.

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