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Controls for your BMW X5 2014-2018

Controls  
The information in this chapter helps you in  
confidently operating your vehicle. All features  
and accessories that are useful for driving and  
your safety, comfort and convenience are  
described here.  
Controls  
Opening and closing  
Opening and closing  
WARNING  
Vehicle features and options  
Unlocking from the inside is only possi‐  
ble with special knowledge.  
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 vehicle, e. g., due  
to the selected options or country versions.  
This also applies to safety-related functions  
and systems. When using these functions and  
systems, the applicable country provisions  
must be observed.  
If people must spend a longer time in the vehi‐  
cle while it is very hot or cold outside, there is a  
risk of injury or danger to life. Do not lock the  
vehicle from the outside when there are people  
in it.◀  
WARNING  
Unattended children or animals can  
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐  
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐  
tions:  
Remote control  
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Pressing the Start/Stop button.  
Releasing the parking brake.  
General information  
The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐  
trols with integrated key.  
Opening and closing the doors or win‐  
dows.  
Each remote control contains a replaceable  
battery. Replacing the battery, refer to  
page 36.  
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Engaging selector lever position N.  
Using vehicle equipment.  
You may set the key functions depending on  
the optional features and country-specific ver‐  
sion. Settings, refer to page 45.  
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not  
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐  
hicle. Take the remote control with you when  
exiting and lock the vehicle.◀  
The vehicle stores personal settings for every  
remote control. Personal Profile, refer to  
page 43.  
Overview  
The remote controls hold information about re‐  
quired maintenance. Service data in the re‐  
mote control, refer to page 245.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
People or animals in the vehicle can lock  
the doors from the inside and lock themselves  
in. The vehicle can then not be opened from  
the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the  
remote control with you so that the vehicle can  
be opened from the outside.◀  
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Unlocking  
Locking  
Opening the tailgate  
Panic mode  
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Opening and closing  
Controls  
the engine or the ignition using the Start/Stop  
button.  
Unlocking  
Press button on the remote control.  
Lock  
Depending on the settings, refer to page 45,  
the following access points are unlocked.  
Press button on the remote control with  
the vehicle locked.  
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Driver's door and fuel filler flap.  
This function is not available, if the interior  
lamps were switched off manually.  
All doors, tailgate, and fuel filler flap.  
In addition, the following functions are exe‐  
cuted:  
The light functions may depend on the ambi‐  
ent brightness.  
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The settings saved in the driver profile, re‐  
fer to page 43, are applied.  
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.  
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The interior lights and courtesy lamps are  
activated. This function is not available, if  
the interior lamps were switched off man‐  
ually.  
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The welcome lights are switched on, if this  
function was activated.  
Tailgate  
The alarm system, refer to page 46, is  
switched off.  
General information  
The light functions may depend on the ambi‐  
ent brightness.  
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place  
the remote control in the cargo area.  
Depending on your vehicle's equipment and  
the country version, it is possible to specify  
whether the doors are also unlocked when un‐  
locking with the remote control. Adjusting the  
settings, refer to page 45.  
Convenient opening  
Press and hold this button on the re‐  
mote control after unlocking.  
The windows and the glass sunroof are  
opened, as long as the button on the remote  
control is pressed.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐  
ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make  
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate  
is clear during opening and closing.◀  
Locking  
1. Close the driver's door.  
2.  
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Press button on the remote control.  
All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap  
are being locked.  
NOTE  
The tailgate swings back and up when it  
opens. There is a risk of property damage.  
Make sure that the area of movement of the  
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀  
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The alarm system, refer to page 46, is  
switched on.  
If the vehicle horn honks twice when you lock  
the vehicle, this means that the engine or igni‐  
tion is still switched on. In this case, switch off  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
NOTE  
3. Push battery in the direction of the arrow  
using a pointed object and lift it out.  
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit  
the rear window and heat conductors while  
driving. There is a risk of property damage.  
Cover the edges and ensure that pointed ob‐  
jects do not hit the rear window.◀  
Opening  
Press button on the remote control for  
approx. 1 second and release.  
The tailgate cannot be opened with the remote  
control while a trailer is being towed.  
4. Insert a battery of type CR 2032 with the  
positive side facing up.  
5. Press the cover closed.  
Panic mode  
Have old batteries disposed of by a  
dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop  
or take them to a collection point.  
You can trigger the alarm system if you find  
yourself in a dangerous situation.  
Press button on the remote control for  
at least 3 seconds.  
New remote controls  
To switch off the alarm: press any button.  
New remote controls are available from a deal‐  
er’s service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop.  
Replacing the battery  
1. Remove the integrated key from the re‐  
mote control, refer to page 37.  
Blocking remote controls  
2. Place the integrated key underneath the  
battery compartment cover, arrow 1, and  
lift the cover with a lever movement of the  
integrated key, arrow 2.  
A lost remote control can be blocked by a deal‐  
er’s service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop.  
Malfunction  
General information  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
Remote control detection by the vehicle may  
malfunction under the following circumstan‐  
ces:  
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The battery of the remote control is dis‐  
charged. Replace the battery, refer to  
page 36.  
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Interference of the radio connection from  
transmission towers or other equipment  
with high transmitting power.  
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Opening and closing  
Controls  
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Shielding of the remote control due to  
metal objects.  
Integrated key  
Do not transport the remote control to‐  
gether with metal objects.  
General information  
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked  
without remote control using the integrated  
key.  
Interference of the radio connection by  
mobile phones or other electronic devices  
in direct proximity of the remote control.  
Safety information  
Do not transport the remote control to‐  
gether with electronic devices.  
WARNING  
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Interference of radio transmission by a  
charging process of a mobile device, e.g.,  
charging of a mobile phone.  
Unlocking from the inside is only possi‐  
ble with special knowledge.  
If people must spend a longer time in the vehi‐  
cle while it is very hot or cold outside, there is a  
risk of injury or danger to life. Do not lock the  
vehicle from the outside when there are people  
in it.◀  
The remote control is in direct proximity of  
the wireless charging tray.  
Place the remote control down at a differ‐  
ent location.  
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also  
be unlocked and locked from the outside with  
the integrated key, refer to page 37.  
NOTE  
The door lock is permanently joined with  
the door. The door handle can be moved.  
When pulling the door handle with the  
integrated key inserted, paint or key can be  
damaged. There is a risk of property damage.  
Remove the integrated key before pulling the  
outside door handle.◀  
Starting the engine via emergency  
detection of the remote control  
Removing  
1. Hold the remote control with its back  
against the marked area on the steering  
column.  
2. Start the engine within 10 seconds.  
If the remote control is not detected, slightly  
change the position of the remote control and  
repeat the procedure.  
Press the button, arrow 1, and remove the key,  
arrow 2.  
Locking/unlocking via the door lock  
1. Remove lid on the door lock.  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
To do this, slide the integrated key into the  
opening from below and remove the lid.  
Overview  
Buttons for the central locking system.  
2. Unlock or lock the door lock using the  
integrated key.  
Locking  
The other doors must be unlocked or locked  
from the inside.  
By pressing the button, the vehicle is  
locked with the doors closed.  
Alarm system  
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.  
The alarm system is not switched on if the ve‐  
hicle is locked with the integrated key.  
The vehicle is not secured against theft when  
locking.  
The alarm system is triggered when the door is  
opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via  
the door lock.  
Unlocking  
Pressing the button unlocks the vehi‐  
cle.  
In order to stop this alarm, unlock vehicle with  
the remote control or switch on the ignition, if  
needed, through emergency detection of the  
remote control, refer to page 37.  
Unlocking and opening  
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Press button to unlock the doors  
together, and then pull the door handle  
above the armrest.  
Buttons for the central  
locking system  
Front doors: pull the door handle on the  
door to open the door. The other doors re‐  
main locked.  
General information  
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is  
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning  
system and interior lights come on.  
Back doors: pull twice on the door handle  
on the door to be opened; the first time un‐  
locks the door, the second time opens it.  
The other doors remain locked.  
Comfort Access  
Concept  
The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐  
ing the remote control.  
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Opening and closing  
Locking  
Controls  
All you need to do is to have the remote con‐  
trol with you, such as in your pants pocket.  
The vehicle automatically detects the remote  
control when it is in close proximity or in the  
vehicle's interior.  
General information  
Comfort Access supports the following func‐  
tions:  
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Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.  
Convenient closing.  
Touch the surface on the handle of a vehicle  
door, arrow, with your finger for approx. 1 sec‐  
ond without grasping the door handle.  
Open the tailgate.  
This corresponds with pressing the button  
on the remote control.  
Functional requirements  
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To lock the vehicle, the remote control  
must be located outside of the vehicle near  
the doors.  
Convenient closing  
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The next unlocking and locking cycle is not  
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Unlocking  
With convenient closing, body parts can  
be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure  
that the area of movement of the doors is clear  
during convenient closing.◀  
Closing  
Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely,  
arrow.  
This corresponds with pressing the button  
on the remote control.  
Touch the surface on the handle of a vehicle  
door, arrow, with your finger and hold it there  
without grasping the door handle.  
This corresponds with pressing and holding  
the button  
on the remote control.  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
In addition to locking, the windows and the  
glass sunroof close and the exterior mirrors  
fold in.  
Malfunction  
Remote control detection by the vehicle may  
malfunction under the following circumstan‐  
ces:  
Opening the tailgate  
General information  
If the tailgate is opened via Comfort Access,  
locked doors are not unlocked.  
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The battery of the remote control is dis‐  
charged. Replace the battery, refer to  
page 36.  
Interference of the radio connection from  
transmission towers or other equipment  
with high transmitting power.  
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place  
the remote control in the cargo area.  
Shielding of the remote control due to  
metal objects.  
Safety information  
Do not transport the remote control to‐  
gether with metal objects.  
WARNING  
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐  
ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make  
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate  
is clear during opening and closing.◀  
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Interference of the radio connection by  
mobile phones or other electronic devices  
in direct proximity of the remote control.  
Do not transport the remote control to‐  
gether with electronic devices.  
NOTE  
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 37.  
The tailgate swings back and up when it  
opens. There is a risk of property damage.  
Make sure that the area of movement of the  
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀  
NOTE  
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit  
the rear window and heat conductors while  
driving. There is a risk of property damage.  
Cover the edges and ensure that pointed ob‐  
jects do not hit the rear window.◀  
Tailgate  
General information  
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place  
the remote control in the cargo area.  
Depending on your vehicle's equipment and  
the country version, it is possible to specify  
whether the doors are also unlocked when un‐  
locking with the remote control. Adjusting the  
settings, refer to page 45.  
Opening  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐  
ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make  
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate  
is clear during opening and closing.◀  
Press button next on tailgate.  
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Opening and closing  
From the outside  
Controls  
NOTE  
The tailgate swings back and up when it  
opens. There is a risk of property damage.  
Make sure that the area of movement of the  
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀  
NOTE  
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit  
the rear window and heat conductors while  
driving. There is a risk of property damage.  
Cover the edges and ensure that pointed ob‐  
jects do not hit the rear window.◀  
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Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.  
Press the button on tailgate's exterior.  
Opening and closing  
Opening  
Press button on the remote con‐  
trol for approx. 1 second.  
If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate opens  
automatically to the adjusted opening height.  
General information  
When towing a trailer, the tailgate cannot be  
opened with the remote control or with the  
button in the driver's door.  
From the inside  
Press button in the driver's door.  
If the vehicle is locked, selector lever po‐  
sition P must be engaged first.  
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.  
When adjusting the opening height, ensure  
that there is a clearance of at least 4 in/10 cm  
above the tailgate.  
Canceling the opening operation  
The opening procedure is interrupted in the  
following situations:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Tailgate"  
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When the vehicle starts moving.  
3. Turn the controller until the desired open‐  
ing height is selected.  
By pressing the button on the outside of  
the tailgate.  
4. Press the controller.  
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By pressing the button on the inside of the  
tailgate.  
By pressing the button on the remote con‐  
trol.  
By pressing or pulling the button in the  
driver's door.  
Closing  
From the outside  
Press the button on tailgate's exterior.  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
From the inside  
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If the vehicle starts off with a jerky move‐  
ment.  
Pull and hold the button in the driver  
door.  
By pressing the button on the outside of  
the tailgate.  
The remote control must be located in the in‐  
terior for this function.  
By pressing the button on the inside of the  
tailgate.  
By releasing the button in the driver's door.  
From inside the tailgate  
Without Comfort Access:  
Malfunction  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Danger of jamming with folding down the  
backrests. There is a risk of injury or risk of  
property damage. Make sure that the area of  
movement of the rear backrest and the of the  
head restraint is clear prior to folding down.◀  
Press button on the inside of the tailgate.  
With Comfort Access:  
WARNING  
With an unlocked backrest, an unsecured  
load can be thrown into the vehicle's interior,  
e.g., in case of an accident, braking or evasive  
maneuver. There is a risk of injury. Make sure  
that the backrest engages into the locking af‐  
ter folding it back.◀  
WARNING  
With manual operation of a blocked tail‐  
gate, it can release itself unexpectedly from  
the blockage. There is a risk of injury or risk of  
property damage. Do not operate the tailgate  
manually if it is blocked. Have it checked by a  
dealer’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.◀  
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Press button, arrow 1, on the inside of the  
tailgate.  
Press button, arrow 2.  
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.  
Canceling the closing operation  
The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
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Opening and closing  
Controls  
Manual unlocking  
When there is an electrical malfunction.  
Personal Profile  
Concept  
1. Fold the rear seat backrest forward.  
Using Personal Profile, individual settings for  
several drivers can be saved and called up  
again at a later time.  
2. In the lower tailgate, loosen and remove  
the cover using the onboard vehicle tool kit  
or a suitable object.  
General information  
There are three driver profiles with which per‐  
sonal vehicle settings can be stored. Every re‐  
mote control has one of these driver profiles  
assigned.  
If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote con‐  
trol, the assigned personal driver profile will be  
activated. All settings stored in the driver pro‐  
file are automatically applied.  
3. Pull the strap in the direction of the interior.  
The tailgate is unlocked.  
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  
meantime by a person with a different remote  
control.  
4. The top tailgate opens, press the strap  
back in.  
5. Insert and close the cover.  
The tailgate is locked again as soon as it is  
closed.  
Changes to the settings are automatically  
saved in the driver profile currently activated.  
If another driver profile is selected via iDrive,  
the settings saved in it will be applied automat‐  
ically. The new driver profile is assigned to the  
remote control currently used.  
Manual operation  
Operate the unlocked tailgate manually with a  
slow and smooth motion.  
To close the tailgate fully, press down lightly  
only. Closing occurs automatically.  
There is an additional profile available that is  
not assigned to any remote control: It can be  
used to apply settings in the vehicle without  
changing the personal driver profiles.  
Automatic Soft Closing  
Settings  
WARNING  
The settings for the following systems and  
functions are saved in the active profile. The  
scope of storable settings depends on country  
and equipment.  
Thanks to Soft Close the closing goes  
into the lock automatically. Body parts can be  
jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure  
that the area of movement of the doors is clear  
during opening and closing.◀  
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Unlocking and locking.  
Lights.  
Push the doors and, if applicable, the tailgate  
lightly.  
Climate control.  
Radio.  
The closing happens automatically.  
Instrument cluster.  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
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Programmable memory buttons.  
Volumes, tone.  
This can be useful for drivers who are using  
the vehicle temporarily and do not have their  
own profile.  
Control Display.  
On the Control Display:  
Navigation.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Profiles"  
3. "Guest"  
Park Distance Control PDC.  
Rearview camera.  
Side View.  
The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not  
assigned to the current remote control.  
Top View.  
Head-up Display.  
Driving Dynamics Control.  
Renaming profiles  
A personal name can be assigned to every pro‐  
file to avoid confusion between the profiles.  
Driver's seat position, exterior mirror posi‐  
tion, steering wheel position.  
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Intelligent Safety.  
On the Control Display:  
Active Blind Spot Detection.  
Night vision.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Profiles"  
3. Open "Options".  
4. "Rename current profile"  
Profile management  
Opening profiles  
Reset profiles  
The settings of the active profile are reset to  
their factory settings.  
Regardless of the remote control in use, a dif‐  
ferent profile may be activated. This allows you  
to call up personal vehicle settings if you did  
not unlock the vehicle with your own key.  
On the Control Display:  
Via iDrive:  
1. "Settings"  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Profiles"  
2. "Profiles"  
3. Open "Options".  
4. "Reset current profile"  
3. Select a profile.  
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All settings stored in the called-up profile  
are automatically applied.  
Exporting profiles  
Most settings of the active profile can be ex‐  
ported.  
The called-up profile is assigned to the re‐  
mote control being used at the time.  
If the profile is already assigned to a differ‐  
ent remote control, this profile will apply to  
both remote controls.  
This can be helpful for saving and retrieving  
personal settings, e.g., before delivering the  
vehicle to a workshop. Profiles can be taken to  
another vehicle equipped with the Personal  
Profile function.  
Using the guest profile  
The guest profile is for individual settings that  
are saved in none of the three personal pro‐  
files.  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Profiles"  
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Opening and closing  
Unlocking  
Controls  
3. "Export profile"  
4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"  
USB interface: "USB device"  
Doors  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Doors/key"  
Importing profiles  
Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be  
imported via BMW Online.  
3.  
Select the symbol.  
4. Select the desired function:  
Profiles stored on a USB storage device can be  
imported via the USB interface.  
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"Driver's door only"  
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler  
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐  
locks the entire vehicle.  
Existing settings are overwritten with the im‐  
ported profile.  
On the Control Display:  
"All doors"  
1. "Settings"  
The entire vehicle is unlocked.  
2. "Profiles"  
Tailgate  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Doors/key"  
3. "Import profile"  
4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"  
USB interface: "USB device"  
3.  
Select the symbol.  
4. Select the desired function:  
Display profile list during start  
The profile list can be displayed during each  
start to select the desired profile.  
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"Tailgate"  
The tailgate is opened.  
"Tailgate + door(s)"  
On the Control Display:  
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1. "Settings"  
The tailgate is opened and the doors  
unlocked.  
2. "Profiles"  
3. Open "Options".  
4. "Display user list at startup"  
Confirmation signals from the vehicle  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Doors/key"  
3. Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐  
mation signals.  
Settings  
General information  
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With alarm system:  
Depending on the equipment and country-  
specific variant of your vehicle, different open‐  
ing and closing settings are available.  
"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"  
Unlocking is signaled by one honk of  
the horn.  
These settings are saved in the active driver  
profile, refer to page 43.  
"Flash when lock/unlock"  
Unlocking is signaled by two flashes,  
locking by one.  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
Automatic locking  
1. "Settings"  
Switching on and off  
When you lock and unlock the vehicle with the  
remote control or with Comfort Access, the  
alarm system is switched on and off at the  
same time.  
2. "Doors/key"  
3. Select the desired function:  
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"Lock if no door is opened"  
Door lock with the alarm system  
switched on  
The alarm system is triggered when the door is  
opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via  
the door lock.  
The vehicle locks automatically after a  
short period of time if no door is  
opened after unlocking.  
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"Lock after start driving"  
The vehicle locks automatically after  
you drive off.  
Switching off the alarm, refer to page 47.  
Tailgate with the alarm system  
switched on  
Adjusting the last seat, mirror, and  
steering wheel position  
The tailgate can be opened even when the  
alarm system is switched on.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Doors/key"  
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and  
monitored again provided the doors are  
locked. The hazard warning system flashes  
once.  
3. "Last seat position autom."  
Unlocking the vehicle adjusts the last adjusted  
positions for driver's seat, exterior mirrors, and  
steering wheel.  
Panic mode  
You can trigger the alarm system if you find  
yourself in a dangerous situation.  
Alarm system  
Press button on the remote control for  
at least 3 seconds.  
General information  
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm  
system reacts to the following changes:  
To switch off the alarm: press any button.  
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Unauthorized opening of a door, the hood  
or the tailgate.  
Indicator lamp on the interior mirror  
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Movements in the interior.  
Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐  
tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing  
the vehicle.  
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Disconnected battery voltage.  
The alarm system signals these changes visu‐  
ally and acoustically:  
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Acoustic alarm.  
By switching on the hazard warning sys‐  
tem.  
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The indicator lamp flashes briefly every  
2 seconds:  
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By flashing the daytime running lights.  
The alarm system is switched on.  
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Opening and closing  
Controls  
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Indicator lamp flashes for approx. 10 sec‐  
onds, then it flashes briefly every 2 sec‐  
onds:  
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and  
interior motion sensor  
Press the remote control button again  
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle  
is locked.  
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor  
are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate  
are not correctly closed. Correctly closed  
access points are secured.  
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐  
onds and then continues to flash.  
When the still open access points are  
closed, interior motion sensor and tilt alarm  
sensor will be switched on.  
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐  
sor are turned off until the vehicle is locked  
again.  
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The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐  
ing:  
Switching off the alarm  
The vehicle has not been tampered with.  
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Unlock the vehicle with the remote control  
or switch on the ignition, if needed through  
emergency detection of remote control, re‐  
fer to page 36.  
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.  
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With Comfort Access:  
If you are carrying the remote control on  
your person, grasp the door handle on the  
driver's or front passenger door com‐  
pletely.  
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 vehi‐  
cle is towed.  
Power windows  
Interior motion sensor  
The windows and the glass sunroof must be  
closed for the system to function properly.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
When operating the windows, body parts  
and objects can be jammed. There is a risk of  
injury or risk of property damage. Make sure  
that the area of movement of the windows is  
clear during opening and closing.◀  
Avoiding unintentional alarms  
General information  
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐  
sor can trigger an alarm, although no unauthor‐  
ized action occurred.  
WARNING  
Unattended children or animals can  
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐  
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐  
tions:  
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:  
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In automatic vehicle washes.  
In duplex garages.  
During transport on trains carrying vehi‐  
cles, at sea or on a trailer.  
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Pressing the Start/Stop button.  
Releasing the parking brake.  
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With animals in the vehicle.  
Opening and closing the doors or win‐  
dows.  
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion  
sensor can be switched off in such situations.  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
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▷
Engaging selector lever position N.  
Using vehicle equipment.  
▷
Pull the switch beyond the resistance  
point.  
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not  
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐  
hicle. Take the remote control with you when  
exiting and lock the vehicle.◀  
The window closes automatically. Pulling  
again stops the motion.  
Closing by means of Comfort Access, refer to  
page 39.  
Overview  
Pinch protection system  
General information  
If closing force exceeds a specific threshold as  
a window closes, closing is interrupted.  
The window reopens slightly.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Accessories on the windows such as an‐  
tennas can impact jam protection. There is a  
risk of injury. Do not install accessories in the  
area of movement of the windows.◀  
Power windows  
Safety switch  
Closing without the pinch protection  
system  
Opening  
In case of danger from the outside or if ice  
might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol‐  
lows:  
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Press the button to the resistance  
point.  
The window opens while the switch is held.  
1.  
2.  
Pull the switch past the resistance  
point and hold it there.  
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Press the switch beyond the resist‐  
ance point.  
The pinch protection is limited and the  
window reopens slightly if the closing force  
exceeds a certain threshold.  
The window opens automatically. Pressing  
the switch again stops the motion.  
Convenient opening via the remote control, re‐  
fer to page 35.  
Pull the switch past the resistance  
point again within approx. 4 seconds and  
hold it there.  
Closing  
The window closes without jam protection.  
▷
Pull the switch to the resistance  
point.  
The window closes while the switch is  
held.  
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Opening and closing  
Controls  
Safety switch  
Safety information  
WARNING  
General information  
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐  
ing the glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury.  
Make sure that the area of movement of the  
glass sunroof is clear during opening and clos‐  
ing.◀  
The safety switch in the driver's door can be  
used to prevent children, e.g., from opening  
and closing the rear windows using the  
switches in the rear.  
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the  
safety function is switched off automatically.  
WARNING  
Unattended children or animals can  
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐  
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐  
tions:  
Switching on and off  
Press button.  
The LED lights up if the safety func‐  
tion is switched on.  
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Pressing the Start/Stop button.  
Releasing the parking brake.  
Opening and closing the doors or win‐  
dows.  
Roller sunblinds  
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Engaging selector lever position N.  
Using vehicle equipment.  
Roller sunblinds for the rear side  
windows  
Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hook  
it onto the bracket.  
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not  
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐  
hicle. Take the remote control with you when  
exiting and lock the vehicle.◀  
WARNING  
With closed roller sunblinds and open  
windows, the roller sunblinds can be loaded  
heavily while driving due to the wind. The roller  
sunblinds can be damaged and compromise  
the passengers. There is risk of injuries. Do not  
open the windows while driving if the roller  
sunblinds are closed.◀  
Overview  
Panoramic glass sunroof  
General information  
Tilting up and closing the tilted glass  
sunroof  
The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be  
operated together or separately using the  
same switch.  
Push switch briefly upward.  
The glass sunroof is operational when the igni‐  
tion is switched on.  
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The closed glass sunroof is  
tilted and the sliding visor  
opens slightly.  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
▷
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The opened glass sunroof closes until it is  
in its tilted position. The sliding visor does  
not move.  
Convenient opening via the remote control, re‐  
fer to page 35.  
Closing by means of Comfort Access, refer to  
page 39.  
The tilted glass sunroof is closed. The slid‐  
ing visor does not move.  
Comfort position  
If the glass sunroof is not completely opened  
automatically, the comfort position has been  
attained. In this position the wind noises in the  
interior are the least.  
Opening/closing the glass sunroof and  
sliding visor separately  
▷
Press the switch in the de‐  
sired direction to the resist‐  
ance point and hold it there.  
If desired, continue the movement by pressing  
the switch.  
The sliding visor opens, as  
long as the switch is held  
down. If the sliding visor is  
already fully open, the glass  
sunroof opens.  
Pinch protection system  
General information  
If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐  
roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐  
ment is stopped, beginning at approximately  
the middle of the opening in the roof, or from  
the tilted position during closing. The glass  
sunroof reopens slightly.  
The glass sunroof closes as  
long as the switch is held  
down. If the glass sunroof is  
already closed or in the tilted  
position, the sliding visor  
closes.  
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Press the switch in the desired direction  
past the resistance point.  
Closing from the open position  
without pinch protection  
The sliding visor opens automatically. If the  
sliding visor is already fully open, the glass  
sunroof opens automatically.  
If there is an external danger, proceed as fol‐  
lows:  
The glass sunroof closes automatically. If  
the glass sunroof is already closed or in the  
tilted position, the sliding visor closes au‐  
tomatically.  
Pressing the switch upward stops the mo‐  
tion.  
1. Press the switch forward beyond the re‐  
sistance point and hold.  
The pinch protection is limited and the  
glass sunroof reopens slightly if the closing  
force exceeds a certain threshold.  
Opening/closing the glass sunroof and  
sliding visor together  
2. Press the switch forward again beyond the  
resistance point and hold until the glass  
sunroof closes without jam protection.  
Make sure that the closing area is clear.  
Briefly press the switch twice in  
succession in the desired direc‐  
tion past the resistance point.  
The glass sunroof and sliding vi‐  
sor move together. Pressing the  
switch upward stops the motion.  
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Opening and closing  
Controls  
Closing from the raised position  
without pinch protection  
If there is an external danger,  
push the switch forward past the  
resistance point and hold it.  
The glass sunroof closes with‐  
out jam protection.  
Initializing after a power interruption  
General information  
After a power failure during the opening or  
closing process, the glass sunroof can only be  
operated to a limited extent.  
The system can be initialized when the vehicle  
is stationary and the engine is running.  
During the initialization, the glass sunroof  
closes without jam protection.  
Make sure that the closing area is clear.  
Initializing the system  
Press the switch up and hold it  
until the initialization is com‐  
plete:  
Initialization begins within  
15 seconds and is completed  
when the glass sunroof and sliding visor are  
completely closed.  
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Controls  
Settings  
Settings  
the backrest so that it is in the most upright  
position as possible and do not adjust again  
while driving.◀  
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 vehicle, e. g., due  
to the selected options or country versions.  
This also applies to safety-related functions  
and systems. When using these functions and  
systems, the applicable country provisions  
must be observed.  
WARNING  
There is a risk of jamming when moving  
the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of  
property damage. Make sure that the area of  
movement of the seat is clear prior to any ad‐  
justment.◀  
Electrically adjustable seats  
Overview  
Sitting safely  
The ideal seating position meeting the needs  
of the occupants can make a vital contribution  
to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.  
The seating position plays an important role in  
an accident in combination with:  
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Safety belts, refer to page 57.  
Head restraints, refer to page 59.  
Airbags.  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory  
Shoulder support  
Front seats  
Backrest width  
Safety information  
Lumbar support  
WARNING  
Backrest, head restraint  
Forward/back, height, tilt  
Thigh support  
Seat adjustments while driving can lead  
to unexpected movements of the seat. Vehicle  
control could be lost. There is a risk of an acci‐  
dent. Only adjust the seat on the driver's side  
when the vehicle is stationary.◀  
General information  
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored  
for the profile currently used. When the vehicle  
is unlocked via the remote control, the position  
is automatically retrieved if the Function is acti‐  
vated for this purpose.  
WARNING  
With a backrest inclined too far to the  
rear, the protective effect of the safety belt  
cannot be ensured anymore. There is a risk of  
sliding under the safety belt in an accident.  
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Ad‐  
just the seat prior to starting the trip. Adjust  
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Settings  
Controls  
Forward/backward  
Backrest tilt  
Push switch forward or backward.  
Move switch forward or backward.  
Height  
Thigh support  
Multifunctional seat  
Push switch up or down.  
Push switch forward or backward.  
Seat tilt  
Sport seat  
Move switch up or down.  
Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust  
the thigh support.  
Lumbar support  
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐  
justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐  
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Controls  
Settings  
gion of the spine. The lower back and the  
spine are supported for upright posture.  
Front seat heating  
Overview  
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Press the front/rear section  
of the switch:  
The curvature is increased/  
decreased.  
▷
Press the upper/lower sec‐  
tion of the switch:  
The curvature is shifted up/  
down.  
Backrest width  
Seat heating  
To adjust the lateral support, the width of the  
backrest can be changed using the side wings.  
Switching on  
Press button on the corre‐  
sponding side  
Press button once for each tempera‐  
ture level.  
The maximum temperature is reached when  
three LEDs are lit.  
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mi‐  
nutes after a stop, seat heating is activated au‐  
tomatically with the temperature selected last.  
Shoulder support  
When ECO PRO is activated, the heater output  
is reduced.  
Switching off  
Press and hold the button, until the  
LEDs go out.  
The shoulder support supports the back in the  
shoulder area:  
Temperature distribution  
The heating action in the seat cushion and  
backrest can be distributed in different ways.  
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Results in a relaxed seating position.  
Reduces strain on the shoulder muscles.  
About iDrive:  
Press button on the corresponding side.  
1. "Climate"  
2. "Front seat heating"  
3. Select desired seat.  
4. Turn the Controller to set the temperature  
distribution.  
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Settings  
Controls  
Active seat ventilation, front  
The concept  
Rear seats  
Second row of seats  
The seat cushion and backrest surfaces are  
cooled by means of integrated fans.  
Safety information  
The ventilation cools the seat, e.g., if the vehi‐  
cle interior is overheated or for continuous  
cooling at high temperatures.  
WARNING  
There is a risk of jamming when folding  
down the center armrest in the rear. There is a  
risk of injury. Make sure that the area of move‐  
ment of the center armrest is clear during fold‐  
ing down.◀  
Overview  
WARNING  
Seat adjustments while driving can lead  
to unexpected movements of the seat. Vehicle  
control could be lost. There is a risk of an acci‐  
dent. Only adjust the seat on the driver's side  
when the vehicle is stationary.◀  
WARNING  
Active seat ventilation  
When folding back the second row of  
seats, there is a danger of jamming. There is a  
risk of injury or risk of property damage. Make  
sure that the area of movement of the second  
row of seats is clear prior to folding down.◀  
Switching on  
Press button once for each ventilation  
level.  
WARNING  
The highest level is active when three LEDs  
are lit.  
Seats in the second row of seats are not  
locked when they are folded down and they  
can move. There is a risk of injury and risk of  
property damage. Only fold the seats in the  
second row down while loading. When driving  
without a load, fold back and lock the seats in  
the second row before driving away.◀  
After a short time, the system automatically  
moves down one level in order to prevent ex‐  
cessive cooling.  
Switching off  
Press and hold the button, until the  
LEDs go out.  
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Controls  
Settings  
2. Pull the lever and fold the seat forward.  
Forward/backward  
1. Pull the lever, arrow 1, and slide the seat in  
the desired direction.  
If the second row of seats is not locked, a  
warning symbol is displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
2. Release lever and move seat slightly for‐  
ward or back to get it to latch in place.  
Rear seat heating  
Overview  
Backrest tilt  
The backrest tilt can be adjusted to six set‐  
tings.  
Seat heating  
Pull the lever, and apply your weight to the  
backrest or lift it off, as necessary.  
Switching on  
Access to the third row of seats  
Press button once for each tempera‐  
ture level.  
1. Fold middle section of the second seat row  
up as necessary. When the middle section  
is folded down, comfortable entry is not  
possible.  
The maximum temperature is reached when  
three LEDs are lit.  
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mi‐  
nutes after a stop, seat heating is activated au‐  
tomatically with the temperature selected last.  
When ECO PRO is activated, the heater output  
is reduced.  
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Settings  
Controls  
Switching off  
Press and hold the button, until the  
2. Pull the lever to unlock the backrests.  
LEDs go out.  
Third row of seats  
General information  
The third row of seats consists of two divided  
seats.  
3. Fold the backrests down.  
Fold up the backrest  
WARNING  
With an unlocked backrest, an unsecured  
load can be thrown into the vehicle's interior,  
e.g., in case of an accident, braking or evasive  
maneuver. There is a risk of injury. Make sure  
that the backrest engages into the locking af‐  
ter folding it back.◀  
Safety belts  
Number of safety belts  
The vehicle is fitted with five or seven safety  
belts to ensure occupant safety. However, they  
can only offer protection when adjusted cor‐  
rectly.  
1. Remove the cargo cover, refer to  
page 183.  
The two outer safety belt buckles, integrated  
into the 2nd row of seats, are for passengers  
sitting on the left and right.  
2. Pull the lever to unlock the backrest.  
The center safety belt buckle of the 2nd row of  
seats is solely intended for the person sitting in  
the middle.  
General information  
Always make sure that safety belts are being  
worn by all occupants before driving off. Al‐  
though airbags enhance safety by providing  
added protection, they are not a substitute for  
safety belts.  
3. Fold up and engage the backrest.  
4. Adjust the head restraint correctly as  
needed.  
Slowly guide the safety belt out of the holder  
when fastening it.  
The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point  
will be correct for adult seat occupants of ev‐  
ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted.  
Fold the backrests down  
1. Move the head restraints down.  
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Controls  
Settings  
Safety information  
Buckling the safety belt  
WARNING  
If the safety belt is used by more than  
one person, the protective effect of the safety  
belt cannot be ensured anymore. There is a  
risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not allow  
more than one person to wear a single safety  
belt. Infants and children are not allowed on an  
occupant's lap, but must be transported and  
respectively secured in designated child re‐  
straint systems.◀  
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in  
the belt buckle.  
WARNING  
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.  
The protective effect of the safety belts  
can be limited or lost when safety belts are fas‐  
tened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened  
safety belt can cause additional injuries, e.g., in  
the event of an accident or during braking and  
evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injuries or  
danger to life. Make sure that all occupants are  
wearing safety belts correctly.◀  
Tensioning the safety belt  
automatically  
When the safety belt is buckled, the belt strap  
is automatically tightened once after the vehi‐  
cle drove off.  
WARNING  
With a rear backrest that is not locked,  
the protective function of the middle safety  
belt is not guaranteed. There is a risk of inju‐  
ries or danger to life. If you are using the mid‐  
dle safety belt, lock the wider rear backrest.◀  
Unbuckling the safety belt  
1. Hold the safety belt firmly.  
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.  
3. Guide the safety belt back into its roll-up  
mechanism.  
Correct use of safety belts  
Safety belt reminder for driver's and  
passenger's seat  
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Wear the safety belt twist-free and as tight  
to your body as possible over your lap and  
shoulders.  
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.  
Wear the safety belt deep on your hips  
over your lap. The safety belt may not  
press on your stomach.  
Do not wear the safety belt on your throat,  
rub it on sharp edges, guide it or jam it in  
across hard or fragile objects.  
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Avoid thick clothing.  
Safety mode  
Re-tighten the safety belt frequently up‐  
ward around your upper body.  
In critical situations, for example during an  
emergency stop, the front safety belts tighten  
automatically.  
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Settings  
Controls  
If the situation passes without an accident oc‐  
curring, the belt tension relaxes.  
WARNING  
Body parts can be jammed when moving  
the head restraint. There is a risk of injury.  
Make sure that the area of movement is clear  
when moving the head restraint.◀  
If the belt tension does not loosen automati‐  
cally, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the safety  
belt using the red button in the buckle. Fasten  
the safety belt before continuing on your trip.  
WARNING  
Objects on the head restraint reduce the  
protective effect in the head and neck area.  
There is a risk of injury.  
Damage to safety belts  
WARNING  
The protective effect of the safety belts  
may not be fully functional or fail in the follow‐  
ing situations:  
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Do not use seat or head restraint covers.  
Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,  
directly on the head restraint.  
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Safety belts are damaged, soiled or  
changed in any other way.  
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Only use accessories that have been de‐  
termined to be safe for attachment to a  
head restraint.  
Safety belt buckle is damaged or heavily  
soiled.  
Do not use any accessories, e.g., pillows,  
while driving.◀  
Belt tensioners or belt retractors were  
modified.  
Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged in  
the event of an accident. There is a risk of inju‐  
ries or danger to life. Do not modify safety  
belts, safety belt buckles, belt tensioners, belt  
retractors or belt anchors and keep them  
clean. Have the safety belts checked after an  
accident at the dealer’s service center or an‐  
other qualified service center or repair shop.◀  
Correctly adjusted head restraint  
General information  
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the  
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event  
of an accident.  
Height  
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is  
approximately at eye level.  
Front head restraints  
Distance  
Safety information  
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint  
is as close as possible to the back of the head.  
WARNING  
A missing protective effect due to re‐  
moved or not correctly adjusted head re‐  
straints can cause injuries in the head and  
neck area. There is a risk of injury. Install head  
restraints on occupied seats prior to driving  
and make sure that the center of the head re‐  
straint supports the back of the head at eye  
level.◀  
Active 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.  
In the event of wear and tear due to an acci‐  
dent, or if otherwise damaged, have the active  
head restraint checked and if necessary re‐  
placed  
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Controls  
Settings  
Adjusting the height: electrical head  
restraints  
Rear head restraints  
Safety information  
WARNING  
A missing protective effect due to re‐  
moved or not correctly adjusted head re‐  
straints can cause injuries in the head and  
neck area. There is a risk of injury. Install head  
restraints on occupied seats prior to driving  
and make sure that the center of the head re‐  
straint supports the back of the head at eye  
level.◀  
Push switch up or down.  
WARNING  
Distance to the back of the head:  
electrical head restraints  
The head restraint is automatically reposi‐  
tioned when the shoulder support is adjusted.  
Body parts can be jammed when moving  
the head restraint. There is a risk of injury.  
Make sure that the area of movement is clear  
when moving the head restraint.◀  
Adjusting the side extensions  
WARNING  
Objects on the head restraint reduce the  
protective effect in the head and neck area.  
There is a risk of injury.  
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Do not use seat or head restraint covers.  
Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,  
directly on the head restraint.  
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Only use accessories that have been de‐  
termined to be safe for attachment to a  
head restraint.  
Fold the side extensions on the head restraint  
forward for increased lateral support in the  
resting position.  
Do not use any accessories, e.g., pillows,  
while driving.◀  
Correctly adjusted head restraint  
General information  
Removing  
The head restraints cannot be removed.  
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the  
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event  
of an accident.  
Height  
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is  
approximately at eye level.  
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Settings  
Controls  
tings for the backrest width and lumbar sup‐  
port are not stored in memory.  
Adjusting the height  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Using the memory function while driving  
can lead to unexpected seat or steering wheel  
movements. Vehicle control could be lost.  
There is a risk of an accident. Only retrieve the  
memory function when the vehicle is station‐  
ary.◀  
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To raise: push the head restraint up.  
To lower: press button, arrow 1, and push  
head restraint down.  
WARNING  
There is a risk of jamming when moving  
the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of  
property damage. Make sure that the area of  
movement of the seat is clear prior to any ad‐  
justment.◀  
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.  
Overview  
1. Raise the head restraint up against the re‐  
sistance.  
Storing  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Set the desired position.  
2. Press button, arrow 1, and pull the head re‐  
straint out completely.  
The center head restraint cannot be removed.  
3.  
Press button. The LED in the but‐  
ton lights up.  
4. Press selected button 1 or 2 while the LED  
is lit. The LED goes out.  
Seat, mirror, and steering  
wheel memory  
Button was pressed inadvertently:  
Press button again.  
Concept  
Two driver's seat and exterior mirror positions  
can be stored per profile and called up. Set‐  
The LED goes out.  
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Controls  
Settings  
Calling up settings  
Overview  
The stored position is called up automatically.  
Press selected button 1 or 2.  
The procedure stops when a switch for setting  
the seat or one of the memory buttons is  
pressed.  
While driving, the seat position adjustment on  
the driver's side is interrupted after a short  
time.  
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2
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Calling up of a seat position  
deactivated  
After a brief period, calling up stored seat posi‐  
tions is deactivated to save battery power.  
Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor  
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To reactivate calling up of a seat position:  
Selecting a mirror  
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Open or close the door or tailgate.  
Press a button on the remote control.  
Press the Start/Stop button.  
To change over to the other mirror:  
Slide the switch.  
Adjusting electrically  
Press button.  
Mirrors  
The mirror movement follows the but‐  
Exterior mirrors  
ton movement.  
General information  
The mirror on the passenger side is more  
curved than the driver's side mirror.  
Saving positions  
The current exterior mirror position can be  
stored via the seat, mirror, and steering wheel  
memory.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the mir‐  
ror setting is stored for the profile currently  
used. When the vehicle is unlocked via the re‐  
mote control, the position is automatically re‐  
trieved if this function is active.  
Adjusting manually  
In case of electrical malfunction press edges of  
mirror.  
Safety information  
Automatic Curb Monitor  
Concept  
WARNING  
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer  
than they appear. The distance to the traffic  
behind could be incorrectly estimated, e.g.,  
while changing lanes. There is a risk of an acci‐  
dent. Estimate the distance to the traffic be‐  
hind by looking over your shoulder.◀  
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.  
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Settings  
Controls  
Activating  
Interior mirror, automatic dimming  
feature  
1.  
Slide the switch to the driver's side  
mirror position.  
Overview  
2. Engage selector lever position R.  
Deactivating  
Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror  
position.  
Folding in and out  
NOTE  
Depending on the vehicle width, the ve‐  
hicle can be damaged in vehicle washes. There  
is a risk of property damage. Before washing,  
fold in the mirrors by hand or with the button.◀  
Photocells are used for control:  
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In the mirror glass.  
On the back of the mirror.  
Press button.  
Functional requirements  
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Keep the photocells clean.  
Possible at speeds up to approx.  
15 mph/20 km/h.  
Do not cover the area between the inside  
rearview mirror and the windshield.  
Fold the mirrors in and out is advantageous in  
the following situations:  
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In vehicle washes.  
On narrow roads.  
Steering wheel  
For folding mirrors back out that were  
folded away manually.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐  
matically at a speed of approx.  
25 mph/40 km/h.  
Steering wheel adjustments while driving  
can lead to unexpected steering wheel move‐  
ments. Vehicle control could be lost. There is a  
risk of an accident. Adjust the steering wheel  
while the vehicle is stationary only.◀  
Automatic heating  
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated  
whenever the engine is running.  
Automatic dimming feature  
The exterior mirror on the driver's side is auto‐  
matically dimmed. Photocells are used to con‐  
trol the Interior mirror.  
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Controls  
Settings  
Power steering wheel adjustment  
Settings  
Press the switch to move the steering wheel to  
the preferred height and angle to suit your  
seating position.  
Storing the position  
The current steering wheel position can be  
stored via the seat, mirror, and steering wheel  
memory.  
Heated steering wheel  
Overview  
Heated steering wheel  
Switching on/off  
Press button.  
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On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
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Controls  
Transporting children safely  
to the selected options or country versions.  
This also applies to safety-related functions  
and systems. When using these functions and  
systems, the applicable country provisions  
must be observed.  
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 vehicle, e. g., due  
The right place for children  
Safety information  
Safety information  
WARNING  
WARNING  
Unattended children or animals can  
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐  
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐  
tions:  
Children shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm cannot  
correctly fasten the safety belt without suitable  
additional restraint systems. The protective ef‐  
fect of the safety belts can be limited or lost  
when safety belts are fastened incorrectly. An  
incorrectly fastened safety belt can cause ad‐  
ditional injuries, e.g., in the event of an acci‐  
dent or during braking and evasive maneuvers.  
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Se‐  
cure children shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm using  
suitable restraint systems.◀  
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Pressing the Start/Stop button.  
Releasing the parking brake.  
Opening and closing the doors or win‐  
dows.  
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Engaging selector lever position N.  
Using vehicle equipment.  
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not  
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐  
hicle. Take the remote control with you when  
exiting and lock the vehicle.◀  
Children on the front passenger seat  
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 112.  
Children should always be in the rear  
General information  
Accident research shows that the safest place  
for children is in the rear seat.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Only transport children younger than 13 years  
of age or shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm in the rear in  
suitable child restraint systems provided in ac‐  
cordance with the age, weight and size of the  
child. Children 13 years of age or older must  
wear a safety belt as soon as a suitable child  
restraint system can no longer be used due to  
their age, weight and size.  
Active front-seat passenger airbags can  
injure a child in a child restraint system when  
the airbags are activated. There is a risk of in‐  
jury. Make sure that the front-seat passenger  
airbags are deactivated and that the PASSEN‐  
GER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp lights up.◀  
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WARNING  
WARNING  
The stability of the child restraint system  
is limited or compromised with incorrect seat  
adjustment or improper installation of the child  
seat. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.  
Make sure that the child restraint system fits  
securely against the backrest. If possible, ad‐  
just the backrest tilt for all affected backrests  
and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that  
seats and backrests are securely engaged. If  
possible, adjust the height of the head re‐  
straints or remove them.◀  
There is limited protection provided if  
child restraint systems are used on the third  
row of seats. There is a risk of injuries or dan‐  
ger to life. Do not install child restraint systems  
on the third row of seats.◀  
On the front passenger seat  
Deactivating airbags  
WARNING  
Active front-seat passenger airbags can  
injure a child in a child restraint system when  
the airbags are activated. There is a risk of in‐  
jury. Make sure that the front-seat passenger  
airbags are deactivated and that the PASSEN‐  
GER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp lights up.◀  
Installing child restraint  
systems  
General information  
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.  
Pay attention to the specifications of the child  
restraint system manufacturer when selecting,  
installing, and using child restraint systems.  
Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags  
automatically, refer to page 112.  
Before mounting  
Before mounting child restraint systems, en‐  
sure that the rear seat backrests are locked.  
Seat position and height  
Move the rear seats into the rearmost position  
to facilitate assembly of the child restraint sys‐  
tem.  
Before installing a child restraint system, move  
the front passenger seat as far back as possi‐  
ble and bring it as far up as possible to obtain  
the best possible position for the belt and to  
offer optimal protection in the event of an acci‐  
dent.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
The stability of the child restraint system  
is limited or compromised with incorrect seat  
adjustment or improper installation of the child  
seat. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.  
Make sure that the child restraint system fits  
securely against the backrest. If possible, ad‐  
just the backrest tilt for all affected backrests  
and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that  
seats and backrests are securely engaged. If  
possible, adjust the height of the head re‐  
straints or remove them.◀  
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.  
Backrest width  
Adjustable backrest width: before installing a  
child restraint system in the front passenger  
seat, open the backrest width completely. Do  
not change the backrest width again and do  
not call up a memory position.  
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Controls  
Child seat security  
Locking the safety belt  
1. Pull out the belt strap completely.  
2. Secure the child restraint system with the  
safety belt.  
3. Allow the belt 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.  
The rear safety belts and the front passenger  
safety belt can be permanently locked to fas‐  
ten child restraint systems.  
2. Remove the child restraint system.  
3. Allow the belt strap to be pulled in com‐  
pletely.  
LATCH child restraint fixing system  
General information  
Position  
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil‐  
dren.  
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.  
Pay attention to the operating and safety infor‐  
mation of the child restraint system manufac‐  
turer when installing and using LATCH child  
restraint fixing system.  
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.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
If the LATCH child restraint fixing sys‐  
tems are not correctly engaged, the protective  
effect of the LATCH child restraint fixing sys‐  
tem can be limited. There is a risk of injuries or  
danger to life. Make sure that the lower an‐  
chors are securely engaged and that the  
LATCH child restraint fixing system fits se‐  
curely against the backrest.◀  
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo‐  
cated in the gap between the seat and back‐  
rest.  
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Transporting children safely  
Before installing LATCH child  
restraint fixing systems  
Pull the safety belt away from the area of the  
child restraint system.  
Assembly of LATCH child restraint  
fixing systems  
1. Install child restraint system, see manufac‐  
turer's information.  
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5
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Direction of travel  
Head restraint  
2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐  
erly connected.  
Hook for upper retaining strap  
Mounting point  
Child restraint system with a tether  
strap  
Seat backrest  
Upper retaining strap  
Mounting points  
The respective symbol shows the an‐  
chor for the upper retaining strap.  
Seats with an upper top tether are  
Attaching the upper retaining strap to  
the mounting point  
marked with this symbol. It can be found on  
the rear seat backrest or the rear window shelf.  
1. Raise the head restraint, if needed.  
2. Guide the upper retaining strap between  
the supports of the head restraint.  
Safety information  
3. If there is a retaining strap, run it between  
the backrest and the cargo cover.  
NOTE  
4. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to  
the anchor.  
The mounting points for the upper re‐  
taining straps of child restraint systems are  
only provided for these retaining straps. When  
other objects are mounted, the anchors can be  
damaged. There is a risk of property damage.  
Only mount child restraint systems to the up‐  
per retaining straps.◀  
5. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it  
down.  
6. Lower and lock head restraints as needed.  
Routing the retaining strap  
WARNING  
If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly  
used for the child restraint system, the protec‐  
tive effect can be reduced. There is a risk of in‐  
jury. Make sure that the upper retaining strap is  
not guided across sharp edges and without  
twisting to the upper retaining strap.◀  
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Controls  
Locking the doors and  
windows in the rear  
Rear doors  
Push the locking lever on the rear doors up.  
The door can now be opened from the outside  
only.  
Safety switch for the rear  
Press button on the driver's door.  
The LED lights up if the safety func‐  
tion is switched on.  
This locks various functions so that they can‐  
not be operated from the rear.  
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Controls  
Driving  
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 vehicle, e. g., due  
to the selected options or country versions.  
This also applies to safety-related functions  
and systems. When using these functions and  
systems, the applicable country provisions  
must be observed.  
Safety measures  
When switching off the ignition, the selector  
lever position P is selected automatically if the  
selector lever position D or R is selected.  
The ignition is switched off automatically in the  
following situations while the vehicle is station‐  
ary and the engine is off:  
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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.  
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 switched off.  
The engine starts with the brake  
pedal pressed when you press  
the Start/Stop button.  
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While the driver's safety belt is unbuckled  
with driver's door open and low beams off.  
When the front doors are opened if there is  
no other person sitting in the front seats.  
Ignition on  
The low beams switch to parking lights after  
approx. 15 minutes of no use.  
Press the Start/Stop button, and do not press  
on the brake pedal at the same time.  
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.  
Radio ready state  
Activate radio-ready state: 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 is switched off automati‐  
cally in the following situations:  
Ignition off  
Press the Start/Stop button again without  
stepping on the brake.  
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After approx. 8 minutes.  
When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐  
tral locking system.  
All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go  
out.  
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Shortly before the battery is discharged  
completely, so that the engine can still be  
started.  
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Controls  
The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g.,  
the ignition is automatically switched off for the  
following reasons:  
NOTE  
In the case of repeated starting attempts  
or repeated starting in quick succession, the  
fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned.  
The catalytic converter can overheat. There is  
a risk of property damage. Avoid repeated  
starting in quick succession.◀  
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Opening or closing the driver's door.  
Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.  
When automatically switching from low  
beams to parking lights.  
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.  
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.  
A Check Control message with yellow  
indicator lamp is displayed.  
Starting the engine  
Safety information  
Steptronic transmission  
DANGER  
Starting the engine  
1. Depress the brake pedal.  
2. Press the Start/Stop button.  
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila‐  
tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can  
enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases con‐  
tain carbon monoxide, an odorless and color‐  
less but highly toxic gas. In enclosed areas, ex‐  
haust gases can also accumulate outside of  
the vehicle. There is danger to life. Keep the  
exhaust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventila‐  
tion.◀  
The ignition is activated automatically for a  
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐  
gine starts.  
Engine stop  
WARNING  
Safety information  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move  
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐  
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle  
against rolling.  
WARNING  
Unattended children or animals can  
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐  
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐  
tions:  
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured  
against rolling away, observe the following:  
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Set the parking brake.  
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Pressing the Start/Stop button.  
Releasing the parking brake.  
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
turn the front wheels in the direction of the  
curb.  
Opening and closing the doors or win‐  
dows.  
▷
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel  
chock.◀  
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▷
Engaging selector lever position N.  
Using vehicle equipment.  
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Controls  
Driving  
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not  
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐  
hicle. Take the remote control with you when  
exiting and lock the vehicle.◀  
engine starts again automatically for driving  
off.  
General information  
After every start of the engine using the Start/  
Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is in  
the last selected state. When the Auto Start/  
Stop function is active, it is available when the  
vehicle is traveling faster than about  
3 mph/5 km/h.  
WARNING  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move  
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐  
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle  
against rolling.  
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured  
against rolling away, observe the following:  
Engine stop  
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Set the parking brake.  
The engine is switched off automatically dur‐  
ing a stop under the following conditions:  
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
turn the front wheels in the direction of the  
curb.  
Steptronic transmission:  
▷
The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐  
tion D.  
▷
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel  
chock.◀  
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The brake pedal remains pressed while the  
vehicle is stationary or the vehicle is held  
by Automatic Hold.  
Before driving into a vehicle wash  
▷
The driver's safety belt is buckled or the  
driver's door is closed.  
So that the vehicle can roll into a vehicle wash,  
observe instructions for going into an auto‐  
matic vehicle wash, refer to page 259.  
The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced  
when the engine is switched off.  
Steptronic transmission  
Switching off the engine  
1. Engage selector lever position P with the  
vehicle stopped.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
The display indicates that the  
Auto Start/Stop function is  
ready for an Automatic engine  
start.  
2. Press the Start/Stop button.  
The engine is switched off.  
The display indicates that the  
conditions for an automatic en‐  
gine stop have not been met.  
The radio-ready state is switched on.  
3. Set the parking brake.  
Auto Start/Stop function  
Functional limitations  
Concept  
The engine is not switched off automatically in  
the following situations:  
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  
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External temperature too low.  
The external temperature is high and auto‐  
matic climate control is running.  
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The vehicle's interior has not yet been  
heated or cooled to the required level.  
Functional limitations  
Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐  
vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
The engine is not yet at operating temper‐  
ature.  
The wheels are at a sharp angle or the  
steering wheel is being turned.  
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Excessive warming of the vehicle's interior  
when the cooling function is switched on.  
▷
▷
After driving in reverse.  
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The steering wheel is turned.  
Fogging of the windows when the auto‐  
matic climate control is switched on.  
Steptronic transmission: change from se‐  
lector lever position D to R, N or M/S.  
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Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.  
At higher elevations.  
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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.  
The engine compartment lid is unlocked.  
HDC Hill Descent Control is activated.  
The parking assistant is activated.  
Stop-and-go traffic.  
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Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.  
Excessive cooling of the vehicle's interior  
when the heating is switched on.  
Selector lever in selector lever position N,  
M/S or R.  
Activating/deactivating the system  
manually  
▷
Use of fuel with high ethanol content.  
Using the button  
Starting the engine  
The engine starts automatically under the fol‐  
lowing conditions:  
▷
Steptronic transmission: by releasing the  
brake pedal.  
When Automatic Hold is activated: press  
the accelerator pedal.  
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.  
Safety mode  
Press button.  
After the engine switches off automatically, it  
will not start again automatically if any one of  
the following conditions are met:  
▷
▷
LED comes on: Auto Start/Stop function is  
deactivated.  
▷
The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and  
the driver's door is open.  
The engine is started during an automatic  
engine stop.  
▷
The hood was unlocked.  
The engine can only be stopped or started  
via the Start/Stop button.  
Some indicator lights light up for a varied  
length of time.  
LED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function is  
activated.  
The engine can only be started via the Start/  
Stop button.  
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Driving  
▷
▷
Set the parking brake.  
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.  
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
turn the front wheels in the direction of the  
curb.  
▷
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel  
chock.◀  
Steptronic transmission:  
1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is  
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function  
is deactivated.  
WARNING  
Unattended children or animals can  
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐  
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐  
tions:  
Selector lever position P is engaged auto‐  
matically.  
2. Set the parking brake.  
▷
▷
▷
Pressing the Start/Stop button.  
Releasing the parking brake.  
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.  
Automatic deactivation  
Opening and closing the doors or win‐  
dows.  
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func‐  
tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea‐  
sons, e.g., if no driver is detected.  
▷
▷
Engaging selector lever position N.  
Using vehicle equipment.  
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not  
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐  
hicle. Take the remote control with you when  
exiting and lock the vehicle.◀  
Malfunction  
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer  
switches off the engine automatically. A Check  
Control message is displayed. It is possible to  
continue driving. Have the system checked by  
a dealer’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Overview  
Parking brake  
Concept  
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi‐  
cle from rolling when it is parked.  
Safety information  
Parking brake  
WARNING  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move  
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐  
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle  
against rolling.  
Setting  
Pull the switch.  
The LED lights up.  
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured  
against rolling away, observe the following:  
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The indicator lamp lights up red. The  
parking brake is set.  
The vehicle is automatically held in place when  
it is stationary.  
On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle  
from rolling backward when driving off.  
While driving  
To use as emergency brake while driving:  
Overview  
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes  
hard while the switch is being pulled.  
The indicator lamp lights up red, a sig‐  
nal sounds and the brake lights light  
up.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
If the vehicle is slowed down to a speed of ap‐  
prox. 2 mph/3 km/h the parking brake is set.  
Automatic Hold  
Releasing  
With the ignition switched on:  
Safety information  
Steptronic transmission: press the  
switch while the brake is pressed or se‐  
lector lever position P is set.  
WARNING  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move  
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐  
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle  
against rolling.  
The LED and indicator lamp go out.  
The parking brake is released.  
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured  
against rolling away, observe the following:  
Automatic release in cars with  
Steptronic transmission  
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Set the parking brake.  
For automatic release, step on the accelerator  
pedal.  
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
turn the front wheels in the direction of the  
curb.  
The LED and indicator lamp go out.  
The parking brake is automatically released  
when you step on the accelerator under the  
following conditions:  
▷
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel  
chock.◀  
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Engine on.  
Under the following conditions, Automatic  
Hold is automatically deactivated and the park‐  
ing brake is set:  
Drive mode engaged.  
Driver buckled in and doors closed.  
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The engine is switched off.  
Automatic Hold  
Concept  
A door is opened and driver's safety belt is  
unbuckled while the vehicle is stationary.  
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The moving vehicle is brought to a stand‐  
still using the parking brake.  
This system assists the driver by automatically  
setting and releasing the brake, such as when  
moving in stop-and-go traffic.  
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The indicator lamp switches from  
green to red and the letters AUTO H go  
out.  
Automatic Hold prior to entering the vehicle  
wash.◀  
Parking  
Activating  
The parking brake is automatically set if the  
engine is switched off while the vehicle is be‐  
ing held by Automatic Hold.  
This function can be activated when the driv‐  
er's door is closed, the safety belt is fastened  
and the engine is running.  
The indicator lamp changes from green  
to red.  
Press button.  
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.  
The LED and the letters AUTO H light  
up.  
The indicator lamp lights up.  
Automatic Hold is activated.  
Automatic Hold remains activated during the  
engine stop brought about by the Auto Start/  
Stop function.  
Deactivating  
WARNING  
Press button again.  
Unattended children or animals can  
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐  
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐  
tions:  
The LED and the letters AUTO H go  
out.  
Automatic Hold is deactivated.  
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Pressing the Start/Stop button.  
Releasing the parking brake.  
If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,  
press on the brake pedal to deactivate it.  
Opening and closing the doors or win‐  
dows.  
When the parking brake is set manually, Auto‐  
matic Hold is deactivated automatically.  
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Engaging selector lever position N.  
Using vehicle equipment.  
Driving  
Automatic Hold is activated: the vehicle is au‐  
tomatically secured against rolling after brak‐  
ing to a standstill.  
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not  
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐  
hicle. Take the remote control with you when  
exiting and lock the vehicle.◀  
The indicator lamp lights up green.  
Step on the accelerator pedal to drive  
off.  
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.  
The brake is released automatically.  
The indicator lamp goes out.  
NOTE  
After a power failure  
If the vehicle is stationary, Automatic  
Hold engages the parking brake. It prevents  
the vehicle from rolling in a vehicle wash.  
There is a risk of property damage. Deactivate  
Putting the parking brake into  
operation  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
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The function can be activated or deactivated.  
On the Control Display:  
2.  
Press the switch while stepping on  
the brake pedal or selector lever position P  
is set.  
1. "Settings"  
It may take several seconds for the brake to be  
put into operation. Any sounds associated with  
this are normal.  
2. "Lighting"  
3. "Triple turn signal"  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
The indicator lamp in the instrument  
cluster goes out as soon as the parking  
brake is ready for operation.  
Signaling briefly  
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold  
it there for as long as you want the turn signal  
to flash.  
Turn signal, high beams,  
headlight flasher  
Malfunction  
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp  
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.  
Turn signal  
Turn signal in exterior mirror  
High beams, headlight flasher  
Push the lever forward or pull it backward.  
When driving and during operation of the turn  
signals or hazard warning system, do not fold  
in the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lights  
on the exterior mirror are easy to see.  
Using turn signals  
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High beams, arrow 1.  
High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.  
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.  
Washer/wiper system  
The lever returns into its starting position after  
actuation.  
General information  
To switch off manually, slightly tap the lever to  
the resistance point.  
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.  
Triple turn signal activation  
Lightly tap the lever up or down.  
The turn signal flashes three times.  
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Safety information  
Switching off and brief wipe  
WARNING  
If the wipers start moving in the folded  
away state, body parts can be jammed or dam‐  
age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is  
a risk of injury or risk of property damage.  
Make sure that the vehicle is switched off  
when the wipers are in the folded away state  
and the wipers are folded in when switching  
on.◀  
Press the lever down.  
NOTE  
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To switch off from fast wiper speed: press  
down twice.  
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,  
the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper  
motor can overheat when switching on. There  
is a risk of property damage. Defrost the wind‐  
shield prior to switching the wipers on.◀  
To switch off from normal wiper speed:  
press down once.  
Single wipe: press down once.  
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐  
sition when released.  
Switching on  
Interval mode or rain sensor  
Concept  
The rain sensor automatically controls the time  
between wipes depending on the intensity of  
the rainfall.  
General information  
The sensor is located on the windshield, di‐  
rectly in front of the interior mirror. Without the  
rain sensor, the frequency of the wiper opera‐  
tion is preset.  
Tap the lever up or press it beyond the resist‐  
ance point.  
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Normal wiper speed: tap up once.  
The wipers switch to intermittent operation  
when the vehicle is stationary.  
Safety information  
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Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap once  
beyond the resistance point.  
NOTE  
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers  
can accidentally start moving in vehicle  
washes. There is a risk of property damage.  
Deactivate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.◀  
Wipers change to normal speed when ve‐  
hicle comes to standstill.  
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐  
sition when released.  
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Activating/deactivating  
Windshield and headlamp washer  
system  
Safety information  
WARNING  
The washer fluid can freeze onto the win‐  
dow at low temperatures and obstruct the  
view. There is a risk of an accident. Only use  
the washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot  
freeze. Use antifreeze, if needed.◀  
Press button on the wiper lever.  
Wiping is started.  
NOTE  
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty,  
the wash pump cannot work as intended.  
There is a risk of property damage. Do not use  
the washer system when the washer fluid res‐  
ervoir is empty.◀  
If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor:  
LED in wiper lever lights up.  
If wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper opera‐  
tion is deactivated.  
During trip interruption with the rain sensor  
switched on: if the trip is resumed within ap‐  
prox. 15 minutes, the rain sensor is automati‐  
cally activated again.  
Cleaning  
Setting the frequency or sensitivity of  
the rain sensor  
Pull the lever.  
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐  
shield and activates the wipers briefly.  
In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regu‐  
lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are acti‐  
vated.  
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency  
or sensitivity of the rain sensor.  
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain  
sensor.  
Windshield washer nozzles  
The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐  
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.  
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain  
sensor.  
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when the wipers are in the folded away state  
and the wipers are folded in when switching  
on.◀  
Rear window wiper  
Switching on the rear window wiper  
Folding away the wipers  
1. Switch the ignition on and off again.  
2. With frosty conditions, make sure that the  
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 wipers remain in a nearly  
vertical position  
Turn the switch from idle position 0 upward,  
arrow 1: interval mode. When reverse gear is  
engaged, the system switches to continuous  
operation.  
4. Lift the wiper all the way off of the wind‐  
shield.  
Clean the rear window  
In interval mode: turn the switch further, ar‐  
row 2. The switch automatically returns to its  
interval position when released.  
In idle position: turn switch downward, arrow 3.  
The switch automatically returns to its idle po‐  
sition when released.  
Folding down the wipers  
After the wipers are folded back down, the  
wiper system must be reactivated.  
Fold-away position of the wipers  
Concept  
The wipers can be folded away from the wind‐  
shield in the fold-away position.  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to  
their resting position and are ready again  
for operation.  
General information  
Important, e.g., when changing the wiper  
blades or when folding out under frosty condi‐  
tions.  
Washer fluid  
General information  
Safety information  
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐  
ervoir.  
WARNING  
If the wipers start moving in the folded  
away state, body parts can be jammed or dam‐  
age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is  
a risk of injury or risk of property damage.  
Make sure that the vehicle is switched off  
Use a mixture of tap water, windshield washer  
concentrate, and possibly antifreeze for the  
windshield washer system.  
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Recommended minimum fill quantity:  
0.2 US gal/1 liter.  
Overview  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Some antifreeze agents can contain  
harmful substances and are flammable. There  
is a risk of fire and a risk of injury. Observe the  
instructions on the containers. Keep antifreeze  
away from ignition sources. Do not refill oper‐  
ating materials into different bottles. Store op‐  
erating materials out of reach of children.  
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en‐  
gine compartment.  
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is  
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual  
states; do not exceed the allowable washer  
fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the  
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐  
tainer.  
Malfunction  
The use of undiluted windshield washer con‐  
centrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead  
to incorrect readings at temperatures below  
+ 5 ℉/- 15 ℃.  
Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concen‐  
trate or the equivalent is recommended.◀  
Steptronic transmission  
WARNING  
Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on  
contact with hot engine parts. There is a risk of  
injury or risk of property damage. Only add  
washer fluid when the engine is cooled down.  
Next, fully close the lid of the washer fluid res‐  
ervoir.◀  
Safety information  
WARNING  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move  
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐  
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle  
against rolling.  
NOTE  
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured  
against rolling away, observe the following:  
Silicon-containing additives in the  
washer fluid for the water-repelling effect on  
the windows can lead to damage to the wash‐  
ing system. There is a risk of property damage.  
Do not add silicon-containing additives to the  
washer fluid.◀  
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Set the parking brake.  
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
turn the front wheels in the direction of the  
curb.  
▷
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel  
chock.◀  
NOTE  
Mixing different windshield washer con‐  
centrates or antifreeze agents can damage the  
washing system. There is a risk of property  
damage. Do not mix different windshield  
washer concentrates or antifreeze agents. Ob‐  
serve the information and mixing ratios pro‐  
vided on the containers.◀  
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It is not possible to shift out of selector  
lever position P until the engine is running  
and the brake is applied.  
Selector lever positions  
D Drive  
Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper‐  
ation. All gears for forward travel are activated  
automatically.  
With the vehicle stationary, depress the  
brake pedal before shifting out of selector  
lever position P or N; otherwise, the shift  
block will not be deactivated and the shift  
command will not be executed.  
R Reverse  
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.  
Selector lever lock  
A lock prevents the inadvertent switching to  
selector lever position P or R or the inadvertent  
change from selector lever position P.  
N is Neutral  
The vehicle may roll in selector lever posi‐  
tion N, e.g., in vehicle washes.  
P Park  
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The  
drive wheels are blocked.  
Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐  
cally in the following situations:  
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After the engine is switched off when the  
vehicle is in radio-ready state, refer to  
page 70, or when the ignition is switched  
off, refer to page 70, and when selector  
lever position R or D is set.  
To release the lock: press button, arrow.  
Engaging selector lever position D, N,  
R
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If the driver's safety belt is unbuckled, the  
driver's door is opened, and the brake  
pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is  
stationary and selector lever position D  
or R is engaged.  
Kickdown  
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving  
performance. Step on the accelerator pedal  
beyond the resistance point at the full throttle  
position.  
With the driver's safety belt fastened, tap the  
selector lever in the desired direction, beyond  
a resistance point, if needed.  
Engaging selector lever positions  
General information  
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you  
select a gear, maintain pressure on the brake  
pedal until you are ready to start.  
After releasing the selector lever, it returns to  
its center position.  
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Example: once maximum engine speed is at‐  
tained, M/S manual mode is automatically up‐  
shifted as needed.  
Engaging selector lever position 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, e.g., downshifting is not pos‐  
sible if the engine speed is too high.  
Press P button, arrow.  
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:  
preventing 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:  
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DSC deactivated.  
TRACTION activated.  
SPORT+ activated.  
Press the selector lever to the left out of selec‐  
tor lever position D.  
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐  
ment cluster, e.g., S1.  
In addition, there is no downshifting for kick‐  
down.  
The sport program of the transmission is acti‐  
vated.  
With the respective transmission version, the  
lowest possible gear can be selected by simul‐  
taneously operating the kickdown and the left  
shift paddles. This is not possible, when  
switching briefly via the shift paddles from se‐  
lector lever position D to manual mode M/S.  
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.  
Ending the sport program/manual  
mode  
Manual mode M/S becomes active and the  
gear is changed.  
Push the selector lever to the right.  
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐  
ment cluster, e.g., M1.  
If the situation requires, the Steptronic trans‐  
mission continues to shift automatically.  
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Driving  
Shift paddles  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
The selector lever position is dis‐  
played, for example: P.  
Electronic unlocking of the  
transmission lock  
General information  
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow  
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both  
hands on the steering wheel.  
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to  
maneuver vehicle from a danger area.  
Unlocking is possible, if the starter can spin the  
engine.  
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To shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.  
To shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.  
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the  
parking brake to prevent the vehicle from roll‐  
ing away.  
With the respective transmission version,  
the lowest possible gear can be selected  
by pulling and holding the left shift paddle.  
Engaging selector lever position N  
1. Press and hold down brake pedal.  
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine  
and road speeds, e.g., downshifting is not pos‐  
sible if the engine speed is too high.  
2. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter  
must audibly start.  
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐  
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.  
3. Press the button on the selector lever, see  
arrow 1, and press and hold the selector  
lever into selector lever position N, see ar‐  
row N, until selector lever position N is dis‐  
played in the instrument cluster.  
If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are  
used to shift gears in automatic mode, the  
transmission switches to manual mode tempo‐  
rarily in selector lever position D and perma‐  
nently in selector lever position S.  
A corresponding Check Control message  
is displayed.  
In selector lever position D, after conservative  
driving for a certain amount of time in manual  
mode 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.  
If the selector lever is still in selector lever po‐  
sition D, it is possible to switch into automatic  
mode with some transmission versions:  
▷
Pull and hold right shift paddle.  
Or  
4. Release the selector lever.  
▷
In addition to the briefly pulled right shift  
paddle, briefly pull the left shift paddle.  
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5. Release brake, as soon as the starter  
stops.  
3. With the left foot, forcefully press down on  
the brake.  
6. Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area  
and secure it against moving on its own.  
4. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal  
beyond the resistance point at the full  
throttle position, kickdown.  
For additional information, see chapter Tow-  
starting and towing.  
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.  
Before using Launch Control, allow the trans‐  
mission to cool down for approx. 5 minutes.  
Concept  
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration  
on surfaces with good traction.  
Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding  
conditions, e.g., wet pavement, when used  
again.  
General information  
The use of Launch Control causes premature  
component wear since this function represents  
a very heavy load for the vehicle.  
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,  
refer to page 194, 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.  
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Displays  
Displays  
to the selected options or country versions.  
This also applies to safety-related functions  
and systems. When using these functions and  
systems, the applicable country provisions  
must be observed.  
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 vehicle, e. g., due  
Overview, instrument cluster  
1
2
3
4
Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ94  
5
6
7
8
Engine oil temperatureꢀꢁ94  
Current fuel consumption  
Electronic displaysꢀꢁ86  
Reset milesꢀꢁ94  
Speedometer  
Messages, for example, Check Control  
Tachometerꢀꢁ94  
Electronic displays  
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Selection lists, refer to page 98.  
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Date, refer to page 95.  
External temperature, refer to page 95.  
Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 72.  
Onboard computer, refer to page 99.  
Energy recovery, refer to page 96.  
Transmission display, refer to page 84.  
Miles/trip miles, refer to page 94.  
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Controls  
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Messages, e.g., Check Control, refer to  
page 90.  
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Range, refer to page 95.  
Status, Driving Dynamics Control, refer to  
page 145.  
Current fuel consumption, refer to  
page 95.  
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Service requirements, refer to page 96.  
Speed Limit Info, refer to page 97.  
Time, refer to page 95.  
Navigation display, see Owner's Manual for  
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐  
cation.  
Multifunctional instrument display  
The concept  
The instrument display is a variable display. In  
the event of a program change, the display  
rendition adapts to the respective program  
through the Driving Dynamics Control. The  
change of the display type can be deactivated  
via iDrive.  
Some of the displays in the instrument display  
may differ from the way they are shown in this  
Owner's Manual.  
Overview  
1
2
3
4
Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ94  
5
6
Tachometerꢀꢁ94  
Indicator/warning lightsꢀꢁ90  
Speedometer  
Selection listsꢀꢁ98  
ECO PRO displaysꢀꢁ203  
Engine oil temperatureꢀꢁ94  
Variable displays  
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Displays  
7
Onboard computerꢀꢁ99  
8
Reset milesꢀꢁ94  
Or "Driving mode view"  
Switching the change of display on  
and off  
With Professional Navigation System:  
switching zoom function on/off  
You can program whether the current speed is  
to appear enlarged in the speedometer.  
You can set whether the instrument display  
automatically changes to the ECO PRO or  
SPORT in the display when you switch driving  
modes.  
On the Control Display:  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Instrument cluster"  
3. "ECO PRO Info"  
2. "Instrument cluster"  
3. "Magnifier function"  
ECO PRO displays  
1
2
Speedometer  
4
5
Transmission display  
Variable displays: ECO PRO Tips, Deceler‐  
ation assistant instructions, Driver assist  
system displays  
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Blue: bonus range  
Gray: range  
3
Efficiency displayꢀꢁ203  
In the ECO PRO program the instrument dis‐  
play switches to the ECO PRO displays. These  
displays support a driving style that saves on  
fuel consumption with more prominent repre‐  
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Controls  
sentation of the efficiency display and various  
ECO PRO tips.  
Sport displays  
1
2
3
Speedometer  
4
5
6
Shift lights, when respectively equipped  
Performance display  
Tachometerꢀꢁ94  
Transmission display  
Variable displays  
In the Sport and Sport+ programs the instru‐  
ment display switches to the sport displays.  
These displays support a sporty driving style  
with more prominent representation of the  
tachometer, the transmission displays, and the  
vehicle speed.  
General information  
Steptronic Sport transmission: shift lights are  
shown, when the SPORT+ driving program is  
activated.  
Switching on shift lights  
Steptronic Sport transmission:  
Shift lights in the instrument display  
The concept  
1. Select SPORT+ using the Driving Dynam‐  
ics Control.  
The shift point indicator indicates the optimum  
shift moment in the tachometer. Thus, with a  
sporty driving style, the best possible vehicle  
acceleration is achieved.  
2. Activate the M/S manual mode of the  
transmission.  
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Controls  
Displays  
Display in the instrument display  
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.  
Several of the lights are checked for proper  
functioning and light up temporarily when the  
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.  
Red lights  
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Current engine speed is displayed in the  
tachometer.  
Safety belt reminder  
Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated  
fields indicate an increase in the speed.  
Safety belt on the driver's side is not  
buckled. For some country-specific  
models: passenger belt is not worn or  
objects are detected on the front passenger  
seat.  
Arrow 2: successive orange illuminated  
fields indicate the upcoming shift moment.  
Arrow 3: fields are illuminated in red. Do  
not wait any further to shift.  
Indicator lamp flashes or is illuminated: safety  
belt on the driver or passenger side is not  
buckled. The safety belt reminder can also be  
activated if objects are placed on the front pas‐  
senger seat.  
When the maximum possible speed is  
reached, the entire display flashes. When the  
maximum speed is exceeded, the supply of  
fuel is interrupted in order to protect the en‐  
gine.  
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned  
correctly.  
Check Control  
Airbag system  
Concept  
Airbag system and belt tensioner are  
not working.  
The Check Control system monitors functions  
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions  
in the monitored systems.  
Have the vehicle checked immediately  
by a dealer’s service center or another quali‐  
fied service center or repair shop.  
General information  
A Check Control message is displayed as a  
combination of indicator or warning lights and  
SMS text messages in the instrument cluster  
and in the Head-up Display.  
Parking brake  
The parking brake is set.  
For additional information, see Releas‐  
ing the parking brake, refer to page 75.  
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a  
SMS text message may appear on the Control  
Display.  
Brake system  
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Displays  
Controls  
Braking system impaired. Continue to  
drive moderately.  
Vehicle detection, Active Cruise Control  
Indicator lamp illuminates: a vehicle has  
been detected ahead of you.  
Have the vehicle checked immediately  
by a dealer’s service center or another quali‐  
fied service center or repair shop.  
Indicator lamp flashes: 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.  
Approach control warning  
Indicator lamp illuminates: advance  
warning is issued, for example when  
there is the impending danger of a col‐  
lision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is  
too small.  
Yellow lights  
Increase distance.  
Anti-lock Braking System ABS  
Indicator lamp flashes: acute warning of the  
imminent danger of a collision when the vehi‐  
cle approaches another vehicle at a relatively  
high differential speed.  
Braking force boost may not be work‐  
ing. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the lon‐  
ger braking distance into account.  
Have the system immediately checked  
by a dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma‐  
neuver.  
Person warning  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control  
Symbol in the instrument cluster.  
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐  
trols the drive and braking forces. The  
vehicle is stabilized. Reduce speed and  
adapt driving style to the driving circumstan‐  
ces.  
If a collision with a person detected in  
this way is imminent, the symbol lights  
up and a signal sounds.  
Symbol in the instrument display.  
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has mal‐  
functioned.  
If a collision with a person detected in  
this way is imminent, the symbol lights  
up and a signal sounds.  
Have the system checked by a dealer’s service  
center or another qualified service center or re‐  
pair shop.  
Orange lights  
For additional information, refer to Dynamic  
Stability Control DSC, refer to page 141.  
Active Cruise Control  
The number bars shows the selected  
distance from the vehicle driving  
ahead.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is  
deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction  
Control is activated  
For additional information, refer to Active  
Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, ACC,  
refer to page 148.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deac‐  
tivated or DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐  
trol is activated.  
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Controls  
Displays  
For additional information, refer to Dynamic  
Stability Control DSC, refer to page 141, and  
Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to  
page 142.  
Steering system  
Steering system in some cases not  
working.  
Have the steering system checked by a  
dealer’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  
The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of  
tire inflation pressure in a tire.  
Engine functions  
Reduce your speed and stop cau‐  
tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering ma‐  
neuvers.  
Engine function impaired.  
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer’s  
service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
For more information, see Flat Tire Monitor, re‐  
fer to page 118.  
For additional information, refer to On-board  
Diagnostics socket, refer to page 246.  
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  
The indicator lamp is illuminated.  
Lane departure warning  
The Tire Pressure Monitor reports a  
low tire inflation pressure or a flat tire.  
System is switched on and under cer‐  
tain circumstances warns if a detected  
lane is left without flashing beforehand.  
Observe the information in the Check Control  
message.  
For additional information, refer to Lane depar‐  
ture warning, refer to page 133.  
The indicator lamp flashes and is then illumi‐  
nated continuously.  
No flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can  
be detected.  
Green lights  
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Interference caused by systems or devices  
with the same radio frequency: After leav‐  
ing the area of the interference, the system  
automatically becomes active again.  
Turn signal  
Turn signal switched on.  
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator  
lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb  
has failed.  
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▷
TPM was unable to complete the reset.  
Reset the system again.  
For additional information, refer to Turn signal,  
refer to page 77.  
A wheel without TPM electronics is  
mounted: Have it checked by a dealer’s  
service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop as needed.  
Parking lights, headlight  
▷
Malfunction: have the system checked by a  
dealer’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Parking lights or headlights are acti‐  
vated.  
For additional information, refer to  
Parking lights/low beams, headlamp control,  
refer to page 105.  
For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni‐  
tor, refer to page 113.  
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Displays  
Controls  
Front fog lights  
Front fog lights are activated.  
SMS text messages  
SMS text messages in combination with a  
symbol in the instrument cluster explain a  
Check Control message and the meaning of  
the indicator and warning lights.  
For additional information, refer to  
Front fog lights, refer to page 108.  
High-beam Assistant  
Supplementary SMS text messages  
Additional information, such as on the cause of  
an error or the required action, can be called up  
via Check Control.  
High-beam Assistant is switched on.  
High beams are switched on and off  
automatically depending on the traffic  
With urgent messages the added text will be  
automatically displayed on the Control Display.  
situation.  
For additional information, refer to High-beam  
Assistant, refer to page 108.  
Symbols  
Depending on the Check Control message, the  
following functions can be selected.  
Cruise control  
The system is switched on. It maintains  
the speed that was set using the con‐  
trol elements on the steering wheel.  
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▷
▷
"Owner's Manual"  
Display additional information about the  
Check Control message in the Integrated  
Owner's Manual.  
Automatic Hold  
"Service request"  
Automatic Hold is activated. The vehi‐  
cle is automatically held in place when  
it is stationary.  
Contact a dealer’s service center or an‐  
other qualified service center or repair  
shop.  
For more information, see Automatic Hold, re‐  
fer to page 75.  
"Roadside Assistance"  
Contact Roadside Assistance.  
Blue lights  
Hiding Check Control messages  
High beams  
High beams are activated.  
For additional information, see High  
beams, refer to page 77.  
General lamps  
Check Control  
Press and hold button on signal lever.  
At least one Check Control message is  
displayed or is stored.  
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Some Check Control messages are dis‐  
played continuously and are not cleared  
until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev‐  
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Controls  
Displays  
eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐  
sages are displayed consecutively.  
Engine oil temperature  
▷
Cold engine: the pointer is at  
These messages can be hidden for approx.  
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐  
played again automatically.  
the low temperature end.  
Drive at moderate engine  
and vehicle speeds.  
▷
Other Check Control messages are hidden  
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.  
They are stored and can be displayed  
again later.  
▷
Normal operating tempera‐  
ture: the pointer is in the  
middle or in the left half of  
the temperature display.  
▷
Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of  
the temperature range. A Check Control  
message is also displayed.  
Displaying stored Check Control  
messages  
On the Control Display:  
When the engine oil temperature is too  
high, a red indicator lamp is displayed.  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Check Control"  
4. Select the SMS text message.  
Coolant temperature  
If the coolant along with the engine becomes  
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.  
Messages after trip completion  
Special messages displayed while driving are  
displayed again after the ignition is switched  
off.  
A red indicator lamp is displayed.  
Check the coolant level.  
Fuel gauge  
Vehicle tilt position may cause  
the display to vary.  
Odometer and trip odometer  
Depending on the equipment  
version, the arrow beside the  
Display  
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▷
Odometer, arrow 1.  
fuel pump symbol shows which  
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.  
Trip odometer, arrow 2.  
Notes on refueling, refer to page 210.  
The yellow indicator lamp illuminates,  
once the fuel reserve is reached.  
Show/reset miles  
Press the button.  
▷
When the ignition is  
Tachometer  
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning  
field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter‐  
rupted to protect the engine.  
switched off, the time, the  
external temperature and  
the odometer are displayed.  
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Displays  
Controls  
▷
When the ignition is switched on, the trip  
odometer is reset.  
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▷
The remaining range is shown on the on‐  
board computer.  
With a dynamic driving style, e.g., taking  
curves aggressively, the engine function is  
not always ensured.  
External temperature  
The Check Control message appears continu‐  
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.  
WARNING  
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃  
there can be a risk of icy roads, e.g., on bridges  
or shady sections of road. There is a risk of an  
accident. Adjust your driving style to the  
NOTE  
With a range of less than 30 miles/50 km  
it is possible that the engine will no longer have  
sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not en‐  
sured anymore. There is a risk of property  
damage. Refuel promptly.◀  
weather conditions at low temperatures.◀  
If the indicator drops to  
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal  
sounds.  
Displaying the cruising range  
A Check Control message is  
displayed.  
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,  
the range can also be displayed as bar in the  
instrument cluster.  
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Instrument cluster"  
3. "Additional indicators"  
Time  
The time is displayed at the bot‐  
tom of the instrument cluster.  
With navigation system: range with  
destination guidance active  
The time can be set on the Con‐  
trol Display.  
If respective equipment is fitted  
and destination guidance is ac‐  
tive, the remaining range is dis‐  
played when the destination is  
reached.  
Date  
The date is displayed in the on‐  
board computer.  
The date and date format can be  
set on the Control Display.  
Current fuel consumption  
Display  
Range  
Depending on your vehicle's op‐  
tional features, the current fuel  
consumption can be displayed  
in the instrument cluster. Check  
whether you are currently driv‐  
ing in an efficient and environmentally-friendly  
manner.  
Display  
With a low remaining range:  
▷
A Check Control message is  
displayed briefly.  
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Controls  
Displays  
Displaying the current fuel  
consumption  
1. "Settings"  
Display  
Detailed information on service  
requirements  
More information on the scope of service re‐  
quired can be displayed on the Control Dis‐  
play.  
2. "Instrument cluster"  
3. "Additional indicators"  
The bar display for the current fuel consump‐  
tion is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
Energy recovery  
3.  
"Service required"  
Required maintenance procedures and le‐  
gally mandated inspections are displayed.  
Display  
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.  
4. Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐  
tion.  
Symbols  
Sym‐  
bols  
Description  
Service requirements  
No service is currently required.  
Concept  
The function displays the service requirements  
and the corresponding maintenance scopes.  
The deadline for scheduled mainte‐  
nance or a legally mandated inspec‐  
tion is approaching.  
General information  
The service deadline has already  
passed.  
After the ignition is turned on the instrument  
cluster briefly displays available driving dis‐  
tance or time to the next scheduled mainte‐  
nance.  
Entering appointment dates  
A service advisor can read out the current  
service requirements from your remote con‐  
trol.  
Enter the dates for the required vehicle inspec‐  
tions.  
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are  
set correctly.  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Service required"  
4. "§ Vehicle inspection"  
5. "Date:"  
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Displays  
Controls  
6. Adjust the settings.  
7. Confirm.  
Displaying  
Example  
Description  
The entered date is stored.  
Fuel efficient gear is set.  
Automatic Service Request  
Data regarding the service status or legally  
mandated vehicle inspections is automatically  
transmitted to your dealer’s service center be‐  
fore a service due date.  
Shift into fuel efficient gear.  
You can check when your dealer’s service cen‐  
ter was notified.  
Speed Limit Info  
Speed Limit Info  
Concept  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3. Open "Options".  
4. "Last Service Request"  
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum  
permitted speed in the instrument cluster.  
General information  
Gear shift indicator  
The camera in the area of the interior mirror  
detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as  
well as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic  
signs with extra symbols for wet road condi‐  
tions, etc. are also detected 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 ac‐  
count the information stored in the navigation  
system and also displays speed limits present  
on routes without signs.  
Concept  
The system recommends the most fuel effi‐  
cient gear for the current driving situation.  
General information  
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.  
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis‐  
played in the instrument cluster.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the  
engaged gear is displayed.  
The system does not release from the  
personal responsibility to correctly assess visi‐  
bility and traffic situation. There is a risk of an  
accident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic  
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively  
intervene in the respective situations.◀  
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Controls  
Displays  
Speed Limit Info can also be displayed in the  
Head-up Display.  
Overview  
Camera  
System limits  
The system may not be fully functional and  
may provide incorrect information in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
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▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.  
When signs are fully or partially concealed  
by objects, stickers or paint.  
▷
▷
▷
When driving very close to the vehicle in  
front of you.  
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.  
When driving toward bright lights or strong  
reflections.  
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐  
ror clean and clear.  
When the windshield in front of the interior  
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a  
sticker, etc.  
Switching on/off  
On the Control Display:  
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
In the event of incorrect detection by the  
camera.  
1. "Settings"  
If the speed limits stored in the navigation  
system are incorrect.  
2. "Instrument cluster"  
3. "Speed limit information"  
In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐  
tem.  
If Speed Limit Info is switched on, it can be dis‐  
played on the CID (central information display)  
in the instrument cluster via the onboard com‐  
puter.  
When roads differ from the navigation,  
such as due to changes in road routing.  
When passing buses or trucks with a  
speed sticker.  
Display  
▷
▷
If the traffic signs are non-conforming.  
The following is displayed in the instrument  
cluster:  
During calibration of the camera immedi‐  
ately after vehicle delivery.  
Speed Limit Info  
▷
When signs that are valid for a parallel road  
are detected.  
Current speed limit.  
Selection lists in the  
instrument cluster  
Speed Limit Info not available.  
General information  
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the  
following can be displayed or operated using  
the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steer‐  
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Displays  
Controls  
ing wheel as well as the displays in the instru‐  
ment cluster and the Head-up Display:  
Onboard computer  
▷
▷
▷
Current audio source.  
Indication in the info display  
Redial phone feature.  
The information from the on‐  
board computer is shown in the  
info display in the instrument  
cluster.  
Turn on voice activation system.  
Activating a list and adjusting the  
setting  
Calling up information on the CID  
(central information display)  
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn  
the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding  
list.  
Press and hold button on signal lever.  
1. Turn the thumbwheel and select the de‐  
sired setting.  
Information is displayed in the CID (central in‐  
formation display) of the instrument cluster.  
2. Press the thumbwheel.  
Information at a glance  
Display  
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn  
signal lever calls up the following information in  
the CID (central information display):  
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
Range.  
Average consumption, fuel.  
Average consumption, fuel.  
Average speed.  
Date.  
Speed limit detection.  
Time of arrival.  
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,  
the list in the instrument cluster can differ from  
the illustration shown.  
When destination guidance is activated in  
the navigation system.  
▷
▷
Distance to destination.  
When destination guidance is activated in  
the navigation system.  
Compass display in the navigation system.  
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Controls  
Displays  
▷
ECO PRO bonus range.  
Resetting average values  
Selecting information  
Depending on the vehicle equipment version,  
you can select what information from the on‐  
board computer is to be displayed on the CID  
(central information display) of the instrument  
cluster.  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
Press and hold button on turn signal lever.  
2. "Instrument cluster"  
3. Select the desired information.  
Distance to destination  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
The distance remaining to the destination is  
displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐  
gation system before the trip is started.  
Information in detail  
Range  
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐  
tomatically.  
Displays the estimated cruising range available  
with the remaining fuel.  
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.  
It is calculated based on your driving style over  
the last 20 miles/30 km.  
Average fuel consumption  
The time must be correctly set.  
The average fuel consumption is calculated for  
the period while the engine is running.  
The average fuel consumption is calculated for  
the distance traveled since the last reset by the  
onboard computer.  
Speed Limit Info  
Further information, see chapter Speed Limit  
Info.  
Average speed  
Compass  
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the  
engine manually stopped are not included in  
the calculation of the average speed.  
With a navigation system: com‐  
pass display for the driving di‐  
rection.  
Trip onboard computer  
The vehicle features two types of onboard  
computers.  
▷
"Onboard info": the values can be reset as  
often as necessary.  
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Displays  
Controls  
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"Trip computer": the values provide an  
overview of the current trip.  
Speed warning  
Concept  
Resetting the trip computer  
On the Control Display:  
A speed limit can be set that when reached will  
cause a warning to be issued.  
1. "Vehicle info"  
General information  
2. "Trip computer"  
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed  
drops below the set speed limit once by at  
least 3 mph/5 km/h.  
3. "Reset": all values are reset.  
"Automatically reset": all values are reset  
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle has come  
to a standstill.  
Displaying, setting or changing the  
speed warning  
On the Control Display:  
Display on the Control Display  
Display the onboard computer or trip onboard  
computer on the Control Display.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Speed"  
1. "Vehicle info"  
3. "Warning at:"  
2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"  
4. Turn the controller until the desired speed  
is displayed.  
Reset the fuel consumption or speed  
On the Control Display:  
5. Press the controller.  
Speed warning is stored.  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "Onboard info"  
3. "Consumpt." or "Speed"  
4. "Yes"  
Activating/deactivating the speed  
warning  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Speed"  
Sport displays  
3. "Warning"  
The concept  
4. Press the controller.  
On the Control Display, the current values for  
performance and torque can be displayed if  
the vehicle is appropriately equipped.  
Setting your current speed as the  
speed warning  
On the Control Display:  
Displaying sport displays  
1. "Vehicle info"  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Speed"  
2. "Sport displays"  
3. "Select current speed"  
4. Press the controller.  
The current vehicle speed is stored as the  
speed warning.  
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Controls  
Displays  
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"  
2. "Time/Date"  
3. "Time:"  
Setting the date format  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Time/Date"  
3. "Format:"  
4. Turn the controller until the desired hours  
are displayed.  
4. Select the desired format.  
The date format is stored.  
5. Press the controller.  
6. Turn the controller until the desired mi‐  
nutes are displayed.  
Language  
7. Press the controller.  
The time is stored.  
Setting the language  
To set the language on the Control Display:  
Setting the time format  
1. "Settings"  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Language/Units"  
3. "Language:"  
2. "Time/Date"  
3. "Format:"  
4. Select the desired language.  
4. Select the desired format.  
The time format is stored.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
Setting the voice dialog  
Automatic time setting  
Voice dialog for the voice activation system,  
refer to page 27.  
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,  
the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are  
updated automatically.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Time/Date"  
3. "Auto time set"  
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Displays  
Controls  
Units of measurement  
Head-up Display  
Setting the units of measurement  
Concept  
To set the units for fuel consumption, route/  
distance and temperature:  
This system projects important information  
into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.  
The driver can get information without averting  
his or her eyes from the road.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Language/Units"  
3. Select the desired menu item.  
4. Select the desired unit.  
Overview  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
Brightness  
Setting the brightness  
To set the brightness of the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Control display"  
3. "Brightness"  
Display visibility  
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up  
Display is influenced by the following factors:  
4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐  
ness is set.  
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▷
Certain sitting positions.  
5. Press the controller.  
Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐  
play.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
▷
▷
▷
Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.  
Wet roads.  
Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐  
ness settings may not be clearly visible.  
Unfavorable light conditions.  
If the image is distorted, have the basic set‐  
tings checked by a dealer’s service center or  
another qualified service center or repair shop.  
Activating/deactivating the display of  
the current vehicle position  
If GPS geolocation has been activated, the cur‐  
rent vehicle position can be displayed in the  
BMW ConnectedDrive app or in the Connec‐  
tedDrive customer portal.  
Follow the instructions for cleaning the Head-  
up Display, refer to page 262.  
Switching on/off  
1. "Settings"  
1. "Settings"  
2. "GPS tracking"  
3. "GPS tracking"  
2. "Head-Up Display"  
3. "Head-Up Display"  
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Controls  
Displays  
Display  
Overview  
The following information is displayed on the  
Head-up Display:  
Adjusting the height  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Head-Up Display"  
3. "Height"  
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
Speed.  
4. Turn the controller until the desired height  
is reached.  
Navigation system.  
Check Control messages.  
Selection list from the instrument cluster.  
Driver assistance systems.  
5. Press the controller.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
Some of this information is only displayed  
briefly as needed.  
Setting the rotation  
The screen of the Head-up Display can be ro‐  
tated around its own axis.  
Selecting displays in the Head-up  
Display  
On the Control Display:  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Head-Up Display"  
3. "Rotation"  
2. "Head-Up Display"  
3. "Displayed information"  
4. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is selected.  
4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up  
Display.  
5. Press the controller.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
Setting the brightness  
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the  
ambient brightness.  
Special windshield  
The windshield is part of the system.  
The shape of the windshield makes it possible  
to display a precise image.  
The basic setting can be adjusted.  
On the Control Display:  
A film in the windshield prevents double im‐  
ages from being displayed.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Head-Up Display"  
3. "Brightness"  
For this reason, it is strongly suggested to  
have the special windshield replaced by a deal‐  
er’s service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop.  
4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐  
ness is set.  
5. Press 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  
used.  
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Lights  
Vehicle features and options  
Symbol  
Function  
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 vehicle, e. g., due  
to the selected options or country versions.  
This also applies to safety-related functions  
and systems. When using these functions and  
systems, the applicable country provisions  
must be observed.  
Parking lights  
Low beams  
Instrument lighting  
Parking lights, cornering  
lights and roadside parking  
lights  
Overview  
Switches in the vehicle  
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 light switch element is located next to the  
steering wheel.  
The vehicle is illuminated on all sides.  
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.  
Light functions  
Symbol  
Function  
When parking, switch on the one-sided road‐  
side parking lamp, refer to page 106.  
Front fog lights  
Low beams  
Position of switch:  
Automatic headlamp control  
Adaptive Light Control  
The low beams light up when the ignition is  
switched on.  
Lights off  
Daytime running lights  
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Lights  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
Roadside parking lights  
Concept  
Headlamp courtesy delay feature  
General information  
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.  
Switching on  
The low beams stay lit for a short while if the  
headlight flasher is switched on after the radio-  
ready state is switched off.  
Setting the duration  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Lighting"  
3. "Pathway lighting:"  
4. Set length of time.  
With the ignition switched off, press the lever  
either up or down past the resistance point for  
approx. 2 seconds.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
Switching off  
Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in  
the opposite direction.  
Automatic headlamp control  
Concept  
The low beams are switched on and off auto‐  
matically depending on the ambient bright‐  
ness, e.g., in tunnels, in twilight or if there is  
precipitation.  
Welcome lights and  
headlamp courtesy delay  
feature  
Welcome lights  
General information  
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can  
cause the lights to be switched on.  
General information  
Depending on the equipment, when switching  
off the vehicle, switch position  
When emerging from a tunnel during the day,  
the low beams are not switched off immedi‐  
ately but instead only after approx. 2 minutes.  
or  
.
Depending on the ambient brightness, individ‐  
ual light functions may be switched on briefly,  
when the vehicle is unlocked.  
The low beams always stay on when the fog  
lamp is switched on.  
Activating/deactivating  
On the Control Display:  
Activating  
Position of switch:  
1. "Settings"  
The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster is  
illuminated when the low beams are switched  
on.  
2. "Lighting"  
3. "Welcome lights"  
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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.  
System limits  
The automatic headlamp control cannot serve  
as a substitute for your personal judgment of  
lighting conditions.  
Depending on the equipment version, Adap‐  
tive Light Control consists of one or several  
systems:  
For example, the sensors are unable to detect  
fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks un‐  
der these conditions, you should always switch  
on the lights manually.  
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Cornering light, refer to page 107.  
Adaptive headlight range control, refer to  
page 107.  
Daytime running lights  
Activating  
Position of switch  
switched on.  
with the ignition  
General information  
Position of switch:  
,
,
Corner-illuminating lights  
The daytime running lights light up when the  
ignition is switched on. After the ignition is  
switched off, the parking lights light up in posi‐  
In tight curves, e.g., on mountainous roads or  
when turning, an additional, corner-illuminating  
lamp is switched on that lights up the inside of  
the curve when the vehicle is moving below a  
certain speed.  
tion  
.
Activating/deactivating  
In some countries, daytime running lights are  
mandatory, so it may not be possible to deacti‐  
vate the daytime running lights.  
The turning lights are automatically switched  
on depending on the steering angle or the use  
of turn signals.  
On the Control Display:  
When driving in reverse, the turning lights may  
be automatically switched on regardless of the  
steering angle.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Lighting"  
3. "Daytime running lamps"  
Self-leveling headlights  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
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.  
Adaptive Light Control  
Malfunction  
The concept  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlight  
control system that enables dynamic illumina‐  
tion of the road surface.  
Adaptive Light Control is malfunctioning or has  
failed. Have the system immediately checked  
by a dealer’s service center or another quali‐  
fied service center or repair shop.  
General information  
Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐  
rameters, the light from the headlight follows  
the course of the road.  
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Lights  
Deactivating  
High-beam Assistant  
The High-beam Assistant is deactivated when  
manually switching the high beams on and off,  
refer to page 77. To reactivate the high-beam  
Assistant, press the button on the turn signal  
lever.  
Concept  
The high-beam Assistant detects other traffic  
participants early on and automatically  
switches the high beams on or off depending  
on the traffic situation. The assistant ensures  
that the high beams are switched on, when‐  
ever the traffic situation allows. In the low  
speed range, the high beams are not switched  
on by the system.  
System limits  
The high-beam Assistant cannot serve as a  
substitute for the driver's personal judgment of  
when to use the high beams. Therefore, man‐  
ually switch off the high beams in situations  
where required to avoid a safety risk.  
General information  
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 system is not fully functional in the follow‐  
ing situations, and driver intervention may be  
necessary:  
The driver can intervene at any time and switch  
the high beams on and off as usual.  
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In very unfavorable weather conditions,  
such as fog or heavy precipitation.  
▷
When detecting poorly-lit road users such  
as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders  
and wagons; when driving close to train or  
ship traffic; and at animal crossings.  
Activating  
▷
In tight curves, on hilltops or in depres‐  
sions, in cross traffic or half-obscured on‐  
coming traffic on highways.  
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In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the  
presence of highly reflective signs.  
When the windshield in front of the interior  
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with  
stickers, etc.  
1. Depending on the equipment, turn the light  
switch into position  
or  
.
2. Press button on the turn signal lever, ar‐  
row.  
Fog lights  
The indicator lamp in the instrument  
cluster is illuminated when the low  
beams are switched on.  
Front fog lights  
The low beams must be switched on.  
Press button. The green indicator  
lamp lights up.  
The high beams are switched on and off auto‐  
matically.  
If the automatic headlamp control, refer to  
page 106, is activated, the low beams will  
come on automatically when you switch on the  
front fog lights.  
The blue indicator lamp in the instru‐  
ment cluster lights up when the system  
switches on the high beams.  
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When the high beams or headlight flasher are  
activated, the front fog lights are not switched  
on.  
Switch back on: press button.  
Switching the reading lamps on and  
off manually  
Press button.  
Instrument lighting  
Reading lights are located at the front and rear  
next to the interior lights.  
Settings  
The parking lights or low beams  
must be switched on to adjust  
the brightness.  
Ambient light  
Depending on your optional features lighting  
can be adjusted for some lights in the interior.  
Adjust the brightness with the  
thumbwheel.  
Selecting color scheme  
On the Control Display:  
Interior lights  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Lighting"  
General information  
3. "Lighting design"  
Depending on the equipment, the interior  
lights, footwell lights, entry lamps, and cour‐  
tesy lamps are controlled automatically.  
4. Select the desired setting.  
To deactivate the ambient light: "Off".  
Thumb wheel for the instrument lighting con‐  
trols brightness of some of these features.  
Setting the brightness  
On the Control Display:  
Overview  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Lighting"  
3. "Brightness:"  
4. Adjust the brightness.  
1
2
Interior lights  
Reading lights  
Switching the interior lights on and off  
Press button.  
To switch off permanently: press the button for  
approx. 3 seconds.  
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Safety  
Safety  
to the selected options or country versions.  
This also applies to safety-related functions  
and systems. When using these functions and  
systems, the applicable country provisions  
must be observed.  
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 vehicle, e. g., due  
Airbags  
1
2
3
Front airbag, driver  
Front airbag, front passenger  
Head airbag  
4
5
Side airbag  
Knee airbag  
Front airbags  
Side airbag  
Front airbags help protect the driver and 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 airbag  
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.  
Ejection Mitigation  
The head airbag system is designed as an  
ejection mitigation countermeasure to reduce  
the likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupants  
through side windows during rollovers or side  
impact events.  
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, for instance  
for GPS devices or mobile phones.  
Knee airbag  
The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal  
impact.  
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Do not use the cover of the front airbag on  
the front passenger side as a storage area.  
Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or  
other objects on the front passenger seat  
that are not specifically suited for seats  
with integrated side airbags.  
Protective action  
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐  
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end  
collisions.  
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▷
Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as  
jackets, over the backrests.  
Information on optimum effect of the  
airbags  
Never modify either the individual compo‐  
nents or the wiring in the airbag system.  
This also applies to steering wheel covers,  
the dashboard, and the seats.  
WARNING  
If the seat position is incorrect or the de‐  
ployment area of the airbags is impaired, the  
airbag system cannot protect as intended or  
may cause additional injuries due to triggering.  
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Fol‐  
low the information on optimum protective ef‐  
fect of the airbag system.◀  
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Do not remove the airbag system.  
Even when you follow all instructions very  
closely, injury from contact with the airbags  
cannot be fully ruled out in certain situations.  
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to  
short-term and, in most cases, temporary  
hearing impairment in sensitive occupants.  
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Keep a distance from the airbags.  
Make sure that occupants keep their heads  
away from the side airbag.  
Vehicle modifications for a person with disabili‐  
ties may affect the air bag system; therefore,  
contact BMW Customer Relations or your au‐  
thorized BMW service center.  
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Always grasp the steering wheel on the  
steering wheel rim. Hold your hands at the  
3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to keep  
the risk of injury to your hands or arms as  
low as possible when the airbag is trig‐  
gered.  
Warnings and information on the airbags are  
also found on the sun visors.  
Functional readiness of the airbag  
system  
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Make sure that the front passenger is sit‐  
ting correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and  
legs in the floor area and does not support  
them on the dashboard.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
There should be no additional persons, an‐  
imals or objects between an airbag and a  
person.  
Individual components can be hot after  
triggering of the airbag system. There is a risk  
of injury. Do not touch individual compo‐  
nents.◀  
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WARNING  
Safety information  
Improperly executed work can lead to  
failure, malfunction or unintentional triggering  
of the airbag system. In the case of a malfunc‐  
tion, the airbag system might not trigger as in‐  
tended in the event of an accident despite re‐  
spective accident severity. There is a risk of  
injuries or danger to life. Have the airbag sys‐  
tem checked, repaired, dismantled and scrap‐  
ped by a dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.◀  
WARNING  
To ensure the front-seat passenger air‐  
bag function, the system must be able to de‐  
tect whether a person is sitting in the front  
passenger seat. The entire seat cushion area  
must be used for this purpose. There is a risk  
of injuries or danger to life. Make sure that the  
front passenger keeps his or her feet in the  
floor area.◀  
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.  
Correct function  
When the ignition is switched on, the  
warning lamp in the instrument cluster  
lights up briefly and thereby indicates  
the operational readiness of the entire airbag  
system and the belt tensioner.  
In this case, change the sitting position so that  
the front-seat passenger airbags are activated  
and the indicator lamp goes out.  
Airbag system malfunctioning  
▷
Warning lamp does not come on when the  
ignition is turned on.  
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have  
the person sit in the rear.  
▷
The warning lamp lights up continuously.  
To enable correct recognition of the occupied  
seat cushion  
Automatic deactivation of the front-  
seat passenger airbags  
▷
Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats  
or other items to the front passenger seat  
unless they are specifically determined to  
be safe for use on the front passenger  
seat.  
Concept  
The system reads if the front passenger seat is  
occupied by measuring the human body's re‐  
sistance.  
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Do not place any electronic devices on the  
passenger seat if a child restraint system is  
to be installed on it.  
Front, knee and side airbag on the front pas‐  
senger's side are either activated or deacti‐  
vated.  
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Do not place objects under the seat that  
could press against the seat from below.  
General information  
No moisture in or on the seat.  
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.  
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on the positions of the driver's/front passeng‐  
er's seat.  
Indicator lamp for the front-seat  
passenger airbags  
To maintain the accuracy of this function over  
the long term, calibrate the front seats as soon  
as a respective message appears on the Con‐  
trol Display.  
Calibrating the front seats  
WARNING  
There is a risk of jamming when moving  
the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of  
property damage. Make sure that the area of  
movement of the seat is clear prior to any ad‐  
justment.◀  
The indicator lamp for the front-seat passen‐  
ger airbags indicates the operating state of the  
front-seat passenger airbags.  
The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ei‐  
ther activated or deactivated.  
A corresponding message appears on the  
Control Display.  
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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.  
1. Press the switch and move the respective  
seat all the way forward.  
2. Press the switch forward again. The seat  
still moves forward slightly.  
3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.  
The calibration procedure is completed when  
the message on the Control Display disap‐  
pears.  
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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.  
If the message continues to be displayed, re‐  
peat the calibration.  
If the message does not disappear after a re‐  
peat calibration, have the system checked as  
soon as possible.  
Detected child seats  
The system generally detects children seated  
in a child seat, particularly in child seats re‐  
quired by NHTSA at the point in time when the  
vehicle was manufactured. 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 de‐  
tected and the front-seat passenger airbags  
are not activated.  
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  
Concept  
The system monitors tire inflation pressure in  
the four mounted tires. The system warns you  
if there is a significant loss of pressure in one  
or more tires. 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  
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General information  
All wheels are yellow  
With use of the system observe further infor‐  
mation found under Tire inflation pressure, re‐  
fer to page 217.  
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in  
several tires.  
Gray wheels  
The system cannot detect a flat tire. Reasons  
for this may be:  
Functional requirements  
The system must have been reset with the  
correct tire inflation pressure; otherwise, relia‐  
ble signaling of tire inflation pressure loss is  
not assured.  
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The system is being reset.  
Malfunction.  
Reset the system after each adjustment of the  
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or  
wheel change.  
Status information  
The status control display additionally shows  
the current tire inflation pressures and, de‐  
pending on the model, tire temperatures. It  
shows the actual values read; they may vary  
depending on driving style or weather condi‐  
tions.  
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to  
ensure that the system will operate properly.  
Status display  
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.  
Resetting the system  
Reset the system after each adjustment of the  
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or  
wheel change.  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Vehicle info"  
On the Control Display and on the vehicle:  
2. "Vehicle status"  
1. "Vehicle info"  
3.  
"Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
The status is displayed.  
3.  
"Perform reset"  
Status control display  
4. Start the engine but do not drive off.  
Tire and system status are indicated by the  
color of the wheels and a SMS text message  
on the Control Display.  
5. Reset tire inflation pressure: "Perform  
reset".  
6. Drive away.  
The wheels are displayed in gray and the sta‐  
tus is displayed.  
All wheels green  
System is active and will issue a warning re‐  
lated to the tire inflation pressures stored dur‐  
ing the last reset.  
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.  
One wheel is yellow  
The progress of the reset is displayed.  
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in  
the indicated tire.  
After a successfully completed Reset, the  
wheels on the Control Display are shown in  
green and "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)  
active" is displayed.  
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You may interrupt this trip at any time. When  
you continue the reset resumes automatically.  
2. At the next opportunity, e.g., gas station,  
check and correct the tire inflation pres‐  
sure in all four tires, if necessary.  
Messages  
3. Reset the system.  
Required tire inflation pressure check  
message  
Message in case of sharp tire inflation  
pressure loss  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
The yellow warning lamp lights up.  
▷
The system has detected a wheel  
change, but no reset was done.  
In addition, a symbol with the affected  
tires will be displayed in the Check  
Control message.  
▷
▷
No reset was performed for the system.  
System will issue a warning related to the  
tire inflation pressures stored during the  
last reset.  
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▷
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire in‐  
flation pressure.  
No reset was performed for the system.  
The system issues a warning based on the  
tire inflation pressures stored during the  
last reset.  
Inflation was not carried out according to  
specifications.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
In these cases:  
The tire inflation pressure has fallen  
below the level of the last reset.  
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.  
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐  
vers.  
In these cases:  
1. Check the tire pressure and correct as  
needed.  
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with  
normal tires or run-flat tires.  
2. Reset the system.  
Run-flat tires, refer to page 227, are la‐  
beled with a circular symbol containing the  
letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.  
Message in case of low tire pressure  
The yellow warning lamp lights up.  
WARNING  
A damaged regular tire with low or miss‐  
ing tire inflation pressure impacts handling,  
such as steering and braking response. Run-  
flat tires can maintain limited stability. There is  
a risk of an accident. Do not continue driving if  
the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires.  
Follow the information on run-flat tires and  
continued driving with these tires.◀  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
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There is a tire inflation pressure loss.  
No reset was performed for the system.  
System will issue a warning related to the  
tire inflation pressures stored during the  
last reset.  
A low tire inflation pressure might turn on DSC  
Dynamic Stability Control.  
In these cases:  
1. Reduce your speed and drive moderately.  
Do not exceed a speed of  
80 mph/130 km/h.  
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The possible driving distance with a flat tire  
depends on cargo load, driving style and road  
conditions.  
Actions in the event of a flat tire  
Normal tires  
1. Identify the damaged tire.  
A vehicle with an average load has a possible  
driving range of approx. 50 miles/80 km.  
Check the air pressure in all four tires, e.g.,  
using the tire pressure gage of a tire repair  
kit.  
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.  
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires  
is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may  
not have been reset. In this case, perform  
the reset.  
If identification of flat tire damage is not  
possible, please contact a dealer’s service  
center or another qualified service center  
or repair shop.  
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.  
2. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a tire repair kit  
or by changing the tire.  
WARNING  
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.  
Your vehicle handles differently when a  
run-flat tire is damaged and has low or missing  
tire inflation pressure, e.g., your lane stability is  
reduced when braking, braking distances are  
longer and the self-steering properties will  
change. There is a risk of an accident.  
Run-flat tires  
Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of  
50 mph/80 km/h.◀  
Maximum speed  
You may continue driving with a damaged tire  
at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.  
Final tire failure  
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indi‐  
cate the final failure of a tire.  
Continued driving with a flat tire  
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:  
Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of  
the tire could come loose and cause an acci‐  
dent.  
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐  
vers.  
Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s  
service center or another qualified service cen‐  
ter or repair shop.  
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 correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may  
not have been reset. In this case, perform  
the reset.  
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.  
Possible driving distance with complete loss of  
tire inflation pressure:  
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The tire inflation pressure depends on the  
tire's temperature. Driving or exposure to the  
sun will increase the tire's temperature, thus  
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.  
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‐  
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.  
The system cannot indicate sudden serious  
tire damage caused by external circumstances.  
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.  
Examples and recommendations in the follow‐  
ing situations:  
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A wheel without TPM electronics is  
mounted: Have it checked by a dealer’s  
service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop as needed.  
Malfunction: Have system checked by a  
dealer’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
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TPM was unable to complete the reset.  
Reset the system again.  
Interference caused by 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  
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3.  
"Perform reset"  
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  
4. Start the engine but do not drive off.  
5. Start the initialization with "Perform reset".  
6. Drive away.  
Concept  
The system detects tire inflation pressure loss  
on the basis of rotation speed differences be‐  
tween the individual wheels while driving.  
The initialization is completed while driving,  
which can be interrupted at any time.  
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.  
The initialization automatically continues when  
driving resumes.  
Indication of a flat tire  
The system does not measure the actual infla‐  
tion pressure in the tires.  
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  
normal tires or run-flat tires.  
Status display  
Run-flat tires, refer to page 227, 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.  
WARNING  
On the Control Display:  
A damaged regular tire with low or miss‐  
ing tire inflation pressure impacts handling,  
such as steering and braking response. Run-  
flat tires can maintain limited stability. There is  
a risk of an accident. Do not continue driving if  
the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires.  
Follow the information on run-flat tires and  
continued driving with these tires.◀  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Flat Tire Monitor (FTM)"  
The status is displayed.  
Initialization  
When initializing, the set tire inflation pres‐  
sures serve as reference values in order to de‐  
tect a flat tire. Initialization is started by con‐  
firming the tire inflation pressures.  
When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐  
bility Control is switched on, if needed.  
System limits  
Do not initialize the system when driving with  
snow chains.  
A natural, even tire inflation pressure loss in all  
four tires will not be recognized. Therefore,  
check the tire inflation pressure regularly.  
On the Control Display:  
Sudden serious tire damage caused by exter‐  
nal circumstances cannot be recognized in ad‐  
vance.  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
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The system could be delayed or malfunction in  
the following situations:  
have been initialized. In this case, initialize  
the system.  
▷
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When the system has not been initialized.  
Possible driving distance with complete loss of  
tire inflation pressure:  
When driving on a snowy or slippery road  
surface.  
The possible driving distance with a flat tire  
depends on cargo load, driving style and road  
conditions.  
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Sporty driving style: spinning traction  
wheels, high lateral acceleration (drifting).  
A vehicle with an average load has a possible  
driving range of approx. 50 miles/80 km.  
When driving with snow chains.  
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.  
Actions in the event of a flat tire  
Normal tires  
1. Identify the damaged tire.  
Check the air pressure in all four tires, e.g.,  
using the tire pressure gage of a tire repair  
kit.  
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.  
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.  
If identification of flat tire damage is not  
possible, please contact a dealer’s service  
center or another qualified service center  
or repair shop.  
WARNING  
Your vehicle handles differently when a  
run-flat tire is damaged and has low or missing  
tire inflation pressure, e.g., your lane stability is  
reduced when braking, braking distances are  
longer and the self-steering properties will  
change. There is a risk of an accident.  
2. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a tire repair kit  
or by changing the tire.  
Run-flat tires  
Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of  
50 mph/80 km/h.◀  
Maximum speed  
You may continue driving with a damaged tire  
at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.  
Final tire failure  
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indi‐  
cate the final failure of a tire.  
Continued driving with a flat tire  
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:  
Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of  
the tire could come loose and cause an acci‐  
dent.  
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐  
vers.  
Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s  
service center or another qualified service cen‐  
ter or repair shop.  
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 correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not  
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Overview  
Intelligent Safety  
Button in the vehicle  
Concept  
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 an imminent collision.  
▷
City light braking function warning, refer to  
page 121.  
▷
▷
Pedestrian warning, refer to page 127.  
Lane departure warning, refer to  
page 133.  
Intelligent Safety button  
▷
Active Blind Spot Detection, refer to  
page 135.  
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.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Indicators and warnings do not relieve  
the driver from personal responsibility. Due to  
system limits, warnings or reactions of the sys‐  
tem may not be output or they may be output  
too late or incorrectly. There is a risk of an ac‐  
cident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic  
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively  
intervene in the respective 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.  
▷
LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐  
tive to their individual settings.  
WARNING  
Due to system limits, individual functions  
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing  
with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,  
e.g., approach control warning with light brak‐  
ing function. There is a risk of an accident.  
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to  
tow-starting/towing.◀  
Adjust as needed. Individual settings are  
stored for the profile currently used.  
Press button again:  
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are  
activated.  
▷
▷
The LED lights up green.  
Hold down button:  
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are  
switched off.  
The LED goes out.  
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Detection range  
Approach control warning  
Depending on the equipment, the collision  
warning system consists of one of the follow‐  
ing functions:  
▷
Approach control warning with City light  
braking function, refer to page 121.  
▷
Approach control warning with braking  
function, refer to page 124  
Objects are responded to if they are detected  
by the system.  
Approach control warning  
with City light braking  
function  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Concept  
Indicators and warnings do not relieve  
the driver from personal responsibility. Due to  
system limits, warnings or reactions of the sys‐  
tem may not be output or they may be output  
too late or incorrectly. There is a risk of an ac‐  
cident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic  
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively  
intervene in the respective situations.◀  
The system can help prevent accidents. If an  
accident cannot be prevented, the system will  
help reduce the collision speed.  
The system sounds a warning before an immi‐  
nent collision and actuates brakes independ‐  
ently, if needed.  
The automatic braking intervention is done  
with limited force and duration.  
WARNING  
A camera in the area of the rearview mirror  
controls the system.  
Due to system limits, individual functions  
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing  
with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,  
e.g., approach control warning with light brak‐  
ing function. There is a risk of an accident.  
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to  
tow-starting/towing.◀  
The approach control warning is available even  
if cruise control has been deactivated.  
With the vehicle approaching another vehicle  
intentionally, the approach control warning and  
braking are delayed in order to avoid false sys‐  
tem reactions.  
General information  
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.  
Appropriate braking kicks in at speeds of up to  
35 mph/60 km/h.  
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▷
LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐  
tive to their individual settings.  
Overview  
Button in the vehicle  
Adjust as needed. Individual settings are  
stored for the profile currently used.  
Press button again:  
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are  
activated.  
▷
▷
The LED lights up green.  
Hold down button:  
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are  
switched off.  
The LED goes out.  
Intelligent Safety button  
Camera  
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 used.  
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.  
Warning with braking function  
Display  
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐  
ror clean and clear.  
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.  
Switching on/off  
Switching on automatically  
The system is automatically active after every  
driving off.  
Symbol Measure  
Symbol lights up red: prewarning.  
Brake and increase distance.  
Switching on/off manually  
Symbol flashes red and an acoustic  
signal sounds: acute warning.  
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.  
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Prewarning  
System limits  
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.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
The driver must intervene actively when there  
is a prewarning.  
The system can react incorrectly or not  
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of  
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe  
the information regarding the system limits  
and actively intervene, if needed.◀  
Acute warning with braking function  
Acute warning is displayed in case of the immi‐  
nent danger of a collision when the vehicle ap‐  
proaches another object at a high differential  
speed.  
Detection range  
The system's detection potential is limited.  
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.  
Thus, a system reaction might not come or  
might come late.  
E.g., the following situations may not be de‐  
tected:  
Acute warnings can also be triggered without  
previous forewarning.  
▷
Slow moving vehicles when you approach  
them at high speed.  
▷
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of  
you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.  
Braking intervention  
The warning prompts the driver himself/herself  
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐  
ing force is used. Prerequisite for the brake  
booster is sufficiently quick and hard stepping  
on the brake pedal. The system can assist with  
some braking intervention if there is a risk of a  
collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus  
come to a complete stop.  
▷
▷
Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.  
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional in the  
following situations:  
▷
In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐  
fall.  
The braking intervention is executed only if ve‐  
hicle stability has not been restricted, e.g., by  
deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐  
trol.  
▷
▷
In tight curves.  
If the driving stability control systems are  
limited or deactivated, e.g., DSC OFF.  
The braking intervention can be interrupted by  
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐  
tively moving the steering wheel.  
▷
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.  
Object detection can be restricted. Observe  
the limitations of the detection range and func‐  
tional restrictions.  
▷
▷
Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐  
gine via the Start/Stop button.  
During calibration of the camera immedi‐  
ately after vehicle delivery.  
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▷
If there are constant blinding effects be‐  
cause of oncoming light, e.g., from the sun  
low in the sky.  
Detection range  
Warning sensitivity  
The more sensitive the warning settings are,  
such as the warning time, the more warnings  
are displayed. However, there may also be an  
excess of false warnings.  
Objects are responded to if they are detected  
by the system.  
Collision warning with  
braking function  
Safety information  
The concept  
WARNING  
The system can help prevent accidents. If an  
accident cannot be prevented, the system will  
help reduce the collision speed.  
Indicators and warnings do not relieve  
the driver from personal responsibility. Due to  
system limits, warnings or reactions of the sys‐  
tem may not be output or they may be output  
too late or incorrectly. There is a risk of an ac‐  
cident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic  
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively  
intervene in the respective situations.◀  
The system sounds a warning before an immi‐  
nent collision and actuates brakes independ‐  
ently if needed.  
The automatic braking intervention may be  
executed with maximum braking force and for  
a brief period only as necessary.  
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.  
WARNING  
Due to system limits, individual functions  
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing  
with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,  
e.g., approach control warning with light brak‐  
ing function. There is a risk of an accident.  
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to  
tow-starting/towing.◀  
The front-end collision warning is available  
even if cruise control has been deactivated.  
With the vehicle approaching another vehicle  
intentionally, the collision warning and braking  
are delayed in order to avoid false system re‐  
actions.  
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.  
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Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐  
terior mirror clean and clear.  
Overview  
Button in the vehicle  
Switching on/off  
Switching on automatically  
The system is automatically active after every  
driving off.  
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.  
Intelligent Safety button  
Radar sensor  
▷
LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐  
tive to their individual settings.  
Adjust as needed. Individual settings are  
stored for the profile currently used.  
Press button again:  
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are  
activated.  
▷
▷
The LED lights up green.  
The radar sensor is located in the lower area of  
the front bumper.  
Hold down button:  
Always keep radar sensor clean and unob‐  
structed.  
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are  
switched off.  
The LED goes out.  
Camera  
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 used.  
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.  
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a collision. The intervention can bring the vehi‐  
cle to a complete stop.  
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 braking intervention is executed only if ve‐  
hicle stability has not been restricted, e.g. by  
deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐  
trol.  
Above approx. 130 mph/210 km/h the braking  
intervention occurs as a brief braking pressure.  
No automatic delay occurs.  
Symbol Measure  
Symbol lights up red: prewarning.  
Brake and increase distance.  
The braking intervention can be interrupted by  
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐  
tively moving the steering wheel.  
Symbol flashes red and an acoustic  
signal sounds: acute warning.  
Object detection can be restricted. Limitations  
of the detection range and functional restric‐  
tions are to be considered.  
You are requested to intervene by  
braking or make an evasive maneu‐  
ver.  
System limits  
Prewarning  
Safety information  
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.  
WARNING  
The system can react incorrectly or not  
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of  
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe  
the information regarding the system limits  
and actively intervene, if needed.◀  
The driver must intervene actively when there  
is a prewarning.  
Acute warning with braking function  
Acute warning in displayed in case of the immi‐  
nent danger of a collision when the vehicle ap‐  
proaches another object at a high differential  
speed.  
Detection range  
The system's detection potential is limited.  
Thus, a system reaction might not come or  
might come late.  
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.  
E.g., the following situations may not be de‐  
tected:  
▷
Slow moving vehicles when you approach  
them at high speed.  
Acute warnings can also be triggered without  
previous forewarning.  
▷
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of  
you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.  
Braking intervention  
▷
▷
Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.  
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.  
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  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional in the  
following situations:  
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▷
In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐  
fall.  
When driving at city speeds, the system will is‐  
sue a warning if there is imminent danger of a  
collision with pedestrians and includes a brak‐  
ing function.  
▷
▷
In tight curves.  
If the driving stability control systems are  
limited or deactivated, e.g., DSC OFF.  
The camera in the area of the rearview mirror  
controls the system.  
▷
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.  
General information  
With sufficient brightness, the system warns  
about possible collision danger with pedes‐  
trians starting at approx. 6 mph/10 km/h to ap‐  
prox. 35 mph/60 km/h and assists with braking  
before a collision.  
▷
▷
▷
Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐  
gine via the Start/Stop button.  
During calibration of the camera immedi‐  
ately after vehicle delivery.  
Under those circumstances it reacts to people  
who are within the detection range of the sys‐  
tem.  
If there are constant blinding effects be‐  
cause of oncoming light, e.g., from the sun  
low in the sky.  
Detection range  
Warning sensitivity  
The more sensitive the warning settings are,  
such as the warning time, the more warnings  
are displayed. However, there may also be an  
excess of false warnings.  
Pedestrian warning  
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the  
function warns of an imminent collision with  
pedestrians during daytime or nighttime.  
The detection area in front of the vehicle is div‐  
ided into two areas:  
The function is subdivided into the following  
systems:  
▷
Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the  
vehicle.  
▷
▷
During daytime:  
▷
Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and  
left.  
Pedestrian warning with city braking func‐  
tion, refer to page 127  
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.  
At night: Night vision, refer to page 129  
Pedestrian warning with  
Approach control  
Concept  
The system can help prevent accidents with  
pedestrians.  
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Safety information  
Camera  
WARNING  
Indicators and warnings do not relieve  
the driver from personal responsibility. Due to  
system limits, warnings or reactions of the sys‐  
tem may not be output or they may be output  
too late or incorrectly. There is a risk of an ac‐  
cident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic  
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively  
intervene in the respective situations.◀  
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.  
WARNING  
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐  
ror clean and clear.  
Due to system limits, individual functions  
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing  
with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,  
e.g., approach control warning with light brak‐  
ing function. There is a risk of an accident.  
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to  
tow-starting/towing.◀  
Switching on/off  
Switching on automatically  
The system is automatically active after every  
driving off.  
Overview  
Switching on/off manually  
Button in the vehicle  
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.  
▷
LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐  
tive to their individual settings.  
Adjust as needed. Individual settings are  
stored for the profile currently used.  
Intelligent Safety button  
Press button again:  
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are  
activated.  
▷
▷
The LED lights up green.  
Hold down button:  
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are  
switched off.  
The LED goes out.  
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Warning with braking function  
Display  
Detection range  
The detection potential of the camera is lim‐  
ited.  
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.  
Thus, a warning might not be issued or be is‐  
sued late.  
E.g., the following situations may not be de‐  
tected:  
The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐  
nal sounds.  
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Partially covered pedestrians.  
Pedestrians that are not detected as such  
because of the viewing angle or contour.  
With instrument display: The red sym‐  
bol is displayed and a signal sounds.  
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▷
Pedestrians outside of the detection range.  
Intervene immediately by braking or make an  
evasive maneuver.  
Pedestrians having a body size less than  
32 in/80 cm.  
Braking intervention  
Functional limitations  
The warning prompts the driver himself/herself  
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐  
ing force is used. Prerequisite for the brake  
booster is sufficiently quick and hard stepping  
on the brake pedal. The system can assist with  
some braking intervention if there is a risk of a  
collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus  
come to a complete stop.  
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.  
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▷
In tight curves.  
If the driving stability control systems are  
deactivated, e.g., DSC OFF.  
The braking intervention is executed only if ve‐  
hicle stability has not been restricted, e.g., by  
deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐  
trol.  
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If the field of view of the camera or the  
windshield are dirty or covered.  
Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐  
gine via the Start/Stop button.  
The braking intervention can be interrupted by  
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐  
tively moving the steering wheel.  
During calibration of the camera immedi‐  
ately after vehicle delivery.  
If there are constant blinding effects be‐  
cause of oncoming light, e.g., from the sun  
low in the sky.  
Object detection can be restricted. Observe  
the limitations of the detection range and func‐  
tional restrictions.  
▷
When it is dark outside.  
System limits  
Night Vision with Pedestrian  
and Animal Detection  
Safety information  
WARNING  
The system can react incorrectly or not  
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of  
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe  
the information regarding the system limits  
and actively intervene, if needed.◀  
Concept  
Night Vision with pedestrian and animal detec‐  
tion is a night vision system.  
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An infrared camera scans the area in front of  
the vehicle and issues a warning if it detects  
pedestrians and animals on the street. Warm  
objects that are similar in shape to human be‐  
ings or animals are detected by the system. If  
necessary, the heat image can be displayed on  
the Control Display.  
Pedestrian and animal detection  
Heat image  
Object detection and object warning only func‐  
tion in darkness.  
Objects whose form is similar to people with  
sufficient heat radiation are detected.  
In addition, the system also detects animals  
above a certain minimum size, for example,  
deer.  
Display on the Control Display with heat image  
activated:  
The image shows the heat radiated by objects  
in the field of view of the camera.  
▷
People detected by the system: in light  
yellow.  
Warm objects have a light appearance and  
cold objects a dark appearance.  
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Animals detected by the system: in dark  
yellow.  
The ability to detect an object depends on the  
temperature difference between the object  
and the background and on the level of heat  
radiation emitted by the object. Objects that  
are similar in temperature to the environment  
or that radiate very little heat are difficult to de‐  
tect.  
Range of object detection, with good ambient  
conditions:  
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Pedestrian detection: up to approx.  
330 ft/100 m  
Detection of large animals: up to approx.  
490 ft/150 m  
For safety reasons, when driving at speeds  
above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h and in low ambi‐  
ent light, the image is only displayed when the  
low beams are activated.  
Detection of medium animals: up to ap‐  
prox. 230 ft/70 m  
Environmental influences can limit the availa‐  
bility of object detection.  
A still image is displayed at regular intervals for  
a fraction of a second.  
If the vehicle systems detect that the vehicle is  
located in a residential area, the animal detec‐  
tion is temporarily switched off.  
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Safety information  
Camera  
WARNING  
The system does not release from the  
personal responsibility to correctly assess visi‐  
bility and traffic situation. There is a risk of an  
accident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic  
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively  
intervene in the respective situations.◀  
Overview  
The camera is automatically heated when the  
external temperatures are low.  
Buttons in the vehicle  
The camera lens is automatically cleaned to‐  
gether with the headlamps.  
Switching on/off  
Switching on automatically  
When it is dark outside, the system is automat‐  
ically active after every driving-off.  
Switching on/off manually  
Intelligent Safety button  
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.  
▷
LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐  
tive to their individual settings.  
Adjust as needed. Individual settings are  
stored for the profile currently used.  
Switching on/switching off heat image  
Press button again:  
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are  
activated.  
▷
▷
The LED lights up green.  
Hold down button:  
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are  
switched off.  
The LED goes out.  
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Switching on heat image additionally  
Warning area in front of the vehicle  
The heat image from the Night Vision camera  
can also be displayed on the Control Display.  
This function has no effect on object detec‐  
tion.  
Press button.  
The image from the camera is displayed on the  
Control Display.  
The warning area for the pedestrian warning  
consists of two parts:  
Adjustments via the iDrive  
With heat image switched on:  
▷
Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the  
vehicle.  
1. Press the Controller.  
2. Select brightness or contrast.  
▷
Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and  
left.  
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▷
Select the symbol.  
Select the symbol.  
With animal warnings, no distinction is made  
between the central or expanded area.  
3. Turn the Controller until the desired set‐  
ting is selected.  
The entire area moves along with the vehicle in  
the direction of the steering angle and changes  
with the vehicle speed. As the vehicle speed  
increases, the area becomes longer and wider,  
for example.  
4. Press the Controller.  
Display  
Warning of people or animals in  
danger  
Symbols  
If a collision with a person or an animal de‐  
tected in this way is imminent, a warning sym‐  
bol appears on the instrument cluster and in  
the Head-up Display.  
Symbol  
Meaning  
Prewarning: pedestrian  
warning.  
Although both the shape and the heat radiation  
are analyzed, false warnings cannot be ruled  
out.  
Prewarning: animal warn‐  
ing.  
Acute warning: pedestrian  
warning in the instrument  
cluster.  
Acute warning: pedestrian  
warning in the instrument  
display.  
Acute warning: animal  
warning in the instrument  
cluster.  
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Basic limits  
The system may not be fully functional in the  
following situations:  
Symbol  
Meaning  
Acute warning: animal  
warning in the instrument  
display.  
Symbol lights  
up yellow.  
Prewarning.  
▷
On steep hills, in steep depressions or in  
tight curves.  
▷
▷
▷
If the camera is soiled or damaged.  
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.  
Symbol lights  
up red and a  
signal sounds.  
Acute warning.  
At very high external temperatures.  
The displayed symbol may vary and shows the  
side of the road on which the person or animal  
was detected.  
Limits of pedestrian and animal  
detection  
In some situations, it may occur that pedes‐  
trians are detected as animals or animals as  
pedestrians.  
Display in the Head-up Display  
The warning is displayed simultaneously in the  
Head-up Display and on the instrument clus‐  
ter.  
Small animals are not detected by the object  
detection function, even if they are clearly visi‐  
ble in the image.  
Limited detection, for example in the following  
circumstances:  
Prewarning  
Prewarning for persons is displayed when a  
person is detected in the central area immedi‐  
ately in front of the vehicle as well as on the left  
or right side in the extended area.  
▷
People or animals who are fully or partially  
covered, especially when their heads are  
covered.  
▷
▷
▷
People who are not in an upright position,  
for example, lying down.  
Prewarning for animals is displayed when an  
animal is detected in the front of the vehicle.  
Cyclists on unconventional bicycles (for  
example, recumbent bicycles).  
The driver must intervene actively by braking  
or making an evasive maneuver when there is a  
prewarning.  
After physical damage to the system, for  
example, after an accident.  
Acute warning  
No display on the rear screen  
The image from Night Vision cannot be dis‐  
played on the rear screen.  
Acute warning is displayed if a person or an  
animal is detected in direct proximity if front of  
the vehicle.  
The driver must immediately intervene actively  
by braking or making an evasive maneuver  
when there is an acute warning.  
Lane departure warning  
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  
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speed, depending on the country version, is  
between 35 mph/55 km/h and  
45 mph/70 km/h.  
Camera  
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.  
The system does not provide a warning if the  
turn signal is set before leaving the lane.  
Safety information  
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.  
WARNING  
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐  
ror clean and clear.  
The system does not release the driver  
from the personal responsibility to correctly  
assess route and traffic situation. There is a  
risk of an accident. Adjust the driving style to  
the traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and  
actively intervene in the respective situations.  
In the event of a warning, do not unnecessarily  
jerk the steering wheel.◀  
Switching on/off  
Switching on automatically  
The lane departure warning is automatically  
activated after departure, if the function was  
switched on the last time the engine was stop‐  
ped.  
Overview  
Switching on/off manually  
Button in the vehicle  
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.  
▷
LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐  
tive to their individual settings.  
Adjust as needed. Individual settings are  
stored for the profile currently used.  
Intelligent Safety button  
Press button again:  
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are  
activated.  
▷
The LED lights up green.  
Hold down button:  
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are  
switched off.  
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▷
The LED goes out.  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional in the  
following situations:  
Display in the instrument cluster  
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.  
▷
▷
Lines: system is activated.  
In the event of missing, worn, poorly visi‐  
ble, merging, diverging, or multiple lane  
markings such as in construction areas.  
Arrows: at least one lane marking  
was detected and warnings can be  
issued.  
▷
When lane markings are covered in snow,  
ice, dirt or water.  
Display in the instrument display  
▷
▷
In tight curves or on narrow lanes.  
▷
Symbol orange: system is acti‐  
vated.  
When the lane markings are covered by  
objects.  
▷
Green symbol: at least one lane  
marking was detected and warn‐  
ings can be issued.  
▷
When driving very close to the vehicle in  
front of you.  
▷
▷
When driving toward bright lights.  
When the windshield in front of the interior  
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with  
stickers, etc.  
Issued warning  
If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has  
been detected, the steering wheel begins vi‐  
brating.  
▷
During calibration of the camera immedi‐  
ately after vehicle delivery.  
If the turn signal is set before changing the  
lane, a warning is not issued.  
Active Blind Spot Detection  
End of warning  
The warning is canceled in the following situa‐  
tions:  
The concept  
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▷
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Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.  
When returning to your own lane.  
When braking hard.  
When using the turn signal.  
System limits  
Safety information  
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor  
the area behind and next to the vehicle at  
speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.  
WARNING  
The system can react incorrectly or not  
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of  
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe  
the information regarding the system limits  
and actively intervene, if needed.◀  
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.  
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Before you change lanes after setting the turn  
signal, the system issues a warning in the sit‐  
uations described above.  
Switching on/off  
Switching on automatically  
The lamp in the exterior mirror housing flashes  
and the steering wheel vibrates.  
The Active Blind Spot Detection is automati‐  
cally activated after departure, if the function  
was switched on the last time the engine was  
stopped.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Switching on/off manually  
The system does not release from the  
personal responsibility to correctly assess visi‐  
bility and traffic situation. There is a risk of an  
accident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic  
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively  
intervene in the respective 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.  
▷
LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐  
tive to their individual settings.  
Overview  
Button in the vehicle  
Adjust as needed. Individual settings are  
stored for the profile currently used.  
Press button again:  
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are  
activated.  
▷
▷
The LED lights up green.  
Hold down button:  
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are  
switched off.  
The LED goes out.  
Intelligent Safety button  
Radar sensors  
Display  
Lamp in the exterior mirror housing  
The radar sensors are located in the rear  
bumper.  
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Prewarning  
For US owners only  
The dimmed lamp in the exterior mirror hous‐  
ing indicates when there are vehicles in the  
blind spot or approaching from behind.  
The transmitter and receiver units comply with  
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication  
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐  
erned by the following:  
Acute warning  
FCC ID:  
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.  
▷
NBG009014A.  
Compliance statement:  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions:  
The warning stops when the turn signal is  
switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the  
critical zone.  
▷
This device may not cause harmful inter‐  
ference, and  
Brief flashing  
A brief flashing of the lamp during vehicle un‐  
locking serves as system self-test.  
▷
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.  
System limits  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Brake force display  
The system can react incorrectly or not  
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of  
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe  
the information regarding the system limits  
and actively intervene, if needed.◀  
Concept  
Additional brake lamps indicate emergency  
braking to the traffic behind. This can reduce  
the risk of a rear-end collision.  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional in the  
following situations:  
General information  
▷
When a vehicle is approaching at a speed  
much faster than your own.  
▷
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.  
In tight curves or on narrow lanes.  
If the bumper is dirty or iced up, or covered  
with stickers.  
▷
If cargo protrudes.  
▷
▷
During normal brake application, the outer  
and inner top brake lamps light up.  
A Check Control message is displayed when  
the system is not fully functional.  
During heavy brake application, the inner  
lower brake lamps additionally light up.  
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Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h, the  
system is active and can display a recommen‐  
dation to take a break.  
Active Protection  
General information  
The Active Protection safety package consists  
of systems that are independent of each other:  
Break recommendation  
If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued, a  
message is displayed in the Control Display  
with the recommendation to take a break.  
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▷
▷
Attentiveness assistant.  
PreCrash.  
PostCrash.  
A recommendation to take a break is displayed  
only once during an uninterrupted trip.  
Attentiveness assistant  
Concept  
After a break, another recommendation to take  
a break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐  
mately 45 minutes.  
The system can detect decreasing alertness or  
fatigue of the driver during long, monotonous  
trips, e.g., on highways. In this situation, it is  
recommended that the driver takes a break.  
System limits  
The function may be limited in the following  
situations, e.g., and will either output an incor‐  
rect warning or no warning at all:  
Safety information  
▷
▷
When the clock is set incorrectly.  
WARNING  
When the vehicle speed is mainly below  
about 43 mph/70 km/h.  
The system does not release from the  
personal responsibility to correctly assess  
one's physical state. An increasing lack of  
alertness or fatigue may not be detected or not  
be detected in time. There is a risk of an acci‐  
dent. Make sure that the driver is rested and  
alert. Adjust the driving style to the traffic con‐  
ditions.◀  
▷
▷
With a sporty driving style, such as during  
rapid acceleration or when cornering fast.  
In active driving situations, such as when  
changing lanes frequently.  
▷
▷
When the road surface is poor.  
In the event of strong side winds.  
The system is reset approx. 45 minutes after  
parking the vehicle, e.g., in the case of a break  
during longer trips on highways.  
Function  
The system is activated each time the engine  
is started and cannot be switched off.  
PreCrash  
After travel has begun, the system monitors  
certain aspects of the driver's behavior, so that  
decreasing alertness or fatigue can be de‐  
tected.  
The concept  
With this system critical driving situations that  
might result in an accident can be detected  
above a speed of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. In  
these situations, preventive measures are au‐  
tomatically taken to minimize the risk of an ac‐  
cident as much as possible.  
This procedure takes the following criteria into  
account:  
▷
Personal driving style, e.g., steering behav‐  
ior.  
▷
Driving conditions, e.g., length of trip.  
Critical driving situations may include:  
▷
Emergency stop.  
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▷
▷
Severe understeering.  
Severe oversteering.  
PostCrash  
Concept  
In the event of an accident, the system can  
bring the vehicle to a halt automatically without  
intervention by the driver in certain situations.  
This can reduce the risk of a further collision  
and the consequences thereof.  
If the vehicle includes the front-end collision  
warning or front-end collision warning with  
braking feature, impending collisions with vehi‐  
cles driving ahead or stopped in front of you  
can also be detected within the system's  
range.  
Harder vehicle braking  
Safety information  
It can be necessary to bring the vehicle in cer‐  
tain situations to a halt quicker.  
WARNING  
The system does not release from the  
personal responsibility. Due to the system lim‐  
its, critical situation could not be detected reli‐  
ably or in time. There is a risk of an accident.  
Adjust the driving style to the traffic condi‐  
tions. Watch traffic closely and actively inter‐  
vene in the respective situations.◀  
Here, a higher braking pressure must be gen‐  
erated for a short period when pressing the  
brake pedal than during automatic braking.  
This interrupts automatic braking.  
Interrupting automatic braking  
It can be necessary to interrupt automatic  
braking in certain situations, e.g., for an evasive  
maneuver.  
Function  
After the safety belt is buckled, the front safety  
belts are automatically tightened once after the  
vehicle drove off.  
Interrupt automatic braking:  
▷
▷
By pressing the brake pedal.  
By pressing the accelerator pedal.  
In critical driving situations, the following indi‐  
vidual functions become active as needed:  
At standstill  
After coming to a halt, the brake is released  
automatically.  
▷
The front safety belts are automatically  
pretensioned.  
▷
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▷
Automatic closing of the windows.  
Automatic closing of the glass sunroof.  
For vehicles equipped with Comfort Seats:  
automatic positioning of the backrest for  
the front passenger seat.  
After a critical driving situation without an acci‐  
dent, the front safety belts are loosened again.  
All other systems can be restored to the de‐  
sired setting.  
If the belt tension does not loosen automati‐  
cally, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the safety  
belt using the red button in the buckle. Fasten  
the safety belt before continuing on your trip.  
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Driving stability control systems  
Driving stability control systems  
Vehicle features and options  
Drive-off assistant  
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 vehicle, e. g., due  
to the selected options or country versions.  
This also applies to safety-related functions  
and systems. When using these functions and  
systems, the applicable country provisions  
must be observed.  
Concept  
This system supports driving off on inclines.  
The parking brake is not required.  
Driving off with the drive-off assistant  
1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot  
brake.  
2. Release the foot brake and drive off with‐  
out delay.  
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is  
held in place for approx. 2 seconds.  
Anti-lock Braking System  
ABS  
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during  
braking.  
Depending on the vehicle load, the vehicle may  
roll back slightly.  
The vehicle maintains its steering power even  
during full brake applications, thus increasing  
active safety.  
Automatic Differential Brake  
The system controls the driving force by auto‐  
matic braking intervention on individual  
wheels. The function corresponds to a differ‐  
ential lock: the system detects if a wheel be‐  
gins to spin, because of loose road surface,  
e.g., and automatically brakes it.  
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐  
gine.  
Brake assistant  
The driving force is diverted to the wheel with  
better traction.  
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.  
As a result, the engine force is transferred  
more efficiently to the wheels during accelera‐  
tions.  
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal  
for the duration of the emergency stop.  
Dynamic Performance  
Control DPC  
The Dynamic Performance Control increases  
both the agility of the vehicle as well as the  
lane stability.  
Adaptive brake assistant  
In combination with the Active Cruise Control,  
this system ensures that the brakes respond  
even more rapidly when braking in critical sit‐  
uations.  
The system seamlessly handles the distribu‐  
tion of the drive torque between the two rear  
wheels.  
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Depending on the situation, the drive torque is  
Safety information  
shifted from the wheel on the inside of the  
curve to the wheel on the outside of the curve  
or vice-versa.  
WARNING  
The system does not release from the  
personal responsibility to correctly assess the  
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐  
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic  
situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust  
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic closely and actively intervene in the re‐  
spective situations.◀  
To increase the maneuverability, the rear  
wheel on the outside of the curve is acceler‐  
ated when the driving style is correspondingly  
sporty.  
The steering responds directly; simultane‐  
ously, the understeering tendency of the four-  
wheel drive is reduced.  
WARNING  
With the oversteering tendency, the system  
exerts a stabilizing effect by accelerating the  
rear wheel on the inside of the curve.  
When driving with roof load, e.g., with  
roof-mounted luggage rack, driving safety may  
not be ensured in driving-critical situations due  
to the elevated center of gravity. There is a risk  
of accidents or risk of property damage. Do not  
deactivate Dynamic Stability Control DSC  
when driving with roof load.◀  
The system noticeably improves the traction  
and simultaneously increases the driving  
safety, especially on road surfaces having fluc‐  
tuating coefficients of friction.  
Overview  
DSC Dynamic Stability  
Control  
Button in the vehicle  
Concept  
Within the physical limits, the system helps to  
keep the vehicle on a steady course by reduc‐  
ing engine speed and by applying brakes to  
the individual wheels.  
General information  
Dynamic Stability Control detects, e.g., the fol‐  
lowing unstable driving conditions:  
DSC OFF button  
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Fishtailing, which can lead to oversteering.  
Loss of traction of the front wheels, which  
can lead to understeering.  
Indicator/warning lights  
Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to  
page 142, is a version of the DSC where for‐  
ward momentum is optimized.  
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐  
trols the drive and braking forces.  
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has  
malfunctioned.  
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Therefore, drive with appropriate caution.  
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF  
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is  
reduced during acceleration and when driving  
in curves.  
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC  
under the following special circumstances:  
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When driving in slush or on uncleared,  
snow-covered roads.  
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC  
again as soon as possible.  
When freeing vehicle from deep snow or  
driving off from loose ground.  
Deactivating DSC  
When driving with snow chains.  
Press and hold this button but not lon‐  
ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the  
indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the in‐  
strument cluster and displays DSC OFF.  
Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic  
Traction Control  
Activating DTC  
DSC is switched off.  
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.  
Deactivating DTC  
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator  
lamp go out.  
Press button again.  
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica‐  
tor lamp go out.  
Indicator/warning lights  
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐  
played in the instrument cluster.  
Indicator/warning lights  
If DTC is activated, TRACTION is displayed in  
the instrument cluster.  
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is  
deactivated.  
The indicator lamp lights up: DTC Dy‐  
namic Traction Control is activated.  
DTC Dynamic Traction  
Control  
xDrive  
Concept  
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.  
DTC is a version of the DSC where forward  
momentum is optimized.  
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.  
When DTC is activated, the vehicle has maxi‐  
mum traction. Driving stability is limited during  
acceleration and when driving in curves.  
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Controls  
Display on the Control Display  
Increasing or decreasing vehicle  
speed  
Displaying xDrive view  
1. "Vehicle info"  
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.  
2. "xDrive status"  
3.  
"xDrive view"  
The following information is displayed:  
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With a navigation system: compass display  
for the driving direction  
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▷
Pitch attitude with degree and percentage.  
Transverse gradient with degree indica‐  
tion.  
▷
Graphic display for the steering.  
Displaying distribution of the drive  
torque  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "xDrive status"  
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Press the rocker switch up to the point of  
resistance: the speed increases gradually.  
Press up the rocker switch past the point  
of resistance: the speed increases while  
the rocker switch is pressed.  
3.  
"Torque distribution"  
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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.  
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. It the brakes are actively ap‐  
plied, the system distributes force according to  
the traction.  
Activating HDC  
Vehicle stability and maneuverability are im‐  
proved on downhill gradients.  
Hill Descent Control can be activated at  
speeds below approx. 22 mph/35 km/h. When  
driving downhill, the vehicle reduces its speed  
and then keeps its speed constant.  
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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tem utilizes active stabilizer bars on the front  
Deactivating HDC  
and rear axles that react immediately to all driv‐  
ing situations.  
Press button again. The LED goes out.  
HDC is automatically deactivated above  
approx. 37 mph/60 km/h.  
Programs  
The system offers two different programs.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
Select the programs via the Driving Dynamics  
Control.  
The selected speed is displayed  
in the speedometer.  
SPORT  
▷
Green: the system is actively  
braking the vehicle.  
Sporty tuning for greater driving agility.  
▷
Orange: the system is on  
standby.  
COMFORT  
Comfort-oriented tuning for optimal comfort.  
Malfunction  
A message is displayed in the instrument clus‐  
ter. HDC is not available, e.g., due to elevated  
brake temperatures.  
Vertical Dynamic Control  
Concept  
This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐  
tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav‐  
eling on uneven road surfaces.  
Active Steering  
Active Steering varies the steering angle of the  
wheels in relation to the steering wheel move‐  
ment as a function of the speed.  
This enhances the driving dynamics and driv‐  
ing comfort depending on the road surface  
condition and driving style.  
At lower speeds, for example during turning or  
maneuvering, the steering angle is increased,  
that is to say the steering becomes more di‐  
rect.  
Programs  
The system offers several different programs.  
Select the programs via the Driving Dynamics  
Control.  
At higher speeds, the steering angle is increas‐  
ingly reduced.  
This enables even more precise handling at  
high speeds and more responsive steering  
with reduced steering angle at low speeds.  
SPORT/SPORT+  
Consistently sporty control of the shock ab‐  
sorbers for greater driving agility.  
COMFORT/ECO PRO  
Balanced tuning.  
Active roll stabilization  
The concept  
The system reduces the lateral inclination of  
the vehicle that occurs during rapid driving in  
curves or during quick evasive maneuvers.  
Driving stability and driving comfort are in‐  
creased under all driving conditions. The sys‐  
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Controls  
Operating the programs  
Self-leveling suspension  
Press button  
Program  
The concept  
The self-leveling suspension keeps the vehicle  
height and ground clearance constant. The  
height of the vehicle at the rear axle is main‐  
tained at a predefined level under all load con‐  
ditions.  
DSC OFF  
TRACTION  
SPORT+  
SPORT  
The system ensures consistent comfort by  
keeping spring travel constant in all driving sit‐  
uations.  
COMFORT  
ECO PRO  
Automatic program change  
Malfunction  
The system may automatically switch to COM‐  
FORT in the following situations:  
A Check Control message is displayed. The  
system is disrupted. Vehicle handling may be  
altered and driving comfort may be noticeably  
reduced. Visit the nearest dealer’s service cen‐  
ter or another qualified service center or repair  
shop.  
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▷
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Failure of DSC Dynamic Stability Control.  
The vehicle has a flat tire.  
Failure of Dynamic Damping Control, Dy‐  
namic Drive or xDrive.  
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When activating cruise control in TRAC‐  
TION or DSC OFF mode.  
Driving Dynamics Control  
DSC OFF  
The concept  
Driving stability is limited during acceleration  
and when driving in curves.  
The Driving Dynamics Control can be used to  
adjust the driving dynamics of the vehicle. For  
this purpose various programs are available for  
selection that are activated via the two buttons  
of the Driving Dynamics Control and the DSC  
OFF-button.  
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC  
again as soon as possible.  
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF  
Press and hold this button but not lon‐  
ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the  
Overview  
indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the in‐  
strument cluster and displays DSC OFF.  
Button in the vehicle  
The DSC system is switched off.  
Activating DSC  
Press button.  
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator  
lamp go out.  
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Driving stability control systems  
Indicator/warning lights  
Activating SPORT+  
When DSC OFF is activated, DSC OFF is dis‐  
played in the instrument cluster.  
Press button repeatedly until SPORT+  
appears in the instrument cluster and  
the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up.  
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC OFF  
is activated.  
Automatic program change  
When switching on the manual speed limiter or  
activating cruise control, the program automat‐  
ically switches to SPORT mode.  
TRACTION  
Maximum traction on loose road surfaces. DTC  
Dynamic Traction Control is switched on. Driv‐  
ing stability is limited during acceleration and  
when driving in curves.  
Indicator/warning lights  
SPORT+ is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
Activating TRACTION  
The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up:  
Dynamic Traction Control is activated.  
Press button.  
TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐  
ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC  
OFF lights up.  
SPORT  
Consistently sporty tuning of the suspension  
and drivetrain for greater driving agility with  
maximum driving stabilization.  
Deactivating TRACTION  
Press button again.  
Activating SPORT  
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica‐  
tor lamp go out.  
Press button repeatedly until SPORT  
is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
Indicator/warning lights  
If TRACTION is activated, TRACTION is dis‐  
played in the instrument cluster.  
Configuring SPORT  
When the display is activated on the Control  
Display, refer to page 147, the SPORT driving  
mode can be set.  
The indicator lamp lights up: TRAC‐  
TION is activated.  
After the SPORT driving mode is activated, se‐  
lect "Configure SPORT" on the displayed  
panel and configure the program.  
SPORT+  
SPORT can also be configured before it is acti‐  
vated:  
Sporty driving with optimized chassis and sus‐  
pension and adjusted drivetrain with limited  
driving stabilization.  
1. "Settings"  
Dynamic Traction Control is switched on.  
2. "SPORT mode" or: "Driving mode"  
3. Configure driving mode.  
The driver handles several of the stabilization  
tasks.  
The configuration is stored for the profile cur‐  
rently used.  
This configuration is retrieved when the  
SPORT driving mode is activated.  
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Program selection  
Controls  
COMFORT  
For a balanced tuning with maximum driving  
stabilization.  
Pressing the button displays a  
list of the selectable programs.  
Depending on your vehicle's op‐  
tional features, the list in the in‐  
strument cluster can differ from  
Activating COMFORT  
Press button repeatedly until COM‐  
FORT is displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
the illustration shown.  
Display on the Control Display  
Program changes can be displayed briefly on  
the Control Display.  
In certain situations, the system automatically  
changes to the NORMAL program, automatic  
program change, refer to page 145.  
To do so, make the following settings:  
ECO PRO  
1. "Settings"  
ECO PRO, refer to page 203, provides consis‐  
tent tuning to minimize fuel consumption for  
maximum range with maximum driving stabili‐  
zation.  
2. "Driving mode"  
3. "Driving mode info"  
Comfort functions and the engine controller  
are adjusted.  
The program can be configured to individual  
specifications.  
Activating ECO PRO  
Press button repeatedly until ECO  
PRO is displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
Configuring ECO PRO  
1. Activate ECO PRO.  
2. "Configure ECO PRO"  
Make the desired settings.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
Selected program  
The instrument cluster displays  
the selected program.  
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Driving comfort  
Driving comfort  
Safety information  
Vehicle features and options  
WARNING  
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 vehicle, e. g., due  
to the selected options or country versions.  
This also applies to safety-related functions  
and systems. When using these functions and  
systems, the applicable country provisions  
must be observed.  
The system does not release from the  
personal responsibility to correctly assess the  
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐  
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic  
situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust  
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic closely and actively intervene in the re‐  
spective situations.◀  
WARNING  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move  
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐  
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle  
against rolling.  
Active Cruise Control with  
Stop&Go function, ACC  
Concept  
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured  
against rolling away, observe the following:  
Using this system, a desired speed and a dis‐  
tance to a vehicle ahead can be adjusted using  
the buttons on the steering wheel.  
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▷
Set the parking brake.  
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
turn the front wheels in the direction of the  
curb.  
The system maintains the desired speed on  
clear roads. For this purpose, the vehicle ac‐  
celerates or brakes automatically.  
▷
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel  
chock.◀  
If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system  
adjusts the speed of your vehicle within the  
given system limits so that the set distance to  
the vehicle ahead is maintained.  
WARNING  
The distance can be adjusted in several steps.  
For safety reasons, it depends on the respec‐  
tive speed.  
The desired speed can be incorrectly ad‐  
justed or called up by mistake. There is a risk  
of an accident. Adjust the desired speed to the  
traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and ac‐  
tively intervene in the respective situations.◀  
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.  
WARNING  
Risk of accident due to too high speed  
differences to other vehicles, e.g., in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
General information  
Depending on the driving settings, the features  
of the cruise control can change in certain  
areas.  
▷
When fast approaching a slowly moving  
vehicle.  
▷
Suddenly swerving vehicle onto the own  
lane.  
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When fast approaching standing vehicles.  
Camera  
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.  
Watch traffic closely and actively intervene in  
the respective situations.◀  
A camera serves to detect vehicles.  
Overview  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
Button Function  
Cruise control on/off, interrupt, refer  
to page 149  
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.  
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐  
ror clean and clear.  
Store/maintain speed, refer to  
page 150  
Resume speed, continue cruise con‐  
trol, refer to page 151  
Functional requirements  
Speed range  
Reduce distance, refer to page 151  
The system is best used on well-constructed  
roads.  
Increase distance, refer to page 151  
The minimum speed that can be set is  
20 mph/30 km/h. The maximum speed that  
can be set depends on the vehicle.  
Rocker switch:  
Set speed, refer to page 150  
The system can also be activated when sta‐  
tionary.  
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.  
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster  
light up and the mark in the speedometer is set  
to the current speed.  
Cruise control can be used.  
DSC will be switched on, if needed.  
Always keep radar sensor clean and unob‐  
structed.  
Switching off  
To switch off the system while standing, step  
on brake pedal at the same time.  
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Driving comfort  
Press button on the steering wheel.  
Setting the speed  
Maintaining/storing the speed  
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▷
If active: press twice.  
If interrupted: press once.  
The displays go out. The stored desired speed  
is deleted.  
Interrupting manually  
Press button on the steering wheel.  
If interrupting the system while stationary,  
press on the brake pedal at the same time.  
Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐  
terrupted.  
Interrupting automatically  
When the system is switched on, the current  
speed is maintained and stored as the desired  
speed.  
The system is automatically interrupted in the  
following situations:  
▷
▷
When the driver applies the brakes.  
The stored speed is displayed in the speedom‐  
eter and briefly in the instrument cluster, refer  
to page 151.  
When selector lever position D is disen‐  
gaged.  
▷
When DTC is activated or DSC is deacti‐  
vated.  
DSC will be switched on, if needed.  
The speed can also be stored by  
pressing a button.  
▷
▷
When DSC is actively controlling stability.  
When SPORT+ is activated with Driving  
Dynamics Control.  
Press button.  
▷
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If the safety belt is unbuckled and the driv‐  
er's door is opened while the vehicle is  
standing still.  
Changing the 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.  
▷
▷
If the detection range of the radar is im‐  
paired, e.g., by dirt or heavy fog.  
After a longer stationary period when the  
vehicle has been braked to a stop by the  
system.  
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly  
until the desired speed is set.  
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the  
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the  
road is clear.  
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Controls  
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▷
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.  
Make sure that the difference between current  
speed and stored speed is not too large before  
calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, unin‐  
tentional braking or accelerating may occur.  
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.  
In the following cases, the stored speed value  
is deleted and cannot be called up again:  
▷
▷
When the system is switched off.  
When the ignition is switched off.  
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the  
action.  
Calling up stored speed and distance  
Press button with the system  
switched on.  
Adjusting distance  
Safety information  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
Desired speed and stored speed  
WARNING  
The system does not release from the  
personal responsibility. Due to the system lim‐  
its, braking can be late. There is a risk of acci‐  
dents or risk of property damage. Be aware to  
the traffic situation at all times. Adjust the dis‐  
tance to the traffic and weather conditions and  
maintain the prescribed safety distance, possi‐  
bly by braking.◀  
▷
Marking lights up green:  
system is active, the mark‐  
ing indicates the desired  
speed.  
▷
Marking lights up orange:  
system is interrupted, the  
marking indicates the stored  
speed.  
Reduce distance  
▷
The marking does not light up: the system  
is switched off.  
Press button repeatedly until the de‐  
sired distance is set.  
With instrument display: the symbol is  
displayed in the speedometer similarly  
to the mark for the desired speed.  
Instrument cluster will display selected dis‐  
tance, refer to page 151.  
Increase distance  
Brief status display  
Press button repeatedly until the de‐  
sired distance is set.  
Selected desired speed.  
Instrument cluster will display selected dis‐  
tance, refer to page 151.  
If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the  
conditions necessary for operation are not cur‐  
rently fulfilled.  
Continuing cruise control  
General information  
An interrupted cruise control can be continued  
by calling up the stored speed.  
Distance to vehicle ahead of you  
Selected distance to the vehicle ahead of you  
is shown.  
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Driving comfort  
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator  
pedal.  
Distance display  
Distance 1  
Distance 2  
Distance 3  
Distance 4  
Symbol flashes red and a signal  
sounds:  
You are requested to intervene by  
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.  
This value is set automatically after  
the system is switched on.  
Distance information  
The symbol is displayed when the dis‐  
tance from the vehicle traveling ahead  
is too short.  
The system has been interrupted or  
distance control is temporarily sup‐  
pressed because the accelerator  
pedal is being pressed; a vehicle  
was not detected.  
The distance information is active under the  
following circumstances:  
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▷
Active Cruise Control switched off.  
Distance control is temporarily sup‐  
pressed because the accelerator  
pedal is being pressed; a vehicle  
was detected.  
Display in the Head-up Display selected,  
refer to page 103.  
▷
▷
Distance too short.  
Speed greater than approx.  
40 mph/70 km/h.  
Detected vehicle  
Symbol lights up orange:  
System limits  
A vehicle has been detected ahead of  
you.  
Detection range  
Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has driven  
away.  
ACC does not accelerate. To accelerate, acti‐  
vate ACC by briefly stepping on the accelera‐  
tor pedal, pressing the RES button or rocker  
switch.  
Indicator/warning lights  
Symbol flashes orange:  
The detection capacity of the system and the  
automatic braking capacity are limited.  
The conditions are not adequate for  
the system to work.  
Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not  
be detected.  
The system was deactivated but applies the  
brakes until you actively resume control by  
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Deceleration  
Cornering  
The system also does not decelerate in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
▷
For pedestrians or similarly slow-moving  
road users.  
▷
▷
▷
For red traffic lights.  
For cross traffic.  
For oncoming traffic.  
Swerving vehicles  
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.  
In tight curves the system offers only restricted  
detection where a vehicle ahead of you might  
be detected late or not at all.  
A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected  
until it is completely within the same lane as  
your vehicle.  
If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly  
swerves into your lane, the system may not be  
able to automatically restore the selected dis‐  
tance. 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.  
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.  
After releasing the accelerator pedal the sys‐  
tem is reactivated and controls speed inde‐  
pendently.  
Driving away  
In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive off  
automatically; for example:  
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On steep inclines.  
From bumps in the road.  
In these cases, step on the accelerator pedal.  
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Weather  
Safety information  
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 recogni‐  
tion of vehicles as well as short-term interrup‐  
tions for vehicles that are already detected.  
Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic  
situation. If necessary, intervene actively, e.g.,  
by braking, steering or evading.  
WARNING  
The system does not release from the  
personal responsibility to correctly assess the  
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐  
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic  
situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust  
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic closely and actively intervene in the re‐  
spective situations.◀  
Engine power  
WARNING  
The desired speed is also maintained downhill,  
but may not be maintained on uphill grades if  
engine power is insufficient.  
The use of the system can lead to an in‐  
creased risk of accidents in the following situa‐  
tions:  
Malfunction  
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On winding roads.  
In heavy traffic.  
The system cannot be activated if the radar  
sensor is not aligned correctly. This may be  
caused by damage incurred, e.g., during park‐  
ing.  
On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or  
on a loose road surface.  
There is a risk of accidents or risk of property  
damage. Only use the system if driving at con‐  
stant speed is possible.◀  
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:  
WARNING  
The desired speed can be incorrectly ad‐  
justed or called up by mistake. There is a risk  
of an accident. Adjust the desired speed to the  
traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and ac‐  
tively intervene in the respective situations.◀  
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During calibration of the camera immedi‐  
ately after vehicle delivery.  
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If the camera is malfunctioning or dirty. A  
Check Control message is displayed.  
Overview  
Cruise control  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
The concept  
Press but‐  
ton  
Function  
Using this system, a desired speed can be ad‐  
justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.  
The system maintains the desired speed. The  
system accelerates and brakes automatically  
as needed.  
Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐  
ing, refer to page 155.  
Store/maintain speed, refer to  
page 155.  
General information  
Depending on the driving settings, the features  
of the cruise control can change in certain  
areas.  
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When SPORT+ is activated with Driving  
Dynamics Control.  
Press but‐  
ton  
Function  
Resume speed, continue cruise  
control, refer to page 156.  
Setting the speed  
Maintaining/storing the speed  
Rocker switch:  
Set speed, refer to page 155.  
Switching on/off and interrupting  
cruise control  
Switching on  
Press button on the steering wheel.  
The marking in the speedometer is set to the  
current speed.  
Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐  
terrupted.  
The cruise control can be used.  
When the system is switched on, the current  
speed is maintained and stored as the desired  
speed.  
DSC will be switched on if needed.  
Switching off  
This is displayed in the speedometer and  
briefly in the instrument cluster, refer to  
page 156.  
Press button on the steering wheel.  
DSC will be switched on if needed.  
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If active: press twice.  
The speed can also be stored by  
pressing a button.  
If interrupted: press once.  
The displays go out. The stored desired speed  
is deleted.  
Press button.  
Interrupting manually  
Changing the speed  
When active, press the button.  
Automatic interruption  
The system is automatically interrupted in the  
following situations:  
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When the driver applies the brakes.  
When selector lever position D is disen‐  
gaged.  
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly  
until the desired speed is set.  
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When DTC is activated or DSC is deacti‐  
vated.  
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When DSC is actively controlling stability.  
If HDC is activated.  
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If active, the displayed speed is stored and the  
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the  
road is clear.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
Indicator lamp  
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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.  
Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐  
ped, the indicator lamp in the instru‐  
ment cluster indicates whether the sys‐  
tem is switched on.  
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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.  
Desired speed and stored speed  
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Marking lights up green:  
system is active, the mark‐  
ing indicates the desired  
speed.  
The maximum speed that can be set de‐  
pends on the vehicle.  
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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.  
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Marking lights up orange:  
system is interrupted, the  
marking indicates the stored  
speed.  
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.  
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The marking does not light up: the system  
is switched off.  
With instrument display: the symbol is  
displayed in the speedometer similarly  
to the mark for the desired speed.  
Continuing cruise control  
General information  
An interrupted cruise control can be continued  
by calling up the stored speed.  
Brief status display  
Selected desired speed.  
Make sure that the difference between current  
speed and stored speed is not too large before  
calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, unin‐  
tentional braking or accelerating may occur.  
If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the  
conditions necessary for operation are not cur‐  
rently fulfilled.  
In the following cases, the stored speed value  
is deleted and cannot be called up again:  
Displays in the Head-up Display  
Some system information can also be dis‐  
played in the Head-up Display.  
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When the system is switched off.  
When the ignition is switched off.  
Calling up stored speed  
System limits  
Engine power  
Press button.  
The desired speed is also maintained downhill,  
but may not be maintained on uphill grades if  
engine power is insufficient.  
The stored speed is reached and maintained.  
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Overview  
PDC Park Distance Control  
With front PDC: button in vehicle  
Concept  
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:  
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Signal tones.  
Visual display.  
General information  
The ultrasound sensors for measuring the dis‐  
tances are located in the bumpers.  
Park assistance button  
The maneuvering range, depending on the ob‐  
stacle and environmental conditions, is approx.  
6 ft/2 m.  
Ultrasound sensors  
Ultrasound sensors of the PDC,  
e.g., in the bumpers.  
An acoustic warning is first given in the follow‐  
ing situations:  
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By the front sensors and the two rear cor‐  
ner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm from  
the object.  
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By the rear middle sensors at a distance to  
the object of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.  
Functional requirements  
To ensure full functionality:  
When a collision is imminent.  
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Do not cover sensors, e.g., with stickers,  
bicycle racks.  
Safety information  
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Keep sensors clean and unobstructed.  
WARNING  
Switching on/off  
The system does not release from the  
personal responsibility to correctly assess the  
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐  
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic  
situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust  
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic closely and actively intervene in the re‐  
spective situations.◀  
Switching on automatically  
The system switches on automatically in the  
following situations:  
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If selector lever position R is engaged  
when the engine is running.  
The rearview camera also switches on.  
WARNING  
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.  
Due to high speeds when PDC is acti‐  
vated, the warning can be delayed due to  
physical circumstances. There is a risk of injury  
or risk of property damage. Avoid approaching  
an object too fast. Avoid driving off fast while  
PDC is not yet active.◀  
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You may turn off automatic activation for de‐  
tected obstacles:  
With front PDC: if objects are located both in  
front of and behind the vehicle, an alternating  
continuous signal is sounded.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Parking"  
The signal tone is switched off, when selector  
lever position P is engaged on vehicles with  
Steptronic transmission.  
3. Select setting.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
Volume  
The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the  
entertainment volume can be adjusted.  
If necessary, switch off automatic PDC activa‐  
tion on obstacle detection, e.g., in vehicle  
washes, to reduce false alarms.  
1. "Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"  
2. "Tone"  
Automatic deactivation during forward  
travel  
The system switches off when a certain driving  
distance or speed is exceeded.  
3. "Volume settings"  
4. "PDC"  
5. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is selected.  
Switch the system back on, if needed.  
6. Press the controller.  
With front PDC: switching on/off  
manually  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
Press park assistance button.  
Visual warning  
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On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
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.  
The rearview camera image is displayed when  
the reverse gear is engaged when pressing the  
park assistance button.  
A display appears as soon as Park Distance  
Control (PDC) is activated.  
WARNING  
The range of the sensors is represented in the  
colors green, yellow and red.  
Signal tones  
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐  
played, the switch can be made to PDC:  
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.  
"Rear view camera"  
System limits  
The shorter the distance to the object, the  
shorter the intervals.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
If the distance to a detected object is less than  
approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a continuous tone is  
sounded.  
The system can react incorrectly or not  
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of  
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe  
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the information regarding the system limits  
and actively intervene, if needed.◀  
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On rough road surfaces.  
On uneven surfaces, such as speed  
bumps.  
Limits of ultrasonic measurement  
Ultrasonic measurements might not function in  
the following situations:  
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In large buildings with right angles and  
smooth walls, e.g., in underground ga‐  
rages.  
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For small children and animals.  
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In automatic vehicle washes.  
Due to heavy exhaust.  
For persons with certain clothing, e.g.,  
coats.  
Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,  
sweeping machines, high pressure steam  
cleaners or neon lights.  
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With external interference of the ultra‐  
sound, e.g., from passing vehicles or loud  
machines.  
If necessary, switch off automatic PDC activa‐  
tion on obstacle detection, e.g., in vehicle  
washes, to reduce false alarms.  
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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.  
Malfunction  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
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With tow bars and trailer couplings of other  
vehicles.  
The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded  
area on the Control Display.  
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With thin or wedge-shaped objects.  
With moving objects.  
PDC has failed. Have the system checked.  
With elevated, protruding objects such as  
ledges or cargo.  
Surround View  
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With objects with corners and sharp edges.  
Concept  
With objects with a fine surface structure  
such as fences.  
Surround View comprises various camera as‐  
sistance systems that help the driver when  
parking, maneuvering, and at complex exits  
and intersections.  
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For objects with porous surfaces.  
If cargo protrudes.  
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Rearview camera, refer to page 159  
Top View, refer to page 162.  
Side View, refer to page 164.  
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs,  
can move into the blind area of the sensors  
before or after a continuous tone sounds.  
False warnings  
The system may issue a warning under the fol‐  
lowing conditions even though there is no ob‐  
stacle within the detection range:  
Rearview camera  
Concept  
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In heavy rain.  
The rearview camera provides assistance in  
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area  
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control  
Display.  
When sensors are very dirty or covered  
with ice.  
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When sensors are covered in snow.  
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Safety information  
Switching on/off  
WARNING  
Switching on automatically  
The system does not relieve from the  
personal responsibility to correctly assess the  
traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.  
Adjust the driving style to the traffic condi‐  
tions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings  
closely and actively intervene in the respective  
situations.◀  
The system is switched on automatically if se‐  
lector lever position R is engaged when the en‐  
gine is running.  
Automatic deactivation during forward  
travel  
The system switches off when a certain driving  
distance or speed is exceeded.  
Overview  
Switch the system back on, if needed.  
Button in the vehicle  
Switching on/off manually  
Press park assistance button.  
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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 when pressing the  
park assistance button.  
Park assistance button  
Switching the view via iDrive  
With PDC activated or Top View switched on:  
"Rear view camera"  
Camera  
The rearview camera image is displayed.  
Display on the Control Display  
Functional requirement  
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The rearview camera is switched on.  
The tailgate is fully closed.  
Keep the recording range of the camera  
clear. Protruding cargo or carrier systems  
and trailers that are not connected to a  
trailer power socket can lead to malfunc‐  
tions.  
The camera lens is located in the handle of the  
tailgate. The image quality may be impaired by  
dirt.  
Clean the camera lens if necessary.  
Activating assistance functions  
More than one assistance function can be ac‐  
tive at the same time.  
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Parking aid lines  
Only one turning radius line is displayed after  
the steering wheel is turned past a certain an‐  
gle.  
"Parking aid lines"  
Lanes and turning radius are indicated.  
Obstacle marking  
Obstacle marking  
"Obstacle marking"  
Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.  
Pathway lines  
Obstacles behind the vehicle are detected by  
the PDC sensors and, when respectively  
equipped, detected by the rearview camera.  
Obstacle markings can be faded into the image  
of the rearview camera.  
Pathway lines can be superimposed on the im‐  
age of the rearview camera.  
The colored thresholds of the obstacle mark‐  
ings match the markings of the PDC.  
Pathway lines help you to estimate the space  
required when parking and maneuvering on  
level roads.  
Parking using pathway and turning  
radius lines  
1. Position the vehicle so that the turning ra‐  
dius lines lead to within the limits of the  
parking space.  
Pathway lines depend on the current steering  
angle and are continuously adjusted to the  
steering wheel movements.  
Turning radius lines  
Turning radius lines can only be superimposed  
on the rearview camera image together with  
pathway lines.  
Turning radius lines show the course of the  
smallest possible turning radius on a level  
road.  
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2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where  
the pathway line covers the corresponding  
turning radius line.  
Top View  
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 captured 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:  
Safety information  
1.  
Select the symbol.  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached, and press the controller.  
WARNING  
The system does not relieve from the  
personal responsibility to correctly assess the  
traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.  
Adjust the driving style to the traffic condi‐  
tions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings  
closely and actively intervene in the respective  
situations.◀  
Contrast  
With the rearview camera switched on:  
1.  
Select the symbol.  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached, and press the controller.  
Overview  
System limits  
Button in the vehicle  
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.  
The objects displayed on the Control Display  
may be closer than they appear. Do not esti‐  
mate the distance from the objects on the dis‐  
play.  
Park assistance button  
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The unavailable camera range is depicted by  
shading.  
Cameras  
Switching on/off  
Switching on automatically  
The system is switched on automatically if se‐  
lector lever position R is engaged when the en‐  
gine is running.  
The rearview camera image is displayed. To  
switch to the Top View:  
Front camera  
"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.  
Switching on/off manually  
Press park assistance button.  
Rearview camera  
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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 when pressing the  
park assistance button.  
Display  
Cameras at the bottom in the mirror housings.  
Display on the Control Display  
The image quality may be impaired by dirt.  
Clean the camera lenses if necessary.  
The area surrounding the vehicle can be dis‐  
played on the Control Display.  
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 switch to top view:  
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With a door open.  
"Rear view camera"  
With the tailgate open.  
With an exterior mirror folded in.  
In poor light.  
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Brightness  
With Top View switched on:  
Side View  
Concept  
1. Select the symbol.  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached, and press the controller.  
Contrast  
With Top View switched on:  
1.  
Select the symbol.  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached, and press the controller.  
Side View provides 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.  
Displaying the turning radius and  
pathway lines  
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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.  
Which camera is active is shown on the top  
edge of the screen.  
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The variable, green pathway line assists  
you in assessing the amount of space ac‐  
tually needed to the side of the vehicle.  
Safety information  
The lane line depends on the engaged  
gear and the current steering angle. The  
track line is continuously adjusted for the  
steering wheel movement.  
WARNING  
The system does not relieve from the  
personal responsibility to correctly assess the  
traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.  
Adjust the driving style to the traffic condi‐  
tions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings  
closely and actively intervene in the respective  
situations.◀  
"Parking aid lines"  
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.  
System limits  
A Check Control message is displayed when a  
camera is not working.  
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Overview  
Switching on/off  
Button in the vehicle  
Switching on/off manually  
Press button.  
Depending on the transmission position, the  
picture of the front or rear camera is displayed.  
Switching off automatically  
By switching into a different function or when  
changing gears.  
Front Side View: when a certain driving dis‐  
tance or speed is exceeded.  
Side View  
Display  
Cameras  
General information  
The traffic area in front of or behind the vehicle  
is displayed on the Control Display.  
Brightness  
With the Side View switched on:  
1.  
Select the symbol.  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached, and press the controller.  
Front camera  
Contrast  
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  
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 262.  
Requirements  
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Side View switched on.  
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Your vehicle moves no faster than walking  
speed.  
General information  
Parking assistant handling is divided into three  
steps:  
To detect approaching objects, sufficient  
brightness, e.g., daylight is necessary.  
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Switching on and activating.  
Parking space search.  
Parking.  
Display  
The yellow symbol is displayed if an  
approaching vehicle is detected by the  
camera.  
System status and instructions on required ac‐  
tions are displayed on the Control Display.  
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces  
on both sides of the vehicle.  
A gray symbol is displayed if crossing  
traffic cannot be detected.  
The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐  
sible parking line and during the parking proce‐  
dure takes control of steering, the acceleration  
and braking, and if needed, changes the gears.  
Press and hold the park assistance button for  
the duration of the parking procedure.  
System limits  
In the following situations, the warning about  
crossing traffic may be limited:  
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In poor lighting or visibility conditions.  
If the camera is soiled or covered.  
The parking assistant uses the sensors of PDC  
Park Distance Control. Also observe the safety  
information for PDC Park Distance Control.  
System limits  
Safety information  
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.  
WARNING  
The system does not release from the  
personal responsibility to correctly assess the  
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐  
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic  
situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust  
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic closely and actively intervene in the re‐  
spective situations.◀  
The viewing angle is approx. 180°.  
Parking assistant  
Concept  
NOTE  
The parking assistant can steer the vehi‐  
cle over or onto curbs. There is a risk of prop‐  
erty damage. Watch traffic closely and actively  
intervene in the respective situations.◀  
This system assists the driver in parking paral‐  
lel to the road.  
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Suitable parking space  
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Gap between two objects with a minimum  
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.  
Button in the vehicle  
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Min. length of gap between two objects:  
your vehicle's length plus approx.  
4 ft/1.2 m.  
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Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.  
For parking  
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Doors and tailgate are closed.  
The parking brake is released.  
Driver's safety belt is fastened.  
Park assistance button  
Switching on and activating  
Switching on with the button  
Ultrasound sensors  
Press park assistance button.  
The LED lights up.  
The current status of the parking space search  
is indicated on the Control Display.  
Parking assistant is activated automatically.  
Switching on with reverse gear  
Shift into reverse.  
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking  
spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.  
The current status of the parking space search  
is indicated on the Control Display.  
To activate:  
"Parking Assistant"  
Functional requirements  
Display on the Control Display  
System activated/deactivated  
Ultrasound sensors  
To ensure full functionality:  
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Do not cover sensors, e.g., with stickers.  
Keep sensors clean and unobstructed.  
Symbol Meaning  
Gray: the system is not available.  
For measuring parking spaces  
White: the system is available but  
not activated.  
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Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐  
prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.  
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Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐  
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.  
The system is activated.  
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The status of the parking space search and  
possible parking spaces are displayed on  
the Control Display, refer to page 167.  
Parking space search and system  
status  
3. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐  
play.  
Press and hold the park assistance button  
for the duration of the parking procedure.  
At the end of the parking procedure, the P  
selector lever position is set.  
The end of the parking procedure is indi‐  
cated on the Control Display.  
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Colored symbols, see arrows, on the side  
of the vehicle illustrated. Parking assistant  
is activated and search for parking space  
active.  
4. Adjust the parking position yourself, if  
needed.  
Interrupting manually  
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any  
time:  
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.  
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Press park assistance button.  
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"Parking Assistant" Select the symbol  
on the Control Display.  
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The parking procedure is ac‐  
tive. Steering control has  
been taken over by system.  
Interrupting automatically  
The system is interrupted automatically in the  
following situations:  
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.  
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If the driver grasps the steering wheel or  
takes over steering.  
Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road  
surfaces.  
When there are obstacles that are hard to  
overcome, such as curbs.  
Parking using the parking assistant  
Parking  
When there are obstacles that suddenly  
appear.  
If the Park Distance Control PDC displays  
clearances that are too small.  
1.  
Press park assistance button or shift  
into reverse gear to switch the parking as‐  
sistant on, refer to page 167. Activate the  
parking assistant, if needed.  
If a maximum number of parking attempts  
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.  
When switching to another function on the  
Control Display.  
Parking assistant is activated.  
2. Pass the row of parked vehicles at a speed  
of up to approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and at a  
distance of maximum 5 ft/1.5 m.  
When the park assistance button is re‐  
leased.  
If the tailgate is open.  
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If doors are open.  
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With accumulations of leaves/snow in the  
parking space.  
When setting the parking brake.  
During acceleration.  
With ditches or edges, e.g., an edge of a  
port.  
When braking.  
When unfastening the driver's safety belt.  
Limits of ultrasonic measurement  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
Ultrasonic measurements might not function in  
the following situations:  
Resuming  
An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐  
tinued, if needed.  
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For small children and animals.  
For persons with certain clothing, e.g.,  
coats.  
Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to  
page 167, and follow the instructions on the  
Control Display.  
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With external interference of the ultra‐  
sound, e.g., from passing vehicles or loud  
machines.  
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When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐  
aged or out of position.  
Switching off  
The system can be switched off as follows:  
Under certain weather conditions such as  
high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐  
treme heat or strong wind.  
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Press park assistance button.  
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With tow bars and trailer couplings of other  
vehicles.  
System limits  
Safety information  
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With thin or wedge-shaped objects.  
With moving objects.  
WARNING  
With elevated, protruding objects such as  
ledges or cargo.  
The system can react incorrectly or not  
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of  
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe  
the information regarding the system limits  
and actively intervene, if needed.◀  
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With objects with corners and sharp edges.  
With objects with a fine surface structure  
such as fences.  
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For objects with porous surfaces.  
If cargo protrudes.  
No parking assistance  
The parking assistant does not offer assis‐  
tance in the following situations:  
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs,  
can move into the blind area of the sensors  
before or after a continuous tone sounds.  
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In tight curves.  
Parking spaces that are not suitable may be  
detected or suitable parking spaces may not  
be detected at all.  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional in the  
following situations:  
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On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel  
roads.  
Malfunction  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
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On slippery ground.  
The parking assistant failed. Have the system  
checked.  
On steep uphill or downhill grades.  
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Climate control  
Climate control  
to the selected options or country versions.  
This also applies to safety-related functions  
and systems. When using these functions and  
systems, the applicable country provisions  
must be observed.  
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 vehicle, e. g., due  
Automatic climate control  
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Air distribution, left  
11 Air distribution, right  
Temperature, left  
12 Seat heating, rightꢀꢁ54  
13 Active seat ventilation, rightꢀꢁ55  
AUTO program, left  
Air flow, AUTO intensity, left, residual heat  
Remove ice and condensation  
Maximum cooling  
14 Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐  
lated-air mode  
15 Air conditioning  
16 Rear window defroster  
17 SYNC program  
Display  
Air flow, AUTO intensity, right  
AUTO program, right  
18 Active seat ventilation, leftꢀꢁ55  
19 Seat heating, leftꢀꢁ54  
10 Temperature, right  
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Controls  
Press button.  
Climate control functions in detail  
Switching the system on/off  
Air conditioning is switched on or off.  
Depending on the weather, the windshield and  
side windows may fog up briefly when the en‐  
gine is started.  
Switching on  
Press any button except:  
The cooling function is switched on automati‐  
cally with the AUTO program.  
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Rear window defroster.  
Left side of Air flow button.  
Seat heating.  
When using the automatic climate control,  
condensation water, refer to page 197, devel‐  
ops and drains underneath the vehicle. This is  
normal.  
Seat ventilation.  
If necessary, SYNC program.  
Maximum cooling  
Switching off  
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Complete system:  
Press button.  
Press and hold the left button on  
the driver's side until the control  
clicks off.  
On the front passenger side:  
Press and hold the left button on  
the front passenger side.  
The system is set to the lowest tem‐  
perature, optimum air flow and recirculated-air  
mode.  
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Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐  
gion. The vents need to be open for this.  
The function is available above an external  
temperature of approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the  
engine running is indicated.  
Temperature  
Turn the ring to set the desired  
temperature.  
The air flow can be adjusted with the air flow  
active.  
AUTO program  
Press button.  
The automatic climate control achieves this  
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed,  
by using the maximum cooling or heating ca‐  
pacity, and then keeps it constant.  
Air flow, air distribution and tempera‐  
ture are controlled automatically.  
Depending on the selected temperature, the  
intensity of the AUTO program, and outside in‐  
fluences, the air is directed to the windshield,  
side windows, upper body, and into the floor  
area.  
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.  
The cooling function, refer to page 171, is  
switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐  
gram.  
Air conditioning  
The air in the vehicle's interior will be cooled  
and dehumidified and, depending on the tem‐  
perature setting, warmed again.  
At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐  
trols the program so as to prevent window  
condensation as much as possible.  
The vehicle's interior can only be cooled with  
the engine running.  
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Climate control  
Intensity of the AUTO program  
The air flow of the automatic climate control  
may be reduced automatically to save battery  
power.  
With the AUTO program activated, the auto‐  
matic intensity control can be changed.  
Press the left or right side of the but‐  
ton: decrease or increase intensity.  
Manual air distribution  
Press button repeatedly to select a  
program:  
The selected intensity is shown on the display  
of the automatic climate control.  
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Upper body region.  
Upper body region and floor area.  
Floor area.  
Automatic recirculated-air control/  
recirculated-air mode  
You may react 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.  
Windows and floor area.  
Windows, upper body region, and floor  
area.  
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Windows: driver's side only.  
Windows and upper body region.  
Press button repeatedly to select an  
operating mode:  
If the windows are fogged over, press the  
AUTO button on the driver's side to utilize the  
condensation sensor.  
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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.  
SYNC program  
The current settings on the driver's  
side for temperature, air flow, air distri‐  
bution, and AUTO program are transferred to  
the front passenger side and to the left and  
right rear.  
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Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the  
supply of outside air into the vehicle is per‐  
manently blocked.  
With constant recirculated-air mode, the air  
quality in the vehicle's interior deteriorates and  
the fogging of the windows increases.  
The program is switched off if the settings on  
the front passenger side or in the rear are  
changed.  
If the windows are fogged over, switch off the  
recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO  
button on the driver's side to utilize the con‐  
densation sensor. Make sure that air can flow  
to the windshield.  
Residual heat  
The heat stored in the engine is used to heat  
the interior.  
Air flow, manual  
To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro‐  
gram first.  
Functional requirement  
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Up to 15 minutes after switching off the  
engine.  
Press the left or right side of the but‐  
ton: decrease or increase air flow.  
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Warm engine.  
The battery is sufficiently charged.  
External temperature below 77 ℉/25 ℃.  
The selected air flow is shown on the display of  
the automatic climate control.  
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The availability of the function is shown on the  
display of the automatic climate control.  
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter  
The microfilter removes dust and pollen from  
the incoming air.  
Switching on  
The activated-charcoal filter removes gaseous  
pollutants from the outside air that enters the  
vehicle.  
1. Switching off the ignition.  
2.  
Press the right side of the button  
on the driver's side.  
The symbol appears on the automatic cli‐  
This combined filter should be replaced during  
maintenance, refer to page 245, of the vehicle.  
mate Control Display.  
The interior temperature, air flow and air distri‐  
bution can be adjusted with the ignition  
switched on.  
Ventilation  
Front ventilation  
Switching off  
At the lowest fan speed, press the left side of  
the button on the driver's side.  
The symbol on the display of the automatic  
climate control flashes.  
Defrosting windows and removing  
condensation  
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Thumbwheels to vary the ventilation tem‐  
perature in the upper body region, arrow 1.  
Press button.  
Ice and condensation are quickly re‐  
moved from the windshield and the front side  
windows.  
Toward blue: colder.  
Toward red: warmer.  
For this purpose, point the side vents towards  
the side windows as needed.  
This does not change the set interior tem‐  
perature for the driver and front passenger.  
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Lever for changing the air flow direction,  
arrow 2.  
The air flow can be adjusted with the air flow  
active.  
Thumbwheels for opening and closing the  
vents continuously, arrows 3.  
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.  
Adjusting the ventilation  
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Ventilation for cooling:  
Rear window defroster  
Direct vent in your direction when vehicle's  
interior is too hot.  
Press button.  
The rear window defroster switches  
off automatically after a certain period of time.  
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Draft-free ventilation:  
Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you.  
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Ventilation in rear, center  
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Button for switching on the fan, arrow 1.  
The LED lights up.  
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Thumbwheels to vary the temperature, ar‐  
row 1.  
Thumbwheel for the activation of the heat  
and distribution of the air, arrow 2.  
Toward blue: colder.  
Toward red: warmer.  
Turn toward the front: activate the heater  
and distribute the air in the floor area.  
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Lever for changing the air flow direction,  
arrow 2.  
Turn toward the rear: distribute the air in  
the storage area between the seats.  
Thumbwheels for continuous opening and  
closing of the vents, arrow 3.  
The heater is not ready for operation without  
switching on the fan. After the heater is  
switched off, the fan can be used to circulate  
the interior air, for example, at high tempera‐  
tures. To do this, switch on the fan, arrow 1,  
and turn the thumbwheel toward the rear, ar‐  
row 2.  
Ventilation, side  
Rear automatic climate  
control  
Overview  
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Thumbwheel for continuous opening and  
closing of the vents, arrow 1.  
Lever for changing the air flow direction,  
arrow 2.  
Heating and ventilation, third row of  
seats  
The air in the area of the third row of seats can  
be heated or circulated. The vents are located  
in the storage area between the seats and in  
the floor area of the third row of seats.  
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Temperature  
AUTO program  
Vent settings  
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Maximum cooling  
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Air flow, AUTO intensity  
Display  
Press button.  
The system is set to the lowest tem‐  
perature, maximum air flow and recirculated-air  
mode.  
Maximum cooling  
Seat heatingꢀꢁ56  
Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐  
gion. The vents need to be open for this.  
Switching the rear automatic climate  
control on/off  
Air is cooled as quickly as possible:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Climate"  
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At an external temperature of approx.  
32 ℉/0 ℃.  
3. "Rear climate"  
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When the engine is running.  
The rear automatic climate control is not op‐  
erational if the automatic climate control is  
switched off or if the function for defrosting or  
defogging the windows is active.  
AUTO program  
Press button.  
Air flow, air distribution, and tempera‐  
ture are controlled automatically:  
Switching the system on/off  
Switching on  
Press any button except:  
Depending on the selected temperature, the  
AUTO intensity, and outside influences, the air  
is directed to the upper body and into the floor  
area.  
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Left side of Air volume button.  
Seat heating.  
The cooling function is switched on automati‐  
cally with the AUTO program.  
Switching off  
Press and hold the left button.  
Intensity of the AUTO program  
With the AUTO program activated, the auto‐  
matic intensity control can be changed:  
Temperature  
Press the left or right side of the but‐  
ton: decrease or increase intensity.  
Turn the ring to set the desired  
temperature.  
The selected intensity is shown on the display  
of the automatic climate control.  
Air flow, manual  
To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro‐  
gram first.  
The automatic climate control achieves this  
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed,  
by using the maximum cooling or heating ca‐  
pacity, and then keeps it constant.  
Press the left or right side of the but‐  
ton: decrease or increase air flow.  
Do not rapidly switch between different tem‐  
perature settings. The automatic climate con‐  
trol will not have sufficient time to adjust the  
set temperature.  
The selected air flow is shown on the display of  
the automatic climate control.  
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Climate control  
Open the vents to allow air to flow out.  
Manual air distribution  
The air distribution can be adjusted to individ‐  
ual needs.  
Switching on/off directly  
On the Control Display:  
Press button repeatedly to select a  
program:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Climate"  
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Upper body region.  
Upper body region and floor area.  
Floor area.  
3. "Activate now"  
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.  
Parked-vehicle ventilation  
Setting the departure time  
Concept  
On the Control Display:  
The parked-vehicle ventilation ventilates the  
vehicle interior and lowers its temperature, if  
needed.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Climate"  
3. Select the departure time.  
General information  
Turn the controller until the desired depar‐  
ture time field has been selected and press  
controller.  
The system can be switched on and off di‐  
rectly or by using two preset departure times.  
The activation time is automatically deter‐  
mined based on the temperature. The system  
promptly switches on before the selected de‐  
parture time.  
4. Set the time.  
Turn the controller until the desired time is  
set and press the controller.  
Operation can be performed via iDrive.  
Functional requirements  
Parked-car ventilation  
Activating the departure time  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
2. If necessary, "Climate"  
3. Activating the desired departure time:  
"for departure at"  
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When the departure time is preselected:  
depends on internal, external and set tem‐  
perature.  
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Direct operation: any external temperature.  
Battery is sufficiently charged.  
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐  
trol lights up when the departure time is acti‐  
vated.  
If parked-car ventilation is switched on, the  
vehicle battery will be discharged. Thus,  
limit the maximum activation time to save  
the vehicle battery. The system will be  
available again after engine starting and/or  
a short trip.  
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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Make sure that the vehicle's date and time  
are set correctly.  
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Controls  
Interior equipment  
the safety instructions of the hand-held trans‐  
mitter.◀  
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 vehicle, e. g., due  
to the selected options or country versions.  
This also applies to safety-related functions  
and systems. When using these functions and  
systems, the applicable country provisions  
must be observed.  
Compatibility  
If this symbol is printed on the packag‐  
ing or in the owner's manual of the sys‐  
tem to be controlled, the system is  
generally compatible with the Universal  
Integrated Remote Control.  
If you have any questions, please contact:  
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A dealer’s service center or another quali‐  
fied service center or repair shop.  
Universal Integrated Remote  
Control  
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on the Internet.  
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex  
Corporation.  
Concept  
The Universal Integrated Remote Control can  
operate up to 3 functions of remote-controlled  
systems such as garage door drives or lighting  
systems. The Universal Integrated Remote  
Control replaces up to 3 different hand-held  
transmitters. To operate the remote control,  
the buttons on the interior mirror must be pro‐  
grammed with the desired functions. The  
hand-held transmitter for the particular system  
is required in order to program the remote con‐  
trol.  
Control elements on the interior mirror  
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored  
functions for the sake of security.  
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LED, arrow 1.  
Buttons, arrow 2.  
The hand-held transmitter, arrow 3, is re‐  
quired for programming.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐  
ing remote-controlled systems, e.g., the ga‐  
rage door, using the integrated universal re‐  
mote control. There is a risk of injury or risk of  
property damage. Make sure that the area of  
movement of the respective system is clear  
during programming and operation. Also follow  
Programming  
General information  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Initial setup:  
Press and hold the left and right button on  
the interior mirror simultaneously for ap‐  
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Interior equipment  
proximately 20 seconds until the LED on  
the interior mirror flashes. This erases all  
programming of the buttons on the interior  
mirror.  
flashing rapidly and then stays lit constantly for  
2 seconds, the system features a rolling code  
radio system. Flashing and continuous illumi‐  
nation of the LED will repeat for approximately  
20 seconds.  
3. Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys‐  
tem to be controlled approx. 1 to 3 in‐  
ches/2.5 to 8 cm away from the buttons of  
the interior mirror. The required distance  
depends on the hand-held transmitter.  
For systems with a rolling code radio system,  
the universal remote control and the system  
also have to be synchronized.  
Please read the owner's manual to find out  
how to synchronize the system.  
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 mirror. The LED on the  
interior mirror will begin flashing slowly.  
Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a sec‐  
ond person.  
Synchronizing the universal remote control  
with the system:  
5. Release both buttons as soon as the LED  
flashes more rapidly. The LED flashing  
faster indicates that the button on the inte‐  
rior mirror has been programmed.  
1. Park the vehicle within range of the re‐  
mote-controlled system.  
2. Program the relevant button on the interior  
mirror as described.  
If the LED does not flash faster after at  
least 60 seconds, change the distance be‐  
tween the interior mirror and the hand-held  
transmitter and repeat the step. Several  
more attempts at different distances may  
be necessary. Wait at least 15 seconds be‐  
tween 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 mirror for approximately 3 seconds  
and then release it. If necessary, repeat this  
step up to three times in order to finish  
synchronization. Once synchronization is  
complete, the programmed function will be  
carried out.  
Canada: if programming with the hand-  
held transmitter was interrupted, hold  
down the interior mirror button and repeat‐  
edly press and release the hand-held  
transmitter button for 2 seconds.  
Reprogramming individual buttons  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
6. To program other functions on other but‐  
tons, repeat steps 3 to 5.  
The systems can be controlled using the inte‐  
rior mirror buttons.  
2. Press and hold the interior mirror button to  
be programmed.  
3. As soon as the interior mirror LED starts  
flashing slowly, hold the hand-held trans‐  
mitter for the system to be controlled ap‐  
prox. 1 to 3 inches/2.5 to 8 cm away from  
the buttons of the interior mirror. The re‐  
quired distance depends on the hand-held  
transmitter.  
Special feature of the rolling code  
wireless system  
If you are unable to operate the system after  
repeated programming, please check if the  
system to be controlled features a rolling code  
radio system.  
Read the system's owner's manual, or press  
the programmed button on the interior mirror  
longer. If the LED on the interior mirror starts  
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4. Likewise, press and hold the button of the  
desired function on the hand-held trans‐  
mitter.  
idly. All stored functions will be deleted. The  
functions cannot be deleted individually.  
5. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐  
rior mirror LED flashes more rapidly. The  
LED flashing faster indicates that the but‐  
ton on the interior mirror has been pro‐  
grammed. The system can then be con‐  
trolled by the button on the interior 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 mirror button and repeat‐  
edly press and release the hand-held  
transmitter button for 2 seconds.  
3. Move it back to the desired position.  
Folding up  
Proceed in the reverse order to close the sun  
visor.  
Operation  
WARNING  
Vanity mirror  
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐  
ing remote-controlled systems, e.g., the ga‐  
rage door, using the integrated universal re‐  
mote control. There is a risk of injury or risk of  
property damage. Make sure that the area of  
movement of the respective system is clear  
during programming and operation. Also follow  
the safety instructions of the hand-held trans‐  
mitter.◀  
A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be‐  
hind a cover. When the cover is opened, the  
mirror lighting switches on.  
Ashtray  
Opening  
The system, such as the garage door, can be  
operated using the button on the interior mirror  
while the engine is running or when the ignition  
is started. To do this, hold down the button  
within receiving range of the system until the  
function is activated. The interior mirror LED  
stays lit while the wireless signal is being  
transmitted.  
Slide the cover forward.  
Deleting stored functions  
Press and hold the left and right button on the  
interior mirror simultaneously for approxi‐  
mately 20 seconds until the LED flashes rap‐  
Emptying  
Take out the insert.  
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Interior equipment  
Rear  
Lighter  
Overview  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Contact with hot heating elements or the  
hot socket of the cigarette lighter can cause  
burns. Flammable materials can ignite if the  
cigarette lighter falls down or is held against  
the respective objects. There is a risk of fire  
and injuries. Hold the cigarette lighter by its  
handle. Make sure that children do not use the  
cigarette lighter and do not burn themselves,  
e.g., by carrying the remote control with you  
when exiting the vehicle.◀  
The cigarette lighter is located in the rear cen‐  
ter console.  
NOTE  
Controls  
If metal objects fall into the socket, they  
can cause a short circuit. There is a risk of  
property damage. Replace the cigarette lighter  
or socket cover again after using the socket.◀  
Push in the lighter.  
The lighter can be removed as  
soon as it pops back out.  
Front  
Overview  
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.  
The total load of all sockets must not exceed  
140 watts at 12 volts.  
Do not damage the socket by using non-com‐  
patible connectors.  
The lighter is located next to the ashtray.  
Safety information  
Controls  
NOTE  
Push in the lighter.  
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery  
can work with high voltages and currents,  
which means that the 12 volt on-board net‐  
work can be overloaded or damaged. There is  
a risk of property damage. Only connect bat‐  
tery chargers for the vehicle battery to the  
The lighter can be removed as  
soon as it pops back out.  
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starting aid terminals in the engine compart‐  
ment.◀  
Rear center console  
NOTE  
If metal objects fall into the socket, they  
can cause a short circuit. There is a risk of  
property damage. Replace the cigarette lighter  
or socket cover again after using the socket.◀  
Front center console  
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.  
In the cargo area  
Slide the cover forward.  
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.  
Center armrest  
Fold open the cover.  
USB interface/AUX-IN port  
Concept  
Mobile devices with USB port can be con‐  
nected to the USB interface.  
A mobile audio device, e.g., a MP3 player, can  
be connected using the AUX-IN port.  
Remove the cover.  
General information  
The following devices can be connected:  
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Mobile phones supported by the USB in‐  
terface.  
Audio devices with USB port, e.g., MP3  
player.  
USB storage devices.  
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Common file systems are supported.  
FAT32 and exFAT are the recommended  
formats.  
temperatures; refer to the device owner's  
manual.  
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Due to the many different compression  
techniques, proper playback of the media  
stored on the USB storage device cannot  
be guaranteed in all cases.  
Information about compatible USB media can  
 
The following applications are possible:  
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A connected USB storage device will be  
supplied with charging current via the USB  
interface if the device supports this.  
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Exporting and importing driver profiles, re‐  
fer to page 43.  
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Playing music files via USB audio.  
To ensure proper transmission of the  
stored data, do not charge a USB storage  
device via the onboard socket, when it is  
connected to the USB interface.  
Adding music files to the music collection  
and saving the music collection.  
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Playing videos via USB video.  
Loading of software updates.  
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Depending on how the USB storage device  
should be used, settings may be required  
on the USB storage device, refer to the de‐  
vice owner's manual.  
Overview  
Non- compatible USB media:  
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USB hard drives.  
USB hubs.  
USB memory card readers with multiple in‐  
serts.  
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HFS-formatted USB media.  
MTP devices.  
The USB interface and the AUX-IN port are lo‐  
cated in the center armrest.  
Devices such as fans or lights.  
Cargo area  
Connecting an external device  
Observe the following when connecting:  
Cargo cover  
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Do not use force when plugging the con‐  
nector into the USB interface.  
Safety information  
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Use a flexible adapter cable.  
WARNING  
Protect the USB storage device against  
mechanical damage.  
Loose objects or devices with a cable  
connection to the vehicle, e.g., mobile phones,  
can be thrown into the vehicle's interior while  
driving, e.g., in the event of an accident or dur‐  
ing braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a  
risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices  
with a cable connection to the vehicle in the  
vehicle's interior.◀  
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Due to the large number of USB media  
available on the market, it cannot be guar‐  
anteed that every device is operable on the  
vehicle.  
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Do not expose USB media to extreme envi‐  
ronmental conditions, such as very high  
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WARNING  
red warning fields disappear. Tug on the cover  
to check if it is properly locked in place.  
A cargo cover that snaps back quickly  
can jam body parts or cause damage. There is  
a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Do  
not let the cargo cover snap back into place.◀  
Enlarging the cargo area  
General information  
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding  
down the rear seat backrest.  
NOTE  
A cargo cover hooked in incorrectly can  
cause damage. There is a risk of property dam‐  
age. Hook the cargo cover on both sides.◀  
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of  
40–20–40. The sides and the middle section  
can be folded down separately.  
Attaching  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Danger of jamming with folding down the  
backrests. There is a risk of injury or risk of  
property damage. Make sure that the area of  
movement of the rear backrest and the of the  
head restraint is clear prior to folding down.◀  
WARNING  
The stability of the child restraint system  
is limited or compromised with incorrect seat  
adjustment or improper installation of the child  
seat. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.  
Make sure that the child restraint system fits  
securely against the backrest. If possible, ad‐  
just the backrest tilt for all affected backrests  
and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that  
seats and backrests are securely engaged. If  
possible, adjust the height of the head re‐  
straints or remove them.◀  
1. Remove cargo cover, arrow 1.  
2. Hook cargo cover into the brackets on both  
sides, arrows 2.  
Removing  
The cover can be removed to load bulky lug‐  
gage.  
WARNING  
With an unlocked backrest, an unsecured  
load can be thrown into the vehicle's interior,  
e.g., in case of an accident, braking or evasive  
maneuver. There is a risk of injury. Make sure  
that the backrest engages into the locking af‐  
ter folding it back.◀  
1. Press button, arrow 1, to unlock the cover.  
2. Pull the cover back, arrow 2.  
WARNING  
Installing  
Slide the cover forward horizontally into the  
two side brackets until it audibly latches. The  
With a rear backrest that is not locked,  
the protective function of the middle safety  
belt is not guaranteed. There is a risk of inju‐  
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ries or danger to life. If you are using the mid‐  
dle safety belt, lock the wider rear backrest.◀  
Folding back the backrest  
1. Pull lever, arrow 1.  
Folding down the sides  
NOTE  
Screens in the rear can be damaged  
when folding down the rear backrest. There is  
a risk of property damage. Before folding down  
the rear backrest, make sure that the area of  
movement is clear.◀  
2. Fold up backrest, arrow 2.  
Ski and snowboard bag  
The ski and snowboard bag is contained in a  
protective jacket in the cargo area.  
Follow the installation and owner's manual in‐  
cluded in the protective jacket.  
Reach into the recess and pull forward.  
Folding down the middle section  
Reach into the recess and pull forward.  
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Controls  
Storage compartments  
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Storage compartment on the center con‐  
sole, refer to page 186.  
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 vehicle, e. g., due  
to the selected options or country versions.  
This also applies to safety-related functions  
and systems. When using these functions and  
systems, the applicable country provisions  
must be observed.  
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Storage compartment third row of seats,  
refer to page 187.  
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Center armrest, refer to page 187.  
Glasses compartment, refer to page 188.  
Glove compartment  
Front passenger side  
Safety information  
Safety information  
WARNING  
WARNING  
Folded open, the glove compartment  
protrudes in the vehicle's interior. Objects in  
the glove compartment can be thrown into the  
vehicle's interior while driving, e.g., in the event  
of an accident or during braking and evasive  
maneuvers. There is a risk of injury. Always  
close the glove compartment immediately after  
using it.◀  
Loose objects or devices with a cable  
connection to the vehicle, e.g., mobile phones,  
can be thrown into the vehicle's interior while  
driving, e.g., in the event of an accident or dur‐  
ing braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a  
risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices  
with a cable connection to the vehicle in the  
vehicle's interior.◀  
NOTE  
Opening  
Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can  
damage the dashboard. There is a risk of prop‐  
erty damage. Do not use anti-slip pads.◀  
Storage compartments  
The following storage compartments are avail‐  
able in the vehicle interior:  
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Glove compartment on the front passenger  
side, refer to page 185.  
Pull the handle.  
The light in the glove compartment switches  
on.  
Glove compartment on the driver's side,  
refer to page 186.  
The retaining strap in the glove compartment  
is used to store small objects.  
Compartments in the doors, refer to  
page 186.  
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Controls  
Storage compartments  
Closing  
Fold cover closed.  
Compartments in the doors  
WARNING  
Breakable objects, e.g., glass bottles, can  
break in the event of an accident. Broken glass  
can be scattered in the vehicle's interior. There  
is a risk of injury. Do not stow any breakable  
objects in the vehicle's interior.◀  
Locking  
The glove compartment can be locked with an  
integrated key. This prevents access to the  
glove compartment.  
After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐  
mote control can be handed over, such as at a  
hotel, without the integrated key.  
Storage compartment on the  
center console  
Driver's side  
Opening  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Folded open, the glove compartment  
protrudes in the vehicle's interior. Objects in  
the glove compartment can be thrown into the  
vehicle's interior while driving, e.g., in the event  
of an accident or during braking and evasive  
maneuvers. There is a risk of injury. Always  
close the glove compartment immediately after  
using it.◀  
Slide the cover forward.  
Opening  
Closing  
Slide the cover rearward.  
Small storage compartment  
Pull the handle.  
Closing  
Fold cover closed.  
Storage possibility for small objects, for exam‐  
ple, coins.  
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Closing  
Controls  
Storage compartment third  
row of seats  
Fold the respective cover down until it latches.  
Connection for an external audio  
device  
Overview  
A storage compartment is located between the  
seats of third row of seats.  
An external audio device, e.g.,  
an MP3 player, can be con‐  
nected via the AUX-IN port or  
the USB audio interface in the  
center armrest.  
Rear  
Overview  
A storage compartment is located in the center  
armrest between the seats.  
Center armrest  
Front  
Opening  
1. Pull the loop and fold down the center arm‐  
rest.  
Overview  
Located in the center armrest between the  
front seats is a storage compartment and de‐  
pending on how the vehicle is equipped also  
an elastic band on the left side and a cover for  
the snap-in adapter.  
Opening  
2. Pull the handle.  
Push the cover down slightly and press the  
button, see arrow. The respective cover folds  
up.  
Closing  
Press cover down until it latches.  
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Glasses compartment  
Overview  
The compartment for eye glasses is located  
between the interior mirror and interior lights.  
Opening  
Slide the cover forward.  
Press button.  
Closing  
Press the cover up until it latches.  
Two cup holders are located in the center con‐  
sole.  
Rear  
Cup holders  
Safety information  
Safety information  
NOTE  
WARNING  
With an open cup holder, the center arm‐  
rest cannot be folded back up. There is a risk  
of property damage. Press back the covers be‐  
fore the center armrest is folded up.◀  
Unsuitable containers in the cup holder  
and hot beverages can damage the cup holder  
and increase the risk of injury in the event of an  
accident. There is a risk of injury or risk of  
property damage. Use light-weight, unbreaka‐  
ble, and sealable containers. Do not transport  
hot beverages. Do not force objects into the  
cup holder.◀  
Overview  
In the center armrest.  
Front  
Overview  
In the center console.  
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Controls  
Opening  
Clothes hooks  
1. Pull the loop and fold down the center arm‐  
rest.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Clothing articles on the clothes hooks  
can obstruct the view while driving. There is a  
risk of an accident. When suspending clothing  
articles from the hooks, ensure that they will  
not obstruct the driver's view.◀  
WARNING  
Improper use of the clothes hooks can  
lead to a risk of objects flying about during  
braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk  
of injury and risk of property damage. Only  
hang lightweight objects, e.g., clothing articles,  
from the clothes hooks.◀  
2. Press button.  
General information  
The clothes hooks are located in the grab han‐  
dles in the rear.  
Storage compartments in the  
cargo area  
Closing  
Press both covers inward back against each  
other.  
Storage space under cargo floor panel  
Third row of seats  
Overview  
The cup holders are located between the seats  
of the third row of seats.  
Fold up the cargo floor panel. The storage  
space under the cargo floor panel is subdi‐  
vided.  
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Multi-function hook  
Left side storage compartment  
WARNING  
Improper use of the multi-function hooks  
can lead to a risk of objects flying about during  
braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk  
of injury and risk of property damage. Only  
hang lightweight objects, e.g., shopping bags,  
from the multi-function hooks. Only transport  
heavy luggage in the cargo area if it has been  
appropriately secured.◀  
Pull the handle.  
Lashing eyes in the cargo area  
To secure the cargo, refer to page 199, there  
are lashing eyes in the cargo area.  
Lashing eyes in the cargo area with  
rail  
To secure the cargo, refer to page 199, there  
are lashing eyes in the cargo area.  
Depending on the installed equipment version,  
there are one or two multi-function hooks in  
the cargo area.  
Cargo net, FlexNet  
To secure the cargo, refer to page 199, the  
flexible cargo net can also be used.  
Retaining strap  
A retaining strap is available on the left side  
trim for fastening small objects.  
Net  
Smaller objects can be stored in the net on the  
left side of the cargo area.  
Storage compartment on the right  
side  
A waterproof storage compartment is available  
on the right side of the cargo area.  
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