BMW X3 2018-2024 - Controls

Controls

This chapter is intended to provide you with

information that will give you complete control of

your vehicle. All features and accessories that

are useful for driving and your safety, comfort

and convenience are described here.

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Overview

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and

systems. The respectively applicable country

provisions must be observed when using the

respective features and systems.

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Unlocking

Locking

Remote control/key

Unlock the tailgate

Press briefly: headlight courtesy delay fea‐

ture

General information

The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐

trols with integrated key.

Press and hold: Panic mode

Every remote control holds a replaceable bat‐

tery.

Integrated key

You may set the key functions depending on

the optional features and country-specific ver‐

sion. For Settings, refer to page 45.

The vehicle stores personal settings for every

remote control. Personal Profile, refer to

page 35.

The remote controls hold information on re‐

quired maintenance. Service data in the re‐

mote control, refer to page 215

Press button, arrow 1, and remove the key, ar‐

row 2.

The integrated key fits the following locks:

▷

Driver's door.

Glove compartment on the front passenger

side.

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▷

Interference of radio transmission by

charger while charging items such as mo‐

bile devices in the vehicle.

Replacing the battery

A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐

tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start

the engine.

Starting the engine with emergency

detection of the remote control

1. Remove integrated key from remote con‐

trol.

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

3. Remove the cover of the battery compart‐

ment, arrow 2.

4. Insert a battery of the same type with the

positive side facing up.

5. Press the cover closed.

Steptronic transmission: if a corresponding

Check Control message appears, hold the re‐

mote control, as shown, against the marked

area on the steering column and press the

Start/Stop button within 10 seconds while

pressing the brake.

Take the used battery to a recycling

center or to your service center.

New remote controls

New remote controls are available from the

service center.

If the remote control is not recognized: slightly

change the height position of the remote con‐

trol and repeat the procedure.

Loss of the remote controls

Lost remote controls can be disabled by your

service center.

Personal Profile

Emergency detection of remote

control

It is possible to switch on the ignition or start

the engine in situations such as the following:

The concept

Personal Profile provides three profiles, using

which personal vehicle settings can be stored.

Every remote control has one of these profiles

assigned.

▷

Interference of radio transmission to re‐

mote control by external sources e.g., by

radio masts.

If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote con‐

trol, the assigned personal profile will be acti‐

vated. All settings stored in the profile are au‐

tomatically applied.

▷

Empty battery in remote control.

Interference from radio transmissions

through mobile devices in close proximity

to remote control.

If several drivers use their own remote control,

the vehicle will adjust the personal settings

during unlocking. These settings are also re‐

stored, if the vehicle has been used in the

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meantime by a person with a different remote

control.

3. Select a profile.

▷

All settings stored in the called-up profile

are automatically applied.

Changes to the settings are automatically

saved in the personal profile.

The called-up profile is assigned to the re‐

mote control being used at the time.

Three personal profiles and a guest profile can

be created.

If the profile is already assigned to a differ‐

ent remote control, this profile will apply to

both remote controls. It cannot be differen‐

tiated anymore between the settings for

the two remote controls.

Adjusting

The settings for the following systems and

functions are saved in the active profile. The

scope of storable settings is country- and

equipment-dependable.

Renaming profiles

▷

Unlocking and locking.

Lights.

A personal name can be assigned to every pro‐

file to avoid confusion between the profiles.

Climate control.

Radio.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

Instrument cluster.

Programmable memory buttons.

Volumes, tone.

3. "Options"

4. "Rename current profile"

Resetting profiles

The settings of the active profile are reset to

their default values.

Control Display.

Navigation.

Park Distance Control PDC.

Rearview camera

Side View.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Options"

Head-up Display.

Driving Dynamics Control.

4. "Reset current profile"

Driver's seat position, exterior mirror posi‐

tion, steering wheel position.

Exporting profiles

Most settings of the active profile can be ex‐

ported.

▷

Cruise control.

Intelligent Safety.

This can be helpful for securing and retrieving

personal settings, before delivering the vehicle

to a workshop, e.g. Profiles can be taken to an‐

other vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro‐

file function.

Active Blind Spot Detection.

Profile management

Opening profiles

The following export options are available:

Regardless of the remote control in use a dif‐

ferent profile may be activated.

▷

Via BMW Online.

Via the USB port to a USB device.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

Popular file systems for USB devices are

supported. FAT32 and exFAT are the rec‐

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ommended formats for profile export.

3. "Options"

Other formats may not support the export.

4. "Display user list at startup"

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

Using the remote control

3. "Export profile"

4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"

USB interface: "USB device"

Note

Take the remote control with you

People or animals left unattended in a

parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐

side. Always take the remote control with you

when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle

can then be opened from the outside.◀

Importing profiles

Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be

imported via BMW Online.

Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐

ported via the USB interface.

Existing settings are overwritten with the im‐

ported profile.

Unlocking

Press button on the remote control.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

▷

All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap

are being unlocked.

3. "Import profile"

Interior lamps and courtesy lamps are acti‐

vated. This function is not available, if the

interior lamps were switched off manually.

4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"

USB interface: "USB device"

▷

The welcome lamps are switched on, if this

function was activated.

Using the guest profile

The guest profile is for individual settings that

are saved in none of the three personal pro‐

files.

Exterior mirrors folded through convenient

closing are folded open.

You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.

For Settings, refer to page 45.

This can be useful for drivers who are using

the vehicle temporarily and do not have their

own profile.

The alarm system, refer to page 46, is dis‐

armed.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Guest"

Convenient opening

Press and hold this button on the re‐

mote control after unlocking.

The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not

assigned to the current remote control.

The windows and the glass sunroof are

opened, as long as the button on the remote

control is pressed.

Display profile list during start

The profile list can be displayed during each

start to select the desired profile.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

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Press button on the remote control for

approx. 1 second.

Locking

Locking from the outside

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside

with people inside the car, as the vehicle can‐

not be unlocked from inside without special

knowledge.◀

The tailgate opens slightly, regardless of

whether the vehicle was previously locked or

unlocked.

With automatic tailgate operation, the closed

tailgate is automatically opened.

The driver's door must be closed.

Press button on the remote control.

Depending on the features and the country

version, it is also possible to have door un‐

locked. Create the settings, refer to page 45.

All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap are

being locked.

If the doors were not unlocked, the tailgate is

locked again as soon as it closes.

The alarm system, refer to page 46, is armed.

Do not place the remote control in the

cargo area

Switching on interior lights and

courtesy lights

Take the remote control with you and do not

leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐

mote control is locked inside the vehicle when

the tailgate is closed.◀

Press button on the remote control with

the vehicle locked.

This function is not available, if the interior

lamps were switched off manually.

Provide edge protection

Sharp objects or those with edges can

hit the rear window while driving and damage

the heat conductors of the rear window. Pro‐

vide edge protection.◀

If the button is pressed again within 10 sec‐

onds after vehicle was locked, the interior mo‐

tion sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the anti-

theft warning system, refer to page 47, are

turned off. After locking, wait 10 seconds be‐

fore pressing the button again.

Switching on the headlight courtesy

delay feature

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

Briefly press the button on the remote

control.

The duration can be set in the Control Display.

Press button on the remote control for

at least 3 seconds.

Malfunction

Remote control detection by the vehicle can

among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐

lowing circumstances:

To reel off the alarm: press any button.

Unlocking the tailgate

▷

The battery of the remote control is dis‐

charged. Replace the battery, refer to

page 35.

With automatic tailgate operation:

Note the opening height of the tailgate

The tailgate swings back and up when it

opens. Ensure that there is sufficient clearance

when the tailgate opens; otherwise, damage

may result.◀

▷

Interference of the radio connection from

transmission towers or other equipment

with high transmit power.

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▷

Shielding of the remote control due to

metal objects.

Without remote control

Interference of the radio connection from

mobile phones or other electronic devices

in direct proximity.

From the outside

Locking from the outside

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside

with people inside the car, as the vehicle can‐

not be unlocked from inside without special

knowledge.◀

Do not transport the remote control together

with metal objects or electronic devices.

In the case of interference, the vehicle can also

be unlocked and locked from the outside with‐

out remote control, refer to page 39.

Remove the key before pulling the door

handle

For US owners only

Before pulling the outside door handle, remove

the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and

the key.◀

The transmitter and receiver units comply with

part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication

Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐

erned by the following:

FCC ID:

▷

LX8766S.

LX8766E.

LX8CAS.

LX8CAS2.

MYTCAS4.

Compliance statement:

Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door

lock using the integrated key, refer to page 34.

The other doors must be unlocked or locked

from the inside.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:

▷

This device may not cause harmful inter‐

ference, and

Alarm system

The alarm system is not armed if the vehicle is

locked with the integrated key.

▷

this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

The alarm system is triggered when the door is

opened, if the vehicle was unlocked via the

door lock.

Any unauthorized modifications or changes to

these devices could void the user's authority to

operate this equipment.

In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle

with the remote control or switch on the igni‐

tion, if needed, through emergency detection

of the remote control, refer to page 35.

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Ensure that adequate clearance is available

before opening.

From the inside

Unlocking and locking

Opening from the outside

Via the buttons for the central locking system.

▷

Press button next to the tailgate.

Press button on the remote con‐

▷

By pressing the button, the vehicle

is locked with the doors closed.

trol for approx. 1 second.

As the case may be, the doors are also un‐

locked. Unlocking with the remote control,

refer to page 38.

Pressing the button unlocks the

vehicle.

The vehicle is not secured against theft when

locking.

The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung up‐

ward.

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

Closing

In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is

automatically unlocked. The hazard warning

system and interior lights come on.

Hints

Keep the closing path clear

Unlocking and opening

Make sure that the closing path of the

tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐

sult.◀

▷

Press the central locking system

button to unlock the doors to‐

gether, and then pull the door handle

above the armrest.

Do not place the remote control in the

cargo area

▷

On the door to be opened, pull the door

handle twice: the first time unlocks the

door, the second time opens it. The other

doors remain locked.

Take the remote control with you and do not

leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐

mote control is locked inside the vehicle when

the tailgate is closed.◀

Provide edge protection

Tailgate

Sharp objects or those with edges can

hit the rear window while driving and damage

the heat conductors of the rear window. Pro‐

vide edge protection.◀

Opening

The tailgate swings back and up when it

opens.

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Closing

▷

Press button on tailgate's exterior

Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tail‐

gate can be used to conveniently pull down the

tailgate.

Press button on the remote con‐

trol for approx. 1 second.

As the case may be, the doors are also un‐

locked. Opening with the remote control,

refer to page 38.

Automatic tailgate operation

▷

Press button in the driver's door.

Adjusting the opening height

You can set how far the tailgate should open.

If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate opens

automatically to the adjusted opening height.

Adjusting the opening height

When adjusting the opening height, en‐

sure that there is a clearance of at least

4 in/10 cm above the tailgate. Otherwise, the

ceiling may not be high enough for the open

tailgate if the loading situation changes.◀

The opening procedure is interrupted:

▷

By pressing a button again.

When starting the engine.

When the vehicle starts moving.

By pressing the button on the inside of the

tailgate.

1. "Settings"

2. "Tailgate"

3. Turn the controller until the desired open‐

ing height is selected.

Closing

Keep the closing path clear

Make sure that the closing path of the

tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐

sult.◀

Opening

Note the opening height of the tailgate

The tailgate swings back and up when it

opens. Ensure that there is sufficient clearance

when the tailgate opens; otherwise, damage

may result.

Monitor closing

Monitor closing to ensure that no one

becomes trapped.◀

Adjust the opening height of the tailgate ac‐

cording to the given situation.◀

Do not place the remote control in the

cargo area

Take the remote control with you and do not

leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐

mote control is locked inside the vehicle when

the tailgate is closed.◀

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Provide edge protection

Sharp objects or those with edges can

hit the rear window while driving and damage

the heat conductors of the rear window. Pro‐

vide edge protection.◀

Without Comfort Access:

▷

Press button on tailgate's exterior

Pressing the button again stops the mo‐

tion.

Pull and hold the button in the

driver door. Releasing the button

stops window/roof movement.

The remote control must be located in the

interior for this function.

▷

Press button on the inside of the tailgate.

With Comfort Access:

An acoustic signal sounds and the tailgate

closes.

The closing operation is interrupted:

▷

When starting the engine.

The vehicle starts off with jerks.

Manual operation

Do not operate the tailgate manually if it

is blocked

▷

Press button, arrow 1, on the inside of the

tailgate.

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

ually as the tailgate may otherwise become

damaged and injury may result.

Pressing the button again stops the mo‐

tion.

Contact your service center.◀

Press button, arrow 2.

In the event of an electrical malfunction, oper‐

ate the unlocked tailgate manually with a slow

and smooth motion.

The vehicle will be locked after closing the

tailgate. The driver's door must be closed

for this purpose and the remote control

must be outside of the vehicle in the area

of the tailgate.

Comfort Access

Pressing the button again stops the mo‐

tion.

The concept

The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐

ing the remote control.

All you need to do is to have the remote con‐

trol with you, such as in your pants pocket.

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Locking

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The vehicle automatically detects the remote

control when it is in close proximity or in the

car's interior.

Comfort Access supports the following func‐

tions:

▷

Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.

Convenient closing.

Separate unlocking of the tailgate.

Open/close tailgate with no-touch activa‐

tion.

Touch the surface on the door handle of the

driver's or front passenger door, arrow, with

your finger for approx. 1 second without grasp‐

ing the door handle.

▷

Start the engine.

Functional requirements

▷

There are no external sources of interfer‐

ence nearby.

This corresponds with pressing the button on

the remote control.

To lock the vehicle, the remote control

must be located outside of the vehicle.

To save battery power, ensure that the ignition

and all electronic systems and/or power con‐

sumers are turned off before locking the vehi‐

cle.

The next unlocking and locking cycle is not

possible until after approx. 2 seconds.

The engine can only be started if the re‐

mote control is in the vehicle.

Convenient closing

Monitor closing

Unlocking

Monitor closing to ensure that no one

becomes trapped.◀

Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front

passenger door completely, arrow.

Touch the surface on the door handle of the

driver's or front passenger door, arrow, with

your finger and hold it there without grasping

the door handle.

This corresponds with pressing the button on

the remote control.

This corresponds to pressing and holding

the remote control button.

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In addition to locking, the windows and the

glass sunroof close and the exterior mirrors

fold in.

leg must pass through the ranges of both

sensors.

Unlocking the tailgate separately

Press button on tailgate's exterior

This corresponds with pressing the button on

the remote control.

The situation of the doors does not change.

Note the opening height of the tailgate

The tailgate swings back and up when it

opens. Ensure that there is sufficient clearance

when the tailgate opens; otherwise, damage

may result.◀

Opening

Perform the foot movement described earlier.

The tailgate opens, regardless of whether it

was previously locked or unlocked.

Do not place the remote control in the

cargo area

The tailgate swings back and up when it

opens. Ensure that adequate clearance is

available before opening.

Take the remote control with you and do not

leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐

mote control is locked inside the vehicle when

the tailgate is closed.◀

Before the opening, the hazard warning sys‐

tem flashes.

Preventing inadvertent opening

Opening and closing the tailgate with

no-touch activation

In situations where the tailgate should

not be opened with no-touch activation, en‐

sure that the remote control is located beyond

the range of the sensor, at least 5 ft/1.50 m

from the rear of the car.

The tailgate can be opened with no-touch acti‐

vation using the remote control you are carry‐

ing. With automatic tailgate operation, it can

also be closed with no-touch activation. Two

sensors detect a forward-directed foot motion

in the center of the area at the rear of the car

and the trunk lid opens and/or closes.

Otherwise, the tailgate may be opened inad‐

vertently, for example by an unintentional or

misinterpreted movement of the foot.◀

Closing

Foot movement to be carried out

Perform the foot movement described earlier.

Do not touch vehicle

The hazard warning system flashes on and an

acoustic signal sounds before the tailgate

closes.

With the foot motion, make sure there is

steady stance and do not touch the vehicle;

otherwise, there is a danger of injury, e. g. from

hot exhaust system parts.◀

When closing, the tailgate pivots back and

down.

1. Place in the center behind the vehicle,

about an arm's length from the vehicle rear.

The closing of the tailgate has no effect on the

locking of the vehicle.

2. Move a foot in the direction of travel as far

under the vehicle as possible and immedi‐

ately pull it back. With this movement, the

Another foot movement can interrupt the clos‐

ing operation.

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Avoiding unintentional closing

Adjusting

In situations in which the opened tailgate

should not to be closed with no-touch activa‐

tion, ensure that the remote control is located

beyond the range of the sensor, at least

5 ft/1.50 m from the rear of the car.

Unlocking

The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐

fer to page 35.

Otherwise, the tailgate may be closed inadver‐

tently, for example by an unintentional or mis‐

interpreted movement of the foot.◀

Doors

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

Keep the closing path clear

3.

Select the symbol.

Make sure that the closing path of the

tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐

sult.◀

4. Select the desired function:

▷

"Driver's door only"

Only the driver's door and the fuel filler

flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐

locks the entire vehicle.

Do not place the remote control in the

cargo area

"All doors"

Take the remote control with you and do not

leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐

mote control is locked inside the vehicle when

the tailgate is closed.◀

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

Tailgate

Depending on optional features and country

version, this setting is not offered in some

cases.

Malfunction

Remote control detection by the vehicle can

among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐

lowing circumstances:

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

▷

The battery of the remote control is dis‐

charged. Replace the battery, refer to

page 35.

3.

Select the symbol.

4. Select the desired function:

▷

"Tailgate"

▷

Interference of the radio connection from

transmission towers or other equipment

with high transmit power.

Depending on your vehicle's optional

features, the tailgate is either unlocked

or opened.

▷

Shielding of the remote control due to

metal objects.

"Tailgate + door(s)"

Interference of the radio connection from

mobile phones or other electronic devices

in direct proximity.

Depending on your vehicle's optional

features, the tailgate is either unlocked

or opened and the doors unlocked.

Do not transport the remote control together

with metal objects or electronic devices.

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐

fer to page 35.

In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock

the vehicle using the buttons of the remote

control or using the integrated key, refer to

page 39.

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

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3. Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐

mation signals.

3. "Last seat position autom."

▷

"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"

"Flash when lock/unlock"

Alarm system

The concept

Automatic locking

When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm

system responds to:

The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐

fer to page 35.

▷

Opening a door, the hood or the tailgate.

Movements in the interior.

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐

tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing

the car.

3. Select the desired function:

▷

"Lock if no door is opened"

The vehicle locks automatically after a

short period of time if no door is

opened.

▷

Disconnected battery voltage.

The alarm system briefly signals tampering:

▷

By sounding an acoustic alarm.

▷

"Lock after start driving"

By switching on the hazard warning sys‐

tem.

The vehicle locks automatically after

you drive off.

▷

By flashing the daytime running lights.

Retrieving the seat and mirror settings

Arming and disarming the alarm

system

When you unlock or lock the vehicle, either

with the remote control or via the Comfort Ac‐

cess, the alarm system is disarmed or armed at

the same time.

The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions

used last are stored for the remote control cur‐

rently in use.

When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions

are automatically retrieved if this function was

activated.

Door lock and armed alarm system

Pinch hazard when moving back the seat

The alarm system is triggered when the door is

opened, when the vehicle is unlocked via the

door lock.

If this function is used, first make sure

that the footwell behind the driver's seat is

empty. Otherwise, people might get injured or

objects damaged when the seat is moved

back.◀

Tailgate and armed alarm system

The tailgate can be opened even when the

alarm system is armed.

The adjustment procedure is interrupted:

▷

When a seat position switch is pressed.

After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and

monitored again when the doors are locked.

The hazard warning system flashes once.

When a button of the seat and mirror mem‐

ory is pressed.

Activating the setting

1. "Settings"

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

2. "Doors/key"

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Press button on the remote control for

at least 3 seconds.

Interior motion sensor

The windows and glass sunroof must be

closed for the system to function properly.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Avoiding unintentional alarms

Indicator lamp on the interior rearview

mirror

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐

sor can be switched off together, such as in

the following situations:

▷

In automatic car washes.

In duplex garages.

During transport on trains carrying vehi‐

cles, at sea or on a trailer.

▷

With animals in the vehicle.

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and

interior motion sensor

▷

The indicator lamp flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

Press the remote control button again

within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle

is locked.

The system is armed.

The indicator lamp flashes after locking:

The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐

onds and then continues to flash.

The doors, hood or tailgate is not closed

properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐

cured.

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐

sor are turned off, until the vehicle is locked

again.

After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp

flashes continuously. Interior motion sen‐

sor and tilt alarm sensor are not active.

When the still open access is closed, inte‐

rior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor will

be switched on.

Switching off the alarm

▷

Unlock vehicle with the remote control or

switch on the ignition, if needed through

emergency detection of remote control, re‐

fer to page 35.

▷

The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐

ing:

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

▷

With Comfort Access: if you are carrying

the remote control on your person, grasp

the driver side or front passenger side door

handle completely.

The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking

until the engine ignition is switched on, but

no longer than approx. 5 minutes:

An alarm has been triggered.

Tilt alarm sensor

The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.

The alarm system responds in situations such

as attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is

towed.

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Opening and closing

Power windows

▷

Pull the switch beyond the resistance

point.

Hint

The window closes automatically. Pulling

again stops the motion.

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when

leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐

not operate the power windows and injure

themselves.◀

See also: closing by means of Comfort Access,

refer to page 42.

Pinch protection system

Danger of jamming even with pinch pro‐

tection

Even with the pinch protection system, check

that the window's closing path is clear; other‐

wise, the closing action may not stop in certain

situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀

No window accessories

Do not install any accessories in the win‐

dow's range of movement; otherwise, the

pinch protection system will be impaired.◀

Opening

If closing force exceeds a specific margin as a

window closes, closing is interrupted.

▷

Press the button to the resistance

point.

The window reopens slightly.

The window opens while the switch is held.

Closing without the pinch protection

system

▷

Press the switch beyond the resist‐

ance point.

Keep the closing path clear

The window opens automatically. Pressing

the switch again stopse the motion.

Monitor closing and make sure that the

closing path of the window is clear; otherwise,

injuries may result.◀

See also: Convenient opening, refer to

page 37, via remote control.

See also: closing by means of Comfort Ac‐

cess, refer to page 42.

The glass sunroof closes without jam protec‐

tion.

Comfort position

Initializing after a power failure

If the glass sunroof is not automatically com‐

pletely opened, the comfort position has been

attained. In this position the wind noises in the

interior are the least.

After a power failure during the opening or

closing process, the glass sunroof can only be

operated to a limited extent.

If desired, continue the movement by pressing

the reel.

Initializing the system

The system can be initialized when the vehicle

is stationary and the engine is running.

Pinch protection system

If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐

roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐

ment is stopped, beginning at approximately

the middle of the opening in the roof, or from

the tilted position during closing.

During the initialization, the glass sunroof

closes without jam protection.

The glass sunroof reopens slightly.

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Controls

Keep the closing path clear

Monitor closing and make sure that the

closing path of the glass sunroof is clear; oth‐

erwise, injuries may result.◀

Press the reel up and hold it until

the initialization is complete:

▷

Initialization begins within

15 seconds and is com‐

pleted when the glass sun‐

roof and sliding visor are

completely closed.

▷

The glass sunroof closes without jam pro‐

tection.

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Keep the movement area unobstructed

Vehicle features and options

When changing the seat position, keep

the seat's area of movement unobstructed;

otherwise, people might get injured or objects

damaged.◀

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and

systems. The respectively applicable country

provisions must be observed when using the

respective features and systems.

Manually adjustable seats

At a glance

Sitting safely

The ideal seating position can make a vital

contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.

The seating position plays an important role in

an accident in combination with:

▷

Safety belts, refer to page 55.

Head restraints, refer to page 56.

Airbags, refer to page 100.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Forward/backward

Thigh support

Seat tilt

Backrest width

Lumbar support

Height

Seats

Hints

Backrest tilt

Do not adjust the seat while driving

Do not adjust the driver's seat while driv‐

ing, or the seat could respond with unexpected

movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle

control could lead to an accident.◀

Forward/backward

Do not incline the backrest too far to the

rear

Do not incline the backrest too far to the rear

while driving, or there is a risk of slipping under

the safety belt in the event of an accident. This

would eliminate the protection normally pro‐

vided by the belt.◀

Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired

direction.

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Controls

After releasing the lever, move the seat for‐

ward or back slightly making sure it engages

properly.

to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat

engages properly.

Electrically adjustable seats

At a glance

Height

Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat

or lift it off, as necessary.

1

2

3

4

5

Seat and mirror memory

Backrest width

Backrest tilt

Lumbar support

Backrest tilt

Forward/backward, height, seat tilt

General information

The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored

for the profile currently in use. When the vehi‐

cle is unlocked via the remote control, the po‐

sition is automatically retrieved if the Function,

refer to page 46, is activated for this purpose.

Pull the lever and apply your weight to the

backrest or lift it off, as necessary.

Adjustments in detail

1. Forward/back.

Seat tilt

Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired

tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight

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2. Height.

Thigh support

Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust

the thigh support.

3. Seat tilt.

Lumbar support

The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐

justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐

gion of the spine. The lower back and the

spine are supported for upright posture.

▷

Press the front/rear section

of the switch.

4. Backrest tilt.

The curvature is increased/

decreased.

▷

Press the upper/lower sec‐

tion of the switch.

The curvature is shifted up/

down.

Backrest width

Change the width of the back‐

rest using the side wings to ad‐

just the lateral support.

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Controls

If the journey is continued within approx. 15

minutes, the seat heating is activated automat‐

ically with the temperature selected last.

Front seat heating

When ECO PRO, refer to page 182, is acti‐

vated, the heater output is reduced.

Switch off

Press button longer.

The LEDs go out.

Switching on

Press button once for each tempera‐

ture level.

Safety belts

Seats with safety belt

The vehicle has five seats, each of which is

equipped with a safety belt.

The maximum temperature is reached when

three LEDs are lit.

If the journey is continued within approx. 15

minutes, the seat heating is activated automat‐

ically with the temperature selected last.

General information

Always make sure that safety belts are being

worn by all occupants before driving off.

When ECO PRO, refer to page 182, is acti‐

vated, the heater output is reduced.

For the occupants' safety the belt locking

mechanism triggers early. Slowly guide the

belt out of the holder when applying it.

Switch off

Press button longer.

The LEDs go out.

Although airbags enhance safety by providing

added protection, they are not a substitute for

safety belts.

The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point

will be correct for adult seat occupants of ev‐

ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted.

Rear seat heating

▷

The two outer safety belt buckles,

integrated into the rear seat, are for pas‐

sengers sitting on the left and right.

▷

The center rear safety belt buckle is solely

intended for the center passenger.

Hints

One person per safety belt

Switching on

Never allow more than one person to

wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or

small children to ride on a passenger's lap.◀

Press button once for each tempera‐

ture level.

The maximum temperature is reached when

three LEDs are lit.

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Putting on the belt

2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.

Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly

across the lap and shoulders, as close to the

body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies

low around the hips in the lap area and does

not press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the belt

can slip over the hips in a frontal impact and in‐

jure the abdomen.

3. Guide the belt back into its roll-up mecha‐

nism.

Safety belt reminder for driver's and

passenger's seat

The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐

nal sounds. Make sure that the safety

belts are positioned correctly. The

safety belt reminder is active at speeds above

approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. It can also be activated

if objects are placed on the front passenger

seat.

The safety belt must not lie across the neck,

rub on sharp edges, be routed over breakable

objects, or be pinched.◀

What reduces the restraining effect

Avoid wearing bulky clothing, and pull

the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the

tension. Make sure that the belt is not jammed;

otherwise, the belt can be damaged and the

restraining effect is reduced.◀

Damage to safety belts

Wear and tear after accidents or when dam‐

aged otherwise:

Have the safety belts, including the safety belt

tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors

checked.

Using the middle safety belt

If the middle safety belt in the rear is

used, the larger side of the backrest must be

locked. Otherwise, the safety belt will not have

a restraining effect.◀

Check and replace safety belts

This should only be done by your service

center; otherwise, this safety feature might not

work properly.◀

Buckling the belt

Front headrests

Correctly adjusted head restraint

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the

risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event

of an accident.

Adjusting the head restraint

Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in

the belt buckle.

Adjust the head restraints of all occupied

seats properly; otherwise, there is an increased

risk of injury in an accident.◀

To ease accessibility to the seat belt buckle, an

adjustable slider is available on the belt to help

position the buckle when not in use.

Height

Adjust the head restraint so that its center is

approximately at ear level.

Unbuckling the belt

1. Hold the belt firmly.

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Distance

Rear head restraints

Adjust the distance so that the head restraint

is as close as possible to the back of the head.

Correctly adjusted head restraint

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the

risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event

of an accident.

If necessary, adjust the distance by adjusting

the tilt of the backrest.

Active head restraint

Adjusting the head restraint

In the event of a rear-end collision with a cer‐

tain severity, the active head restraint automat‐

ically reduces the distance from the head.

Adjust the head restraints of all occupied

seats properly; otherwise, there is an increased

risk of injury in an accident.◀

Reduced protective function

▷

Do not use seat or head restraint

covers.

Height

Adjust the head restraint so that its center is

approximately at ear level.

▷

Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,

on the head restraints.

Adjusting the height

Only attach accessories approved by BMW

to the seat or head restraint.

Otherwise, the protective function of the active

head restraint will be impaired and the per‐

sonal safety of the occupants will be endan‐

gered.◀

Adjusting the height

▷

To raise: push.

To lower: press button, arrow 1, and push

headrest down.

The center head restraint cannot be adjusted

in elevation.

Removing

Only remove the head restraint if no one will be

sitting in the seat in question.

▷

To raise: push.

To lower: press button, arrow 1, and push

headrest down.

Removing

The head restraints cannot be removed.

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At a glance

1. Raise the head restraint up against the re‐

sistance.

2. Press button, arrow 1, and pull the head re‐

straint out completely.

Storing

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Set the desired position.

The center head restraint cannot be removed.

Before transporting passengers

3.

Press button. The LED in the but‐

ton lights up.

Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐

porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐

tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐

able.◀

4. Press selected button 1 or 2 while the LED

is lit. The LED goes out.

If the SET button is pressed accidentally:

Press button again.

The LED goes out.

Seat and mirror memory

Hints

Calling up settings

Do not retrieve the memory while driving

Do not retrieve the memory setting while

driving, as an unexpected movement of the

seat could result in an accident.◀

Comfort function

1. Open the driver's door.

2. Switch off the ignition.

Keep the movement area unobstructed

3. Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.

When changing the seat position, keep

the seat's area of movement unobstructed;

otherwise, people might get injured or objects

damaged.◀

The corresponding seat position is performed

automatically.

The procedure stops when a reel for adjusting

the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.

The concept

Safety mode

Two driver's seat and exterior mirror positions

can be stored per profile, refer to page 35, and

called up. Settings for the backrest width and

lumbar support are not stored in memory.

1. Close the driver's door or reel on the igni‐

tion.

2. Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2

until the adjustment procedure is com‐

pleted.

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Calling up of a seat position

deactivated

At a glance

After a brief period, calling up stored seat posi‐

tions is deactivated to save battery power.

To reactivate calling up of a seat position:

▷

Open or close the door or tailgate.

Press a button on the remote control.

Press the Start/Stop button.

1

2

3

Adjustingꢀꢁ59

Mirrors

Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor

Fold in and outꢀꢁ60

Exterior mirrors

General information

The mirror on the passenger side is more

curved than the driver's side mirror.

Selecting a mirror

To change over to the other mirror:

Slide the switch.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the mir‐

ror setting is stored for the profile currently in

use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the re‐

mote control, the position is automatically re‐

trieved if this function is active.

Adjusting electrically

The setting corresponds to the direc‐

tion in which the button is pressed.

Note

Saving positions

Seat and mirror memory, refer to page 58.

Estimating distances correctly

Objects reflected in the mirror are closer

than they appear. Do not estimate the distance

to the traffic behind you based on what you

see in the mirror, as this will increase your risk

of an accident.◀

Adjusting manually

In case of electrical malfunction press edges of

mirror.

Automatic Curb Monitor

The concept

If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on

the front passenger side is tilted downward.

This improves your view of the curb and other

low-lying obstacles when parking, e.g.

Activating

1.

Slide the switch to the driver's side

mirror position.

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2. Engage selector lever position R.

Interior rearview mirror, manually

dimmable

Deactivating

Turn knob

Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror

position.

Fold in and out

Press button.

Possible at speeds up to approx.

15 mph/20 km/h.

E. g. this is advantageous

▷

In car washes.

Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect by

the interior mirror.

In narrow streets.

For folding mirrors back out that were

folded away manually.

Interior rearview mirror, automatic

dimming feature

Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐

matically at a speed of approx.

25 mph/40 km/h.

The concept

Fold in the mirror in a car wash

Before washing the car in an automatic

car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or

with the button; otherwise, the mirrors could

be damaged, depending on the width of the

vehicle.◀

Automatic heating

Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated

whenever the engine is running.

Photocells are used for control:

▷

In the mirror glass.

Automatic dimming feature

On the back of the mirror.

Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim‐

med. Photocells are used to control the Interior

rearview mirror, refer to page 60.

Functional requirement

For proper operation:

▷

Keep the photocells clean.

Do not cover the area between the inside

rearview mirror and the windshield.

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Steering wheel

Note

Do not adjust while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while

driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement

could result in an accident.◀

Adjusting

1. Fold the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred

height and angle to suit your seating posi‐

tion.

3. Fold the lever back.

Steering wheel heating

Press button.

▷

On: the LED lights up.

Off: the LED goes out.

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the selected options or country versions. This

Vehicle features and options

also applies to safety-related functions and

systems. The respectively applicable country

provisions must be observed when using the

respective features and systems.

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

The right place for children

Note

Children in the vehicle

Deactivating the front-seat passenger

airbags

Do not leave children unattended in the

vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them‐

selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the

doors.◀

If a child restraint system is used in the front

passenger seat, deactivate the front-seat pas‐

senger airbags; otherwise, there is an in‐

creased risk of injury to the child when the air‐

bags are activated, even with a child restraint

system.◀

Children should always be in the rear

Accident research shows that the safest place

for children is in the back seat.

Transporting children in the rear

Installing child restraint

systems

Only transport children younger than

13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in

the rear in child restraint systems provided in

accordance with the age, weight and size of

the child; otherwise, there is an increased risk

of injury in an accident.

Hints

Manufacturer's information for child re‐

straint systems

To select, mount and use child restraint sys‐

tems, observe the information provided by the

system manufacturer; otherwise, the protec‐

tive effect can be lost.◀

Children 13 years of age or older must wear a

safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint

system can no longer be used due to their age,

weight and size.◀

Ensuring the stability of the child seat

Children on the front passenger seat

When installing child restraint systems,

make sure that the child seat is securely fas‐

tened to the backrest of the seat. Angle and

headrest of the backrest might need to be ad‐

justed or possibly be removed. Make sure that

all backrests are securely locked. Otherwise

the stability of the child seat can be affected,

and there is an increased risk of injury because

Should it ever be necessary to use a child re‐

straint system in the front passenger seat,

make sure that the front, knee and side airbags

on the front passenger side are deactivated.

Automatic deactivation of front-seat passen‐

ger airbags, refer to page 102.

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of unexpected movement of the seat back‐

rest.◀

the adjustment after this; otherwise, the stabil‐

ity of the child seat will be reduced.◀

Adjustable backrest width: before installing a

child restraint system in the front passenger

seat, open the backrest width completely. Do

not change the backrest width again and do

not call up a memory position.

On the front passenger seat

Deactivating airbags

Deactivating the front-seat passenger

airbags

Child seat security

If a child restraint system is used in the front

passenger seat, deactivate the front-seat pas‐

senger airbags; otherwise, there is an in‐

creased risk of injury to the child when the air‐

bags are activated, even with a child restraint

system.◀

After installing a child restraint system in the

front passenger seat, make sure that the front,

knee and side airbags on the front passenger

side are deactivated.

The rear safety belts and the front passenger

safety belt can be permanently locked to fas‐

ten child restraint systems.

Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags

automatically, refer to page 102.

The front passenger safety belt can be perma‐

nently locked to fasten child restraint systems.

Seat position and height

Before installing a child restraint system, move

the front passenger seat as far back as possi‐

ble and adjust its height to the highest and

thus best possible position for the belt and to

offer optimal protection in the event of an acci‐

dent.

Locking the safety belt

1. Pull out the strap completely.

2. Secure the child restraint system with the

belt.

If the upper anchorage of the safety belt is lo‐

cated in front of the belt guide of the child seat,

move the passenger seat carefully forward un‐

til the best possible belt guide position is

reached.

3. Allow the strap to be pulled in and pull it

tight against the child restraint system.

The safety belt is locked.

Unlocking the safety belt

1. Unbuckle the belt buckle.

Backrest width

2. Remove the child restraint system.

3. Allow the strap to be pulled in completely.

Backrest width for the child seat

Before installing a child restraint system

in the front passenger seat, the backrest width

must be opened completely. Do not change

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LATCH child restraint system

LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil‐

dren.

Before installing LATCH child

restraint systems

Pull the belt away from the area of the child re‐

straint system.

Note

Follow manufacturer's information for

LATCH child restraint systems

Assembly of LATCH child restraint

systems

1. Mount the child restraint system; refer to

the user's manual of the system.

To mount and use the LATCH child restraint

systems, observe the operating and safety in‐

formation from the system manufacturer; oth‐

erwise, the level of protection may be re‐

duced.◀

2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐

erly connected.

Child restraint fixing system with a

tether strap

Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors

The lower anchors may be used to attach the

CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child

and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child

is restrained by the internal harnesses.

Mounting points

The respective symbol shows the an‐

chor for the upper retaining strap.

Seats with an upper Top Tether are

Note

marked with this symbol. It can be found on

the rear seat backrest or the rear window shelf.

Properly engage the lower LATCH an‐

chors

Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have

properly engaged and that the child restraint

system is resting snugly against the backrest;

otherwise, the degree of protection may be re‐

duced.◀

Note

Mounting eyelets

Use the mounting eyes only for the up‐

per retaining strap to secure child restraint

systems; otherwise, the mounting eyes could

be damaged.◀

Position

The corresponding symbol shows the

mounts for the lower LATCH anchors.

Seats equipped with lower anchors are

marked with a pair, 2, of LATCH sym‐

bols. It is not recommended to use the

inner lower anchors of standard outer

LATCH positions to fasten a child restraint

system on the middle seat. Use the vehicle

seat belt instead for the middle seat.

Retaining strap guide

Retaining strap

Make sure that the upper retaining strap

is not passed over the head restraints or sharp

edges and is not twisted up to the upper

mounting points; otherwise, the belt cannot

properly secure the child restraint system in an

accident.◀

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Locking the doors and

windows

Rear doors

1

2

3

4

5

6

Direction of travel

Head restraint

Hook for upper retaining strap

Mounting point/eye

Seat backrest

Push the locking lever on the rear doors down.

Upper retaining strap

The door can now be opened from the outside

only.

Attaching the upper retaining strap to

the mounting point

Safety switch for the rear

1. Raise the head restraint if needed.

Press button on the driver's door if

children are being transported in the

rear.

2. Guide the upper retaining strap between

the supports of the head restraint.

3. If there is a retaining strap, run it between

the backrest and the cargo cover.

This locks various functions so that they can‐

not be operated from the rear: safety switch,

refer to page 49.

4. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to

the mounting eye.

5. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it

down.

6. Lower and lock head restraints as needed.

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Driving

To save battery power when the engine is off,

switch off the ignition and any unnecessary

electronic systems/power consumers.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and

systems. The respectively applicable country

provisions must be observed when using the

respective features and systems.

P when the ignition is switched off

P is engaged automatically when the ig‐

nition is switched off. When in an automatic car

wash, e.g., ensure that the ignition is not

switched off accidentally.◀

The ignition automatically cuts off while the

vehicle is stationary and the engine is stopped:

▷

When locking the vehicle, and when the

low beams are activated.

Start/Stop button

▷

Shortly before the battery is discharged

completely, so that the engine can still be

started. This function is only available

when the low beams are turned off.

The concept

Pressing the Start/Stop button

switches the ignition on or off

and starts the engine.

▷

When opening or closing the driver door, if

the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and

the low beams are turned off.

Steptronic transmission: The

engine starts if the brakes are

stepped on while pressing the Start/Stop but‐

ton.

While the driver's safety belt is unbuckled

with driver's door open and low beams off.

The low beams switch to parking lights after

approx. 15 minutes of no use.

Ignition on

Steptronic transmission: Press the Start/Stop

button without stepping on the brake.

Radio ready state

Activate radio-ready state:

All vehicle systems are ready for operation.

▷

When the engine is running: press the

Start/Stop button.

Most of the indicator and warning lights in the

instrument cluster light up for a varied length

of time.

Some electronic systems/power consumers

remain ready for operation.

To save battery power when the engine is off,

switch off the ignition and any unnecessary

electronic systems/power consumers.

The radio-ready state switches off automati‐

cally:

▷

After approx. 8 minutes.

Ignition off

Steptronic transmission: Press the Start/Stop

button again without stepping on the brake.

When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐

tral locking system.

▷

Shortly before the battery is discharged

completely, so that the engine can still be

started.

All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go

out.

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The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g.,

the ignition is automatically switched off for the

following reasons:

Diesel engine

If the engine is cold and temperatures are be‐

low approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃, the start process may

be delayed somewhat due to automatic pre‐

heating.

▷

Opening or closing the driver's door.

Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.

A Check Control message is displayed.

When automatically switching from low

beams to parking lights.

Steptronic transmission

If the engine is switched off and the ignition is

switched on, the system automatically

switches to the radio-ready state if the lights

are turned off or, if correspondingly equipped,

the daytime running lights are activated.

Starting the engine

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

The ignition is activated automatically for a

certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐

gine starts.

Starting the engine

Hints

Engine stop

Enclosed areas

Do not let the engine run in enclosed

areas, since breathing in exhaust fumes may

lead to loss of consciousness and death. The

exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an

odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀

Hints

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when

leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐

not start the engine.◀

Unattended vehicle

Do not leave the vehicle unattended with

the engine running; doing so poses a risk of

danger.

Apply parking brake and further secure

the vehicle if needed.

Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐

erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward

and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐

hicle, e.g., by turning the steering wheel in the

direction of the curb.◀

Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐

ning, set the parking brake and place the trans‐

mission in selector lever position P or N to pre‐

vent the vehicle from moving.◀

Repeated starting in quick succession

Before driving into a car wash

Avoid trying to start the vehicle repeat‐

edly and in quick succession. Otherwise, the

fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned,

posing a risk of overheating and damage to the

catalytic converter.◀

So that the vehicle can roll into a car wash ob‐

serve instructions for going into an automatic

car wash, refer to page 231.

Steptronic transmission

Switching off the engine

1. Engage selector lever position P with the

vehicle stopped.

Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while

the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at

moderate engine speeds.

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2. Press the Start/Stop button.

The engine is switched off.

Displays in the instrument cluster

The display indicates that the

Auto Start/Stop function is

ready for an Automatic engine

start.

The radio-ready state is switched on.

3. Set the parking brake.

The display indicates that the

conditions for an automatic en‐

gine stop have not been met.

Auto Start/Stop function

The concept

The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.

The system switches off the engine during a

stop, e.g., in traffic congestion or at traffic

lights. The ignition remains switched on. The

engine starts again automatically for driving

off.

Functional limitations

The engine is not switched off automatically in

the following situations:

▷

External temperature too low.

Automatic mode

The external temperature is high and auto‐

matic climate control is running.

After every start of the engine using the Start/

Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is in

the last selected state, refer to page 69.

When the Auto Start/Stop function is active, it

is available when the vehicle is traveling faster

than about 3 mph, approx. 5 km/h.

▷

The car's interior has not yet been heated

or cooled to the required level.

The engine is not yet at operating temper‐

ature.

The wheels are at a sharp angle or the

steering wheel is being turned.

Engine stop

▷

After driving in reverse.

The engine is switched off automatically dur‐

ing a stop under the following conditions:

Fogging of the windows when the auto‐

matic climate control is switched on.

Steptronic transmission:

▷

Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.

At higher elevations.

▷

The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐

tion D.

▷

The brake pedal remains pressed while the

vehicle is stationary or the vehicle is held

by Automatic Hold.

The engine compartment lid is unlocked.

HDC Hill Descent Control is activated.

The parking assistant is activated.

Stop-and-go traffic.

▷

The driver's safety belt is buckled or the

driver's door is closed.

The selector lever is in position N, M/S or

R.

The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced

when the engine is switched off.

▷

Use of fuel with high ethanol content.

Starting the engine

The engine starts automatically under the fol‐

lowing conditions:

▷

Steptronic transmission:

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By releasing the brake pedal.

Activating/deactivating the system

manually

When Automatic Hold is activated: press

the accelerator pedal.

Using the button

After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.

Safety mode

After the engine switches off automatically, it

will not start again automatically if any one of

the following conditions are met.

▷

The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and

the driver's door is open.

▷

The hood was unlocked.

Some indicator lights light up for a varied

length of time.

Press button.

The engine can only be started via the Start/

Stop button.

▷

LED comes on: Auto Start/Stop function is

deactivated.

The engine is started during an automatic

engine stop.

Functional limitations

Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐

vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐

lowing situations:

The engine can only be stopped or started

via the Start/Stop button.

LED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function is

activated.

▷

Excessive warming of the car's interior

when the cooling function is switched on.

▷

The steering wheel is turned.

Switching off the vehicle during an

automatic engine stop

During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle

can be switched off permanently, e. g., when

leaving it.

Steptronic transmission: change from se‐

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

▷

Steptronic transmission: change from se‐

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

Fogging of the windows when the auto‐

matic climate control is switched on.

1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is

switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function

is deactivated.

▷

Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.

Excessive cooling of the car's interior when

the heating is switched on.

Selector lever position P is engaged auto‐

matically.

2. Set the parking brake.

Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.

Automatic deactivation

In certain situations, Auto Start/Stop function

is deactivated automatically for safety reasons

as if the driver were absent.

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The indicator lamp lights up red. The

parking brake is set.

Malfunction

The Auto Start/Stop function no longer

switches off the engine automatically. A Check

Control message is displayed. It is possible to

continue driving. Have the system checked.

While driving

Use as emergency brake while driving:

Pull the reel and hold it. The vehicle brakes

hard while the reel is being pulled.

Parking brake

The indicator lamp lights up red, a sig‐

nal sounds and the brake lights light

up.

The concept

The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi‐

cle from rolling when it is parked.

A Check Control message is displayed.

If the vehicle is slowed down down to a speed

of approx. 2 mph/3 km/h the parking brake is

set.

Overview

Releasing

With the ignition switched on:

Steptronic transmission: Press the

switch while the brake is pressed or se‐

lector lever position P is set.

The LED and indicator lamp go out.

Parking brake

The parking brake is released.

Automatic release in cars with

Steptronic transmission

Setting

Apply parking brake and further secure

the vehicle if needed.

Inadvertent operation of the accelerator

pedal

Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐

erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward

and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐

hicle, e.g., by turning the steering wheel in the

direction of the curb.◀

Make sure that the accelerator pedal is not op‐

erated unintentionally; otherwise, the vehicle is

set in motion and there is a risk of an acci‐

dent.◀

For automatic release, step on the accelerator

pedal.

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when

leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐

not release the parking brake.◀

The LED and indicator lamp go out.

The parking brake is automatically released

when you step on the accelerator:

Pull the reel.

▷

Engine on.

The LED lights up.

Drive mode engaged.

Driver buckled in and doors closed.

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Automatic Hold

The concept

This system assists the driver by automatically

setting and releasing the brake, such as when

moving in stop-and-go traffic.

Activating

This function can be activated when the driv‐

er's door is closed, the safety belt is fastened

and the engine is running.

Press button.

The LED and the letters AUTO H light

up.

The vehicle is automatically held in place when

it is stationary.

On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle

from rolling backward when driving off.

The indicator lamp lights up.

Automatic Hold is activated.

Overview

Deactivating

Press button again.

The LED and the letters AUTO H go

out.

Automatic Hold is deactivated.

If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,

press on the brake pedal to deactivate it.

When the parking brake is set manually, Auto‐

matic Hold is deactivated automatically.

Automatic Hold

Driving

Safety information

Automatic Hold is activated: the vehicle is au‐

tomatically secured against rolling after brak‐

ing to a standstill.

Secure the vehicle against rolling

Before leaving the vehicle with the en‐

gine running, engage position P of the Step‐

tronic transmission and ensure that the park‐

ing brake is set. Otherwise, the vehicle may

begin to move.◀

The indicator lamp lights up green.

Step on the accelerator pedal to drive

off.

The brake is released automatically.

The indicator lamp goes out.

Under the following conditions, Automatic

Hold is automatically deactivated and the park‐

ing brake is set:

Before driving into a car wash

▷

The engine is switched off.

Before driving into the car wash, deacti‐

vate Automatic Hold; otherwise, the parking

brake will be set when the vehicle is stationary

and the vehicle will no longer be able to roll.◀

A door is opened and driver's safety belt is

unbuckled while the vehicle is stationary.

▷

The moving vehicle is brought to a stand‐

still using the parking brake.

The indicator lamp switches from

green to red and the letters AUTO H go

out.

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Parking

Turn signal, high beams,

headlight flasher

The parking brake is automatically set if the

engine is switched off while the vehicle is be‐

ing held by Automatic Hold.

Turn signal

The indicator lamp changes from green

to red.

Do not adjust the exterior mirrors

Do not adjust the exterior mirror while

driving and when turn signals/hazard warning

flashers are on, or else the additional turn sig‐

nal lights in the exterior mirror are out of posi‐

tion and can't be seen.◀

The parking brake is not set if the en‐

gine is switched off while the vehicle is coast‐

ing to a halt. Automatic Hold is deactivated.

Automatic Hold remains activated during the

engine stop brought about by the Auto Start/

Stop function.

Using turn signals

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when

leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐

not release the parking brake.◀

Malfunction

In the event of a failure or malfunction of the

parking brake, secure the vehicle against roll‐

ing using a wheel chock, e.g., when leaving it.

Press the lever beyond the resistance point.

To switch off manually, press the lever to the

resistance point.

After a power failure

Putting the parking brake into

operation

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp

indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.

1. Switch on the ignition.

Triple turn signal activation

2.

Press the reel while stepping on the

brake pedal or selector lever position P is

set.

Press the lever to the resistance point.

The turn signal flashes three times.

The function can be activated or deactivated:

It may take several seconds for the brake to be

put into operation. Any sounds associated with

this are normal.

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

The indicator lamp in the instrument

cluster goes out as soon as the parking

brake is ready for operation.

3. "Triple turn signal"

Settings are stored for the profile currently in

use.

Signaling briefly

Press the lever to the resistance point and hold

it there for as long as you want the turn signal

to flash.

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High beams, headlight flasher

Switching on

▷

High beams, arrow 1.

Push wiper lever up.

Headlight flasher, arrow 2.

The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐

sition when released.

▷

Normal wiper speed: push up once.

The wipers switch to intermittent operation

when the vehicle is stationary.

Washer/wiper system

Switching the wipers on/off and brief

wipe

Fast wiper speed: press up twice or press

once beyond the resistance point.

Wipers change to normal speed when ve‐

hicle comes to standstill.

Hints

Do not activate wipers if frozen to wind‐

shield

Switch off and brief wipe

Do not switch on the wipers if they are frozen

to the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades

and the wiper motor may be damaged.◀

Do not activate wipers on dry windshield

Do not use the wipers if the windshield is

dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or

cause them to become worn more quickly.◀

Do not activate wipers with wipers folded

away

Push wiper lever down.

The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐

sition when released.

Do not switch on the wipers if they are folded

away, otherwise the hood or the wipers may be

damaged.◀

▷

Single wipe: press down once.

To switch off normal wipe: press down

once.

▷

To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.

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Interval mode or rain sensor

The concept

Clean the windshield, headlights

The rain sensor automatically controls the time

between wipes depending on the intensity of

the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐

shield, directly behind the interior rearview mir‐

ror.

Activating/deactivating

Pull the wiper lever towards you.

The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐

shield and activates the wipers briefly.

In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regu‐

lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are acti‐

vated.

Do not use the washer system at freezing

temperatures

Press button on the wiper lever.

Do not use the washers if fluid could freeze

onto the windshield which might impede your

viewing field. Therefore use antifreeze fluid.

Wiping is started. If the vehicle is equipped

with a rain sensor: LED in wiper lever lights up.

When wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper

operation is deactivated.

Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is

empty; operation might damage pump.◀

Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes

Windshield washer nozzles

The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐

cally heated while the ignition is switched on.

Deactivate the rain sensor when passing

through an automatic car wash; otherwise, un‐

intentional wiping can cause damages.◀

Rear window wiper

Setting the frequency or sensitivity of

the rain sensor

Switching on the rear window wiper

Turn the thumbwheel.

Turn the switch from idle position 0 upward,

arrow 1: interval mode. When reverse gear is

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engaged, the system switches to continuous

operation.

Therefore, keep it away from possible sources

of ignition.

Only keep it in the closed original container

and inaccessible to children.

Cleaning rear window

Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐

tainer.

In interval mode: turn the switch further, ar‐

row 2. The switch automatically returns to its

interval position when released.

United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is

regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual

states; do not exceed the allowable washer

fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the

usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐

tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐

centrate or the equivalent.◀

In idle position: turn switch downward, arrow 3.

The switch automatically returns to its idle po‐

sition when released.

Fold-out position of the wipers

Fold wipers back when you want to change the

blades or with pending low temperatures.

Adding washer fluid

1. Switch the ignition on and off again.

Only add washer fluid when the engine is

cool, and then close the cover completely to

avoid contact between the washer fluid and

hot engine parts.

2. With icy conditions make sure that blades

are not frozen to the windshield.

3. Press the wiper lever up beyond the point

of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐

onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly

vertical position.

Otherwise, there is a danger of fire and a risk to

personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀

Washer fluid reservoir

After the wipers are folded back down, the

wiper system must be reactivated.

Folding wipers back down

Before switching the ignition on, fold the

wipers back down to the windshield; other‐

wise, the wipers may become damaged when

they are activated.◀

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Push wiper lever down. Wipers move to

their resting position and are ready again

for operation.

All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐

ervoir.

Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐

centrate and tap water and – if required – with a

washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐

turer's recommendations.

Washer fluid

Hints

Mix the washer fluid before adding to find the

right mixture.

Antifreeze for washer fluid

Do not add windshield washer concentrate and

antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure

water; this could damage the wiper system.

Antifreeze is flammable and can cause

injury if it is used incorrectly.

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Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐

ferent manufacturers because they can clog

the windshield washer nozzles.

Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that se‐

lector lever position P is set. Otherwise, the ve‐

hicle may begin to move.

Recommended minimum fill quantity:

0.2 US gal/1 liter.

Kickdown

Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving

performance. Step on the accelerator pedal

beyond the resistance point at the full throttle

position.

Steptronic transmission

Selector lever positions

D Drive

Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper‐

ation. All gears for forward travel are activated

automatically.

Engaging selector lever positions

Press on the brake pedal until you start

driving

To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you

select a gear, maintain pressure on the brake

pedal until you are ready to start.◀

R is Reverse

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

▷

It is not possible to shift out of selector

lever position P until the engine is running

and the brake is applied.

N Neutral:

The vehicle may roll. Use in automatic car

washes, e.g.

▷

With the vehicle is stationary, press on the

brake pedal before shifting out of P or N;

otherwise, the shift command will not be

executed: shift lock.

When the ignition is switched off, refer to

page 66, selector lever position P is engaged

automatically.

Engaging D, R and N

P Park

Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The

drive wheels are blocked.

P is engaged automatically:

▷

After the engine is switched off when the

vehicle is in radio-ready state, refer to

page 66, or when the ignition is switched

off, refer to page 66, and when selector

lever position R or D is set.

Briefly push the selector lever in the desired di‐

rection, beyond a resistance point if needed.

▷

With the ignition off, if selector lever posi‐

tion N is set.

After releasing the selector lever, it returns to

its center position.

If the driver's safety belt is released, the

driver's door is opened, and the brake

pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is

stationary and selector lever position D or

R is set.

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The sport program of the transmission is acti‐

vated.

Activating the M/S manual mode

1. Press the selector lever to the left out of

selector lever position D.

2. Push the selector lever forward or pull it

backward.

Press unlock button, in order to:

Manual mode becomes active and the gear is

changed.

▷

Engage R.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐

ment cluster, e.g., M1.

Shift out of P.

Once maximum engine speed is attained, M/S

manual mode is automatically upshifted as

needed.

Engaging P

Switching to manual mode

▷

To shift down: press the selector lever for‐

ward.

▷

To shift up: pull the selector lever rear‐

wards.

Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine

and road speeds, for example downshifting is

not possible if the engine speed is too high.

Press button P.

The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐

strument cluster, followed by the currently se‐

lected gear.

Sport program and manual mode

Activating the sport program

Steptronic Sport transmission:

prevent automatic upshifting in M/S

manual mode

The Steptronic Sport transmission does not

automatically upshift in M/S manual mode

once the maximum speed is reached, if one of

the following conditions is met:

▷

DSC deactivated.

TRACTION activated.

SPORT+ activated.

Press the selector lever to the left out of selec‐

tor lever position D.

In addition, the kickdown is deactivated.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐

ment cluster, e.g., S1.

With the respective transmission version, the

lowest possible gear can be selected by simul‐

taneously operating the kickdown and the left

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shift paddle. However, this effect is not pro‐

duced via the shift paddles when switching

briefly from D to manual mode.

▷

In addition to the briefly pulled right shift

paddle, briefly pull the left shift paddle.

In the manual mode, after conservative driving

for a certain amount of time or if there has

been no acceleration or shifting of the shift

paddles within a certain amount of time, the

transmission switches back to automatic

mode.

Ending the sport program/manual

mode

Push the selector lever to the right.

D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Shift paddles

Displays in the instrument cluster

The selector lever position is dis‐

played, e.g.: P.

Electronic unlocking of the

transmission lock

General information

Electronically unlock the transmission lock to

maneuver vehicle from the danger area.

The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow

you to shift gears quickly while keeping both

hands on the steering wheel.

Unlocking is possible, if the started can spin

the engine.

▷

Shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.

Shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.

Engaging selector lever position N

1. Depress the brake pedal.

With the respective transmission version,

the lowest possible gear can be selected

by pulling and holding the left shift paddle.

2. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter

must audibly start.

Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine

and road speeds, for example downshifting is

not possible if the engine speed is too high.

3. Press and hold the selector lever into posi‐

tion N.

The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐

strument cluster, followed by the current gear.

A corresponding Check Control message

is displayed.

If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are

used to shift gears in automatic mode, the

transmission temporarily switches to manual

mode.

4. Press the selector lever again into posi‐

tion N within approx. 6 seconds.

Position N is displayed in the instrument

cluster.

If the selector lever is still in selector lever po‐

sition D with the respective transmission ver‐

sion, it is possible to switch back into the auto‐

matic mode:

5. Release brake, as soon as the starter

stops.

6. Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area

and secure it against moving on its own.

▷

Pull and hold right shift paddle.

Or

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A flag symbol is displayed in the instru‐

ment cluster.

Steptronic Sport transmission:

Launch Control

5. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within

3 seconds, release the brake.

The concept

Launch Control enables optimum acceleration

on surfaces with good traction.

Before using Launch Control, allow the trans‐

mission to cool down for approx. 5 minutes.

Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding

conditions, e.g., wet pavement, when used

again.

Hints

Component wear

Do not use Launch Control too often;

otherwise, this may result in premature wear of

components due to the high stress placed on

the vehicle.◀

Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,

refer to page 174, period.

To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC

again as soon as possible.

An experienced driver may be able to achieve

better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.

Requirements

Launch Control is available when the engine is

warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving

of at least 6 miles/10 km.

To start with Launch Control do not steer the

steering wheel.

Start with launch control

While the engine is running:

1.

Press button or select Sport+ with

the Driving Dynamics Control.

TRACTION is displayed in the instrument

cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF

lights up.

2. Engage selector lever position S.

3. With the left foot, forcefully press down on

the brake.

4. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal

beyond the resistance point at the full

throttle position.

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the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and

systems. The respectively applicable country

provisions must be observed when using the

respective features and systems.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

Overview, instrument cluster

1

2

3

4

Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ84

5

6

7

8

Engine oil temperatureꢀꢁ85

Current fuel consumption

Electronic displaysꢀꢁ80

Reset milesꢀꢁ85

Speedometer

Messages, e.g. Check Control

Tachometerꢀꢁ84

Electronic displays

▷

Selection lists, refer to page 89.

External temperature, refer to page 85.

On-board computer, refer to page 90.

Date, refer to page 85.

▷

Energy recovery, refer to page 86.

Transmission display, refer to page 78.

Miles/trip miles, refer to page 85.

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Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer to

page 81.

also be activated if objects are placed on the

front passenger seat.

Navigation display, see User's manual for

Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐

cation.

Make sure that the safety belts are positioned

correctly.

▷

Range, refer to page 85.

Airbag system

Status, Driving Dynamics Control, refer to

page 126.

Airbag system and belt tensioner are

defective.

▷

Service requirements, refer to page 86.

Speed limit detection, refer to page 88.

Time, refer to page 85.

Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐

ice center immediately.

Parking brake

The parking brake is set.

Check Control

The concept

For additional information, refer to Release

parking brake, refer to page 70.

The Check Control system monitors functions

in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions

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 in

the Head-up Display.

Continue to drive moderately.

Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐

ice center immediately.

In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a

text message may appear on the Control Dis‐

play.

Front-end collision warning

Illuminated: advance warning is issued,

e.g., when there is the impending dan‐

ger of a collision or the distance to the

vehicle ahead is too small.

Indicator/warning lights

General information

The indicator and warning lights in the instru‐

ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐

nations and colors.

Increase distance.

Flashing: acute warning of the imminent dan‐

ger of a collision when the vehicle approaches

another vehicle at a relatively high differential

speed.

Several of the lights are checked for proper

functioning and light up temporarily when the

engine is started or the ignition is switched on.

Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma‐

neuver.

Red lights

Safety belt reminder

Pedestrian warning

Flashing or illuminated: safety belt on

the driver or passenger side is not

buckled. The safety belt reminder can

Symbol in the instrument cluster.

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If a collision with a person detected in this way

is imminent, the symbol lights up and a signal

sounds.

For additional information, refer to Dynamic

Stability Control DSC, refer to page 123.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is

deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction

Control is activated

Orange lights

Active Cruise Control

Dynamic Stability Control DSC is

switched off or Dynamic Traction Con‐

trol DTC is switched on.

The number bars shows the selected

distance from the vehicle driving

ahead.

For additional information, refer to Dynamic

Stability Control, refer to page 123, and Dy‐

namic Traction Control, refer to page 124.

For additional information, refer to Active

Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, ACC,

refer to page 130.

Flat Tire Monitor FTM

Vehicle detection, Active Cruise Control

The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of

tire inflation pressure in a tire.

Illuminated: vehicle driving ahead de‐

tected.

Reduce your speed and stop cau‐

tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering ma‐

neuvers.

Flashing: the conditions are not ade‐

quate for operating the system.

The system was deactivated but applies the

brakes until you actively resume control by

pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator

pedal.

For more information, see Flat Tire Monitor, re‐

fer to page 106.

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM

Illuminated: the Tire Pressure Monitor

signals a loss of tire inflation pressure

in a tire.

Yellow lights

Anti-lock Braking System ABS

Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid

sudden braking and steering maneuvers.

Avoid abrupt braking if possible. Brak‐

ing force boost in some cases defec‐

tive. Stop carefully. Take into account

longer brake travel. Have this checked

by the service center immediately.

Flashing and then continuously illuminated: no

flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be

detected.

▷

Interference through systems or devices

with the same radio frequency: after leav‐

ing the area of the interference, the system

automatically becomes active again.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control

Flashing: DSC controls the drive and

braking forces. The vehicle is stabi‐

lized. Reduce speed and adapt driving

profile to the driving circumstances.

▷

TPM could not conclude the reset: perform

the reset of the system again.

A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:

have the service center check it if needed.

Illuminated: DSC failed. Have the system

checked by the service center.

Malfunction: have the system checked by

your service center.

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For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni‐

tor, refer to page 103.

Front fog lights

Front fog lights are activated.

Steering system

Steering system in some cases defec‐

tive.

High-beam Assistant

High-beam Assistant is switched on.

Have the steering system checked by

the service center.

High beams are activated and off auto‐

matically as a function of the traffic sit‐

uation.

Engine functions

For additional information, refer to High-beam

Assistant, refer to page 97.

Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐

ice center.

For additional information, refer to On-

Cruise control

board Diagnostics socket, refer to page 216.

The system is switched on. It maintains

the speed that was set using the con‐

trol elements on the steering wheel.

Lane departure warning

System is switched on and under cer‐

tain circumstances warns if a detected

lane is left without flashing beforehand.

Automatic Hold

The vehicle is automatically held in

place when it is stationary.

For additional information, refer to Lane depar‐

ture warning, refer to page 118.

On inclines, the system prevents the

vehicle from rolling backward when driving off.

Green lights

For more information, see Automatic Hold, re‐

fer to page 71.

Turn signal

Turn signal on.

Blue lights

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator

lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb

has failed.

High beams

High beams are activated.

For additional information, refer to Turn signal,

refer to page 72.

For additional information, refer to High

beams, refer to page 73.

Parking lights, headlight control

General lamps

Check Control

Parking lights or headlights are acti‐

vated.

For additional information, refer to

Parking lights/low beams, headlight control, re‐

fer to page 95.

At least one Check Control message is

displayed or is stored. The symbol is

shown in the display of the instrument

cluster.

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These messages can be faded for approx.

8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐

played again automatically.

Text messages

Text messages in combination with a symbol

in the instrument cluster explain a Check Con‐

trol message and the meaning of the indicator

and warning lights.

▷

Other Check Control messages are faded

automatically after approx. 20 seconds.

They are stored and can be displayed

again later.

Supplementary text messages

Additional information, such as on the cause of

an error or the required action, can be called up

via Check Control.

Displaying stored Check Control

messages

On the Control Display:

With urgent messages the added text will be

automatically displayed on the Control Display.

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

Symbols

3.

"Check Control"

Within the supplementary text, the following

functions can be selected independent of the

check control message.

4. Select the text message.

Messages after trip completion

▷

Display additional information about

the Check Control message in the

Integrated Owner's Manual.

Special messages displayed while driving are

displayed again after the ignition is switched

off.

▷

"Service request"

Contact your service center.

"Roadside Assistance"

Fuel gauge

Contact Roadside Assistance.

Vehicle tilt position may cause

the display to vary.

Hiding Check Control messages

Depending on the equipment

version, the arrow beside the

fuel pump symbol shows which

side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.

Hints on refueling, refer to page 190.

Tachometer

Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning

field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter‐

rupted to protect the engine.

Press the onboard computer button on the

turn signal lever.

▷

Some Check Control messages are dis‐

played continuously and are not cleared

until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev‐

eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐

sages are displayed consecutively.

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Engine oil temperature

External temperature

▷

Cold engine: the pointer is at

If the indicator drops to

+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal

sounds.

the low temperature end.

Drive at moderate engine

and vehicle speeds.

A Check Control message is

displayed.

▷

Normal operating tempera‐

ture: the pointer is in the

middle or in the left half of

the temperature display.

There is an increased risk of ice on roads.

Ice on roads

▷

Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of

the temperature range. A Check Control

message is also displayed.

Even at temperatures above

+37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.

Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and

shaded roads, e.g., to avoid the increased risk

of an accident.◀

Coolant temperature

If the coolant along with the engine becomes

too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.

Time

Check the coolant level, refer to page 213.

The time is displayed in the in‐

strument cluster.

Setting the time on the Control

Display, refer to page 92.

Odometer and trip odometer

Display

Date

▷

Odometer, arrow 1.

Trip odometer, arrow 2.

The date is displayed in the in‐

strument cluster.

Set the date on the Control Dis‐

play, refer to page 92.

Show/reset kilometers

Press the knob.

Range

▷

When the ignition is

switched off, the time, the

external temperature and

the odometer are displayed.

Display

With a low remaining range:

▷

A Check Control message is

displayed briefly.

▷

When the ignition is switched on, the trip

odometer is reset.

▷

The remaining range is

shown on the computer.

▷

With a dynamic driving style - e.g., taking

curves aggressively - engine operation

might vary.

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The Check Control message appears continu‐

ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.

Displaying the current fuel

consumption

Depending on your vehicle's optional features,

the current fuel consumption can also be dis‐

played as bar in the instrument cluster.

Refuel promptly

Refuel no later than at a range of

30 miles/50 km or engine operation might fail

and damage might occur.◀

1. "Settings"

2. "Instrument cluster"

3. "Additional indicators"

Displaying the cruising range

Depending on your vehicle's optional features,

the range can also be displayed as bar in the

instrument cluster.

Energy recovery

On the Control Display:

Display

1. "Settings"

The kinetic energy of the vehicle

is converted to electrical energy

while coasting. The vehicle bat‐

tery is partially charged and fuel

consumption can be reduced.

2. "Instrument cluster"

3. "Additional indicators"

With navigation system: range with

destination guidance active

If respective equipment is fitted

and destination guidance is ac‐

tive, the remaining range is dis‐

played when the destination is

reached.

Service requirements

The concept

After the ignition is turned on the instrument

cluster briefly displays available driving dis‐

tance or time to the next scheduled mainte‐

nance.

Current fuel consumption

Your service specialist can read the current

service requirements from your remote con‐

trol.

Display

Depending on your vehicle's op‐

tional features, the current fuel

consumption can be displayed

as scale with mechanical pointer

or as digital bar display in the

Display

Data regarding the service status or legally

mandated vehicle inspections are automati‐

cally transmitted to your service center before

a service due date.

lower area of the tachometer.

The current consumption displays the current

fuel consumption. Check whether you are cur‐

rently driving in an efficient and environmen‐

tally-friendly manner.

Detailed information on service

requirements

More information on the scope of service re‐

quired can be displayed on the Control Dis‐

play.

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On the Control Display:

cally transmitted to your service center before

a service due date.

1. "Vehicle info"

You can check when your service center was

notified.

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Service required"

On the Control Display:

Required maintenance procedures and le‐

gally mandated inspections are displayed.

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. Open "Options".

4. "Last Service Request"

4. Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐

tion.

Symbols

Sym‐

bols

Description

Gear shift indicator

The concept

No service is currently required.

The system recommends the most fuel effi‐

cient gear for the current driving situation.

The deadline for scheduled mainte‐

nance or a legally mandated inspec‐

tion is approaching.

Depending on the vehicle's features and coun‐

try version of the vehicle, the gear shift indica‐

tor is active in the manual mode of the Step‐

tronic transmission and with manual

transmission.

The service deadline has already

passed.

Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis‐

played in the instrument cluster.

Entering appointment dates

Enter the dates for the required inspections.

On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the

engaged gear is displayed.

Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are

set correctly.

Steptronic transmission: displays

On the Control Display:

Example

Description

1. "Vehicle info"

Fuel efficient gear is set.

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Service required"

Shift into fuel efficient gear.

4. "§ Vehicle inspection"

5. "Date:"

6. Adjust the settings.

7. Confirm.

The entered date is stored.

Automatic Service Request

Data regarding the service status or legally

mandated vehicle inspections are automati‐

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Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐

terior rearview mirror clean and clear.

Speed limit detection

The concept

Switching on/off

On the Control Display:

Speed limit detection

Speed limit detection uses a symbol in the

shape of a traffic sign to display the currently

detected speed limit. The camera in the area of

the interior rearview mirror detects traffic signs

at the edge of the road as well as variable over‐

head sign posts. Traffic signs with extra sym‐

bols for wet road conditions, etc. are also de‐

tected and compared with the vehicle's

onboard data, such as for the rain sensor, and

will be displayed depending on the situation.

The system takes into account the information

stored in the navigation system and also dis‐

plays speed limits present on routes without

signs.

1. "Settings"

2. "Instrument cluster"

3. "Speed limit information"

If speed limit detection is switched on, it can

be displayed on the info display in the instru‐

ment cluster via the computer.

Display

The following is displayed in the instrument

cluster:

Speed limit detection

Current speed limit.

Hints

Personal judgment

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic

situation.

Speed limit detection is not

available.

The system assists the driver and does not re‐

place the human eye.◀

At a glance

Camera

Speed limit detection can also be displayed in

the Head-up Display.

System limits

The system may not be fully functional and

may provide incorrect information in the fol‐

lowing situations:

▷

In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.

When signs are concealed by objects.

When driving very close to the vehicle in

front of you.

The camera is found near the interior rearview

mirror.

▷

When driving toward bright lights.

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When the windshield behind the interior

rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐

ered by a sticker, etc.

Display

▷

In the event of incorrect detection by the

camera.

If the speed limits stored in the navigation

system are incorrect.

In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐

tem.

When roads differ from the navigation,

such as due to changes in road routing.

Depending on your vehicle's optional features,

the list in the instrument cluster can differ from

the illustration shown.

When passing buses or trucks with a

speed sticker.

▷

If the traffic signs are non-conforming.

Activating a list and adjusting the

setting

During calibration of the camera immedi‐

ately after vehicle shipment.

Selection lists in the

instrument cluster

The concept

Depending on your vehicle's optional features,

the following can be displayed or operated us‐

ing the buttons and the thumbwheel on the

steering wheel as well as the displays in the in‐

strument cluster and the Head-up Display:

On the right side of the steering wheel, turn

the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding

list.

▷

Current audio source.

Using the thumbwheel, select the desired set‐

ting and confirm it by pushing the thumbwheel.

Redial phone feature.

Turn on voice activation system.

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When the arrow view in the Head-up Dis‐

play is inactive.

On-board computer

Calling up information on the info

display

▷

Compass display in the navigation system.

Adjusting the info display

Depending on the vehicle equipment version,

you can select what information from the com‐

puter is to be displayed on the info display of

the instrument cluster.

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Instrument cluster"

3. Select the desired displays.

Press the onboard computer button on the

turn signal lever.

Information is displayed in the info display of

the instrument cluster.

Information in detail

Range

Displays the estimated cruising range available

with the remaining fuel.

Information at a glance

Info display

It is calculated based on your driving style over

the last 20 miles/30 km.

Repeatedly pressing the button

on the turn signal lever calls up

the following information in the

info display:

Average fuel consumption

The average fuel consumption is calculated for

the period while the engine is running.

▷

Range.

The average fuel consumption is calculated for

the distance traveled since the last reset by the

on-board comupter.

▷

ECO PRO bonus range.

Average fuel consumption.

Average speed.

Average speed

Date.

Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the

engine manually stopped are not included in

the calculation of the average speed.

Speed limit detection.

Time of arrival.

When destination guidance is activated in

the navigation system.

Resetting average values

Press and hold the onboard computer button

on the turn signal lever.

▷

Distance to destination.

When destination guidance is activated in

the navigation system.

Distance to destination

Arrow view of navigation system.

The distance remaining to the destination is

displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐

gation system before the trip is started.

When destination guidance is activated in

the navigation system.

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The distance to the destination is adopted au‐

tomatically.

On the Control Display:

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"

Time of arrival

The estimated time of arrival is

displayed if a destination is en‐

tered in the navigation system

before the trip is started.

Resetting the fuel consumption and

speed

On the Control Display:

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Onboard info"

3. "Consumpt." or "Speed"

4. "Yes"

The time must be correctly set.

Speed limit detection

Description of the speed limit detection, refer

to page 88, function.

Sport displays

Compass

With a navigation system: com‐

pass display for the driving di‐

rection.

The concept

On the Control Display, the current values for

performance and torque can be displayed if

the vehicle is appropriately equipped.

Displaying sport displays on the

Control Display

1. "Vehicle info"

Trip computer

The vehicle features two types of board com‐

puters.

2. "Sport displays"

▷

"Onboard info": the values can be reset as

often as necessary.

▷

"Trip computer": the values provide an

overview of the current trip.

Speed warning

The concept

Displays a speed, when reached, should cause

a warning to be issued.

Resetting the trip computer

On the Control Display:

1. "Vehicle info"

The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed

drops below the set speed once by at least

3 mph/5 km/h.

2. "Trip computer"

3. "Reset": all values are reset.

"Automatically reset": all values are reset

approx. 4 hours after the vehicle came to a

standstill.

Displaying, setting or changing the

speed warning

On the Control Display:

Display on the Control Display

Display the computer or trip computer on the

Control Display.

1. "Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Warning at:"

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4. Turn the controller until the desired speed

is displayed.

3. "Time:"

4. Turn the controller until the desired hours

are displayed.

5. Press the controller.

Speed warning is stored.

5. Press the controller.

6. Turn the controller until the desired mi‐

nutes are displayed.

Activating/deactivating the speed

warning

On the Control Display:

7. Press the controller.

The time is stored.

1. "Settings"

Setting the time format

1. "Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Warning"

2. "Time/Date"

4. Press the controller.

3. "Format:"

Setting your current speed as the

speed warning

On the Control Display:

4. Select the desired format.

The time format is stored.

Automatic time setting

1. "Settings"

Depending on your vehicle's optional features,

the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are

updated automatically.

2. "Speed"

3. "Select current speed"

4. Press the controller.

1. "Settings"

The current vehicle speed is stored as the

speed warning.

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Auto time set"

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"

3. "Time zone:"

5. Press the controller.

4. Select the desired time zone.

The time zone is stored.

6. Make the necessary settings for the month

and year.

The date is stored.

Setting the time

1. "Settings"

Setting the date format

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

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4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐

ness is set.

4. Select the desired format.

The date format is stored.

5. Press the controller.

Settings are stored for the profile currently in

use.

Language

Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐

ness settings may not be clearly visible.

Setting the language

To set the language on the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

Head-up Display

2. "Language/Units"

3. "Language:"

The concept

4. Select the desired language.

Settings are stored for the profile currently in

use.

Setting the voice dialog

Voice dialog for the voice activation system,

refer to page 28.

Units of measure

This system projects important information

into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.

Setting the units of measure

To set the units for fuel consumption, route/

distance and temperature:

The driver can get information without averting

his or her eyes from the road.

1. "Settings"

Display visibility

2. "Language/Units"

The visibility of the displays in the Head-up

Display is influenced by the following factors:

3. Select the desired menu item.

4. Select the desired unit.

▷

Certain sitting positions.

Settings are stored for the profile currently in

use.

Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐

play.

▷

Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.

Wet roads.

Brightness

Setting the brightness

To set the brightness of the Control Display:

Unfavorable light conditions.

If the image is distorted, check the basic set‐

tings.

1. "Settings"

2. "Control display"

3. "Brightness"

Switching on/off

1. "Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

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Display

Adjusting the height

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

Overview

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Height"

▷

Speed.

Navigation system.

4. Turn the controller.

Check Control messages.

Settings are stored for the profile currently in

use.

Selection list from the instrument cluster.

Driver assistance systems.

Setting the rotation

On the Control Display:

Some of this information is only displayed

briefly as needed.

1. "Settings"

Selecting displays in the Head-up

Display

On the Control Display:

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Rotation"

4. Turn the controller.

1. "Settings"

Settings are stored for the profile currently in

use.

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Displayed information"

Special windshield

The windshield is part of the system.

4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up

Display.

The shape of the windshield makes it possible

to display a precise image.

Settings are stored for the profile currently in

use.

A film in the windshield prevents double im‐

ages from being displayed.

Setting the brightness

The brightness is automatically adjusted to the

ambient brightness.

Therefore, have the special windshield re‐

placed by a service center only.

The basic setting can be adjusted manually.

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Brightness"

4. Turn the controller.

When the low beams are activated, the bright‐

ness of the Head-up Display can be addition‐

ally influenced using the instrument lighting.

Settings are stored for the profile currently in

use.

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Lights

Vehicle features and options

Parking lights/low beams,

headlight control

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and

systems. The respectively applicable country

provisions must be observed when using the

respective features and systems.

General information

Position of switch:

,

If the driver door is opened with the ignition

switched off, the exterior lighting is automati‐

cally switched off at these switch settings.

Parking lights

Position of switch

: the vehicle's lights

light up on all sides, e.g., for parking.

Overview

Do not use the parking lights for extended pe‐

riods; otherwise, they might drain the battery

and it would then be impossible to start the en‐

gine.

When parking, it is preferable to switch on the

one-sided roadside parking lights, refer to

page 96.

Low beams

Position of switch

switched on: the low beams light up.

with the ignition

1

2

3

Rear fog lights

Front fog lights

Welcome lights

When the vehicle is parked, leave the switch in

Depending on the equipment: automatic

headlight control, Adaptive Light Control,

High-beam Assistant, Welcome lights,

Daytime running lights

position

or

: parking and interior lights

come on briefly when the vehicle is unlocked

depending on the ambient brightness.

4

5

6

Lights off, daytime running lights

Parking lights, daytime running lights

Activating/deactivating

1. "Settings"

Depending on the equipment: low beams,

welcome lights, High-beam Assistant

2. "Lighting"

7

8

Instrument lighting

3. "Welcome lights"

Headlight range control

Settings are stored for the profile currently in

use.

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Headlight courtesy delay feature

Activating/deactivating

The low beams stay lit for a short while after

the radio-ready state is switched off if the

lights are turned off and the headlight flasher is

switched on.

In some countries, daytime running lights are

mandatory, so it may not be possible to deacti‐

vate the daytime running lights.

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

Setting the duration

1. "Settings"

3. "Daytime running lamps"

Settings are stored for the profile currently in

use.

2. "Lighting"

3. "Pathway lighting:"

4. Set length of time.

Roadside parking lights

Settings are stored for the profile currently in

use.

Automatic headlight control

Position of switch

: the low beams are acti‐

vated and off automatically, e.g., in tunnels, in

twilight or if there is precipitation. The indicator

lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

When emerging from a tunnel during the day,

the low beams are not switched off immedi‐

ately but instead only after approx. 2 minutes.

The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.

A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can

cause the lights to be switched on.

Switching on

With the ignition switched off, press the lever

either up or down past the resistance point for

approx. 2 seconds.

The low beams always stay on when the fog

lights are activated.

Personal responsibility

Switch off

Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in

the opposite direction.

The automatic headlight control cannot

serve as a substitute for your personal judg‐

ment in determining when to turn the lights on

in response to ambient lighting conditions.

E. g. the sensors are unable to detect fog or

hazy weather. To avoid safety risks under

these conditions, you should always switch on

the lights manually.◀

Adaptive Light Control

The concept

Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlight

control system that enables dynamic illumina‐

tion of the road surface.

Daytime running lights

With the ignition switched on, the daytime run‐

Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐

rameters, the light from the headlight follows

the course of the road.

ning lights light up in position

. After the ignition is switched off, the park‐

ing lights light up in position

,

or

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Activating

Note

Position of switch

switched on.

with the ignition

Personal responsibility

The High-beam Assistant cannot serve

To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap‐

tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv‐

er's side when the vehicle is at a standstill.

as a substitute for the driver's personal judg‐

ment of when to use the high beams. There‐

fore, manually reel off the high beams in situa‐

tions where required to avoid a safety risk.◀

The turning lights are automatically switched

on depending on the steering angle or the use

of turn signals.

Activating

When driving in reverse, the turning lights may

be automatically switched on regardless of the

steering angle.

Self-leveling headlights

The self-leveling headlights compensate for

acceleration and braking operations in order

not to blind the oncoming traffic and to achieve

optimum illumination of the roadway.

1. Depending on the equipment, turn the light

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed.

switch into position

or

.

2. Press button on the turn signal lever, ar‐

row.

Adaptive Light Control is malfunctioning or has

failed. Have the system checked as soon as

possible.

The indicator lamp in the instrument

cluster lights up.

When the low beams are on, the lights are au‐

tomatically brightened or dimmed.

High-beam Assistant

The system responds to light from oncoming

traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to

adequate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities.

The concept

When the low beams are activated, this system

automatically switches the high beams on and

off or suppresses the light in the areas that

blind oncoming traffic. The procedure is con‐

trolled by a camera on the front of the interior

rearview mirror. The assistant ensures that the

high beams are activated whenever the traffic

situation allows. The driver can intervene at

any time and switch the high beams non and

off as usual.

The blue indicator lamp in the instru‐

ment cluster lights up when the system

switches on the high beams. Depend‐

ing on the version of the system in the vehicle,

the high beams may not switch off for oncom‐

ing vehicles, but may only be dimmed in the

areas that blind oncoming traffic. In this case,

the blue indicator light will stay on.

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Switching the high beams on and off

manually

Fog lights

Front fog lights

The parking lights or low beams must be

switched on.

Press button. The green indicator

lamp lights up.

If the automatic headlight control, refer to

page 96, is activated, the low beams will come

on automatically when you switch on the front

fog lights.

▷

High beams on, arrow 1.

When the high beams or headlight flasher are

activated, the front fog lights are not switched

on.

High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.

The High-beam Assistant can be switched off

when manually adjusting the light. To reacti‐

vate the High-beam Assistant, press the but‐

ton on the turn signal lever.

Instrument lighting

System limits

Adjusting

The system is not fully functional in situations

such as the following, and driver intervention

may be necessary:

The parking lights or low beams

must be switched on to adjust

the brightness.

▷

In very unfavorable weather conditions,

such as fog or heavy precipitation.

Adjust the brightness with the

thumbwheel.

▷

When detecting poorly-lit road users such

as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders

and wagons; when driving close to train or

ship traffic; and at animal crossings.

Interior lights

▷

In tight curves, on hilltops or in depres‐

sions, in cross traffic or half-obscured on‐

coming traffic on freeways.

General information

The interior lights, footwell lights, access lights

and courtesy lights are controlled automati‐

cally.

In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the

presence of highly reflective signs.

Thumb wheel for the instrument lighting con‐

trols brightness of some of these features.

▷

At low speeds.

When the windshield behind the interior

rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐

ered with stickers, etc.

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Setting the brightness

The brightness of the ambient light can be ad‐

justed via the thumbwheel for the instrument

lighting or on the Control Display.

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Brightness:"

4. Adjust the brightness.

1

2

Interior lights

Reading lamp

Switching the interior lights on and off

Press button.

To reel off permanently: press the button for

approx. 3 seconds.

Switch back on: press button.

Reading lights

Press button.

Reading lights are located at the front and rear

next to the interior lights.

Ambient light

Depending on the equipment, the lighting can

be individually adjusted in the interior for some

lights.

Selecting color scheme

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Ambient:"

4. Select desired setting.

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the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and

systems. The respectively applicable country

provisions must be observed when using the

respective features and systems.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

Airbags

1

2

3

Front airbag, driver

Front airbag, front passenger

Head airbag

4

5

Side airbag

Knee airbags

Front airbags

Side airbags

Front airbags help protect the driver and front

passenger by responding to frontal impacts in

which safety belts alone would not provide ad‐

equate restraint.

In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the

side of the body in the chest and lap area.

Head airbags

In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports

the head.

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▷

Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐

bag cover panels, do not cover them or

modify them in any way.

Knee airbag

The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal

impact.

Never modify either the individual compo‐

nents or the wiring in the airbag system.

This also applies to steering wheel covers,

the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars

and the sides of the roofliner.◀

Protective action

Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐

tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end

collisions.

Even when you follow all instructions very

closely, injury from contact with the airbags

cannot be ruled out in certain situations.

Information on how to ensure the optimal

protective effect of the airbags

▷

Keep at a distance from the airbags.

The ignition and inflation noise may lead to

short-term and, in most cases, temporary

hearing impairment in sensitive individuals.

Always grasp the steering wheel on the

steering wheel rim, holding your hands at

the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to

keep the risk of injury to your hands or

arms as low as possible when the airbag is

triggered.

Malfunction, deactivation and after de‐

ploying the airbags

Do not touch the individual components imme‐

diately after the system has been triggered;

otherwise, you may risk burns.

▷

There should be no person, animals, or ob‐

jects between an airbag and a person.

Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐

mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by

the service center or an authorized repair shop

for handling explosives.

Do not use the cover of the front airbag on

the front passenger side as a storage area.

Dashboard and windshield on the front

passenger side must stay clear - do not at‐

tach adhesive labels or coverings and do

not attach brackets or cables, e. g., for GPS

devices or' mobile phones.

Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐

tem could lead to failure in an emergency or

unintentional activation of the airbag - both

may lead to injury.◀

▷

Make sure that the front passenger is sit‐

ting correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and

legs in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries

might occur when front airbag is activated.

Warnings and information on the airbags are

also found on the sun visors.

Functional readiness of the airbag

system

Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or

other objects on the front passenger seat

that are not approved specifically for seats

with integrated side airbags.

When the ignition is reel on, the warn‐

ing lamp in the instrument cluster lights

up briefly and thereby indicates the op‐

erational readiness of the entire airbag system

and the belt tensioner.

▷

Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as

jackets, over the backrests.

Make sure that occupants keep their heads

away from the side airbag and do not rest

against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries

might occur when airbag is activated.

Airbag system malfunctioning

▷

Warning lamp does not come on when the

ignition is turned on.

▷

Do not remove the airbag system.

Do not remove the steering wheel.

▷

The warning lamp lights up continuously.

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In case of a malfunction have airbag sys‐

tem checked immediately.

▷

Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats

or other items to the front passenger seat

unless they are specifically recommended

by your vehicle's manufacturer.

In case of a malfunction have airbag system

checked immediately; otherwise, there is a risk

that the system does not function as expected

in case of a severe accident.◀

Do not place any electronic devices on the

passenger seat if a child restraint system is

to be installed on it.

▷

Do not place objects under the seat that

could press against the seat from below.

Automatic deactivation of the front-

seat passenger airbags

The system reads if the front passenger seat is

occupied by measuring the human body's re‐

sistance.

No moisture in or on the seat.

Indicator lamp for the front-seat

passenger airbags

Front, knee and side airbag on the front pas‐

senger's side are either activated or deacti‐

vated.

Leave feet in the footwell

Make sure that the front passenger

keeps his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise,

proper functioning of the front passenger air‐

bag might not be assured.◀

Child restraint fixing system in the front

passenger seat

The indicator lamp for the front-seat passen‐

ger airbags indicates the operating state of the

front-seat passenger airbags.

Before transporting a child on the front pas‐

senger seat, refer to the safety notes and in‐

structions for children on the front passenger

seat, see Children.◀

The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ei‐

ther activated or deactivated.

▷

The indicator lamp lights up

when a child is properly

seated in a child restraint fix‐

ing system or when the seat

is empty. The airbags on the

front passenger side are not

activated.

Malfunction of the automatic

deactivation system

When transporting older children and adults,

the front-seat passenger airbags may be deac‐

tivated in certain sitting positions. In this case,

the indicator lamp for the front-seat passenger

airbags lights up.

▷

The indicator lamp does not light up when,

e.g., a correctly seated person of sufficient

size is detected on the seat. The airbags

on the front passenger side are activated.

In this case, change the sitting position so that

the front-seat passenger airbags are activated

and the indicator lamp goes out.

If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have

the person sit in the rear.

Detected child seats

To enable correct recognition of the occupied

seat cushion

The system generally detects children seated

in a child seat, particularly in child seats re‐

quired by NHTSA when the vehicle was manu‐

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factured. After installing a child seat, make

sure that the indicator lamp for the front-seat

passenger airbags lights up. This indicates

that the child seat has been detected and the

front-seat passenger airbags are not activated.

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM

The concept

The system monitors tire inflation pressure in

the four mounted tires. The system warns you

if there is a significant loss of pressure in one

or more tires. For this purpose, sensors in the

tire valves measure the tire inflation pressure

and tire temperature.

Strength of the driver's and front-seat

passenger airbag

The explosive power that activates driver's/

front passenger's airbags very much depends

on the positions of the driver's/front passeng‐

er's seat.

Hints

Tire damage due to external factors

With a respective message appearing on Con‐

trol Display calibrate the front seats to keep

the accuracy of this function over the long-

term.

Sudden tire damage caused by external

circumstances cannot be recognized in ad‐

vance.◀

With use of the system observe further infor‐

mation found under Tire inflation pressure, re‐

fer to page 197.

Calibrating the front seats

A corresponding message appears on the

Control Display.

Functional requirements

1. Press the reel and move the respective

seat all the way forward.

The system must have been reset with the

correct tire inflation pressure; otherwise, relia‐

ble signaling of tire inflation pressure loss is

not assured.

2. Press the reel forward again. The seat still

moves forward slightly.

3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.

Reset the system after each adjustment of the

tire inflation pressure and after every tire or

wheel change.

The calibration procedure is completed when

the message on the Control Display disap‐

pears.

Always use wheels with TPM electronics to

ensure that the system will operate properly.

If the message continues to be displayed, re‐

peat the calibration.

Status display

If the message does not disappear after a re‐

peat calibration, have the system checked as

soon as possible.

The current status of the Tire Pressure Moni‐

tor TPM can be displayed on the Control Dis‐

play, e.g., whether or not the TPM is active.

Unobstructed area of movement

1. "Vehicle info"

Ensure that the area of movement of the

seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury

or damage to objects.◀

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)"

The status is displayed.

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After a successfully completed Reset, the

wheels on the Control Display are shown in

green and "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)

active" is displayed.

Status control display

Tire and system status are indicated by the

color of the wheels and a text message on the

Control Display.

You may interrupt this trip at any time. When

you continue the reset resumes automatically.

All wheels green

System is active and will issue a warning rela‐

tive to the tire inflation pressures stored during

the last reset.

Low tire pressure message

The yellow warning lamp lights up. A

Check Control message is displayed.

One wheel is yellow

A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in

the indicated tire.

▷

There is a flat tire or a major loss in

tire inflation pressure.

▷

No reset was performed for the system.

The system therefore issues a warning

based on the tire inflation pressures before

the last reset.

All wheels are yellow

A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in

several tires.

1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

Wheels, gray

The system cannot detect a flat tire due to a

malfunction.

2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with

regular tires or run-flat tires.

Carry out reset

Run-flat tires, refer to page 204, are la‐

beled with a circular symbol containing the

letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.

Reset the system after each adjustment of the

tire inflation pressure and after every tire or

wheel change.

Do not continue driving without run-flat

tires

On the Control Display and on the vehicle:

Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not

equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving

may result in serious accidents.◀

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Perform reset"

A low tire inflation pressure might turn on DSC

Dynamic Stability Control.

4. Start the engine - do not drive off.

5. Reset tire inflation pressure:"Perform

reset".

Actions in the event of a flat tire

6. Drive away.

Normal tires

1. Identify the damaged tire.

The tires are shown in gray and the status is

displayed.

After driving faster than 19 mph/30 km/h for a

short period, the set tire inflation pressures are

accepted as reference values. The reset is

completed automatically while driving.

Do this by checking the air pressure in all

four tires.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires

is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may

not have been initialized. In this case, initi‐

alize the system.

The progress of the reset is displayed.

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If an identification is not possible, please

contact the service center.

ger depending on the driving speed, road con‐

ditions, external temperature, cargo load, etc.

2. Rectify the flat tire on the damaged wheel.

Continued driving with a flat tire

Use of tire sealant, e.g., the Mobility System,

may damage the TPM wheel electronics. In

this case, have the electronics checked at the

next opportunity and have them replaced if

needed.

Drive moderately and do not exceed a

speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

Your car handles differently when you lose tire

inflation pressure, e.g., your lane stability is re‐

duced when braking, braking distances are

longer and the self-steering properties will

change.◀

Run-flat tires

Maximum speed

Final tire failure

You may continue driving with a damaged tire

at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.

Vibrations or loud noises while driving

can indicate the final failure of a tire. Reduce

speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire

could come loose and cause an accident. Do

not continue driving and contact your service

center.◀

Continued driving with a flat tire

If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

Required tire inflation pressure check

message

A Check Control message is displayed in the

following situations

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

3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at

the next opportunity.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires

is shown to be correct, it is possible that

the Tire Pressure Monitor did not perform

a reset. In that case, carry out a reset.

▷

The system has detected a wheel change,

but no reset was done.

Inflation was not carried out according to

specifications.

Possible driving distance with complete loss of

tire inflation pressure:

The tire inflation pressure has fallen below

the level of the last confirmation.

The possible driving distance after a loss of tire

inflation pressure depends on cargo load, driv‐

ing style and road conditions.

In this case:

▷

Check the tire pressure and correct as

needed.

A vehicle with an average load has a possible

driving range of approx. 50 miles/80 km.

▷

Carry out a reset of the system after a tire

change.

A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differ‐

ently, e.g., it has reduced lane stability during

braking, a longer braking distance and different

self-steering properties. Adjust your driving

style accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering ma‐

neuvers or driving over obstacles, e.g., curbs,

potholes, etc.

System limits

The system does not function properly if a re‐

set has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire is

reported though tire inflation pressures are

correct.

The tire inflation pressure depends on the

tire's temperature. Driving or exposure to the

sun will increase the tire's temperature, thus

Because the possible driving distance de‐

pends on how the vehicle is used during the

trip, the actual distance may be shorter or lon‐

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increasing the tire inflation pressure. The tire

inflation pressure is reduced when the tire

temperature falls again. These circumstances

may cause a warning when temperatures fall

very sharply.

sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated

tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to

tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef‐

ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the

vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please

note that the TPMS is not a substitute for

proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's

responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,

even if under-inflation has not reached the

level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low

tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also

been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi‐

cator to indicate when the system is not oper‐

ating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica‐

tor is combined with the low tire pressure

telltale. When the system detects a malfunc‐

tion, the telltale will flash for approximately one

minute and then remain continuously illumi‐

nated. This sequence will continue upon sub‐

sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐

function exists. When the malfunction indicator

is illuminated, the system may not be able to

detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.

TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of

reasons, including the installation of replace‐

ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle

that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐

erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐

tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels

on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement

or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS

to continue to function properly.

Malfunction

The yellow warning lamp flashes and

then lights up continuously. A Check

Control message is displayed. No flat

tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be de‐

tected.

Display in the following situations:

▷

A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:

have the service center check it if needed.

Malfunction: have the system checked by

your service center.

TPM was unable to complete the reset.

Reset the system again.

Interference through systems or devices

with the same radio frequency: after leav‐

ing the area of the interference, the system

automatically becomes active again.

Declaration according to NHTSA/

FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring

System

Each tire, including the spare (if provided)

should be checked monthly when cold and in‐

flated to the inflation pressure recommended

by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle

placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your

vehicle has tires of a different size than the size

indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation

pressure label, you should determine the

proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has

been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring

system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres‐

sure telltale when one or more of your tires is

significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when

the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you

should stop and check your tires as soon as

possible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐

FTM Flat Tire Monitor

The concept

The system detects tire inflation pressure loss

on the basis of rotation speed differences be‐

tween the individual wheels while driving.

In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss, the

diameter and therefore the rotational speed of

the corresponding wheel changes. This will be

detected and reported as a flat tire.

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The system does not measure the actual infla‐

tion pressure in the tires.

Indication of a flat tire

The yellow warning lamp lights up. A

Check Control message is displayed.

Functional requirements

There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire

inflation pressure.

The system must have been initialized when

the tire inflation pressure was correct; other‐

wise, reliable flagging of a flat tire is not as‐

sured. Initialize the system after each correc‐

tion of the tire inflation pressure and after

every tire or wheel change.

1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with

regular tires or run-flat tires.

Status display

Run-flat tires, refer to page 204, are la‐

beled with a circular symbol containing the

letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.

The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can

be displayed on the Control Display, e.g.,

whether or not the FTM is active.

Do not continue driving without run-flat

tires

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not

equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving

may result in serious accidents.◀

3.

"Flat Tire Monitor (FTM)"

The status is displayed.

When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐

bility Control is switched on if needed.

Initialization

When initializing the once set inflation tire

pressures serve as reference values in order to

detect a flat tire. Initialization is started by con‐

firming the tire inflation pressures.

System limits

Sudden tire damage

Sudden serious tire damage caused by

external circumstances cannot be recognized

in advance.◀

Do not initialize the system when driving with

snow chains.

On the Control Display:

A natural, even tire inflation pressure loss in all

four tires will not be recognized. Therefore,

check the tire inflation pressure regularly.

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Perform reset"

The system could be delayed or malfunction in

the following situations:

4. Start the engine - do not drive off.

5. Start the initialization with "Perform reset".

6. Drive away.

▷

When the system has not been initialized.

When driving on a snowy or slippery road

surface.

The initialization is completed while driving,

which can be interrupted at any time.

▷

Sporty driving style: spinning traction

wheels, high lateral acceleration (drifting).

The initialization automatically continues when

driving resumes.

When driving with snow chains.

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style accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering ma‐

neuvers or driving over obstacles, e.g., curbs,

potholes, etc.

Actions in the event of a flat tire

Normal tires

1. Identify the damaged tire.

Because the possible driving distance de‐

pends on how the vehicle is used during the

trip, the actual distance may be shorter or lon‐

ger depending on the driving speed, road con‐

ditions, external temperature, cargo load, etc.

Do this by checking the air pressure in all

four tires.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires

is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not

have been initialized. In this case, initialize

the system.

Continued driving with a flat tire

Drive moderately and do not exceed a

speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

If an identification is not possible, please

contact the service center.

Your car handles differently when you lose tire

inflation pressure, e.g., your lane stability is re‐

duced when braking, braking distances are

longer and the self-steering properties will

change.◀

2. Rectify the flat tire on the damaged wheel.

Run-flat tires

Maximum speed

Final tire failure

You may continue driving with a damaged tire

at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.

Vibrations or loud noises while driving

can indicate the final failure of a tire. Reduce

speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire

could come loose and cause an accident. Do

not continue driving and contact your service

center.◀

Continued driving with a flat tire

If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

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

Intelligent Safety

3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at

the next opportunity.

The concept

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires

is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not

have been initialized. In this case, initialize

the system.

Intelligent Safety enables central operation of

the driver assistance system. Depending on

how the vehicle is equipped, Intelligent Safety

consists of one or more systems that can help

prevent a imminent collision.

Possible driving distance with complete loss of

tire inflation pressure:

▷

Front-end collision warning, refer to

page 109.

The possible driving distance after a loss of tire

inflation pressure depends on cargo load, driv‐

ing style and road conditions.

▷

Pedestrian warning, refer to page 115.

Lane departure warning, refer to

page 118.

A vehicle with an average load has a possible

driving range of approx. 50 miles/80 km.

▷

Active Blind Spot Detection, refer to

page 120.

A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differ‐

ently, e.g., it has reduced lane stability during

braking, a longer braking distance and different

self-steering properties. Adjust your driving

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Switching on/off

Some Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐

cally active after every departure. Some Intelli‐

gent Safety systems activate according to the

last setting.

Personal responsibility

The system does not serve as a substi‐

tute for the driver's personal judgment of the

traffic situation.

Press button briefly:

Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐

cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐

dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀

▷

The menu for the intelligent safety

system is displayed. The systems

are individually switched off ac‐

cording to their respective set‐

tings.

Adapting your speed and driving style

The displays and warnings of the system

do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to

adapt his or her driving speed and style to the

traffic conditions.◀

▷

LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐

tive to their individual settings.

Adjust as needed. Individual settings are

stored for the profile currently in use.

Be alert

Due to system limitations, warnings may

be not issued at all, or may be issued late or

improperly. Therefore, always be alert and

ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk

of an accident.◀

Press button again:

▷

All Intelligent Safety systems are

activated.

▷

The LED lights up green.

Tow-starting and towing

Hold down button:

For tow-starting or towing, switch off the

Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐

tions of the individual braking systems might

lead to accidents.◀

▷

All Intelligent Safety systems are

turned off.

The LED goes out.

At a glance

Front-end collision warning

Depending on the equipment, the collision

warning system consists of one of the two sys‐

tems:

Button in the vehicle

▷

Front-end collision warning with City Brak‐

ing function, refer to page 110.

▷

Front-end collision warning with braking

function, refer to page 112

Intelligent Safety button

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Hints

Front-end collision warning

with City Braking function

Personal responsibility

The system does not serve as a substi‐

tute for the driver's personal judgment of the

traffic situation.

The concept

The ystem can help prevent accidents. If an

accident cannot be prevented, the system will

help reduce the collision speed.

Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐

cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐

dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀

The system sounds a warning before an immi‐

nent collision and actuates brakes independ‐

ently if needed.

Adapting your speed and driving style

The displays and warnings of the system

do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to

adapt his or her driving speed and style to the

traffic conditions.◀

The automatic braking intervention is done

with limited force and duration.

A camera in the area of the rearview mirror

controls the system.

Be alert

The front-end collision warning is available

even if cruise control has been deactivated.

Due to system limitations, warnings may

be not issued at all, or may be issued late or

improperly. Therefore, always be alert and

ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk

of an accident.◀

With the vehicle approaching another vehicle

intentionally the collision warning is delayed

avoiding false alarm.

General information

Tow-starting and towing

The system warns at two levels of an imminent

danger of collision at speeds from approx.

3 mph/5 km/h. Time of warnings may vary with

the current driving situation.

For tow-starting or towing, switch off the

Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐

tions of the individual braking systems might

lead to accidents.◀

Appropriate braking kicks in at speeds of up to

35 mph/60 km/h.

At a glance

Detection range

Button in the vehicle

It responds to objects if they are detected by

the system.

Intelligent Safety button

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Setting the warning time

The warning time can be set via iDrive.

1. "Settings"

2. "Frontal Coll. Warning"

3. Activate the desired time on the Control

Display.

The selected time is stored for the profile cur‐

rently in use.

Warning with braking function

Display

If a collision with a recognized vehicle is immi‐

nent a warning symbol appears in the instru‐

ment cluster and in the Head-Up Display.

The camera is found near the interior rearview

mirror.

Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐

terior rearview mirror clean and clear.

Switching on/off

Symbol Measure

Switching on automatically

The system is automatically active after every

driving-off.

The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐

ing.

Brake and increase distance.

Switching on/off manually

The vehicle flashes red and an

acoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐

ing.

Press button briefly:

▷

The menu for the intelligent safety

system is displayed. The systems

are individually switched off ac‐

cording to their respective set‐

tings.

You are requested to intervene by

braking or make an evasive maneu‐

ver.

Prewarning

▷

LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐

tive to their individual settings.

This warning is issued, e.g., when there is the

impending danger of a collision or the distance

to the vehicle ahead is too small.

Adjust as needed. Individual settings are

stored for the profile currently in use.

The driver must intervene actively when there

is a prewarning.

Press button again:

▷

All Intelligent Safety systems are

activated.

Acute warning with braking function

Warning of the imminent danger of a collision

when the vehicle approaches another object at

a relatively high differential speed.

▷

The LED lights up green.

Hold down button:

The driver must intervene actively when there

is an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is

assisted by a minor automatic braking inter‐

vention in a possible risk of collision.

▷

All Intelligent Safety systems are

turned off.

The LED goes out.

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Acute warnings can also be triggered without

previous prewarning.

▷

In tight curves.

If the driving stability control systems are

limited or deactivated, e.g., DSC OFF.

Braking intervention

▷

If, depending on the vehicle equipment

version, the field of view of the camera in

the mirror or the radar sensor is dirty or ob‐

scured.

The warning prompts the driver himself/herself

to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐

ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐

ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on

the brake pedal. The system can assist with

some braking intervention if there is risk of a

collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus

come to a complete stop.

▷

Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐

gine, via the Start/Stop knob.

During calibration of the camera immedi‐

ately after vehicle shipment.

If there is constant blinding effects be‐

cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun

low in the sky.

The braking intervention is executed only if

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on

and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐

vated.

Warning sensitivity

The braking intervention can be interrupted by

stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐

tively moving the steering wheel.

The more sensitive the warning settings are,

e.g. the warning time, the more warnings are

displayed. However, there may also be an ex‐

cess of false warnings.

Object detection can be restricted. Limitations

of the detection range and functional restric‐

tions are to be considered.

Front-end collision warning

with braking function

System limits

Detection range

The system's detection potential is limited.

The concept

The ystem can help prevent accidents. If an

accident cannot be prevented, the system will

help reduce the collision speed.

Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐

sued late.

E. g. the following situations may not be de‐

tected:

The system sounds a warning before an immi‐

nent collision and actuates brakes independ‐

ently if needed.

▷

Slow moving vehicles when you approach

them at high speed.

The automatic braking intervention may be

executed with maximum braking force and for

a brief period only as necessary.

▷

Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of

you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.

▷

Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.

Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.

If the vehicle is equipped with Active Cruise

Control with Stop & Go, the front-end collision

warning is controlled via the cruise control ra‐

dar sensor in conjunction with a camera.

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional in the

following situations:

The front-end collision warning is available

even if cruise control has been deactivated.

▷

In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐

fall.

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With the vehicle approaching another vehicle

intentionally the collision warning is delayed

avoiding false alarm.

ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk

of an accident.◀

Tow-starting and towing

For tow-starting or towing, switch off the

Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐

tions of the individual braking systems might

lead to accidents.◀

General information

The system issues a two-phase warning of a

possible danger of collision with vehicles at

speeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. Time of

warnings may vary with the current driving sit‐

uation.

At a glance

Detection range

Button in the vehicle

It responds to objects if they are detected by

the system.

Intelligent Safety button

Radar sensor

Hints

Personal responsibility

The system does not serve as a substi‐

tute for the driver's personal judgment of the

traffic situation.

Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐

cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐

dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀

Adapting your speed and driving style

The radar sensor is located in the lower area of

the front bumper.

The displays and warnings of the system

do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to

adapt his or her driving speed and style to the

traffic conditions.◀

Always keep radar sensor clean and unob‐

structed.

Be alert

Due to system limitations, warnings may

be not issued at all, or may be issued late or

improperly. Therefore, always be alert and

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Setting the warning time

The warning time can be set via iDrive.

1. "Settings"

2. "Frontal Coll. Warning"

3. Activate the desired time on the Control

Display.

The selected time is stored for the profile cur‐

rently in use.

Warning with braking function

Display

If a collision with a recognized vehicle is immi‐

nent a warning symbol appears in the instru‐

ment cluster and in the Head-Up Display.

The camera is found near the interior rearview

mirror.

Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐

terior rearview mirror clean and clear.

Switching on/off

Symbol Measure

Switching on automatically

The system is automatically active after every

driving-off.

The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐

ing.

Brake and increase distance.

Switching on/off manually

The vehicle flashes red and an

acoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐

ing.

Press button briefly:

▷

The menu for the intelligent safety

system is displayed. The systems

are individually switched off ac‐

cording to their respective set‐

tings.

You are requested to intervene by

braking or make an evasive maneu‐

ver.

Prewarning

▷

LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐

tive to their individual settings.

This warning is issued, e.g., when there is the

impending danger of a collision or the distance

to the vehicle ahead is too small.

Adjust as needed. Individual settings are

stored for the profile currently in use.

The driver must intervene actively when there

is a prewarning.

Press button again:

▷

All Intelligent Safety systems are

activated.

Acute warning with braking function

Warning of the imminent danger of a collision

when the vehicle approaches another object at

a relatively high differential speed.

▷

The LED lights up green.

Hold down button:

The driver must intervene actively when there

is an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is

assisted by an automatic braking intervention

in a possible risk of collision.

▷

All Intelligent Safety systems are

turned off.

The LED goes out.

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Acute warnings can also be triggered without

previous prewarning.

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional in the

following situations:

Braking intervention

▷

In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐

fall.

The warning prompts the driver himself/herself

to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐

ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐

ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on

the brake pedal. The system can assist with

automatic braking intervention if there is risk of

a collision. The intervention can bring the vehi‐

cle to a complete stop.

▷

In tight curves.

If the driving stability control systems are

limited or deactivated, e.g., DSC OFF.

▷

If, depending on the vehicle equipment

version, the field of view of the camera in

the mirror or the radar sensor is dirty or ob‐

scured.

The braking intervention is executed only if

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on

and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐

vated.

▷

Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐

gine, via the Start/Stop knob.

During calibration of the camera immedi‐

ately after vehicle shipment.

Above approx. 130 mph/210 km/h the braking

intervention occurs as a brief braking pressure.

No automatic delay occurs.

If there is constant blinding effects be‐

cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun

low in the sky.

The braking intervention can be interrupted by

stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐

tively moving the steering wheel.

Warning sensitivity

Object detection can be restricted. Limitations

of the detection range and functional restric‐

tions are to be considered.

The more sensitive the warning settings are,

e.g. the warning time, the more warnings are

displayed. However, there may also be an ex‐

cess of false warnings.

System limits

Detection range

The system's detection potential is limited.

Pedestrian warning with city

braking function

Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐

sued late.

The concept

The ystem can help prevent accidents with pe‐

destrians.

E. g. the following situations may not be de‐

tected:

The system issues a warning in the city driving

speed area if there is imminent danger of a col‐

lision with pedestrians and includes a braking

function.

▷

Slow moving vehicles when you approach

them at high speed.

▷

Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of

you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.

The camera in the area of the rearview mirror

controls the system.

▷

Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.

Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.

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General information

In daylight the system warns of possible colli‐

sions with pedestrians at speeds from about

6 mph/10 km/h to about 35 mph/60 km/h

shortly before a collision the system supports

you with a braking intervention.

The displays and warnings of the system

do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to

adapt his or her driving speed and style to the

traffic conditions.◀

Be alert

Under those circumstances it reacts to people

who are within the detection range of the sys‐

tem.

Due to system limitations, warnings may

be not issued at all, or may be issued late or

improperly. Therefore, always be alert and

ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk

of an accident.◀

Detection range

Tow-starting and towing

For tow-starting or towing, switch off the

Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐

tions of the individual braking systems might

lead to accidents.◀

At a glance

The detection area in front of the vehicle is div‐

ided into two areas.

Button in the vehicle

▷

Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the

vehicle.

▷

Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and

left.

A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo‐

cated within the central area. A warning is is‐

sued about pedestrians who are located within

the extended area only if they are moving in

the direction of the central area.

Intelligent Safety button

Hints

Personal responsibility

The system does not serve as a substi‐

tute for the driver's personal judgment of the

traffic situation.

Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐

cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐

dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀

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Warning with braking function

Display

If a collision with a person detected in this way

is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the

instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.

The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐

nal sounds.

Intervene immediately by braking or make an

evasive maneuver.

The camera is found near the interior rearview

mirror.

Braking intervention

Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐

terior rearview mirror clean and clear.

The warning prompts the driver himself/herself

to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐

ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐

ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on

the brake pedal. The system can assist with

some braking intervention if there is risk of a

collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus

come to a complete stop.

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

The system is automatically active after every

driving-off.

The braking intervention is executed only if

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on

and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐

vated.

Switching on/off manually

Press button briefly:

▷

The menu for the intelligent safety

system is displayed. The systems

are individually switched off ac‐

cording to their respective set‐

tings.

The braking intervention can be interrupted by

stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐

tively moving the steering wheel.

Object detection can be restricted. Limitations

of the detection range and functional restric‐

tions are to be considered.

▷

LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐

tive to their individual settings.

Adjust as needed. Individual settings are

stored for the profile currently in use.

System limits

Detection range

Press button again:

The detection potential of the camera is lim‐

ited.

▷

All Intelligent Safety systems are

activated.

Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐

sued late.

▷

The LED lights up green.

Hold down button:

E. g. the following situations may not be de‐

tected:

▷

All Intelligent Safety systems are

turned off.

The LED goes out.

▷

Partially covered pedestrians.

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▷

Pedestrians that are not detected as such

because of the viewing angle or contour.

Hints

Personal responsibility

▷

Pedestrians outside of the detection range.

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver's personal judgment of the

course of the road and the traffic situation.

Pedestrians having a body size less than

32 in/80 cm.

In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steer‐

ing wheel, as you may lose control of the vehi‐

cle.◀

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional or may

not be available in the following situations:

▷

In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐

fall.

At a glance

Button in the vehicle

▷

In tight curves.

If the driving stability control systems are

deactivated, e.g. DSC OFF.

▷

If the camera viewing field or the front

windshield are dirty or covered.

Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐

gine, via the Start/Stop knob.

During calibration of the camera immedi‐

ately after vehicle shipment.

If there is constant blinding effects be‐

cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun

low in the sky.

Intelligent Safety button

▷

When it is dark outside.

Camera

Lane departure warning

The concept

Starting at a specific speed, this system alerts

you when the vehicle on streets with lane

markings is about to leave the lane. This

speed, depending on the country version, is

between 35 mph/55 km/h and

The camera is found near the interior rearview

mirror.

45 mph/70 km/h.

The steering wheel begins vibrating gently in

the event of warnings. The time of the warning

may vary depending on the current driving sit‐

uation.

Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐

terior rearview mirror clean and clear.

The system does not provide a warning if the

turn signal is set before leaving the lane.

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Switching on/off

End of warning

The warning ends:

Switching on automatically

▷

Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.

When returning to your own lane.

When braking hard.

The lane departure warning is automatically

activated after departure, if the function was

switched on the last time the engine was stop‐

ped.

When using the turn signal.

Switching on/off manually

System limits

The system may not be fully functional in the

following situations:

Press button briefly:

▷

The menu for the intelligent safety

system is displayed. The systems

are individually switched off ac‐

cording to their respective set‐

tings.

▷

In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.

In the event of missing, worn, poorly visi‐

ble, merging, diverging, or multiple lane

markings such as in construction areas.

▷

LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐

tive to their individual settings.

▷

When lane markings are covered in snow,

ice, dirt or water.

Adjust as needed. Individual settings are

stored for the profile currently in use.

▷

In tight curves or on narrow lanes.

When the lane markings are covered by

objects.

Press button again:

▷

When driving very close to the vehicle in

front of you.

▷

All Intelligent Safety systems are

activated.

▷

When driving toward bright lights.

▷

The LED lights up green.

When the windshield in front of the interior

rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐

ered with stickers, etc.

Hold down button:

▷

All Intelligent Safety systems are

turned off.

The LED goes out.

▷

During calibration of the camera immedi‐

ately after vehicle shipment.

▷

Display in the instrument cluster

▷

Lines: system is activated.

Arrows: at least one lane marking

was detected and warnings can be

issued.

Issued warning

If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has

been detected, the steering wheel begins vi‐

brating.

If the turn signal is set before changing the

lane, a warning is not issued.

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Active Blind Spot Detection

Button in the vehicle

The concept

Intelligent Safety button

Two radar sensors below the rear bumper

monitor the area behind and next to the vehicle

at speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.

Radar sensors

The system indicates whether there are vehi‐

cles in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching

from behind on the adjacent lane, arrow 2.

The lamp in the exterior mirror housing is dim‐

med.

Before you change lanes after setting the turn

signal, the system issues a warning in the sit‐

uations described above.

The lamp in the exterior mirror housing flashes

and the steering wheel vibrates.

The radar sensors are located under the rear

bumper.

Hints

Personal responsibility

Switching on/off

The system does not serve as a substi‐

tute for the driver's personal judgment of the

traffic situation.

Switching on automatically

The Active Blind Spot Detection is automati‐

cally activated after departure, if the function

was switched on the last time the engine was

stopped.

Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐

cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐

dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀

Switching on/off manually

Press button briefly:

▷

The menu for the intelligent safety

system is displayed. The systems

are individually switched off ac‐

cording to their respective set‐

tings.

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LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐

tive to their individual settings.

System limits

The system may not be fully functional in the

following situations:

Adjust as needed. Individual settings are

stored for the profile currently in use.

▷

When a vehicle is approaching at a speed

much faster than your own.

Press button again:

▷

In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.

▷

All Intelligent Safety systems are

activated.

In tight curves or on narrow lanes.

If the bumper is dirty or iced up, or covered

with stickers.

▷

The LED lights up green.

Hold down button:

A Check Control message is displayed when

the system is not fully functional.

▷

All Intelligent Safety systems are

turned off.

The LED goes out.

For US owners only

The transmitter and receiver units comply with

part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication

Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐

erned by the following:

Display

Lamp in the exterior mirror housing

FCC ID:

▷

NBG009014A.

Compliance statement:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:

▷

This device may not cause harmful inter‐

ference, and

▷

this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Information stage

The dimmed lamp in the exterior mirror hous‐

ing indicates when there are vehicles in the

blind spot or approaching from behind.

Any unauthorized modifications or changes to

these devices could void the user's authority to

operate this equipment.

Warning

If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the

critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates briefly

and the lamp in the exterior mirror housing

flashes brightly.

The warning stops when the turn signal is

switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the

critical zone.

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The concept

▷

During normal brake application, the outer

brake lights light up.

During heavy brake application, the inner

brake lights light up in addition.

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DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐

tions such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Within

the physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehi‐

cle on a steady course by reducing engine

speed and by applying brakes to the individual

wheels.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and

systems. The respectively applicable country

provisions must be observed when using the

respective features and systems.

Note

Adjust your driving style to the situation

An appropriate driving style is always the

responsibility of the driver.

The laws of physics cannot be repealed, not

even with DSC.

Antilock Brake System ABS

Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety

margin by driving in a risky manner.◀

ABS prevents locking of the wheels during

braking.

The vehicle contains its steering power even

during full brake applications, thus increasing

active safety.

Do not deactivate DSC when driving with

roof load

Do not deactivate Dynamic Stability Control

DSC when driving with roof load, e.g. roof-

mounted luggage rack.

ABS is operational every time you start the en‐

gine.

Otherwise, driving safety is not given in driv‐

ing-critical situation due to the elevated center

of gravity.◀

Brake assistant

When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system

automatically produces the greatest possible

braking force boost. It reduces the braking dis‐

tance to a minimum during emergency stop.

This system utilizes all of the benefits provided

by ABS.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal

for the duration of the emergency stop.

DSC Dynamic Stability

Control

The concept

DSC prevents traction loss in the power

wheels when driving off and accelerating.

DSC OFF button

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The system ensures maximum headway on

special road conditions or loose road surfaces,

e.g., unplowed snowy roads, but with some‐

what limited driving stability.

Indicator/warning lights

The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐

trols the drive and braking forces.

The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has

Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC

provides maximum traction. Driving stability is

limited during acceleration and when driving in

curves.

failed.

Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF

When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is

reduced during acceleration and when driving

in curves.

Therefore drive with appropriate caution.

You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC

under the following special circumstances:

To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC

again as soon as possible.

▷

When driving in slush or on uncleared,

snow-covered roads.

When freeing vehicle from deep snow or

driving off from loose grounds.

Deactivating DSC

Press and hold this button but not lon‐

ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the

When driving with snow chains.

indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the in‐

strument cluster and displays DSC OFF.

Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic

Traction Control

The DSC system is switched off.

Activating DTC

The steering and, depending on the equip‐

ment, suspension are tuned for sporty driving.

Press button.

TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐

ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC

OFF lights up.

Activating DSC

Press button.

DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator

lamp go out.

Deactivating DTC

Press button again.

Indicator/warning lights

When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐

played in the instrument cluster.

TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica‐

tor lamp go out.

The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is

deactivated.

Performance Control

Performance Control enhances the agility of

the vehicle.

DTC Dynamic Traction

Control

To increase maneuverability, with a corre‐

spondingly sporty driving style, wheels are

braked individually. The resulting braking

power is simultaneously largely compensated

by an engine intervention.

The concept

The DTC system is a version of the DSC where

forward momentum is optimized.

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Increasing or decreasing vehicle

speed

Specify desired speed in the range from ap‐

prox. 4 mph/6 km/h to approx. 15 mph/25 km/h

using the rocker switch of the cruise control on

the steering wheel. Vehicle speed can be

changed by lightly accelerating.

xDrive

xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your ve‐

hicle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC

further optimize traction and driving dynamics.

The xDrive all-wheel-drive system variably dis‐

tributes the drive forces to the front and rear

axles as demanded by the driving situation and

road surface.

Display on the Control Display

Displaying xDrive view

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "xDrive status"

The following information is displayed:

▷

With a navigation system: compass display

for the driving direction

▷

Press the rocker switch up to the point of

resistance: the speed increases gradually.

▷

Pitch attitude with degree and percentage

Transverse gradient with degree indication

Graphic display for the steering

Press up the rocker switch past the point

of resistance: the speed increases while

the rocker switch is pressed.

▷

Press the rocker switch down to the point

of resistance: the speed decreases gradu‐

ally.

HDC Hill Descent Control

Press the rocker switch down past the

point of resistance: when driving forward,

the speed decreases to approx.

6 mph/10 km/h; when reversing, the speed

decreases to approx. 4 mph/6 km/h.

The concept

HDC is a downhill driving assistant that auto‐

matically controls vehicle speed on steep

downhill gradients. Without applying the

brakes, the vehicle moves at slightly more than

walking speed.

Activating HDC

Hill Descent Control can be activated at

speeds below approx. 22 mph/35 km/h. When

driving downhill, the vehicle reduces its speed

to approx. walking speed and then keeps its

speed constant.

As long as there is active braking, the system

is on standby. The system does not brake the

vehicle during this time.

Only use HDC in low gears or in selector lever

position D or R.

Press button; the LED above the button

lights up.

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Deactivating HDC

COMFORT/ECO PRO

Balanced control of the vehicle.

Press button again and the LED goes

out. HDC is automatically deactivated

above approx. 37 mph/60 km/h.

Variable sport steering

Display in the instrument cluster

The variable sport steering increases the

steering angle of the front wheels at large

steering wheel angles, e.g., in tight curves or

when parking. Steering becomes more direct.

The selected speed is displayed

in the speedometer.

▷

Green: the system is actively

braking the vehicle.

It also varies the force required to turn the

wheels in accordance with the vehicle speed.

▷

Orange: the system is on

standby.

This results in a sporty steering response. In

addition, it becomes easier to steer during

parking and maneuvering.

Malfunction

A message is displayed in the instrument clus‐

ter. HDC is not available, e.g., due to elevated

brake temperatures.

Servotronic

The concept

The Servotronic varies the steering force re‐

quired to turn the wheels in accordance with

the vehicle speed. At low speeds, the steering

force is strongly supported, i. e. during steer‐

ing, low force is required. As the speed in‐

creases, the assistance of the steering force is

reduced.

Dynamic Damping Control

The concept

This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐

tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav‐

eling on uneven road surfaces.

Furthermore, the steering force adapts accord‐

ing to the driving program, so that a direct,

sporty feel and/or comfortable steering is con‐

veyed.

The system enhances driving dynamics and

comfort fitting road surface and driving style.

Programs

The system offers several different programs.

Select the programs via the Driving Dynamics

Control, refer to page 126.

Driving Dynamics Control

The concept

SPORT

The Driving Dynamics Control helps to fine-

tune the vehicle's settings and features. Vari‐

ous programs can be selected for this purpose.

The Driving Dynamics Control and the DSC

OFF buttons can each be used to activate a

program.

Consistently sporty control of the shock ab‐

sorbers for greater driving agility.

SPORT+

Consistently sporty control of the shock ab‐

sorbers for greater driving agility when driving

with limited driving stabilization.

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activated. Driving stability is limited during ac‐

celeration and when driving in curves.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

SPORT+

Sporty driving with optimized suspension and

adapted engine control with limited driving sta‐

bilization.

Dynamic Traction Control is switched on.

The driver handles several of the stabilization

tasks.

Activating SPORT+

Press button repeatedly until SPORT+

appears in the instrument cluster and

the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up.

Operating the programs

Press button

Program

DSC OFF

Automatic program change

When activating cruise control, the program

automatically switches to SPORT mode.

TRACTION

SPORT+

SPORT

Indicator/warning lights

SPORT+ is displayed in the instrument cluster.

COMFORT

ECO PRO

The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up:

Dynamic Traction Control is activated.

Automatic program change

The system may automatically switch to COM‐

FORT in the following situations:

SPORT

Consistently sporty tuning of the suspension

and engine control for greater driving agility

with maximum driving stabilization.

▷

Failure of Dynamic Damping Control.

Failure of DSC Dynamic Stability Control.

The vehicle has a flat tire.

The program can be configured to individual

specifications. The configuration is stored for

the profile currently in use.

When activating cruise control in TRAC‐

TION or DSC OFF mode.

DSC OFF

Activating SPORT

When DSC OFF, refer to page 124, is active,

driving stability is limited during acceleration

and when driving in curves.

Press button repeatedly until SPORT

is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Configuring SPORT

TRACTION

When the display is activated on the Control

Display, refer to page 128, the SPORT driving

mode can be set to individual specifications.

When TRACTION is active, the vehicle has

maximum traction on loose road surfaces. DTC

Dynamic Traction Control, refer to page 124, is

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Activating SPORT.

2. "Configure ECO PRO"

"Configure SPORT"

Make the desired settings.

Configuring the SPORT driving mode.

Displays

SPORT can also be configured before it is acti‐

vated:

Program selection

1. "Settings"

Pressing the button displays a

2. "SPORT mode"

3. Configure driving mode.

list of the selectable programs.

Depending on your vehicle's op‐

tional features, the list in the in‐

strument cluster can differ from

This configuration is retrieved when the

SPORT driving mode is activated.

the illustration shown.

COMFORT

For a balanced tuning with maximum driving

stabilization.

Selected program

The instrument cluster displays

the selected program.

Activating COMFORT

Press button repeatedly until COM‐

FORT is displayed in the instrument

cluster.

Display on the Control Display

In certain situations, the system automatically

changes to the NORMAL program, automatic

program change, refer to page 127.

Program changes can be displayed on the

Control Display.

1. "Settings"

ECO PRO

2. "Control display"

3. "Driving mode info"

ECO PRO, refer to page 182, provides consis‐

tent tuning to minimize fuel consumption for

maximum range with maximum driving stabili‐

zation.

Drive-off assistant

This system supports driving off on inclines.

The parking brake is not required.

Comfort functions and the engine controller

are adjusted.

The program can be configured to individual

specifications.

1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot

brake.

2. Release the foot brake and drive off with‐

out delay.

Activating ECO PRO

Press button repeatedly until ECO

PRO is displayed in the instrument

cluster.

After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is

held in place for approx. 2 seconds.

Depending on the vehicle load or when a trailer

is used, the vehicle may roll back slightly.

Configuring ECO PRO

1. Activate ECO PRO.

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Driving off without delay

After releasing the foot brake, start driv‐

ing without delay, since the drive-off assistant

will not hold the vehicle in place for more than

approx. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin to

roll back.◀

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As soon as the road is clear, the vehicle accel‐

erates to the desired speed.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and

systems. The respectively applicable country

provisions must be observed when using the

respective features and systems.

The speed is also maintained downhill, but

may not be maintained uphill if engine power is

insufficient.

General information

Depending on the driving settings, the features

of the cruise control can change in certain

areas.

Hints

Active Cruise Control with

Stop & Go function, ACC

Personal responsibility

Even an active system holds the driver

responsible for his or her driving, particularly

for staying in your lane, adjusting your speed,

keeping your distance and for your driving

style all in relation to traffic.

The concept

Use this system to select a desired speed that

the vehicle will maintain automatically on clear

roads.

Technically the system has its limits, it cannot

independently react to all traffic situations.

To the extent possible, the system automati‐

cally adjusts the speed to a slower vehicle

ahead of you.

Monitor your driving, be on the alert, observe

the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and

react when needed, e.g. through braking,

steering or make evasive maneuvers - risk of

accident.◀

The distance that the vehicle maintains to the

vehicle ahead of you can be varied.

For safety reasons, it depends on the speed.

To maintain a certain distance, the system au‐

tomatically reduces the speed, applies the

brakes lightly, or accelerates again if the vehi‐

cle ahead begins moving faster.

Unfavorable weather conditions

In the event of unfavorable weather and

light conditions, e. g. if there is rain, snowfall,

slush, fog or glare, this may result in poorer

recognition of vehicles as well as short-term

interruptions for vehicles that are already de‐

tected. Drive attentively, and react to the cur‐

rent traffic situation. Intervene actively when

necessary, e.g., by braking, steering or making

an evasive maneuver, otherwise, there is the

risk of an accident.◀

If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, and

then proceeds to drive again within a brief pe‐

riod, the system is able to detect this within the

given system limits. Your own vehicle will

brake automatically and then accelerate again.

If the vehicle ahead of you drives away again

after a prolonged period, briefly press the ac‐

celerator pedal or press the appropriate button

to reactivate the system. The vehicle will auto‐

matically accelerate.

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Before leaving the vehicle, secure it

against moving on its own.

Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐

ning: set the parking brake and ensure that the

Steptronic transmission is in position P. Other‐

wise, the vehicle may begin to move.◀

Overview

A dirty or covered sensor may prevent the de‐

tection of vehicles.

Buttons on the steering wheel

Press but‐

ton

Function

▷

If necessary, clean the radar sensor. Re‐

move layers of snow and ice carefully.

System on/off, interrupt, refer

to page 131

Do not cover the view field of the radar

sensor.

Store, maintain speed, refer to

page 132

Camera

Resume speed, refer to

page 133

Reduce distance, refer to

page 133

Increase distance, refer to

page 133

rocker switch:

The camera is installed near the interior rear‐

view mirror.

Maintain, store, change speed,

refer to page 132

Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐

terior rearview mirror clean and clear.

Buttons are arranged according to vehicle's

series, optional features and country specifica‐

tions.

A dirty or covered area in front of the interior

mirror may hinder the detection of vehicles.

If necessary, clean the area in front of the inte‐

rior mirror, e.g., carefully remove salt residue in

the winter.

Radar sensor

A radar sensor is located in the front bumper

for detecting vehicles on the road ahead of the

vehicle.

Switching on/off and interrupting

cruise control

Switching on

Press button on the steering wheel.

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The indicator lights in the instrument cluster

light up and the mark in the speedometer is set

to the current speed.

▷

If the detection range of the radar is dis‐

rupted, e.g., by dirt or heavy fog.

Maintaining, storing, and changing the

speed

Cruise control can be used.

Switch off

Hints

Deactivated or interrupted system

Adjusting the desired speed

With deactivated or interrupted system

use your brakes, steering and moves as usual

to avoid the chance of an accident.◀

Modify desired speed to road conditions

and be ready to brake at all times; otherwise,

there is the risk of an accident.◀

To switch off the system while standing, step

on brake pedal at the same time.

Differences in speed

Large differences in speed relative to

other vehicles cannot be compensated by the

system such as in the following situations:

Press button.

▷

If active: press twice.

▷

When fast approaching a slowly moving

vehicle.

If interrupted: press once.

The displays go out. The stored desired speed

is deleted.

When another vehicle suddenly swerves

into the wrong lane.

When stationary objects are approached at

high speed.◀

Interrupting

When active, press the button.

Maintaining/storing the speed

If interrupting the system while stationary,

press on the brake pedal at the same time.

Press button.

Or:

The system is automatically interrupted in the

following situations:

▷

When the brakes are applied.

When selector lever position D is disen‐

gaged.

▷

When DTC Dynamic Traction Control is

activated or DSC is deactivated.

▷

When DSC is actively controlling stability.

When SPORT+ is activated with Driving

Dynamics Control.

Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐

terrupted.

▷

If the safety belt and the driver's door are

opened while the vehicle is standing still.

When the system is switched on, the current

speed is maintained and stored as the desired

speed.

If the system has not detected objects for

an extended period, e.g., on a road with

very little traffic without curb or shoulder

markings.

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This is displayed in the speedometer and

briefly in the instrument cluster. Displays in the

instrument cluster, refer to page 134.

Instrument cluster will display selected dis‐

tance, refer to page 134.

Calling up the desired speed and

distance

When cruise control is maintained or stored,

DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turned

on if needed.

While driving

Changing the speed

Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly

until the desired speed is set.

Press button with the system

switched on.

In the following cases, the stored speed value

is deleted and cannot be called up again:

If active, the displayed speed is stored and the

vehicle reaches the stored speed when the

road is clear.

▷

When the system is switched off.

When the ignition is switched off.

▷

Each time the rocker switch is pressed to

the point of resistance, the desired speed

increases or decreases by approx.

1 mph/1 km/h.

While standing

The system brought the vehicle to a complete

standstill:

▷

Each time the rocker switch is pressed

past the point of resistance, the desired

speed increases or decreases by a maxi‐

mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.

▷

Green marking in the speedometer:

Your vehicle accelerates automatically as

soon as the vehicle in the range of the ra‐

dar sensor moves off.

Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the

action.

▷

Speedometer markings turn orange: no au‐

tomatic driving off.

Distance

To accelerate to the desired speed auto‐

matically, press the accelerator or press

the RES or SET button.

Select a distance

Adjust the distance according to the traf‐

fic and weather conditions; otherwise, there is

the risk of an accident. Maintain the prescribed

safety distance.◀

Rolling bars in the distance display indicate

that the the vehicle detected by the radar sen‐

sor has driven off.

Your vehicle was brought down to a halt

through stepping on the brake pedal and it is

standing behind another vehicle:

Reduce distance

Press button repeatedly until the de‐

sired distance is set.

1.

Press button to call up a stored

desired speed.

Instrument cluster will display selected dis‐

tance, refer to page 134.

2. Release the brake pedal.

3. Step on the accelerator briefly, or press the

RES rocker switch when the vehicle ahead

of you drives away.

Increase distance

Press button repeatedly until the de‐

sired distance is set.

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Displays in the instrument cluster

Desired speed

Distance display

Distance control is temporarily sup‐

pressed because the accelerator

pedal is being pressed; a vehicle

was detected.

▷

The marking lights up green:

the system is active.

▷

The marking lights up or‐

ange: the system has been

interrupted.

Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has driven

away.

ACC is no longer accelerating. To accelerate

further, activate ACC by briefly stepping on

the accelerator pedal, pressing the RES but‐

ton or rocker switch.

▷

The marking does not light up: the system

is switched off.

Brief status display

Selected desired speed.

Indicator/warning lights

Personal responsibility

If --- appears briefly on the display for Check

Control messages, it is possible that the sys‐

tem requirements are currently not ready for

operations.

The indicator and warning lights do not

relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt

his or her desired driving speed and style to

the traffic conditions.◀

The vehicle symbol lights up orange:

Distance to vehicle ahead of you

A vehicle has been detected ahead of

you.

Shown is selected distance to the vehicle driv‐

ing ahead of you.

Distance display

Distance 1

The vehicle symbol flashes orange:

The conditions are not adequate for

the system to work.

The system was deactivated but applies the

brakes until you actively resume control by

pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator

pedal.

Distance 2

Distance 3

Distance 4

The vehicle symbol flashes red and an

acoustic signal sounds:

You are requested to intervene by

This value is set after the system is

switched on.

braking or make an evasive maneuver.

Displays in the Head-up Display

Some system information can also be dis‐

played in the Head-up Display.

The system has been interrupted or

distance control is temporarily sup‐

pressed because the accelerator

pedal is being pressed; a vehicle

was not detected.

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Limited detection potential

Distance information

The symbol is displayed when the dis‐

tance from the vehicle traveling ahead

is too short.

Because of the limited possible detec‐

tion, you should be alert at all times so that you

can intervene if needed; otherwise, there is the

risk of an accident.◀

▷

Active Cruise Control switched off.

Display in the Head-up Display selected,

refer to page 93.

Deceleration

The system does not decelerate for:

▷

Distance too short.

▷

Pedestrians or similar slow-moving road

users.

Speed greater than approx.

40 mph/70 km/h.

▷

Red traffic lights.

Cross traffic.

System limits

Speed range

Oncoming traffic.

The system is best used on well-constructed

roads.

Swerving vehicles

The minimum speed that can be set is

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

can be set depends on the vehicle.

The system can also be activated when sta‐

tionary.

Comply with the legal speed limit in every sit‐

uation when using the system.

Detection range

A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected

until it is completely within the same lane as

your vehicle.

Swerving vehicles

If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly

swerves into your lane, the system may not be

able to automatically restore the selected dis‐

tance. This also applies to major speed differ‐

ences to vehicles driving ahead of you, e.g.,

when rapidly approaching a truck. When a ve‐

hicle driving ahead of you is reliably detected,

the system requests that the driver intervene

by braking and carrying out evasive maneu‐

vers, if needed. You must react yourself; other‐

wise, there is the risk of an accident.◀

The detection lidacity of the system and the

automatic braking lidacity are limited.

Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not

be detected.

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Cornering

Radar sensor

For US owners only

The transmitter and receiver units comply with

part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication

Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐

erned by the following:

FCC ID:

▷

OAYARS3-A

Compliance statement:

If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the

speed is reduced slightly, although curves can‐

not be anticipated in advance. Therefore, drive

into a curve at an appropriate speed.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:

▷

This device may not cause harmful inter‐

ference, and

In tight curves the system offers only restricted

detection where a vehicle ahead of you might

be detected late or not at all.

▷

this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modifications or changes to

these devices could void the user's authority to

operate this equipment.

Malfunction

The system cannot be activated if the radar

sensor is not aligned correctly. This may be

caused by damage incurred during parking,

e.g.

When you approach a curve the system may

briefly report vehicles in the next lane due to

the bend of the curve. If the system deceler‐

ates you may compensate it by briefly acceler‐

ating.

A Check Control message is displayed if the

system fails.

The function for detecting and responding

when approaching stationary vehicles may be

limited in the following situations:

After releasing the gas pedal the system is re‐

activated and controls speed independently.

▷

During calibration of the camera immedi‐

ately after vehicle shipment.

Driving away

In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive off

automatically; for example:

▷

If the camera is malfunctioning or dirty. A

Check Control message is displayed.

▷

On steep inclines.

From behind bumps in the road.

In these cases, step on the accelerator pedal.

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Cruise control

The concept

Press button on the steering wheel.

The system maintains a preset speed via the

buttons on the steering wheel. The system

brakes on downhill gradients if engine braking

is insufficient.

The marking in the speedometer is set to the

current speed.

Cruise control can be used.

General information

Depending on the driving settings, the features

of the cruise control can change in certain

areas.

Switch off

Deactivated or interrupted system

With deactivated or interrupted system

use your brakes, steering and moves as usual

to avoid the chance of an accident.◀

Hints

Unfavorable conditions

Press button.

Do not use the system if unfavorable

conditions make it impossible to drive at a con‐

stant speed, e.g.:

▷

If active: press twice.

▷

On winding roads.

In heavy traffic.

If interrupted: press once.

The displays go out. The stored desired speed

is deleted.

On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or

on a loose road surface.

Interrupting

Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehi‐

cle and cause an accident.◀

When active, press the button.

The system is automatically interrupted if:

Overview

▷

The brakes are applied.

Buttons on the steering wheel

The clutch pedal is depressed for a few

seconds or released while a gear is not en‐

gaged.

Press button Function

System on/off, interrupt

▷

The gear engaged is too high for the cur‐

rent speed.

Store speed

▷

Selector lever position D is disengaged.

DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated

or DSC is deactivated.

Resume speed

▷

DSC is actively controlling stability.

HDC is activated.

rocker switch: change, hold,

store speed

When SPORT+ is activated with Driving

Dynamics Control.

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increases or decreases by approx. 1 mph/

km/

Maintaining, storing, and changing the

speed

▷

Each time the rocker switch is pressed

past the point of resistance, the desired

speed increases or decreases by a maxi‐

mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.

Hints

Adjusting the desired speed

Modify desired speed to road conditions

and be ready to brake at all times; otherwise,

there is the risk of an accident.◀

The maximum speed that can be set de‐

pends on the vehicle.

Pressing the rocker switch to the resist‐

ance point and holding it accelerates or de‐

celerates the vehicle without requiring

pressure on the accelerator pedal.

Maintaining/storing the speed

Press button.

Or:

After the rocker switch is released, the ve‐

hicle maintains its final speed. Pressing the

switch beyond the resistance point causes

the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.

Resuming the desired speed

Press button.

The stored speed is reached and maintained.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Indicator lamp

Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐

terrupted.

When the system is switched on, the current

speed is maintained and stored as the desired

speed.

Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐

ped, the indicator lamp in the instru‐

ment cluster indicates whether the sys‐

tem is switched on.

This is displayed, refer to page 138, in the

speedometer and briefly in the instrument

cluster.

Desired speed

When cruise control is maintained or stored,

DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turned

on if needed.

▷

The marking lights up green:

the system is active.

▷

The marking lights up or‐

ange: the system has been

interrupted.

Changing the speed

Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly

until the desired speed is set.

▷

The marking does not light up: the system

is switched off.

If active, the displayed speed is stored and the

vehicle reaches the stored speed when the

road is clear.

▷

Each time the rocker switch is pressed to

the point of resistance, the desired speed

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Hints

Selected desired speed.

Personal responsibility

Even an active system does not relieve

the driver from personal responsibility while

driving.

If --- appears briefly on the display for Check

Control messages, it is possible that the sys‐

tem requirements are currently not ready for

operations.

Technically the system has its limits, it cannot

independently react to all traffic situations.

Monitor your driving, be on the alert, observe

the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and

react when needed - risk of accident.◀

Displays in the Head-up Display

Some system information can also be dis‐

played in the Head-up Display.

Avoid driving fast with PDC

Avoid approaching an object too fast.

Avoid driving off fast while PDC is not yet ac‐

tive.

PDC Park Distance Control

The concept

For technical reasons, the system may other‐

wise be too late in issuing a warning.◀

PDC is a support when parking. When you

slowly approach an object in the rear - or also

in the front of the vehicle if the feature is availa‐

ble - then the object is reported through:

Overview

With front PDC: button in vehicle

▷

Signal tones.

Visual display.

General information

Ultrasound sensors in the bumpers measure

the distances from objects.

The maneuvering range, depending on the ob‐

stacle and environmental conditions, is approx.

6 ft/2 m.

An acoustic warning is first given:

PDC Park Distance Control

▷

By the front sensors and the two rear cor‐

ner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm.

▷

By the rear middle sensors at approx.

5 ft/1.50 m.

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

To ensure full functionality:

PDC switches on automatically in the following

situations:

▷

Do not cover sensors, e.g., with stickers,

bicycle racks.

▷

If selector lever position R is engaged

when the engine is running.

▷

Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.

When using high-pressure washers, do not

spray the sensors for long periods and

maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.

The rearview camera also switches on.

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If equipped with front PDC: when obsta‐

cles are detected behind or in front of the

vehicle by PDC and the speed is slower

than approx. 2.5 mph/4 km/h.

With front PDC: if objects are located both in

front of and behind the vehicle, an alternating

continuous signal is sounded.

The signal tone is switched off, when selector

lever position P is engaged on vehicles with

Steptronic transmission.

You may turn off automatic activation:

1. "Settings"

2. "Parking"

Volume

3. Select setting.

The volume of the PDC signal tone can be ad‐

justed similar to the sound and volume set‐

tings of the radio.

Settings are stored for the profile currently

in use.

Settings are stored for the profile currently in

use.

Automatic deactivation during forward

travel

Visual warning

The system switches off when a certain driving

distance or speed is exceeded.

The approach of the vehicle to an object can

be shown on the Control Display. Objects that

are farther away are already displayed on the

Control Display before a signal sounds.

Switch the system back on if needed.

With front PDC: switching on/off

manually

A display appears as soon as Park Distance

Control (PDC) is activated.

Press button.

The range of the sensors is represented in the

colors green, yellow and red.

▷

On: the LED lights up.

Off: the LED goes out.

When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐

played, the reel can be made to PDC:

The rearview camera image is displayed when

the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the

button.

"Rear view camera"

System limits

Display

Limits of ultrasonic measurement

Signal tones

Ultrasonic measuring might not function under

the following circumstances:

When approaching an object, an intermittent

sound indicates the position of the object. E. g.

if an object is detected to the left rear of the

vehicle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear

speaker.

▷

For small children and animals.

For persons with certain clothing, e.g.

coats.

▷

With external interference of the ultra‐

sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud

machines.

The shorter the distance to the object, the

shorter the intervals.

If the distance to a detected object is less than

approx. 10 in/25 cm, a continuous tone is

sounded.

When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐

aged or out of position.

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Under certain weather conditions such as

high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐

treme heat or strong wind.

PDC has failed. Have the system checked.

To ensure full functionality:

▷

Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.

With tow bars and trailer couplings of other

vehicles.

dimmedDo not put any stickers on sen‐

sors.

▷

With thin or wedge-shaped objects.

With moving objects.

▷

When using high-pressure washers, do not

spray the sensors for long periods and

maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.

With elevated, protruding objects such as

ledges or cargo.

▷

With objects with corners and sharp edges.

Surround View

With objects with a fine surface structure

such as fences.

The concept

▷

For objects with porous surfaces.

Surround View comprises various camera as‐

sistance systems that help the driver when

parking, maneuvering, and at complex exits

and intersections.

Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can

move into the blind area of the sensors before

or after a continuous tone sounds.

▷

Rearview camera, refer to page 141

Top View, refer to page 144.

Side View, refer to page 146.

False warnings

PDC may issue a warning under the following

conditions even though there is no obstacle

within the detection range:

▷

In heavy rain.

Rearview camera

When sensors are very dirty or covered

with ice.

The concept

▷

When sensors are covered in snow.

On rough road surfaces.

The rearview camera provides assistance in

parking and maneuvering backwards. The area

behind the vehicle is shown on the Control

Display.

On uneven surfaces, such as speed

bumps.

▷

In large buildings with right angles and

smooth walls, e.g., in underground ga‐

rages.

Hints

Check the traffic situation as well

▷

In automatic car washes.

Through heavy pollution.

Check the traffic situation around the ve‐

hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐

dent could result from road users or objects

that are not lidtured by the camera.◀

Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,

sweeping machines, high pressure steam

cleaners or neon lights.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed.

The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded

area on the Control Display.

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Switching on/off manually

Press button.

Button in the vehicle

▷

On: the LED lights up.

Off: the LED goes out.

The PDC is shown on the Control Display.

The rearview camera image is displayed when

the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the

button.

Switching the view via iDrive

With PDC activated or Top View switched on:

"Rear view camera"

Rearview camera

The rearview camera image is displayed.

Camera

Display on the Control Display

Functional requirement

▷

The rearview camera is switched on.

The tailgate is fully closed.

Activating assistance functions

More than one assistance function can be ac‐

tive at the same time.

The camera lens is located in the handle of the

tailgate. The image quality may be impaired by

dirt.

▷

Parking aid lines

"Parking aid lines"

Lanes and turning radius are indicated.

Obstacle marking

Clean the camera lens, refer to page 234.

▷

"Obstacle marking"

Switching on/off

Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.

Switching on automatically

With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐

tion P R.

Automatic deactivation during forward

travel

The system switches off when a certain driving

distance or speed is exceeded.

Switch the system back on if needed.

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Obstacle marking

Obstacles behind the vehicle are detected by

the PDC sensors and, when respectively

equipped, detected by the rearview camera.

▷

Pathway lines can be superimposed on the

image of the rearview camera.

They help you to estimate how much

space is needed when parking and maneu‐

vering on level pavement.

Obstacle markings can be faded into the image

of the rearview camera.

Their colored margins match the markings of

the PDC. This simplifies estimation of the dis‐

tance to the object shown.

▷

They are dependent on the current steer‐

ing angle and are continuously adjusted to

the steering wheel movements.

Parking using pathway and turning

radius lines

Turning circle lines

1. Position the vehicle so that the turning ra‐

dius lines lead to within the limits of the

parking space.

▷

Turning circle lines can only be superim‐

posed on the rearview camera image to‐

gether with pathway lines.

▷

They show the course of the smallest pos‐

sible turning radius on a level road.

Only one turning radius line is displayed af‐

ter the steering wheel is turned past a cer‐

tain angle.

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2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where

the pathway line covers the corresponding

turning radius line.

Top View

The concept

Top View provides assistance in parking and

maneuvering. The area around the vehicle is

shown on the Control Display.

General information

The image is lidtured by two cameras

integrated in the exterior mirrors, by the rear‐

view camera and a camera on the front of the

vehicle.

The range is no more than approx. 6.5 ft/2 m to

the side, front and rear.

Display settings

Obstacles within this range are thus displayed

early on the Control Display.

Brightness

With the rearview camera switched on:

Hints

1.

Select the symbol.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached, and press the controller.

Check the traffic situation as well

Check the traffic situation around the ve‐

hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐

dent could result from road users or objects

that are not lidtured by the camera.◀

Contrast

With the rearview camera switched on:

1.

Select the symbol.

Overview

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached, and press the controller.

Button in the vehicle

System limits

Detection of objects

Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding

objects such as ledges may not be detected by

the system.

Assistance functions also take into account

data of the PDC.

Follow instructions in the PDC chapter, refer to

page 139.

Top View

The objects displayed on the Control Display

under certain circumstances are closer than

they appear. Do not estimate the distance from

the objects on the display.

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The rearview camera image is displayed. To

switch to the Top View:

Cameras

"Rear view camera"

Automatic deactivation during forward

travel

The system switches off when a certain driving

distance or speed is exceeded.

Switch the system back on if needed.

Front camera

Switching on/off manually

Press button.

▷

On: the LED lights up.

Off: the LED goes out.

Top View is displayed.

The rearview camera image is displayed when

the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the

button.

The lenses of the Top View cameras are lo‐

cated at the bottom of the exterior mirror hous‐

ings. The image quality may be impaired by

dirt.

Display

Display on the Control Display

The area surrounding the vehicle can be dis‐

played on the Control Display.

Clean the camera lenses, refer to page 234.

The display appears as soon as Top View is

activated.

Functional requirements

Top View can be used only to a limited extent

in the following situations:

When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐

played, it is possible to reel to top view:

▷

With a door open.

"Rear view camera"

With the tailgate open.

With an exterior mirror folded in.

In poor light.

Brightness

With Top View switched on:

1.

Select the symbol.

The unavailable camera range is depicted by

shading.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached, and press the controller.

Switching on/off

Contrast

Switching on automatically

With Top View switched on:

With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐

tion P R.

1.

Select the symbol.

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2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached, and press the controller.

Which camera is active is shown on the top

edge of the screen.

Displaying the turning radius and

pathway lines

Hints

The images of the cameras are displayed, de‐

pending on the gear selected, on the Control

Display.

▷

The static, red turning radius line shows

the space needed to the side of the vehicle

when the steering wheel is turned all the

way.

Check the traffic situation as well

Check the traffic situation around the ve‐

hicle on blind driveways and intersections with

your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident could

result from road users or objects located out‐

side the picture areas of the Side View cam‐

eras.◀

The variable, green pathway line assists

you in assessing the amount of space ac‐

tually needed to the side of the vehicle.

The lane line depends on the engaged

gear and the current steering angle. The

track line is continuously adjusted for the

steering wheel movement.

At a glance

"Parking aid lines"

Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.

Button in the vehicle

System limits

A Check Control message is displayed when a

camera is defective.

Side View

The concept

Side View

Cameras

Side View provides an early look at cross traffic

at blind driveways and intersections. Road

users concealed by obstacles to the left and

right of the vehicle can only be detected rela‐

tively late from the driver's seat. To improve

the viewing, each camera, front and rear on the

vehicle, detects the traffic area on the side.

Front camera

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With the Side View switched on:

1. Select the symbol.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached, and press the controller.

Warning of crossing traffic

The concept

Rear camera

When an object approaching from the side is

detected by the front or rear camera, this is de‐

picted by a symbol in the Side View display.

Two cameras are used for the detection.

The image quality may be impaired by dirt.

Clean the camera lenses, refer to page 234.

Requirements

Switching on/off

▷

Side View switched on.

Your vehicle moves no faster than walking

speed.

Switching on/off manually

Press button.

▷

To detect approaching objects, sufficient

brightness, e.g., daylight is necessary.

Depending on the transmission position, the

picture of the front or rear camera is displayed.

Display

The yellow symbol is displayed if an

approaching vehicle is detected by the

camera.

Switching off automatically

By switching into a different function or when

changing gears.

A gray symbol is displayed if crossing

traffic cannot be detected.

Front Side View: when a certain driving dis‐

tance or speed is exceeded.

Display

System limits

In the following situations, the warning about

crossing traffic may be limited:

General information

The traffic area in front of or behind the vehicle

is displayed on the Control Display.

▷

In poor lighting or visibility conditions.

If the camera is soiled or covered.

Brightness

With the Side View switched on:

System limits

The objects displayed on the Control Display

under certain circumstances are closer than

they appear. Therefore, do not estimate the

distance from the objects on the display.

1.

Select the symbol.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached, and press the controller.

The viewing angle is approx. 180°.

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Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐

vene; otherwise, there is the risk of an acci‐

dent.◀

Parking assistant

The concept

Transporting cargo

Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter

of the vehicle is not taken into account by the

system during the parking procedure.

Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐

vene; otherwise, there is the risk of an acci‐

dent.◀

Curbs

This system assists the driver in parking paral‐

lel to the road.

The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐

cle over or onto curb if need be.

Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces

on both sides of the vehicle.

Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐

vene; otherwise, the wheels, tires, or the vehi‐

cle may become damaged.◀

The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐

sible parking line and takes control of steering

during the parking procedure.

An engine that has been switched off by the

Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati‐

cally when the parking assistant is activated.

When parking, also take note of the visual and

acoustic information and instructions issued

by the PDC, the parking assistant and the rear‐

view camera and react accordingly.

Requirements

For measuring parking spaces

A component of the parking assistant is the

PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 139.

▷

Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐

prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.

Hints

▷

Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐

cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.

Personal responsibility

Even an active system does not relieve

the driver from personal responsibility while

driving.

Suitable parking space

▷

Gaps behind an object that has a min.

length of 5 ft/1.5 m.

Technically the system has its limits, it cannot

independently react to all traffic situations.

Gap between two objects with a minimum

length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.

Monitor your driving, be on the alert, observe

the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and

react when needed - risk of accident.◀

Min. length of gap between two objects:

your vehicle's length plus approx.

3.3 ft/1.0 m.

Changes to the parking space

▷

Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.

Changes to the parking space after it was

measured are not taken into account by the

system.

Regarding the parking procedure

▷

Doors and tailgate closed.

Parking brake released.

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When parking in parking spaces on the

driver's side, the corresponding turn signal

must be set where applicable.

The LED lights up.

The current status of the parking space search

is indicated on the Control Display.

Parking assistant is activated automatically.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Switching on with the reverse gear

Shift into reverse.

The current status of the parking space search

is indicated on the Control Display.

To activate:

"Parking Assistant"

Switch off

The system can be deactivated as follows:

▷

Press button.

Parking assistant

▷

Switch off the ignition.

Display on the Control Display

System activated/deactivated

Ultrasound sensors

Symbol Meaning

Gray: the system is not available.

White: the system is available but

not activated.

The system is activated.

The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking

spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.

System status

To ensure full functionality:

▷

Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.

When using high-pressure washers, do not

spray the sensors for long periods and

maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.

▷

Do not put stickers over sensors.

Switching on/off

▷

Colored symbols, see arrows, on the side

of the vehicle illustrated. Parking assistant

is activated and search for parking space

active.

Switching on with the button

Press button.

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Control Display shows suitable parking

spaces at the edge of the road next to the

vehicle symbol. When the parking assistant

is active, suitable parking spaces are high‐

lighted.

▷

"Parking Assistant" Select the symbol

on the Control Display.

Press button.

Interrupting automatically

The system is interrupted automatically in the

following situations:

The parking procedure is ac‐

tive. Steering control has

been taken over by system.

▷

If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if

he takes over steering.

Parking space search is always active

whenever the vehicle is moving forward

slow and straight, even if the system is de‐

activated. When the system is deactivated,

the displays on the Control Display are

shown in gray.

If a gear is selected that does not match

the instruction on the Control Display.

If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.

6 mph/10 km/h.

Possible on snow-covered or slippery road

surfaces.

Parking using the parking assistant

When there are obstacles that are hard to

overcome, such as curbs.

Check the traffic situation as well

When there are obstacles that suddenly

arise.

Louds noises outside and inside the ve‐

hicle can drown out the parking assistant's and

PDC's signals.

If the Park Distance Control PDC displays

clearances that are too small.

Check the traffic situation around the vehicle

with your own eyes; otherwise, there is a dan‐

ger of an accident.◀

If a maximum number of parking attempts

or the time taken for parking is exceeded.

When switching to another function on the

Control Display.

1. Switch on the parking assistant and acti‐

vate it if needed.

A Check Control message is displayed.

The status of the parking space search is

indicated on the Control Display.

Resume

2. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐

play.

An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐

tinued if needed.

The best possible parking position will

come after gear change on the stationary

vehicle - wait for the automatic steering

wheel move.

Follow the instructions on the Control Display

to do this.

System limits

The end of the parking procedure is indi‐

cated on the Control Display.

No parking assistance

The parking assistant does not offer assis‐

tance in the following situations:

3. Adjust the parking position yourself if

needed.

▷

In tight curves.

Interrupting manually

The parking assistant can be interrupted at any

time:

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Malfunction

The system may not be fully functional in the

following situations:

A Check Control message is displayed.

The parking assistant failed. Have the system

checked.

▷

On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel

roads.

▷

On slippery ground.

On steep uphill or downhill grades.

With accumulations of leaves/snow in the

parking space.

Limits of ultrasonic measurement

Ultrasonic measuring might not function under

the following circumstances:

▷

For small children and animals.

For persons with certain clothing, e.g.

coats.

▷

With external interference of the ultra‐

sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud

machines.

▷

When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐

aged or out of position.

Under certain weather conditions such as

high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐

treme heat or strong wind.

▷

With tow bars and trailer couplings of other

vehicles.

▷

With thin or wedge-shaped objects.

With moving objects.

With elevated, protruding objects such as

ledges or cargo.

▷

With objects with corners and sharp edges.

With objects with a fine surface structure

such as fences.

▷

For objects with porous surfaces.

Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can

move into the blind area of the sensors before

or after a continuous tone sounds.

The parking assistant may identify parking

spaces that are not suitable for parking.

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the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and

systems. The respectively applicable country

provisions must be observed when using the

respective features and systems.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

Automatic climate control

1

2

3

4

Vent settings

Air flow

6

7

Temperature

Defrosts windows and removes condensa‐

tion

AUTO program

8

9

Cooling function

Interior temperature sensor — always keep

clear

Rear window defroster

5

Recirculated-air mode

10 Seat heatingꢀꢁ55

culated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in

the interior continuously deteriorates and win‐

dow condensation increases.◀

Hints

Sufficient ventilation

When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐

tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐

nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir‐

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Press button repeatedly to select an

operating mode:

Climate control functions in detail

Manual air distribution

Press buttons repeatedly to select a program:

▷

LED off: outside air flows in continuously.

LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply

of outside air into the vehicle is perma‐

nently blocked.

▷

Windows.

Upper body region.

Footwell.

Recirculated air mode switches off automati‐

cally at low external temperatures after a cer‐

tain amount of time in order to avoid window

fogging.

You may combine these programs as needed.

If the windows fog over, switch off recircu‐

lated-air mode and increase the air flow, if

needed.

Air flow, manual

Turn the ring to set the desired

air volume.

Sufficient ventilation

When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐

tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐

nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir‐

culated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in

the interior continuously deteriorates and win‐

dow condensation increases.◀

The higher the rate, the more ef‐

fective the heating or cooling

will be.

The air flow of the automatic climate control

may be reduced automatically to save battery

power.

Temperature

AUTO program

Turn the ring to set the desired

temperature.

Press button.

Air flow, air distribution and tempera‐

ture are controlled automatically.

Depending on the selected temperature and

outside influences, the air is directed to the

windshield, side windows, upper body, and

into the footwell.

The automatic climate control reaches this

temperature as quickly as possible, if needed

by increasing the cooling or heating output,

and then keeps it constant.

The cooling function, refer to page 154, is

switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐

gram.

Do not rapidly switch between different tem‐

perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic cli‐

mate control will not have sufficient time to ad‐

just the set temperature.

Recirculated-air mode

Defrosts windows and removes

condensation

You may respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐

tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐

rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The

system then recirculates the air currently

within the vehicle.

Press button.

Ice and condensation are quickly re‐

moved from the windshield and the front side

windows.

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Adjust air flow with the program active.

Switching the system on/off

Switch off

If the windows are fogged over, you can also

switch on the cooling function to dehumidify

the air.

Turn the rotary switch for the air volume, refer

to page 153, to 0. The blower and automatic

climate control are turned off entirely.

Cooling function

The car's interior can only be cooled with the

engine running.

Switching on

Set any air volume.

Press button.

The AUTO program can also be switched on

directly via the AUTO button.

The air will be cooled and dehumidi‐

fied and, depending on the temperature set‐

ting, warmed again.

Microfilter

Depending on the weather, the windshield and

side windows may fog up briefly when the en‐

gine is started.

The microfilter removes dust and pollen from

the incoming air.

This filter should be replaced during scheduled

maintenance, refer to page 215, of your vehi‐

cle.

The cooling function is switched on automati‐

cally with the AUTO program.

When using the automatic climate control,

condensation water, refer to page 177, devel‐

ops that exits underneath the vehicle.

Rear window defroster

Press button.

The rear window defroster switches

off automatically after a certain period of time.

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1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Temperature, left

AUTO program

Display

9

Temperature, right

10 Seat heating, rightꢀꢁ55

11 Recirculated-air mode

12 SYNC program

Remove ice and condensation

Air flow, residual heat

Display

13 Cooling function

14 Rear window defroster

15 Seat heating, leftꢀꢁ55

Vent settings

Maximum cooling

Hints

Climate control functions in detail

Temperature

Sufficient ventilation

When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐

tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐

nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir‐

culated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in

the interior continuously deteriorates and win‐

dow condensation increases.◀

Turn the ring to set the desired

temperature.

The automatic climate control reaches this

temperature as quickly as possible, if needed

by increasing the cooling or heating output,

and then keeps it constant.

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Do not rapidly switch between different tem‐

perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic cli‐

mate control will not have sufficient time to ad‐

just the set temperature.

If the windows are fogged over, you can also

switch on the cooling function or press the

AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen‐

sor.

AUTO program

Air flow, manual

To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro‐

gram first.

Press button.

Air flow, air distribution and tempera‐

ture are controlled automatically.

Press the left or right side of the but‐

ton: decrease or increase air flow.

Depending on the selected temperature,

AUTO intensity program and outside influen‐

ces, the air is directed to the windshield, side

windows, upper body, and into the footwell.

The selected air flow is shown on the display of

the automatic climate control.

The air flow of the automatic climate control

may be reduced automatically to save battery

power.

The cooling function, refer to page 157, is

switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐

gram.

Manual air distribution

At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐

trols the program so as to prevent window

condensation as much as possible.

Press button repeatedly to select a

program:

To switch off the program: press the button

again or manually adjust the air distribution.

▷

Upper body region.

Upper body region and footwell.

Footwell.

Intensity of the AUTO program

With the AUTO program activated, the auto‐

matic intensity control can be changed.

Windows and footwell.

Windows, upper body region, and footwell.

Windows: driver's side only.

Windows and upper body region.

Press the left or right side of the but‐

ton: decrease or increase the inten‐

sity.

If the windows are fogged over, press the

AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen‐

sor.

The selected intensity is shown on the display

of the automatic climate control.

Defrosts windows and removes

condensation

Maximum cooling

Press button.

The system is set to the lowest tem‐

perature, optimum air flow and air circulation

mode.

Ice and condensation are quickly re‐

moved from the windshield and the front side

windows.

Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐

gion. The vents need to be open for this.

For this purpose, point the side vents onto the

side windows as needed.

The function is available above an external

temperature of approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the

engine running.

Adjust air flow with the program active.

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Adjust air flow with the program active.

Cooling function

The car's interior can only be cooled with the

engine running.

Automatic recirculated-air control/

recirculated-air mode

You may respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐

tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐

rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The

system then recirculates the air currently

within the vehicle.

Press button.

The air will be cooled and dehumidi‐

fied and, depending on the temperature set‐

ting, warmed again.

Depending on the weather, the windshield and

side windows may fog up briefly when the en‐

gine is started.

Press button repeatedly to select an

operating mode:

The cooling function is switched on automati‐

cally with the AUTO program.

▷

LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.

Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air

control: a sensor detects pollutants in the

outside air and shuts off automatically.

When using the automatic climate control,

condensation water, refer to page 177, devel‐

ops that exits underneath the vehicle.

▷

Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the

supply of outside air into the vehicle is per‐

manently blocked.

Rear window defroster

Press button.

Recirculated air mode switches off automati‐

cally at low external temperatures after a cer‐

tain amount of time in order to avoid window

fogging.

The rear window defroster switches

off automatically after a certain period of time.

Switching the system on/off

Switch off

If the windows are fogged over, switch off the

recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO

button to utilize the condensation sensor.

Make sure that air can flow to the windshield.

Press and hold the left button until the

control switches off.

Sufficient ventilation

When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐

tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐

nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir‐

culated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in

the interior continuously deteriorates and win‐

dow condensation increases.◀

Switching on

Press any button except:

▷

SYNC program.

Rear window defroster.

Left side of Air volume button.

Seat heating.

SYNC program

Press button.

Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter

The current setting of the temperature

on the driver's side is transferred to the front

passenger side.

In external and recirculated air mode the mi‐

crofilter/activated charcoal filter filters dust,

pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air.

The program is switched off if the setting on

the front passenger side is changed.

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This filter should be replaced during scheduled

maintenance, refer to page 215, of your vehi‐

cle.

Ventilation in the rear

Ventilation

Front ventilation

▷

Thumbwheel for continuous opening and

closing of the vents, arrow 1.

Thumbwheel to vary the temperature, ar‐

row 2.

Toward blue: colder.

Toward red: warmer.

▷

Lever for changing the air flow direction,

arrow 3.

▷

Lever for changing the air flow direction,

arrow 1.

Thumbwheels for opening and closing the

vents continuously, arrows 2.

Thumbwheel to vary the temperature in

the upper body region, arrow 3.

Parked-car ventilation

The concept

Toward blue: colder.

Toward red: warmer.

The parked-car ventilation ventilates the vehi‐

cle interior and lowers its temperature, if

needed.

The set interior temperature for the driver

and passenger are not changed.

Operation can be performed via iDrive.

Functional requirements

Parked-car ventilation

Adjusting the ventilation

▷

Ventilation for cooling:

Direct vent in your direction when vehicle's

interior is too hot.

▷

Using the preset reel-on time or when op‐

erated directly: any external temperature.

▷

Draft-free ventilation:

Open the vents to allow air to flow out.

Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you.

Switching on/off directly

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Climate"

3. "Activate comf. ventilation"

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The symbol on the automatic climate con‐

trol flashes if the system is switched on.

The system continues to run for some time af‐

ter being switched off.

Preselecting the reel-on time

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Climate"

3. "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:"

4. Set the desired time.

Activating the reel-on time

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Climate"

3. "Activate timer 1" or "Activate timer 2"

The symbol on the automatic climate con‐

trol lights up when the reel-on time is acti‐

vated.

The symbol on the automatic climate con‐

trol flashes when the system has been

switched on.

The system will only be switched on within the

next 24 hours. After that, it needs to be reacti‐

vated.

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Compatibility

Vehicle features and options

If this symbol is printed on the packag‐

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and

systems. The respectively applicable country

provisions must be observed when using the

respective features and systems.

ing or in the instructions of the system

to be controlled, the system is gener‐

ally compatible with the universal garage door

opener.

If you have any questions, please contact:

▷

Your service center.

www.homelink.com on the Internet.

HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex

Corporation.

Universal Integrated Remote

Control

Control elements on the interior

rearview mirror

The concept

The universal garage door opener can operate

up to 3 functions of remote-controlled sys‐

tems such as garage door drives or lighting

systems. The universal garage door opener re‐

places up to 3 different hand-held transmitters.

To operate the remote control, the buttons on

the interior rearview mirror must be program‐

med with the desired functions. The hand-held

transmitter for the particular system is required

in order to program the remote control.

▷

LED, arrow 1.

Buttons, arrow 2.

During programming

The hand-held transmitter, arrow 3, is re‐

quired for programming.

During programming and before activat‐

ing a device using the universal garage door

opener, ensure that there are no people, ani‐

mals or objects in the area of the remote-con‐

trolled device; otherwise, there is a risk of in‐

jury or damage.

Programming

General information

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Initial setup:

Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-

held transmitter.◀

Press and hold the left and right button on

the interior rearview mirror simultaneously

for approximately 20 seconds until the LED

on the interior rearview mirror flashes. This

Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored

functions for the sake of security.

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erases all programming of the buttons on

the interior rearview mirror.

rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then

stays lit constantly for 2 seconds, the system

features an alternating-code system. Flashing

and continuous illumination of the LED will re‐

peat for approximately 20 seconds.

3. Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys‐

tem to be controlled approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to

8 cm away from the buttons of the interior

rearview mirror. The required distance de‐

pends on the manual transmitter.

For systems with an alternating-code system,

the universal garage door opener and the sys‐

tem also have to be synchronized.

4. Simultaneously press and hold the button

of the desired function on the hand-held

transmitter and the button to be program‐

med on the interior rearview mirror. The

LED on the interior rearview mirror will be‐

gin flashing slowly.

Please read the operating manual to find out

how to synchronize the system.

Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a sec‐

ond person.

To synchronize:

5. Release both buttons as soon as the LED

flashes more rapidly. The LED flashing

faster indicates that the button on the inte‐

rior rearview mirror has been programmed.

1. Park the vehicle within range of the re‐

mote-controlled system.

2. Program the relevant button on the interior

rearview mirror as described.

If the LED does not flash faster after at

least 60 seconds, change the distance be‐

tween the interior rearview mirror and the

hand-held transmitter and repeat the step.

Several more attempts at different distan‐

ces may be necessary. Wait at least

15 seconds between attempts.

3. Locate and press the synchronizing button

on the system being programmed. You

have approx. 30 seconds for the next step.

4. Hold down the programmed button on the

interior rearview mirror for approximately

3 seconds and then release it. If necessary,

repeat this step up to three times in order

to finish synchronization. Once synchroni‐

zation is complete, the programmed func‐

tion will be carried out.

Canada: if programming with the hand-

held transmitter was interrupted, hold

down the interior rearview mirror button

and repeatedly press and release the

hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐

onds.

Reprogramming individual buttons

6. To program other functions on other but‐

tons, repeat steps 3 to 5.

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Press and hold the interior rearview mirror

button to be programmed.

The systems can be controlled using the inte‐

rior rearview mirror buttons.

3. As soon as the interior rearview mirror LED

starts flashing slowly, hold the hand-held

transmitter for the system to be controlled

approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm away from the

buttons of the interior rearview mirror. The

required distance depends on the manual

transmitter.

Special feature of the alternating-

code wireless system

If you are unable to operate the system after

repeated programming, please check if the

system to be controlled features an alternat‐

ing-code system.

Read the system's operating manual, or press

the programmed button on the interior rear‐

view mirror longer. If the LED on the interior

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4. Likewise, press and hold the button of the

desired function on the hand-held trans‐

mitter.

proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes

rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The

functions cannot be deleted individually.

5. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐

rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐

idly. The LED flashing faster indicates that

the button on the interior rearview mirror

has been programmed. The system can

then be controlled by the button on the in‐

terior rearview mirror.

Sun visor

Glare shield

Fold the sun visor down or up.

Glare shield from the side

If the LED does not flash faster after at

least 60 seconds, change the distance and

repeat the step. Several more attempts at

different distances may be necessary. Wait

at least 15 seconds between attempts.

Folding out

1. Fold the sun visor down.

2. Unhook it from the holder and swing it to

the side.

Canada: if programming with the hand-

held transmitter was interrupted, hold

down the interior rearview mirror button

and repeatedly press and release the

hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐

onds.

3. Move it back to the desired position.

Folding up

Proceed in the reverse order to close the sun

visor.

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Vanity mirror

Before operation

A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be‐

hind a cover. When the cover is opened, the

mirror lighting switches on.

Before operating a system using the uni‐

versal garage door opener, ensure that there

are no people, animals, or objects within the

range of movement of the remote-controlled

system; otherwise, there is a risk of injury or

damage.

Ashtray/cigarette lighter

Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-

held transmitter.◀

Ashtray

Opening

The system, such as the garage door, can be

operated using the button on the interior rear‐

view mirror while the engine is running or when

the ignition is started. To do this, hold down

the button within receiving range of the system

until the function is activated. The interior rear‐

view mirror LED stays lit while the wireless sig‐

nal is being transmitted.

Deleting stored functions

Press and hold the left and right button on the

interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap‐

Slide the cover forward.

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The ashtray can be inserted in the cupholder.

Connecting electrical

devices

Emptying

Hints

Take out the insert.

Do not connect charging devices to the

12 volt socket in the vehicle

Lighter

Danger of burns

Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐

tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as

this may damage the vehicle battery due to an

increased power consumption.◀

Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth‐

erwise, there is a danger of getting burned.

Switch off the ignition and take the remote

control with you when leaving the vehicle so

that children cannot use the lighter and burn

themselves.◀

Replace the cover after use

Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after

use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter

socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀

Replace the cover after use

Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after

use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter

socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀

Sockets

General information

The lighter socket can be used as a socket for

electrical equipment while the engine is run‐

ning or when the ignition is switched on.

Note

The total load of all sockets must not exceed

140 watts at 12 volts.

Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable

connectors.

The cigarette lighter is located in the center

console.

Front center console

Push in the lighter.

The lighter can be removed as

soon as it pops back out.

Slide the cover forward.

Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.

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USB interface for data

transfer

The concept

Connection for importing and exporting data

on USB devices, e.g.:

▷

Personal Profile settings, refer to page 35.

Music collection.

Importing Trips.

Remove the cover.

Hints

Observe the following when connecting:

Rear center console

▷

Do not use force when plugging the con‐

nector into the USB interface.

▷

Do not connect devices such as fans or

lights to the USB interface.

▷

Do not connect USB hard drives.

Do not use the USB interface for recharg‐

ing external devices.

With telephone: overview

Remove the cover.

In the cargo area

The USB interface is located in the center arm‐

rest.

The socket is located on the right side in the

cargo area.

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Cargo cover

Closing

Reach under the cover and turn it upward, ar‐

rows. Pull the cover back horizontally.

Cargo cover with cargo area partition

net: Removing

The cover can be removed to load bulky lug‐

gage.

Pull out the cargo cover, arrow 1, and hook

both sides into the brackets, arrow 2.

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

Hook the cargo cover on both sides

Hook the cargo cover on both sides to

prevent damaging the cover.◀

Do not deposit heavy objects

Do not deposit heavy or hard objects on

the cargo cover. Otherwise, they may pose a

risk to occupants, such as during braking and

evasive maneuvers.◀

Do not let the cargo cover snap back into

place

2. Pull the cover back, arrow 2.

Do not allow the cargo cover to snap back into

place; this can damage it.◀

Installing

Slide the cover forward horizontally into the

two side brackets until it audibly latches.

Removing and inserting

The red warning fields disappear in the case of

a cover with cargo area partition net.

Cargo cover without cargo area

partition net: Removing

The cover can be removed to load bulky lug‐

gage.

Tug on the cover to check if it is properly

locked in place.

Enlarging the trunk

General information

The cargo area can be enlarged by folding

down the rear seat backrest.

The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts

at a ratio of 60 to 40.

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If equipped with through-loading system: the

rear seat backrest is divided in the ratio 40–20–

40. The sides and the middle section can be

folded down separately.

Hints

Danger of jamming

Before folding down the rear seat back‐

rests, ensure that the area of movement of the

backrests is clear. In particular, ensure that no

one is located in or reaches into the area of

movement of the rear seat backrests when the

middle section is folded down. Otherwise, in‐

jury or damage may result.◀

Reach into the recess and pull forward.

Folding down the middle section

Ensuring the stability of the child seat

When installing child restraint systems,

make sure that the child seat is securely fas‐

tened to the backrest of the seat. Angle and

headrest of the backrest might need to be ad‐

justed or possibly be removed. Make sure that

all backrests are securely locked. Otherwise

the stability of the child seat can be affected,

and there is an increased risk of injury because

of unexpected movement of the seat back‐

rest.◀

Reach into the recess and pull forward.

Cargo area partition net

Do not let the cargo area partition net

back into place

Ensure that the lock is securely engaged

When you fold back the backrest make

sure that it locks in place. When this happens

the red warning field on the seat disappears.

Otherwise transported cargo could shoot into

the car's interior during braking or evasive ma‐

neuvers and endanger occupants.◀

Do not allow the cargo area partition net to

snap back into place; otherwise, there is a dan‐

ger of injury and the cargo area partition net

could be damaged.◀

With a normal cargo area

1. Fold open the rear covers on the roofliner.

Using the middle safety belt

2. Pull the cargo area partition net out of the

case by the strap.

If the middle safety belt in the rear is

used, the larger side of the backrest must be

locked. Otherwise, the safety belt will not have

a restraining effect.◀

3. Insert the bars into the brackets on both

sides in the roofliner toward the front, ar‐

Folding down the sides

The right side can be folded down separately.

The left side can be folded down in combina‐

tion with the middle section.

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row. This is best performed from the rear

seat.

5. Fold open the front covers on the roofliner.

6. Carefully pull out the cargo area partition

net and insert it into the brackets as in the

normal cargo area, refer to page 166.

If the cargo area partition net is no longer

needed: proceed in reverse order.

Finally, slide the case forward into the two

brackets on the sides, until it engages. The red

warning fields disappear.

If the cargo area partition net is no longer

needed: proceed in reverse order.

Ski and snowboard bag

General information

The ski and snowboard bag is contained in a

protective jacket in the cargo area.

With an enlarged cargo area

1. Fold down the entire rear seat backrest.

2. Press button, arrow 1, to unlock the case

on both sides.

Follow the installation and operation instruc‐

tions included in the protective jacket.

3. Pull the case rearward out of the two side

brackets, arrow 2. Make sure not to tilt it in

the process.

4. Slide the case all the way into the guides,

arrows 1, on the backs of the backrests.

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Vehicle features and options

Glove compartment

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and

systems. The respectively applicable country

provisions must be observed when using the

respective features and systems.

Front passenger side

Note

Close the glove compartment again im‐

mediately

Close the glove compartment immediately af‐

ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐

cur during accidents.◀

Opening

Hints

No loose objects in the car's interior

Do not stow any objects in the car's inte‐

rior without securing them; otherwise, they

may present a danger to occupants e.g., during

braking and evasive maneuvers.◀

Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash‐

board

Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.

The mat materials could damage the dash‐

board.◀

Pull the handle.

The light in the glove compartment switches

on.

Closing

Fold cover closed.

Storage compartments

The following storage compartments are avail‐

able in the vehicle interior:

Locking

▷

Glove compartment on the front passenger

side, refer to page 168.

The glove compartment can be locked with an

integrated key. This prevents access to the

glove compartment.

Storage compartment in the front center

armrest, refer to page 169.

After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐

mote control can be handed over, such as at a

hotel, without the integrated key.

Compartments in the doors, refer to

page 169.

Pockets on the backrests of the front

seats.

Net in the front passenger footwell.

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Compartments in the doors

Cupholders

Do not stow any breakable objects

Hints

Do not store any breakable objects, e. g.

glass bottles, in the compartments, or there is

an increased risk of injury in the event of an ac‐

cident.◀

Shatter-proof containers and no hot

drinks

Use light and shatter-proof containers and do

not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is

the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀

Center armrest

Unsuitable containers

Do not forcefully push unsuitable con‐

tainers into the cupholders. This may result in

damage.◀

Opening

Front

In the center console.

Press button, arrow 1, and fold the center arm

rest up, arrow 2.

Connection for an external audio

device

Slide the cover forward.

Rear

In the center armrest.

An external audio device, e.g., an MP3 player,

can be connected via the AUX-IN port in the

center armrest.

Pull the center armrest forward at the strap.

To open: press the button.

To close: push both covers back in, one after

the other.

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Pushing back the covers

Storage compartment on the right

side

A waterproof storage compartment is available

on the right side of the cargo area.

Push back the covers before folding up

the center armrest; otherwise, the cupholder

could become damaged.◀

Multi-function hook

Clothes hooks

Lightweight objects only

Only hang lightweight objects, e.g. shop‐

ping bags, from the multifunction hooks. Oth‐

erwise, there is a danger of objects flying about

during braking and evasive maneuvers.

Do not obstruct view

When suspending clothing from the

hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐

er's view.◀

Only transport heavy luggage in the trunk if it

has been appropriately secured.◀

No heavy objects

Do not hang heavy objects from the

hooks; otherwise, they may present a danger

to passengers during braking and evasive ma‐

neuvers.◀

The clothes hooks are located in the grab han‐

dles in the rear.

Storage compartments in the

cargo area

Depending on the installed equipment version,

there are one or two multi-function hooks in

the cargo area.

Storage space under cargo floor panel

Retaining strap

A retaining strap is available on the right side

trim for fastening small objects.

Net

Smaller objects can be stored in the net on the

left side of the cargo area.

Fold up the cargo floor panel. The storage

space under the cargo floor panel is subdi‐

vided.

Two additional subdividers can be inserted to

partition it further.

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Left side storage compartment

Pull the handle.

Lashing eyes in the trunk

To secure the cargo, refer to page 179, there

are lashing eyes in the cargo area.

Lashing eyes in the trunk with rail

To secure the cargo, refer to page 179, there

are lashing eyes in the cargo area.

Reversible floor panel

The bottom of the cargo floor panel is coated

with a water- and dirt-resistant finish.

Fold the cargo floor panel up, remove and turn

it over.

Cargo net, FlexNet

To secure the cargo, refer to page 179, the

flexible cargo net can also be used.

Folding box

A folding box is located under the cargo area

floor.

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