2022 BMW 3 Series 4 Door Controls User Manual

MY CAR USER MANUAL

Controls for Your BMW 3 Series 4 Door 2022

Controls  
This chapter is intended to provide you with  
information that will give you complete control of  
your vehicle. All features and accessories that  
are useful for driving and your safety, comfort  
and convenience are described here.  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
Opening and closing  
Integrated key  
Vehicle equipment  
All standard, country-specific and optional  
equipment that is offered in the model series is  
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐  
ment is also described that is not available in a  
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional  
equipment or country variant. This also applies  
for safety-related functions and systems.  
Press the button on the back of the remote  
control, arrow 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2.  
Remote control/key  
Buttons on the remote control  
The integrated key fits the following locks:  
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Driver's door.  
Glove compartment on the front passenger  
side.  
The front passenger glove compartment con‐  
tains a switch for separately securing the trunk  
lid, refer to page 39.  
Replacing the battery  
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Unlocking  
Locking  
Opening the trunk lid  
Panic mode in alarm system  
General information  
The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐  
trols with keys.  
1. Take the integrated key out of the remote  
control.  
Every remote control contains a replaceable  
battery.  
2. Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1.  
The settings called up and implemented when  
the car is unlocked depend on which remote  
control is used to unlock the car. Personal Pro‐  
file, refer to page 33.  
3. Remove the cover of the battery compart‐  
ment; see arrow 2.  
4. Insert a battery of the same type with the  
positive side facing upwards.  
Information on the required maintenance is  
stored in the remote control as well. Service  
data in the remote control, refer to page 207  
5. Press the cover closed.  
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Controls  
Take the used battery to a recycling  
center or to your service center.  
Start/Stop button within 10 seconds while  
pressing the brake.  
Manual transmission: if a corresponding Check  
Control message appears, hold the remote  
control, as shown, against the marked area on  
the steering column and press the Start/Stop  
button within 10 seconds while pressing the  
clutch pedal.  
New remote controls  
You can obtain new remote controls from your  
service center.  
Loss of the remote controls  
Lost remote controls can be blocked by your  
service center.  
Personal Profile  
Emergency detection of remote  
control  
The concept  
You can set several of your vehicle's functions  
to suit your personal needs and preferences.  
It is possible to switch on the ignition or start  
the engine in situations such as the following:  
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The settings are automatically saved in the  
profile currently activated.  
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Interference of radio transmission to re‐  
mote control by external sources.  
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The remote control used is detected when  
the vehicle is unlocked and the stored pro‐  
file is called up.  
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Discharged battery in the remote control.  
Interference of radio transmission by mo‐  
bile devices in close proximity to the re‐  
mote control.  
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Your personal settings will be recognized  
and called up again even if the vehicle has  
been used in the meantime by someone  
else with another remote control.  
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Interference of radio transmission by  
charger while charging items such as mo‐  
bile devices in the vehicle.  
The individual settings are stored for three  
Personal Profiles and one guest profile.  
A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐  
tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start  
the engine.  
Transmitting the settings  
Your personal settings can be taken with you  
to another vehicle equipped with the Personal  
Profile function. For more information, contact  
your service center.  
Starting the engine with emergency  
detection of the remote control  
The settings are transmitted as follows:  
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Via the USB interface for data transfer.  
BMW Online.  
Automatic transmission: if a corresponding  
Check Control message appears, hold the re‐  
mote control, as shown, against the marked  
area on the steering column and press the  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
Profile management  
Exporting profiles  
Most settings of the active profile and the  
saved contacts can be exported.  
Opening the profiles  
A different profile can be called up than the  
one associated with the remote control cur‐  
rently in use.  
This can be helpful for securing and retrieving  
personal settings, before delivering the vehicle  
to a workshop for example.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Profiles"  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Profiles"  
3. Select a profile.  
3. "Export profile"  
Called up profile is assigned to the remote  
control being used at the time.  
4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"  
USB interface: "USB device"  
Renaming profiles  
1. "Settings"  
Using the guest profile  
The guest profile can be used to make individ‐  
ual settings without affecting the three Per‐  
sonal Profiles.  
2. "Profiles"  
The current profile is selected.  
3. Open "Options".  
4. "Rename current profile"  
This can be useful for drivers who are using  
the vehicle temporarily and do not have their  
own profile.  
Resetting profiles  
1. "Settings"  
The settings of the active profile are reset to  
their default values.  
2. "Profiles"  
The current profile is selected.  
3. Open "Guest".  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Profiles"  
4. Create the settings.  
Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed.  
The current profile is selected.  
3. Open "Options".  
4. "Reset current profile"  
Display profile list during start  
The profile list can be displayed during each  
start for selecting the desired profile.  
Importing profiles  
Existing settings and contacts are overwritten  
with the imported profile.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Profiles"  
1. "Settings"  
3. Open "Options".  
4. "Display user list at startup"  
2. "Profiles"  
3. "Import profile"  
Personal Profile settings  
The following functions and settings can be  
stored in a profile.  
4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"  
USB interface: "USB device"  
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Collision warning: warning time.  
Exterior mirror position.  
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Controls  
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CD/Multimedia: audio source listened to  
last.  
The system simultaneously engages and re‐  
leases the locks on the following:  
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Unlocking/locking of the vehicle: settings.  
Driving Dynamics Control: sport program  
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Doors.  
Trunk lid.  
Fuel filler flap.  
Driver's seat position: automatically re‐  
trieved after unlocking.  
Operating from the outside  
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Programmable memory buttons: assign‐  
ment.  
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Via the remote control.  
Head-up Display: selection, brightness,  
position and rotation of the display.  
Via the door handles of the driver's and  
front passenger doors.  
Headlamp courtesy delay feature: time set‐  
ting.  
The following takes place simultaneously  
when locking/unlocking the vehicle via the re‐  
mote control:  
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Tone: tone settings.  
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Depending on how the vehicle is equipped,  
the theft protection is activated/deacti‐  
vated. Theft protection prevents the doors  
from being unlocked using the lock but‐  
tons or the door opener.  
Automatic climate control/Automatic cli‐  
mate control with enhanced features: set‐  
tings.  
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Navigation: map views, route criteria, voice  
output on/off.  
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The welcome lamps, interior lamps and  
courtesy lamps are switched on and off.  
Park Distance Control PDC: adjusting the  
signal tone volume.  
The alarm system, refer to page 42, is  
armed or disarmed.  
Radio: stored stations, station listened to  
last, special settings.  
Rearview camera: selection of functions  
and type of display.  
Operating from the inside  
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Side View: selection of the display type.  
Language on the Control Display.  
Lane departure warning: last setting, on/  
off.  
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Active Blind Spot Detection: last setting,  
on/off.  
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Daytime running lights: current setting.  
Triple turn signal activation.  
Via the button for the central locking system.  
Locking the vehicle: after a brief period or  
after starting to drive.  
If the vehicle has been locked from inside, the  
fuel filler flap remains unlocked.  
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the  
central locking system unlocks automatically.  
Central locking system  
The hazard warning system and interior lamps  
come on.  
The concept  
The central locking system becomes active  
when the driver's door is closed.  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
Switching on interior lamps and  
courtesy lamps  
Opening and closing: from  
the outside  
Press the button on the remote control  
with the vehicle locked.  
Using the remote control  
General information  
Panic mode  
You can trigger the alarm system if you find  
yourself in a dangerous situation.  
Take the remote control with you  
People or animals left unattended in a  
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐  
side. Always take the remote control with you  
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle  
can then be opened from the outside.◀  
Press the button on the remote con‐  
trol for at least 3 seconds.  
To switch off the alarm: press any button.  
Opening the trunk lid  
Unlocking  
Press the button on the remote con‐  
trol for approx. 1 second.  
Press the button on the remote con‐  
trol.  
The vehicle is unlocked.  
The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether it  
was previously locked or unlocked.  
Welcome lamps, interior lamp and courtesy  
lamps are switched on.  
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and  
up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available  
before opening.  
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.  
Create the settings, refer to page 41.  
In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk  
lid can only be opened using the remote con‐  
trol if the vehicle has been unlocked.  
Convenient opening  
The remote control can be used to simultane‐  
ously open the windows and the glass sunroof.  
Do not place the remote control in the  
cargo area  
Press and hold the button on the re‐  
mote control.  
Take the remote control with you and do not  
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐  
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when  
the trunk lid is closed.◀  
The windows and the glass sunroof open.  
Releasing the button stops the motion.  
The trunk lid is locked again as soon as it is  
pushed closed.  
Locking  
Press the button on the remote control.  
Malfunction  
If the vehicle can no longer be locked or un‐  
locked with the remote control, the battery  
may be discharged or there may be interfer‐  
ence from external sources such as mobile  
phones, metal objects, overhead power lines,  
transmission towers, etc.  
Locking from the outside  
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside  
if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot  
be unlocked from inside without special knowl‐  
edge.◀  
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Controls  
If this occurs, lock or unlock the driver's door at  
the door lock using the integrated key.  
Locking from the outside  
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside  
if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot  
be unlocked from inside without special knowl‐  
edge.◀  
For US owners only  
The transmitter and receiver units comply with  
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication  
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐  
erned by the following:  
The alarm system is triggered when the door is  
opened, if the vehicle is unlocked via the door  
lock.  
FCC ID:  
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle  
with the remote control or switch on the igni‐  
tion, if necessary, by emergency detection of  
the remote control.  
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LX8766S.  
LX8766E.  
LX8CAS.  
Only the driver's door is unlocked or locked via  
the door lock.  
LX8CAS2.  
MYTCAS4.  
Compliance statement:  
Locking the doors and trunk lid  
together  
To lock all doors and the trunk lid at once:  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions:  
1. With the doors closed, lock the vehicle us‐  
ing the button for the central locking sys‐  
tem in the interior.  
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This device may not cause harmful inter‐  
ference, and  
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this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
2. Unlock and open the driver's or front pas‐  
senger door.  
3. Lock the vehicle.  
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to  
these devices could void the user's authority to  
operate this equipment.  
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Lock the driver's door using the  
integrated key in the door lock, or  
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Press down the lock button of the front  
passenger door and close the door  
from the outside.  
Using the door lock  
General information  
The fuel filler flap can only be locked using the  
remote control.  
Manual operation  
If an electrical malfunction occurs, lock or un‐  
lock the vehicle using the integrated key via  
the door lock on the driver's door.  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
Opening from the outside  
Opening and closing: from  
the inside  
Locking and unlocking  
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Press the button on the trunk lid.  
Press the button on the remote  
control for approx. 1 second.  
Pressing the buttons locks and unlocks the  
doors and the trunk lid when the front doors  
are closed, but they are not secured against  
theft.  
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With Comfort Access the trunk lid opens  
with no-touch activation, refer to  
page 40.  
Opening from the inside  
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.  
Push the button in the driver's foot‐  
well.  
Unlocking and opening  
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Either unlock the doors together using the  
button for the central locking system and  
then pull the door handle above the arm‐  
rest or  
If the vehicle is stationary, the trunk lid opens if  
it is not locked.  
Closing  
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Pull the door opener twice individually on  
each door: the first time unlocks the door,  
the second time opens it.  
Trunk lid  
Opening  
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and  
up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available  
before opening.  
Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk  
lid make it easier to pull down the lid.  
Keep the closing path clear  
Make sure that the closing path of the  
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐  
sult.◀  
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Do not place the remote control in the  
cargo area  
Comfort Access  
Take the remote control with you and do not  
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐  
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when  
the trunk lid is closed.◀  
The concept  
The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐  
ing the remote control.  
All you need to do is to have the remote con‐  
trol with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket.  
Locking separately  
The vehicle automatically detects the remote  
control when it is nearby or in the passenger  
compartment.  
The trunk lid can be locked separately with the  
switch in the front passenger glove compart‐  
ment.  
Comfort Access supports the following func‐  
tions:  
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Trunk lid secured, arrow 1.  
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Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.  
Convenient closing.  
Trunk lid not secured, ar‐  
row 2.  
Unlocking of the trunk lid separately.  
Open trunk lid with no-touch activation.  
Start the engine.  
Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position. This  
secures the trunk lid and disconnects it from  
the central locking system.  
Functional requirements  
If the glove compartment on the front passen‐  
ger side is locked, the trunk lid cannot be  
opened.  
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There are no external sources of interfer‐  
ence nearby.  
To lock the vehicle, the remote control  
must be located outside of the vehicle.  
This is beneficial when the vehicle is parked  
using valet service. The infrared remote con‐  
trol can be handed out without the key.  
The next unlocking and locking cycle is not  
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.  
Emergency unlocking  
The engine can only be started if the re‐  
mote control is inside the vehicle.  
Comparison with ordinary remote  
control  
The functions can be controlled by pressing  
the buttons of the remote control or Comfort  
Access.  
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.  
The trunk lid unlocks.  
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Opening and closing  
Monitor the closing process  
Unlocking  
Monitor the closing process to ensure  
that no one becomes trapped.◀  
Unlocking the trunk lid separately  
Press the button on the exterior of the trunk  
lid.  
This corresponds to pressing the  
ton on the remote control.  
but‐  
Do not place the remote control in the  
cargo area  
Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front  
passenger door completely, arrow 1.  
Take the remote control with you and do not  
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐  
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when  
the trunk lid is closed.◀  
This corresponds to pressing the  
on the remote control.  
button  
Locking  
Opening trunk lid with no-touch  
activation  
With Comfort Access, the trunk lid can be  
opened with no-touch activation using the re‐  
mote control you are carrying.  
A sensor detects a directed foot motion in the  
center of the area at the rear of the car and the  
trunk lid opens.  
Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2,  
with your finger for approx. 1 second.  
Foot movement to be carried out  
Do not touch vehicle  
This corresponds to pressing the  
on the remote control.  
button  
With the foot motion, make sure there is  
steady stance and do not touch the vehicle;  
otherwise, there is a danger of injury, e. g. from  
hot exhaust system parts.◀  
To save battery power, ensure that the ignition  
and all electronic systems and/or power con‐  
sumers are switched off before locking the ve‐  
hicle.  
1. Position in the center behind the vehicle.  
Convenient closing  
Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2,  
with the finger and hold it down.  
In addition to locking, the windows and the  
glass sunroof are closed.  
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Controls  
2. Move foot in the direction of travel under‐  
neath the bumper and immediately back.  
Adjusting  
Unlocking  
The setting is stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Doors/key"  
3.  
Select symbol or "Unlock button:"  
4. Select the desired function:  
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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.  
Opening  
The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether it  
was previously locked or unlocked.  
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"All doors"  
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and  
up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available  
before opening.  
The entire vehicle is unlocked.  
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped or  
the country-specific variant, you can set  
whether the doors are also unlocked with the  
button on the remote control.  
Before the opening, the hazard warning sys‐  
tem flashes.  
Preventing inadvertent opening  
In situations where the trunk lid should is  
not to be opened with no-touch activation, en‐  
sure that the remote control is located beyond  
the range of the sensor, at least 5 ft/1.50 m  
from the rear of the car.  
Confirmation signals from the vehicle  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Doors/key"  
3. Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐  
mation signals.  
Otherwise, the trunk lid may be opened inad‐  
vertently, for example by an unintentional or  
misinterpreted movement of the foot.◀  
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"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"  
"Flash when lock/unlock"  
Automatic locking  
Malfunction  
The setting is stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
Comfort Access may not function properly if it  
experiences interference from external sour‐  
ces such as mobile phones, metal objects,  
overhead power lines, transmission towers,  
etc.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Doors/key"  
3. Select the desired function:  
In this case, open or close the vehicle using the  
buttons on the remote control or use the  
integrated key in the door lock.  
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"Lock if no door opened"  
The vehicle locks automatically after a  
short period of time if a door is not  
opened.  
If there is a malfunction, open the trunk lid with  
the remote control button or with the button on  
the trunk lid.  
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"Lock after start driving"  
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Opening and closing  
The vehicle locks automatically after  
you drive away.  
▷ By flashing the daytime running lights.  
Arming and disarming the alarm  
system  
Retrieving the seat and mirror settings  
The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions  
used last are stored for the remote control cur‐  
rently in use.  
General information  
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either  
with the remote control or via the Comfort Ac‐  
cess at the door lock, the alarm system is  
armed or disarmed at the same time.  
When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions  
are automatically retrieved if this function was  
activated.  
Pinch hazard when moving back the seat  
Door lock and armed alarm system  
If this function is used, first make sure  
that the footwell behind the driver's seat is  
empty. Otherwise, people can be injured or ob‐  
jects damaged when the seat is moved back.◀  
The alarm system is triggered when the door is  
opened, if the vehicle is unlocked via the door  
lock.  
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle  
with the remote control or switch on the igni‐  
tion, if necessary, by emergency detection of  
the remote control.  
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:  
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When a seat position switch is pressed.  
When a button of the seat and mirror mem‐  
ory is pressed.  
Trunk lid and armed alarm system  
The trunk lid can be opened even when the  
alarm system is armed.  
Activating the setting  
1. "Settings"  
Press the button on the remote con‐  
trol for approx. 1 second.  
2. "Doors/key"  
3. "Last seat position autom."  
With Comfort Access the trunk lid opens with  
no-touch activation, refer to page 40.  
Alarm system  
After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and  
monitored again if the doors are locked. The  
hazard warning system flashes once.  
The concept  
The vehicle alarm system responds to:  
In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk  
lid can only be opened using the remote con‐  
trol if the vehicle was unlocked first.  
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Opening of a door, the hood or the trunk  
lid.  
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Movements in the vehicle.  
Panic mode  
You can trigger the alarm system if you find  
yourself in a dangerous situation.  
Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐  
tempts to steal a wheel or when towing the  
car.  
Press the button on the remote con‐  
trol for at least 3 seconds.  
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Interruptions in battery voltage.  
The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:  
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By sounding an acoustic alarm.  
To switch off the alarm: press any button.  
By switching on the hazard warning sys‐  
tem.  
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Controls  
Switching off the alarm  
Interior motion sensor  
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Unlock the vehicle using the remote con‐  
trol.  
The windows and glass sunroof must be  
closed for the system to function properly.  
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With Comfort Access: If you are carrying  
the remote control with you, pull on the  
driver side or front passenger side door  
handle.  
Avoiding unintentional alarms  
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐  
sor can be switched off together, such as in  
the following situations:  
Indicator lamp on the interior rearview  
mirror  
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In automatic car washes.  
In duplex garages.  
During transport on car-carrying trains, at  
sea or on a trailer.  
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When animals are to remain in the vehicle.  
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.  
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The indicator lamp flashes briefly every  
2 seconds:  
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐  
onds and then continues to flash.  
The system is armed.  
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐  
sor are switched off until the vehicle is locked  
again.  
The indicator lamp flashes after locking:  
The doors, hood or trunk lid is not closed  
properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐  
cured.  
After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp  
flashes continuously. Interior motion sen‐  
sor and tilt alarm sensor are not active.  
Power windows  
General information  
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The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐  
ing:  
Take the remote control with you  
Take the remote control with you when  
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐  
ple, cannot operate the power windows and in‐  
jure themselves.◀  
The vehicle has not been tampered with.  
The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking  
until the engine ignition is switched on, but  
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:  
An alarm has been triggered.  
Tilt alarm sensor  
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.  
The alarm system responds in situations such  
as attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is  
towed.  
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Opening and closing  
Pinch protection system  
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as  
a window closes, the closing action is inter‐  
rupted.  
The window reopens slightly.  
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐  
tection  
Even with the pinch protection system, check  
that the window's closing path is clear; other‐  
wise, the closing action may not stop in certain  
situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀  
Opening  
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Press the switch to the resistance  
point.  
No window accessories  
Do not install any accessories in the  
range of movement of the windows; otherwise,  
the pinch protection system will be impaired.◀  
The window opens while the switch is held.  
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Press the switch beyond the resist‐  
ance point.  
Closing without the pinch protection  
system  
The window opens automatically.  
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.  
Keep the closing path clear  
Convenient opening, refer to page 36, via the  
remote control.  
Monitor the closing process and make  
sure that the closing path of the window is  
clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀  
Closing  
Keep the closing path clear  
For example, if there is an external danger or if  
ice on the windows prevents a window from  
closing normally, proceed as follows:  
Monitor the closing process and make  
sure that the closing path of the window is  
clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀  
1. Pull the switch past the resistance point  
and hold it there.  
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Pull the switch to the resistance  
point.  
The pinch protection is limited and the  
window reopens slightly if the closing force  
exceeds a certain value.  
The window closes while the switch is  
held.  
2. Pull the switch past the resistance point  
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it  
there.  
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Pull the switch beyond the resistance  
point.  
The window closes without pinch protec‐  
tion.  
The window closes automatically.  
Pressing the switch stops the motion.  
Safety switch  
Convenient closing, refer to page 40, with  
Comfort Access.  
The safety switch in the driver's door can be  
used to prevent children, for example, from  
opening and closing the rear windows using  
the switches in the rear.  
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Opening and closing  
Controls  
Switching on and off  
Glass sunroof, powered  
Press the button.  
General information  
The glass sunroof is operational when the igni‐  
tion is switched on.  
The LED lights up if the safety func‐  
tion is switched on.  
Safety switch for rear operation  
Keep the closing path clear  
Press the safety switch when transport‐  
ing children in the rear; otherwise, injury may  
result if the windows are closed without super‐  
vision.◀  
Monitor the closing process and make  
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof  
is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀  
Take the remote control with you  
Take the remote control with you when  
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐  
ple, cannot operate the roof and injure them‐  
selves.◀  
Roller sunblinds  
Roller sunblind for rear window  
General information  
If you are no longer able to move the roller sun‐  
blind for the rear window after having activated  
it a number of times in a row, the system is  
blocked for a limited time to prevent overheat‐  
ing. Let the system cool.  
The roller sunblind for the rear window cannot  
be moved at low interior temperatures.  
Extending or retracting roller blind for  
rear window  
Tilting the glass sunroof  
Push switch upward briefly.  
Press the button.  
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Closed roof is tilted open.  
The opened roof closes until  
it is in its tilted position. The  
sliding visor stays com‐  
pletely open.  
Roller sunblinds for the rear side  
windows  
Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hook  
it onto the bracket.  
Opening/closing the glass sunroof and  
sliding visor together  
Do not open the window while the roller  
sunblind is raised.  
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Slide switch back to the re‐  
sistance point and hold.  
Do not open the window while the roller sun‐  
blind is raised; otherwise, there is a risk of  
damage at high speeds that may result in per‐  
sonal injury.◀  
Glass sunroof and sliding vi‐  
sor open together as long as  
the switch is held down.  
▷
Press switch back past the resistance  
point.  
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Opening and closing  
The glass sunroof and sliding visor open  
automatically. Pressing the switch again  
stops the opening motion.  
Pinch protection is limited and the roof re‐  
opens slightly if the closing force exceeds  
a certain value.  
2. Press the switch forward again beyond the  
resistance point and hold until the roof  
closes without pinch protection.  
Analogously, the glass sunroof is closed by  
sliding the switch forward.  
The sliding visor remains open and can be  
closed by hand.  
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.  
Convenient operation, refer to page 36, via the  
remote control.  
Convenient closing, refer to page 40, with  
Comfort Access.  
The roof closes without pinch protection.  
Comfort position  
Initializing after a power failure  
Stops the roof in the comfort position if the  
roof is not fully open. This reduces wind noise  
in the passenger compartment.  
After a power failure during the opening or  
closing process, the roof can only be operated  
to a limited extent.  
If desired, continue the movement by pressing  
the switch.  
Initializing the system  
The system can be initialized when the vehicle  
is stationary and the engine is running.  
Pinch protection system  
If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐  
roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐  
ment is stopped, beginning at approximately  
the middle of the opening in the roof, or from  
the tilted position during closing.  
During the initialization, the roof closes without  
pinch protection.  
Keep the closing path clear  
Monitor the closing process and make  
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof  
is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀  
The glass sunroof opens again slightly.  
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐  
tection  
Press the switch up and hold it  
until the initialization is com‐  
plete:  
Despite the pinch protection system, check  
that the roof's closing path is clear; otherwise,  
the closing action may not be interrupted in  
certain extreme situations, such as when thin  
objects are present.◀  
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Initialization begins within  
15 seconds and is com‐  
pleted when the sunroof is  
completely closed.  
▷
The roof closes without pinch protection.  
Closing from the open position  
without pinch protection  
For example, if there is an external danger, pro‐  
ceed as follows:  
1. Press the switch forward beyond the re‐  
sistance point and hold.  
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Controls  
Adjusting  
Manually adjustable seats  
At a glance  
Vehicle equipment  
All standard, country-specific and optional  
equipment that is offered in the model series is  
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐  
ment is also described that is not available in a  
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional  
equipment or country variant. This also applies  
for safety-related functions and systems.  
Sitting safely  
The ideal seating position can make a vital  
contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
Forward/backward  
Thigh support  
Seat tilt  
The seating position plays an important role in  
an accident in combination with:  
Backrest width  
Lumbar support  
Height  
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Safety belts, refer to page 50.  
Head restraints, refer to page 51.  
Airbags, refer to page 94.  
Backrest tilt  
Seats  
Forward/backward  
General information  
Do not adjust the seat while driving  
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driv‐  
ing, or the seat could respond with unexpected  
movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle  
control could lead to an accident.◀  
Do not incline the backrest too far to the  
rear  
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired  
direction.  
Also on the front passenger side, do not incline  
the backrest on the front passenger side too  
far to the rear during driving, or there is a risk of  
slipping under the safety belt in the event of an  
accident. This would eliminate the protection  
normally provided by the belt.◀  
After releasing the lever, move the seat for‐  
ward or back slightly to make sure it engages  
properly.  
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Adjusting  
Height  
Electrically adjustable seats  
At a glance  
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat  
or lift it off, as necessary.  
1
2
3
4
5
Seat and mirror memory  
Backrest width  
Backrest tilt  
Lumbar support  
Backrest tilt  
Forward/backward, height, seat tilt  
Note  
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored  
for the remote control currently in use. When  
the vehicle is unlocked via the remote control,  
the position is automatically retrieved if the  
function, refer to page 42, is activated for this  
purpose.  
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the  
backrest or lift it off, as necessary.  
Seat tilt  
Adjustments in detail  
1. Forward/back.  
Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired  
tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight  
to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat  
engages properly.  
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Controls  
2. Height.  
Thigh support  
Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust  
the thigh support.  
3. Seat tilt.  
Lumbar support  
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐  
justed in such a way that it supports the lumbar  
region of the spine. The lower back and the  
spine are supported for upright posture.  
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Press the front/rear section  
of the switch.  
4. Backrest tilt.  
The curvature is increased/  
decreased.  
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Press the upper/lower sec‐  
tion of the switch.  
The curvature is shifted up/  
down.  
Backrest width  
Change the width of the back‐  
rest using the side wings to ad‐  
just the lateral support.  
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Adjusting  
If the drive is continued within approx. 15 mi‐  
nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐  
cally with the temperature selected last.  
Front seat heating  
When ECO PRO, refer to page 171, is acti‐  
vated, the heater output is reduced.  
Switching off  
Press the button longer.  
The LEDs go out.  
Switching on  
Press the button once for each tem‐  
perature level.  
Safety belts  
Seats with safety belt  
The vehicle has five seats, each of which is  
equipped with a safety belt.  
The maximum temperature is reached when  
three LEDs are lit.  
If the drive is continued within approx. 15 mi‐  
nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐  
cally with the temperature selected last.  
Number of safety belts  
Your vehicle has been fitted with five safety  
belts for the safety of you and your passen‐  
gers. However, they can only offer protection  
when adjusted correctly.  
When ECO PRO, refer to page 171, is acti‐  
vated, the heater output is reduced.  
Switching off  
Hints  
Press the button longer.  
The LEDs go out.  
Always make sure that safety belts are being  
worn by all occupants before driving away.  
Although airbags enhance safety by providing  
added protection, they are not a substitute for  
safety belts.  
Rear seat heating  
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The shoulder strap's anchorage point will  
be correct for adult seat occupants of ev‐  
ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted.  
The two outer safety belt buckles,  
integrated into the rear seat, are for pas‐  
sengers sitting on the left and right.  
The center rear seat belt buckle is solely  
intended for the center passenger.  
Switching on  
One person per safety belt  
Press the button once for each tem‐  
perature level.  
Never allow more than one person to  
wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or  
small children to ride on a passenger's lap.◀  
The maximum temperature is reached when  
three LEDs are lit.  
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Controls  
Putting on the belt  
speeds above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can  
also be activated if objects are placed on the  
front passenger seat.  
Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly  
across the lap and shoulders, as close to the  
body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies  
low around the hips in the lap area and does  
not press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the belt  
can slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal  
impact and injure the abdomen.  
Damage to safety belts  
In the case of strain caused by accidents or  
damage:  
Have the safety belts, including the safety belt  
tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors  
checked.  
The safety belt must not lie across the neck,  
rub on sharp edges, be routed over solid or  
breakable objects, or be pinched.◀  
Checking and replacing safety belts  
Reduction of restraining effect  
Have the work performed only by your  
service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured  
that this safety feature will function properly.◀  
Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the  
belt from fitting properly, and pull the shoulder  
belt periodically to readjust the tension across  
your lap; otherwise, the retention effect of the  
safety belt may be reduced.◀  
Head restraints in the front  
Buckling the belt  
Correctly adjusted head restraint  
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the  
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event  
of an accident.  
Adjusting the head restraint  
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all  
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an in‐  
creased risk of injury in an accident.◀  
Height  
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in  
the belt buckle.  
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is  
approximately at ear level.  
Unbuckling the belt  
1. Hold the belt firmly.  
Distance  
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint  
is as close as possible to the back of the head.  
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.  
3. Guide the belt back into its reel.  
If necessary, adjust the distance by adjusting  
the tilt of the backrest.  
Safety belt reminder for driver's and  
passenger's seat  
The indicator lamp flashes or lights up  
and a signal sounds. Make sure that  
the safety belts are positioned cor‐  
rectly. The safety belt reminder is active at  
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Adjusting  
Adjusting the height  
1. Pull the head restraint upward as far as  
possible.  
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▷
To raise: pull.  
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the  
head restraint out completely.  
To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and  
push the head restraint down.  
Before transporting passengers  
Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐  
porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐  
tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐  
able.◀  
Tilt  
Three different tilt positions are available.  
Rear head restraints  
Correctly adjusted head restraint  
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the  
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event  
of an accident.  
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Forward: pull the top edge of the head re‐  
straint forward, arrow 1.  
Adjusting the head restraint  
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all  
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an in‐  
creased risk of injury in an accident.◀  
Back: press the button, arrow 2. The head  
restraint folds as far back as possible.  
Removing  
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be  
sitting in the seat in question.  
Height  
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is  
approximately at ear level.  
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Controls  
Adjusting the height  
1. Pull the head restraint upward as far as  
possible.  
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To raise: pull.  
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the  
head restraint out completely.  
To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and  
push the head restraint down.  
Before transporting passengers  
The center head restraint cannot be adjusted  
in elevation.  
Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐  
porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐  
tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐  
able.◀  
Folding down head restraints  
Extending/retracting head restraint  
Only fold down head restraint if no pas‐  
sengers are in the rear. Fold out retracted  
headrests again if passengers are being car‐  
ried in the rear; otherwise, there is increased  
risk of injury in the event of an accident.◀  
Seat and mirror memory  
General information  
Two different driver's seat and exterior mirror  
positions can be stored and retrieved for each  
remote control. Settings for the backrest width  
and lumbar support are not stored in memory.  
▷
▷
To lower flaps: press the button, arrow 1,  
and press down the head restraint.  
Fold back up: pull up head restraints.  
Storing  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Set the desired position.  
Removing  
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be  
sitting in the seat in question.  
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Adjusting  
Mirrors  
3.  
Press the button. The LED in the  
button lights up.  
Exterior mirrors  
At a glance  
4. Press the desired button 1 or 2. The LED  
goes out.  
If the M button is pressed accidentally:  
Press the button again.  
The LED goes out.  
Calling up settings  
Do not retrieve the memory while driving  
Do not retrieve the memory setting while  
driving, as an unexpected movement of the  
seat or steering wheel could result in an acci‐  
dent.◀  
1
2
3
Adjusting  
Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor  
Fold in and out  
Comfort function  
1. Open the driver's door.  
2. Switch off the ignition.  
General information  
The mirror on the passenger side is more  
curved than the driver's side mirror.  
3. Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.  
The corresponding seat position is performed  
automatically.  
Estimating distances correctly  
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer  
than they appear. Do not estimate the distance  
to the traffic behind you based on what you  
see in the mirror, as this will increase your risk  
of an accident.◀  
The procedure stops when a switch for adjust‐  
ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.  
Safety mode  
1. Close the driver's door or switch on the ig‐  
nition.  
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the  
mirror setting is stored for the remote control  
in use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the re‐  
mote control, the position is automatically re‐  
trieved if the setting for this function is active.  
2. Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2  
until the adjustment procedure is com‐  
pleted.  
Calling up of a seat position  
deactivated  
After a brief period, the calling up of stored  
seat positions is deactivated to save battery  
power.  
Selecting a mirror  
To change over to the other mirror:  
Slide the mirror changeover switch.  
Adjusting electrically  
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:  
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Open and close the door or trunk lid.  
Press a button on the remote control.  
Press the Start/Stop button.  
The setting corresponds to the direc‐  
tion in which the button is pressed.  
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Controls  
Saving positions  
Automatic heating  
Seat and mirror memory, refer to page 53  
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated  
whenever the engine is running.  
Adjusting manually  
If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example,  
press the edges of the mirror glass.  
Automatic dimming feature  
Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim‐  
med. Photocells are used for control in the In‐  
terior rear view mirror, refer to page 55.  
Automatic Curb Monitor  
When the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror  
glass tilts downward slightly on the front pas‐  
senger side. This improves your view of the  
curb and other low-lying obstacles when park‐  
ing, for example.  
Interior rearview mirror  
Reducing the blinding effect  
Activating  
1.  
Slide the mirror changeover switch  
to the driver's side mirror position.  
2. Engage transmission position R.  
Deactivating  
Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect by  
the interior mirror.  
Slide the mirror changeover switch to the pas‐  
senger's side mirror position.  
Fold in and out  
Interior rearview mirror, automatic  
dimming feature  
Press the button.  
The concept  
Possible up to approx. 15 mph/20 km/h.  
For example, this is advantageous  
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In car washes.  
In narrow streets.  
For folding back mirrors that were folded  
away manually.  
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐  
matically at a speed of approx.  
25 mph/40 km/h.  
Photocells are used for control:  
Fold in the mirror in a car wash  
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In the mirror glass.  
Before washing the car in an automatic  
car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or  
with the button; otherwise, the mirrors could  
be damaged, depending on the width of the  
vehicle.◀  
On the back of the mirror.  
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Adjusting  
Functional requirement  
Switching on/off  
For proper operation:  
Press the button.  
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▷
Keep the photocells clean.  
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On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
Do not cover the area between the inside  
rearview mirror and the windshield.  
Steering wheel  
General information  
Do not adjust while driving  
Do not adjust the steering wheel while  
driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement  
could result in an accident.◀  
Adjusting  
1. Fold the lever down.  
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred  
height and angle to suit your seating posi‐  
tion.  
3. Fold the lever back.  
Steering wheel heating  
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Controls  
Transporting children safely  
vated. Automatic deactivation of front passen‐  
ger side airbags, refer to page 96.  
Vehicle equipment  
All standard, country-specific and optional  
equipment that is offered in the model series is  
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐  
ment is also described that is not available in a  
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional  
equipment or country variant. This also applies  
for safety-related functions and systems.  
Note  
Deactivated front passenger airbags  
If a child restraint fixing system is used in  
the front passenger seat, the front passenger  
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there  
is an increased risk of injury to the child when  
the airbags are triggered, even with a child re‐  
straint fixing system.◀  
The right place for children  
Note  
Installing child restraint  
fixing systems  
Children in the vehicle  
Do not leave children unattended in the  
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them‐  
selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the  
doors.◀  
Before mounting  
Before mounting child restraint fixing systems,  
ensure that the rear seat backrests are locked.  
Children should always be in the rear  
Accident research shows that the safest place  
for children is in the back seat.  
Hints  
Manufacturer's information for child re‐  
straint fixing systems  
Transporting children in the rear  
To select, mount and use child restraint fixing  
systems, observe the information provided by  
the system manufacturer; otherwise, the pro‐  
tective effect can be impaired.◀  
Only transport children younger than  
13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in  
the rear in child restraint fixing systems pro‐  
vided in accordance with the age, weight and  
size of the child; otherwise, there is an in‐  
creased risk of injury in an accident.  
Lock the rear seat backrests in position  
Before installing a child restraint system,  
make sure that the rear seat backrests are  
locked; otherwise, the protective effect is not  
guaranteed and there is an increased risk of in‐  
jury for the child in the event of an accident.◀  
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a  
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint  
fixing system can no longer be used, due to  
their age, weight and size.◀  
Children on the front passenger seat  
On the front passenger seat  
Deactivating airbags  
After installing a child restraint fixing system in  
the front passenger seat, make sure that the  
Should it ever be necessary to use a child re‐  
straint fixing system in the front passenger  
seat, make sure that the front, knee and side  
airbags on the front passenger side are deacti‐  
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front, knee and side airbags on the front pas‐  
senger side are deactivated.  
Child seat security  
Deactivate the front passenger airbags auto‐  
matically, refer to page 96.  
Deactivating the front passenger airbags  
If a child restraint fixing system is used in  
the front passenger seat, the front passenger  
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there  
is an increased risk of injury to the child when  
the airbags are triggered, even with a child re‐  
straint fixing system.◀  
The rear safety belts and the front passenger  
safety belt can be locked against pulling out for  
mounting the child restraint fixing systems.  
Seat position and height  
Before installing a child restraint fixing system,  
move the front passenger seat as far back as  
possible and adjust its height to the highest  
position to obtain the best possible position for  
the belt and to offer optimal protection in the  
event of an accident.  
Locking the safety belt  
1. Pull out the belt webbing completely.  
2. Secure the child restraint fixing system  
with the belt.  
3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and  
pull it taut against the child restraint fixing  
system. The safety belt is locked.  
Do not change the seat position and height af‐  
ter this.  
Backrest width  
Unlocking the safety belt  
Adjustable backrest width: before installing a  
child restraint fixing system in the front pas‐  
senger seat, open the backrest width com‐  
pletely. Do not change the backrest width  
again and do not call up a memory position.  
1. Unbuckle the belt buckle.  
2. Remove the child restraint fixing system.  
3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐  
pletely.  
Backrest width for the child seat  
Before installing a child restraint fixing  
system in the front passenger seat, the back‐  
rest width must be opened completely. Do not  
change the adjustment after this; otherwise,  
the stability of the child seat will be reduced.◀  
LATCH child restraint fixing  
system  
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for CHil‐  
dren.  
Note  
Manufacturer's information for LATCH  
child restraint fixing systems  
To mount and use the LATCH child restraint  
fixing systems, observe the operating and  
safety information from the system manufac‐  
turer; otherwise, the level of protection may be  
reduced.◀  
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Controls  
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors  
With a through-loading system:  
Position  
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 restr- ained by the internal harnesses.  
Correctly engage the lower LATCH an‐  
chors  
Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have  
properly engaged and that the child restraint  
fixing system is resting snugly against the  
backrest; otherwise, the degree of protection  
offered may be reduced.◀  
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo‐  
cated behind the indicated covers.  
Before mounting the LATCH child restraint fix‐  
ing system, pull the belt away from the child  
restraint fixing system.  
Mounting ISOFIX child restraint fixing  
systems  
1. Mount the child restraint fixing system; re‐  
fer to the user's manual of the system.  
Without a through-loading system:  
Position  
2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐  
erly connected.  
Child restraint fixing system with a  
tether strap  
Mounting points  
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo‐  
cated in the gap between the seat and back‐  
rest.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there are  
two outer or three mounting points for child re‐  
straint fixing systems with a tether strap.  
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5. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it  
Note  
down.  
Mounting eyes  
6. Lower and lock head restraints as needed.  
Only use the mounting eyes for the up‐  
per retaining strap to secure child restraint fix‐  
ing systems; otherwise, the mounting eyes  
could be damaged.◀  
Locking the doors and  
windows  
Retaining strap guide  
Rear doors  
Retaining strap  
Make sure that the upper retaining strap  
is not routed over the head restraints or sharp  
edges and is free of twisting on its way to the  
upper mounting point; otherwise, the belt can‐  
not properly secure the child restraint fixing  
system in an accident.◀  
Push the locking lever on the rear doors down.  
The door can now be opened from the outside  
only.  
Safety switch for the rear  
Press the button on the driver's door if  
children are being transported in the  
rear.  
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Direction of travel  
Head restraint.  
This locks various functions so that they can‐  
not be operated from the rear: safety switch,  
refer to page 44.  
Hook for upper retaining strap  
Mounting point/eye  
Rear window shelf  
Seat backrest  
Upper retaining strap  
Attaching the upper retaining strap to  
the mounting point  
1. Remove the mounting point cover.  
2. Raise the head restraint.  
3. Guide the upper retaining strap between  
the supports of the head restraint.  
4. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to  
the mounting eye.  
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Shortly before the battery is discharged  
completely, so that the engine can still be  
started.  
Vehicle equipment  
All standard, country-specific and optional  
equipment that is offered in the model series is  
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐  
ment is also described that is not available in a  
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional  
equipment or country variant. This also applies  
for safety-related functions and systems.  
Note  
If the engine is switched off and the ignition is  
switched on, the system automatically  
switches to the radio ready state when the  
door is opened if the lights are switched off or  
the daytime running lights are switched on.  
Start/Stop button  
Ignition off  
Automatic transmission: Press the Start/Stop  
button again, but do not depress the brake.  
The concept  
Pressing the Start/Stop button  
switches the ignition on or off  
and starts the engine.  
Manual-shift transmission: press the Start/  
Stop button again, and do not press on the  
clutch pedal at the same time.  
Automatic transmission: The  
engine starts if the brake is de‐  
pressed while pressing the Start/Stop button.  
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go  
out.  
To save battery power when the engine is off,  
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary  
electronic systems/power consumers.  
Manual transmission: the engine starts if the  
clutch pedal is depressed when the Start/Stop  
button is pressed.  
Transmission position P with the ignition  
off  
Ignition on  
Automatic transmission: Press the Start/Stop  
button but do not depress the brake.  
When the ignition is switched off, position P is  
engaged automatically. When in an automatic  
car wash, for example, ensure that the ignition  
is not switched off accidentally.◀  
Manual-shift transmission: press the Start/  
Stop button, and do not press on the clutch  
pedal at the same time.  
The ignition automatically cuts off while the  
vehicle is stationary and the engine is stopped:  
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.  
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When locking the vehicle, and when the  
low beams are activated.  
Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the  
instrument cluster light up for varying lengths  
of time.  
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Shortly before the battery is discharged  
completely, so that the engine can still be  
started. This function is only available  
when the low beams are switched off.  
To save battery power when the engine is off,  
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary  
electronic systems/power consumers.  
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When opening or closing the driver door, if  
the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the  
low beams are switched off.  
The ignition switches off automatically:  
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When locking the vehicle, even if the low  
beams are switched on.  
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While the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, if  
the driver's door is open and the low  
beams are switched off.  
Repeated starting in quick succession  
Avoid repeated unsuccessful attempts to  
start the vehicle or starting the vehicle several  
times in quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel  
is not burned or is inadequately burned, posing  
a risk of overheating and damage to the cata‐  
lytic converter.◀  
When the ignition is switched off, by opening  
or closing the driver's door or unbuckling the  
driver's seat belt, the radio ready state remains  
active.  
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while  
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at  
moderate engine speeds.  
Radio ready state  
Activate radio ready state:  
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When the engine is running: press the  
Start/Stop button.  
Diesel engine  
Some electronic systems/power consumers  
remain ready for operation.  
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.  
The radio ready state switches off automati‐  
cally:  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
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After approx. 8 minutes.  
When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐  
tral locking system.  
Manual transmission  
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Shortly before the battery is discharged  
completely, so that the engine can still be  
started.  
Starting the engine  
1. Depress the brake pedal.  
2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neu‐  
tral.  
3. Press the Start/Stop button.  
Starting the engine  
The ignition is activated automatically for a  
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐  
gine starts.  
Hints  
Enclosed areas  
Do not let the engine run in enclosed  
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes  
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.  
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,  
an odorless and colorless but highly toxic  
gas.◀  
Automatic transmission  
Starting the engine  
1. Depress the brake pedal.  
2. Press the Start/Stop button.  
The ignition is activated automatically for a  
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐  
gine starts.  
Unattended vehicle  
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with  
the engine running; doing so poses a risk of  
danger.  
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐  
ning, set the parking brake and place the trans‐  
mission in position P or neutral to prevent the  
vehicle from moving.◀  
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Automatic Engine Start/Stop  
Function  
Hints  
The concept  
Take the remote control with you  
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.  
The system switches off the engine during a  
stop, e.g., in a traffic congestion or at traffic  
lights. The ignition remains switched on. The  
engine starts again automatically for driving  
off.  
Take the remote control with you when  
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐  
ple, cannot start the engine.◀  
Set the parking brake and further secure  
the vehicle as required  
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐  
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward  
and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐  
hicle, for example, by turning the steering  
wheel in the direction of the curb. ◀  
Certain vehicle components may experience  
additional wear as a result of this system.  
Automatic mode  
The Auto Start/Stop function is operational af‐  
ter each engine start.  
Before driving into a car wash  
This function is activated at speeds faster than  
about 3 mph, approx. 5 km/h.  
In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a  
car wash, heed the information regarding  
Washing in automatic car washes, refer to  
page 226.  
Engine stop  
The engine is switched off automatically dur‐  
ing a stop under the following conditions:  
Manual transmission  
Manual transmission:  
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Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is  
not pressed.  
Switching off the engine  
1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press the  
Start/Stop button.  
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The driver's seat belt is buckled or the driv‐  
er's door is closed.  
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.  
3. Set the parking brake.  
Automatic transmission:  
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The selector lever is in transmission posi‐  
tion D.  
Automatic transmission  
Switching off the engine  
1. Engage transmission position P with the  
vehicle stopped.  
Brake pedal remains depressed while the  
vehicle is stopped.  
The driver's seat belt is buckled or the driv‐  
er's door is closed.  
2. Press the Start/Stop button.  
The engine is switched off.  
The air volume of the air conditioner is reduced  
when the engine is switched off.  
The radio ready state is switched on.  
3. Set the parking brake.  
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Automatic transmission:  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
By releasing the brake pedal.  
The READY display in the tach‐  
ometer signals that the Auto  
Start/Stop function is ready to  
start the engine automatically.  
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.  
Safety mode  
After the engine switches off automatically, it  
will not start again automatically if any one of  
the following conditions are met.  
The display indicates that the  
conditions for an automatic en‐  
gine stop have not been satis‐  
fied.  
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The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and  
the driver's door is open.  
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The hood was unlocked.  
Some indicator lamps light up for varying  
lengths of time.  
Note  
The engine is not switched off automatically in  
the following situations:  
The engine can only be started via the Start/  
Stop button.  
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External temperature too low.  
The external temperature is high and auto‐  
matic climate control is running.  
Note  
Even if driving away was not intended, the de‐  
activated engine starts up automatically in the  
following situations:  
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The passenger compartment has not yet  
been heated or cooled to the required  
level.  
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Excessive warming of the passenger com‐  
partment when the cooling function is  
switched on.  
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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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The steering wheel is turned.  
Automatic transmission: the transmission  
position is changed from D to N, R, or M/S.  
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After driving in reverse.  
Fogging of the windows when the auto‐  
matic climate control is switched on.  
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Automatic transmission: the transmission  
position is changed from P to N, D, R or  
M/S.  
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Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.  
The engine compartment lid is unlocked.  
The parking assistant is activated.  
Stop-and-go traffic.  
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The vehicle begins rolling.  
Fogging of the windows when the auto‐  
matic climate control is switched on.  
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Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.  
The transmission selector lever is in posi‐  
tion N or M/S.  
Excessive cooling of the passenger com‐  
partment when the heating is switched on.  
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Use of fuel with high ethanol content.  
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Low brake vacuum pressure; this can oc‐  
cur, for example, if the brake pedal is de‐  
pressed a number of times in succession.  
Starting the engine  
The engine starts automatically under the fol‐  
lowing conditions:  
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Manual transmission:  
The clutch pedal is pressed.  
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manually  
Malfunction  
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer  
switches of the engine automatically. A Check  
Control message is displayed. It is possible to  
continue driving. Have the system checked.  
Using the button  
Parking brake  
Applying  
The lever automatically engages after being  
pulled up.  
The indicator lamp lights up red. The  
parking brake is set.  
Press the button.  
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian  
models  
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LED comes on: Auto Start Stop function is  
deactivated.  
The engine is started during an automatic  
engine stop.  
Releasing  
The engine can only be stopped or started  
via the Start/Stop button.  
LED goes out: Auto Start Stop function is  
activated.  
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.  
Raise lever slightly, press the button and guide  
the lever down.  
1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is  
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function  
is deactivated.  
Hints  
Use while driving  
Transmission position P is engaged auto‐  
matically.  
If on a rare occasion it is necessary to  
use the parking brake while driving, do not use  
excessive force when applying it. When using  
it, keep the button on the lever depressed.  
2. Set the parking brake.  
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.  
Otherwise, using excessive force when apply‐  
ing the parking brake may cause the rear  
wheels to lock, resulting in fishtailing.◀  
Automatic deactivation  
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func‐  
tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea‐  
sons, such as when the driver is detected to be  
absent.  
To prevent corrosion and braking control on  
one side only, lightly apply the parking brake  
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periodically while coasting, if traffic conditions  
permit.  
Signaling briefly  
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold  
it there for as long as you want the turn signal  
to flash.  
The brake lamps will not light up if the parking  
brake is engaged.  
High beams, headlamp flasher  
Turn signal, high beams,  
headlamp flasher  
Turn signal  
Do not fold in the exterior mirrors  
Do not fold in the exterior mirror while  
driving and when the turn signals/warning  
flashers are working, or else the additional  
flasher lights in the exterior mirror will no lon‐  
ger be in the prescribed position and will be  
difficult to see.◀  
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High beams, arrow 1.  
Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.  
Using turn signals  
Washer/wiper system  
Switching the wipers on/off and brief  
wipe  
Do not switch on the wipers if frozen  
Do not switch on the wipers if they are  
frozen onto the windshield; otherwise, the  
wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor  
may be damaged.◀  
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.  
No wiper operation on dry windshield  
To switch off manually, press the lever to the  
resistance point.  
Do not use the windshield wipers if the  
windshield is dry, as this may damage the  
wiper blades or cause them to become worn  
more quickly.◀  
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp  
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.  
No wiper operation with wipers folded  
away  
Triple turn signal activation  
Press the lever to the resistance point.  
The turn signal flashes three times.  
The function can be activated or deactivated:  
Do not switch on the wipers if they are folded  
away, otherwise the hood or the wipers may be  
damaged.◀  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Lighting"  
3. "Triple turn signal"  
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Intermittent operation or rain sensor  
The concept  
Without the rain sensor, the frequency of the  
wiper operation is preset.  
The rain sensor automatically controls the time  
between wipes depending on the intensity of  
the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐  
shield, directly behind the interior rearview mir‐  
ror.  
Press the wiper levers up.  
Activating/deactivating  
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐  
sition when released.  
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Normal wiping speed: press up once.  
The wipers switch to intermittent operation  
when the vehicle is stationary.  
Fast wiping speed: press up twice or press  
once beyond the resistance point.  
The wipers switch to normal speed when  
the vehicle is stationary.  
Press the button on the wiper lever.  
Switching off and brief wipe  
The LED in the wiper lever lights up and a wip‐  
ing operation is started. At temperatures below  
32 ℉/0 ℃, a wiping operation is not started.  
Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes  
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing  
through an automatic car wash; otherwise,  
damage could be caused by undesired wiper  
activation.◀  
Press the wiper levers down.  
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐  
sition when released.  
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Brief wipe: press down once.  
To switch off normal wipe: press down  
once.  
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To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.  
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Setting the frequency or sensitivity of  
the rain sensor  
Fold-out position of the wipers  
Required when changing the wiper blades or  
under frosty conditions, for example.  
1. Switch the ignition on and off again.  
2. Under frosty conditions, ensure that the  
wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐  
shield.  
3. Press the wiper lever up beyond the point  
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐  
onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly  
vertical position.  
Turn the thumbwheel.  
After the wipers are folded back down, the  
wiper system must be reactivated.  
Clean the windshield, headlamps  
Fold the wipers back down  
Before switching the ignition on, fold the  
wipers back down to the windshield; other‐  
wise, the wipers may become damaged when  
they are switched on.◀  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Press the wiper levers down. The wipers  
move to their resting position and are  
ready for operation.  
Pull the wiper lever.  
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐  
shield and activates the wipers briefly.  
Washer fluid  
In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regu‐  
lar intervals when the vehicle lights are  
switched on.  
General information  
Antifreeze for washer fluid  
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause  
injury if it is used incorrectly.  
Do not use the washer system at freezing  
temperatures  
Therefore, keep it away from sources of igni‐  
tion.  
Do not use the washers if there is any danger  
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐  
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this  
reason, use antifreeze.  
Only keep it in the closed original container  
and inaccessible to children.  
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐  
tainer.  
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is  
empty; otherwise, you could damage the  
pump.◀  
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is  
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual  
states; do not exceed the allowable washer  
fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the  
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐  
Windshield washer nozzles  
The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐  
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.  
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centrate or the equivalent.◀  
Manual transmission  
Shifting  
Washer fluid reservoir  
Shifting into 5th or 6th gear  
Adding washer fluid  
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push  
the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise inad‐  
vertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could  
lead to engine damage.◀  
Only add washer fluid when the engine is  
cool, and then close the cover completely to  
avoid contact between the washer fluid and  
hot engine parts.  
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk  
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀  
Reverse gear  
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.  
When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left,  
a slight resistance needs to be overcome.  
Automatic transmission with  
Steptronic  
Transmission positions  
D Drive, automatic position  
Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐  
ward gears are available.  
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐  
ervoir.  
Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐  
centrate and tap water and – if required – with a  
washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐  
turer's recommendations.  
R is Reverse  
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.  
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain  
the correct mixing ratio.  
N is Neutral  
Use in automatic car washes, for example. The  
vehicle can roll.  
Do not add windshield washer concentrate and  
antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure  
water; this could damage the wiper system.  
When the ignition is switched off, refer to  
page 61, position P is engaged automatically.  
Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐  
ferent manufacturers, because otherwise it can  
result in clogging of the windshield washer  
nozzles.  
P Park  
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The  
drive wheels are blocked.  
For the capacity, refer to technical data.  
P is engaged automatically:  
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After the engine is switched off when the  
vehicle is in radio ready state, refer to  
page 62, or when the ignition is switched  
off, refer to page 61, and when position R  
or D is engaged.  
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With the ignition is off, if position N is en‐  
gaged.  
After releasing the selector lever, it returns to  
its center position.  
If the safety belt is unbuckled, the driver's  
door is opened, and the brake pedal is not  
pressed while the vehicle is stationary and  
transmission position R or D is engaged.  
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that posi‐  
tion P of the automatic transmission is en‐  
gaged. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to  
roll.  
Kickdown  
Press unlock button, in order to:  
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving  
performance. Press on the gas pedal beyond  
the resistance point at the full throttle position.  
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Engage R.  
Shift out of P.  
Engaging the transmission position  
Engaging P  
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Transmission position P can only be disen‐  
gaged if the engine is running and the  
brake pedal is pressed.  
▷
With the vehicle stationary, press on the  
brake pedal before shifting out of P or N;  
otherwise, the shift command will not be  
executed: shift lock.  
Depress the brake until you start  
driving  
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after  
you select a driving position, maintain  
pressure on the brake pedal until you are  
ready to start.◀  
Press button P.  
Sport program and manual mode  
Activating the sport program  
Engaging D, R and N  
Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐  
mission position D.  
Briefly push the selector lever in the desired di‐  
rection, beyond a resistance point if necessary.  
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vated.  
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
Shift paddles  
Activating the M/S manual mode  
1. Push the selector lever to the left out of  
transmission position D.  
2. Push the selector lever forward or pull it  
backward.  
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is  
changed.  
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐  
ment cluster, e.g., M1.  
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow  
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both  
hands on the steering wheel.  
Once maximum engine speed is attained, M/S  
manual mode is automatically upshifted as  
needed.  
If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are  
used to shift gears in automatic mode, the  
transmission temporarily switches to manual  
mode.  
Switching to manual mode  
▷
To shift down: press the selector lever for‐  
ward.  
If the shift paddles are not used and the vehicle  
is not accelerated for a certain time, the sys‐  
tem switches back into automatic mode if the  
selector lever is in transmission position D.  
▷
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.  
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Shift up: pull right shift paddle.  
Shift down: pull left shift paddle.  
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐  
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.  
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.  
Sport automatic transmission: prevent  
automatic upshifting in M/S manual  
mode  
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐  
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.  
For vehicles with Sport automatic transmis‐  
sions, automatic shift operations are not per‐  
formed, at maximum engine speed for exam‐  
ple, if one of the following conditions is met:  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
The transmission position is dis‐  
played, e.g.: P.  
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DSC deactivated.  
TRACTION activated.  
SPORT+ activated.  
Sport automatic transmission: launch  
Control  
In addition, the kickdown is deactivated.  
Ending the sport program/manual  
mode  
Push the selector lever to the right.  
The concept  
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration  
on surfaces with good traction.  
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Component wear  
Do not use Launch Control too often;  
otherwise, this may result in premature wear of  
components due to the high stress placed on  
the vehicle.◀  
Did not use Launch Control during the break-  
in, refer to page 164, period.  
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC  
again as soon as possible.  
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 with the  
Driving Dynamics Control Sport+.  
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument  
cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF  
lights up.  
2. Engaging the transmission position S  
3. With the left foot, forcefully press down on  
the brake.  
4. Press on the accelerator beyond the resist‐  
ance point at the full throttle position.  
A flag symbol appears in the instrument  
cluster.  
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.  
Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding  
conditions, e.g., wet pavement, when used  
again.  
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vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional  
equipment or country variant. This also applies  
for safety-related functions and systems.  
Vehicle equipment  
All standard, country-specific and optional  
equipment that is offered in the model series is  
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐  
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Speedometer  
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Tachometerꢀꢁ78  
Display/reset milesꢀꢁ79  
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Tachometerꢀꢁ78  
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Miles/trip milesꢀꢁ79  
Computerꢀꢁ84  
Dateꢀꢁ79  
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External temperatureꢀꢁ79  
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Navigation display, see user's manual for  
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐  
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External temperatureꢀꢁ79  
Dateꢀꢁ79  
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Computerꢀꢁ84  
Transmission displayꢀꢁ71  
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Service requirementsꢀꢁ80  
In addition, an acoustic signal may be output  
and a text message may appear on the Control  
Display.  
Check Control  
The concept  
The Check Control system monitors functions  
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions  
in the monitored systems.  
Indicator/warning lamps  
The indicator and warning lamps in the instru‐  
ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐  
nations and colors.  
A Check Control message is displayed as a  
combination of indicator or warning lamps and  
text messages in the instrument cluster and in  
the Head-up Display.  
Several of the lamps are checked for proper  
functioning and light up temporarily when the  
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.  
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Symbol Function or system  
Safety belts.  
Symbol Function or system  
Turn signal.  
Airbag system.  
Steering system.  
Engine functions.  
Front fog lamps.  
Rear fog lamp.  
High beams.  
Parking brake.  
Brake system.  
High-beam Assistant.  
Parking lamps, headlamp control.  
Active Cruise Control.  
In Canadian models  
Parking brake.  
Brake system.  
ABS Antilock Brake System.  
ABS Antilock Brake System in  
Canadian models.  
Vehicle detection, Active Cruise  
Control: collision warning.  
At least one Check Control mes‐  
sage is displayed or is stored (sym‐  
bol in display).  
Speed limit, adjustable.  
Cruise control.  
Text messages  
Text messages in combination with a symbol  
in the instrument cluster explain a Check Con‐  
trol message and the meaning of the indicator  
and warning lamps.  
Lane departure warning.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control.  
Supplementary text messages  
Additional information, such as on the cause of  
a fault or the required action, can be called up  
via Check Control.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is  
deactivated or DTC Dynamic Trac‐  
tion Control is activated.  
The supplementary text of urgent messages is  
automatically displayed on the Control Display.  
Tire Pressure Monitor.  
Flat Tire Monitor.  
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3.  
"Check Control"  
Symbols  
Depending on the Check Control message, the  
following functions can be selected.  
4. Select the text message.  
Messages after trip completion  
▷
"Owner's Manual"  
Special messages that are displayed during  
driving are displayed again after the ignition is  
switched off.  
Display additional information about the  
Check Control message in the Integrated  
Owner's Manual.  
▷
▷
"Service request"  
Contact the service partner.  
"Roadside Assistance"  
Fuel gauge  
The vehicle inclination may  
cause the display to vary.  
Contact Roadside Assistance.  
US models: the arrow beside the  
fuel pump symbol shows which  
side of the vehicle the fuel filler  
flap is on.  
Hiding Check Control messages  
Hints on refueling, refer to page 178.  
Tachometer  
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning  
field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter‐  
rupted to protect the engine.  
Press the computer button on the turn signal  
lever.  
▷
Some Check Control messages are dis‐  
played continuously and are not cleared  
until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev‐  
eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐  
sages are displayed consecutively.  
Engine oil temperature  
▷
Cold engine: the pointer is at  
the low temperature end.  
Drive at moderate engine  
and vehicle speeds.  
These messages can be hidden for approx.  
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐  
played again automatically.  
▷
Normal operating tempera‐  
ture: the pointer is in the  
middle or in the left half of  
the temperature display.  
▷
Other Check Control messages are hidden  
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.  
They are stored and can be displayed  
again later.  
▷
Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐  
perature end. A Check Control message is  
also displayed.  
Displaying stored Check Control  
messages  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
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Coolant temperature  
If the coolant along with the engine becomes  
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.  
Time  
Date  
The time is displayed at the bot‐  
tom of the instrument cluster.  
Check the coolant level, refer to page 206.  
Setting the time and time for‐  
mat, refer to page 86.  
Odometer and trip odometer  
▷
Odometer, arrow 1.  
The date is displayed in the  
computer.  
▷
Trip odometer, arrow 2.  
Setting the date and date for‐  
mat, refer to page 87.  
Display/reset miles  
Press the knob.  
Range  
▷
When the ignition is  
After the reserve range is  
reached:  
switched off, the time, the  
external temperature and  
the odometer are displayed.  
▷
A Check Control message is  
displayed briefly.  
▷
When the ignition is switched on, the trip  
odometer is reset.  
▷
The remaining range is  
shown on the onboard com‐  
puter.  
▷
When a dynamic driving style is used, such  
as when cornering quickly, operation of the  
engine is not always ensured.  
External temperature  
External temperature warning  
The Check Control message appears continu‐  
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.  
If the indicator drops to  
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal  
sounds.  
Refuel promptly  
Refuel no later than at a range of  
30 miles/50 km, or operation of the engine is  
not ensured and damage may occur.◀  
A Check Control message is  
displayed.  
There is the increased danger of ice.  
Ice on roads  
Displaying the cruising range  
1. "Settings"  
Even at temperatures above  
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, there can be a risk of ice on  
roads.  
2. "Info display"  
3. "Additional indicators"  
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and  
shaded roads, for example, to avoid the in‐  
creased risk of an accident.◀  
The range is displayed in the instrument clus‐  
ter.  
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The current service requirements can be read  
out from the remote control by the service  
specialist.  
Current fuel consumption  
Instrument cluster  
Displays the current fuel con‐  
sumption. You can check  
whether you are currently driv‐  
ing in an efficient and environ‐  
mentally-friendly manner.  
Display  
Data regarding the service status or legally  
mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐  
matically transmitted to your service center  
before a service due date.  
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Instrument cluster  
Display in the instrument clus‐  
ter.  
Displays the current fuel con‐  
sumption. You can check  
whether you are currently driv‐  
ing in an efficient and environ‐  
mentally-friendly manner.  
Instrument cluster with enhanced  
features  
Displaying the current fuel  
consumption  
1. "Settings"  
Display in the instrument cluster  
with expanded scope.  
2. "Info display"  
3. "Additional indicators"  
The bar display for the current fuel consump‐  
tion is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
Detailed information on service  
requirements  
More information on the scope of service re‐  
quired can be displayed on the Control Dis‐  
play.  
Energy recovery  
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.  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Service required"  
Required maintenance procedures and le‐  
gally mandated inspections are displayed.  
4. Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐  
tion.  
Service requirements  
The concept  
The driving distance or the time to the next  
scheduled maintenance is displayed briefly af‐  
ter the ignition is switched on.  
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Symbols  
Service history  
Perform maintenance work at the service cen‐  
ter and have them recorded in the vehicle data.  
The entries are like a service booklet of the  
documentation of regular maintenance.  
Symbols  
Description  
No service is currently re‐  
quired.  
The entered maintenance work can be dis‐  
played on the Control Display. Function is  
available as soon as a maintenance operation  
has been entered in the vehicle data.  
The deadline for service or a  
legally mandated inspection is  
approaching.  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
The service deadline has al‐  
ready passed.  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
4.  
"Service required"  
"Service history"  
Entering appointment dates  
Performed maintenance operations are  
displayed.  
Enter the dates for the required inspections.  
Ensure that the vehicle date and time are set  
correctly.  
5. Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐  
tion.  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
Symbols  
3.  
"Service required"  
Symbols  
Description  
4. "§ Vehicle inspection"  
5. "Date:"  
Green: maintenance was per‐  
formed on schedule.  
6. Adjust the settings.  
7. Confirm.  
Yellow: maintenance was per‐  
formed late.  
The entered date is stored.  
Automatic Service Request  
Maintenance was not per‐  
formed.  
Data regarding the service status or legally  
mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐  
matically transmitted to your service center  
before a service due date.  
Gear shift indicator  
You can check when your service center was  
notified.  
The concept  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
The system recommends the most fuel effi‐  
cient gear in the current driving situation.  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3. Open "Options".  
4. "Last Service Request"  
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped and  
the country-specific version of the vehicle, the  
gear shift indicator is active in the manual  
mode of the automatic transmission and in the  
manual transmission.  
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Indicators to shift up or down are displayed in  
the instrument cluster.  
symbols for wet road conditions, etc. are also  
detected and compared with vehicle interior  
data, such as for the rain sensor, and are dis‐  
played depending on the situation. The system  
takes into account the information stored in  
the navigation system and also displays speed  
limits present on routes without signs.  
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the  
engaged gear is displayed.  
Manual transmission: displays  
Symbol Description  
No Passing Information  
Fuel efficient gear is engaged.  
No Passing Information in the instrument clus‐  
ter displays the beginnings and ends of no  
passing zones detected by the camera. The  
system accounts for only the beginnings and  
ends of No Passing zones marked by signs.  
Shift up to fuel efficient gear.  
Shift down to fuel efficient gear.  
Shift into neutral.  
No display is shown:  
▷
In countries where No Passing zones are  
primarily identified with road markings.  
▷
▷
On routes without signage.  
Where there are railroad crossings, high‐  
way markings or other situations where no  
signage is present, but passing would not  
be permitted.  
Automatic transmission: displays  
Example Description  
Hints  
Fuel efficient gear is engaged.  
Personal judgment  
The system cannot serve as a substitute  
for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic  
situation.  
Shift into fuel efficient gear.  
The system assists the driver and does not re‐  
place the human eye.◀  
Speed limit detection with  
No Passing Information  
The concept  
Speed limit detection  
Speed limit detection uses a symbol in the  
shape of a traffic sign to display the currently  
detected speed limit. The camera at the base  
of the interior rearview mirror detects traffic  
signs at the edge of the road as well as variable  
overhead sign posts. Traffic signs with extra  
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Speed limit detection can also be displayed in  
the Head-up Display.  
At a glance  
Camera  
No Passing Information  
▷
▷
▷
Start of No Passing zone.  
End of No Passing zone.  
No Passing Information not  
available.  
No Passing Information can also be displayed  
in the Head-up Display.  
System limits  
The camera is located near the base of the  
mirror.  
The system may not be fully functional and  
may provide incorrect information in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐  
terior rear view mirror clean and clear.  
▷
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.  
When signs are concealed by objects.  
Switching on/off  
1. "Settings"  
When driving very close to the vehicle in  
front of you.  
2. "Info display"  
▷
▷
When driving toward bright lights.  
3. "Speed limit information"  
When the windshield behind the interior  
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐  
ered by a sticker, etc.  
If speed limit detection is switched on, it can  
be displayed on the info display in the instru‐  
ment cluster via the onboard computer. No  
Passing Information is displayed together with  
the activated speed limit information.  
▷
▷
▷
▷
In the event of incorrect detection by the  
camera.  
If the speed limits stored in the navigation  
system are incorrect.  
Display  
The following is displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐  
tem.  
When roads differ from the navigation,  
such as due to changes in the road net‐  
work.  
Speed limit detection  
Current speed limit.  
▷
When passing buses or trucks with a  
speed sticker.  
▷
▷
If the traffic signs are non-conforming.  
During calibration of the camera immedi‐  
ately after vehicle shipment.  
Speed limit detection is not  
available.  
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Activating a list and creating the  
setting  
Selection lists in the  
instrument cluster  
The concept  
The following can be displayed or operated us‐  
ing the buttons and the thumbwheel on the  
steering wheel and the display in the instru‐  
ment cluster:  
▷
▷
▷
Current audio source.  
Redial on telephone.  
Activation of the voice activation system.  
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn  
the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding  
list.  
In addition, programs of the Driving Dynamics  
Control are displayed.  
Using the thumbwheel, select the desired set‐  
ting and confirm it by pressing the thumb‐  
wheel.  
Display  
Instrument cluster  
Computer  
Indication in the info display  
The information from the on‐  
board computer is shown in the  
info display in the instrument  
cluster.  
Instrument cluster with enhanced  
features  
Calling up information on the info  
display  
Press the onboard computer button on the  
turn signal lever.  
Information is displayed on the info display of  
the instrument cluster.  
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If there is only enough fuel left for less than  
45 miles/80 km, the color of the display  
changes.  
Information at a glance  
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn  
signal lever calls up the following information  
on the info display:  
Average fuel consumption  
The average fuel consumption is calculated for  
the period during which the engine is running.  
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
Range.  
Average fuel consumption.  
Current fuel consumption.  
Average speed.  
Date.  
The average fuel consumption is calculated for  
the distance traveled since the last reset by the  
onboard computer.  
Speed limit detection.  
Time of arrival.  
Average speed  
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the  
engine manually stopped do not enter into the  
calculation of the average speed.  
When destination guidance is activated in  
the navigation system.  
▷
▷
Distance to destination.  
Resetting average values  
Press and hold the computer button on the  
turn signal lever.  
When destination guidance is activated in  
the navigation system.  
Arrow view of navigation system.  
When destination guidance is activated in  
the navigation system.  
Distance to destination  
The distance remaining to the destination is  
displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐  
gation system before the trip is started.  
When the arrow view in the Head-up Dis‐  
play is inactive.  
▷
ECO PRO bonus range.  
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐  
tomatically.  
Adjusting the info display  
You can select what information from the on‐  
board computer is to be displayed on the info  
display of the instrument cluster.  
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.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Info display"  
The time must be correctly set.  
3. Select the desired displays.  
Information in detail  
Range  
Displays the estimated cruising range available  
with the remaining fuel.  
Speed limit detection  
Description of the speed limit detection, refer  
to page 82, function.  
Speed limit  
Display of a speed limit which, when reached,  
should cause a warning to be issued.  
It is calculated based on your driving style over  
the last 20 miles/30 km.  
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The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed  
drops below the set speed limit once by at  
least 3 mph/5 km/h.  
"Automatically reset": all values are reset  
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle comes to  
a standstill.  
Displaying, setting or changing the  
limit  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Speed"  
Display on the Control Display  
Display the onboard computer or trip computer  
on the Control Display.  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
3. "Warning at:"  
2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"  
4. Turn the controller until the desired limit is  
displayed.  
Resetting the fuel consumption or  
speed  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
2. "Onboard info"  
3. "Consumpt." or "Speed"  
4. "Yes"  
5. Press the controller.  
The speed limit is stored.  
Activating/deactivating the limit  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Speed"  
3. "Warning"  
Sport displays  
4. Press the controller.  
In the Control Display, the current values for  
power and torque can be displayed.  
Setting your current speed as the limit  
1. "Settings"  
Displaying sport displays in the  
Control Display  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
2. "Speed"  
3. "Select current speed"  
4. Press the controller.  
2. "Sport displays"  
The current vehicle speed is stored as the  
limit.  
Settings on the Control  
Display  
Trip computer  
The vehicle features two types of computer.  
▷
"Onboard info": the values can be reset as  
often as necessary.  
Time  
Setting the time zone  
1. "Settings"  
▷
"Trip computer": the values provide an  
overview of the current trip.  
2. "Time/Date"  
Resetting the trip computer  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
3. "Time zone"  
4. Select the desired time zone.  
The time zone is stored.  
2. "Trip computer"  
3. "Reset": all values are reset.  
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Setting the time  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Time/Date"  
3. "Time:"  
Language  
Setting the language  
To set the language on the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
4. Turn the controller until the desired hours  
are displayed.  
2. "Language/Units"  
3. "Language:"  
5. Press the controller.  
6. Turn the controller until the desired mi‐  
nutes are displayed.  
4. Select the desired language.  
The setting is stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
7. Press the controller.  
The time is stored.  
Setting the voice dialog  
Voice dialog for the voice activation system,  
refer to page 25.  
Setting the time format  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Time/Date"  
Units of measure  
3. "Format:"  
Setting the units of measure  
To set the units for fuel consumption, route/  
distance and temperature:  
4. Select the desired format.  
The time format is stored.  
Date  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Language/Units"  
Setting the date  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Time/Date"  
3. "Date:"  
3. Select the desired menu item.  
4. Select the desired unit.  
The setting is stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
4. Turn the controller until the desired day is  
displayed.  
Brightness  
5. Press the controller.  
Setting the brightness  
To set the brightness of the Control Display:  
6. Make the necessary settings for the month  
and year.  
The date is stored.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Control display"  
3. "Brightness"  
Setting the date format  
1. "Settings"  
4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐  
ness is set.  
2. "Time/Date"  
3. "Format:"  
5. Press the controller.  
4. Select the desired format.  
The date format is stored.  
The setting is stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
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Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐  
ness control may not be clearly visible.  
Assist system information  
Display on the Control Display  
Information on the Assist system can be dis‐  
played by activating Assist on the Control Dis‐  
play.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Control display"  
3. "Driver assistance info"  
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Lamps  
If the driver door is opened with the ignition  
switched off, the exterior lighting is automati‐  
cally switched off at these switch settings.  
Vehicle equipment  
All standard, country-specific and optional  
equipment that is offered in the model series is  
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐  
ment is also described that is not available in a  
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional  
equipment or country variant. This also applies  
for safety-related functions and systems.  
Parking lamps  
Switch position  
: the vehicle lamps light  
up on all sides, e.g., for parking.  
Do not use the parking lamps for extended pe‐  
riods; otherwise, the battery may become dis‐  
charged and it would then be impossible to  
start the engine.  
At a glance  
When parking, it is preferable to switch on the  
one-sided roadside parking lamps, refer to  
page 90.  
Low beams  
Switch position  
with the ignition switched  
on: the low beams light up.  
Welcome lamps  
When parking the vehicle, leave the switch in  
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2
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Rear fog lamps  
Front fog lamps  
position  
or  
: the parking and interior  
lamps light up briefly when the vehicle is un‐  
locked.  
Automatic headlamp control, Adaptive  
Light Control, High-beam Assistant, Wel‐  
come lamps, Daytime running lights  
Activating/deactivating  
1. "Settings"  
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5
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Lamps off, daytime running lights  
Parking lamps, daytime running lights  
2. "Lighting"  
Low beams, welcome lamps, High-beam  
Assistant  
3. "Welcome lights"  
The setting is stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
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Instrument lighting  
Headlamp courtesy delay feature  
The low beams stay lit for a short while if the  
headlamp flasher is switched on after the igni‐  
tion is switched off.  
Parking lamps/low beams,  
headlamp control  
General information  
Setting the duration  
1. "Settings"  
Switch position: 0,  
,
2. "Lighting"  
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3. "Pathway lighting:"  
4. Set the duration.  
Roadside parking lamps  
The setting is stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
Automatic headlamp control  
Switch position  
: the low beams are  
switched on and off automatically, e.g., in tun‐  
nels, in twilight or if there is precipitation. The  
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights  
up.  
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.  
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can  
cause the lights to be switched on.  
Switching on  
With the ignition switched off, press the lever  
either up or down past the resistance point for  
approx. 2 seconds.  
The low beams always stay on when the fog  
lamps are switched on.  
Personal responsibility  
The automatic headlamp control cannot  
serve as a substitute for your personal judg‐  
ment in determining when the lamps should be  
switched on in response to ambient lighting  
conditions.  
Switching off  
Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in  
the opposite direction.  
For example, the sensors are unable to detect  
fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you  
should always switch on the lamps manually  
under these conditions.◀  
Adaptive Light Control  
The concept  
Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlamp  
control system that enables dynamic illumina‐  
tion of the road surface.  
Daytime running lights  
With the ignition switched on, the daytime run‐  
Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐  
rameters, the light from the headlamp follows  
the course of the road.  
ning lights light up in position 0,  
or  
.
After the ignition is switched off, the parking  
lamps light up in position  
.
In tight curves, e.g., on mountainous roads or  
when turning, one of the two front fog lamps is  
switched on as a turning lamp. As a result the  
inside of the curve is better lighted.  
Activating/deactivating  
In some countries, daytime running lights are  
compulsory, so it may not be possible to deac‐  
tivate the daytime running lights.  
Activating  
Switch position  
on.  
with the ignition switched  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Lighting"  
The turning lamps are automatically switched  
on depending on the steering angle or the use  
of turn signals.  
3. "Daytime running lamps"  
The setting is stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
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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.  
The indicator lamp in the instrument  
cluster lights up.  
When the low beams are on, the lights are au‐  
tomatically brightened or dimmed.  
When driving in reverse, only the turning lamp  
is active.  
The system responds to light from oncoming  
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to  
adequate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities.  
Malfunction  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
The blue indicator lamp in the instru‐  
ment cluster lights up when the system  
switches on the high beams. Depend‐  
Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has  
failed. Have the system checked as soon as  
possible.  
ing on the version of the system in the vehicle,  
the high beams may not switch off for oncom‐  
ing vehicles, but may only be dimmed in the  
areas that blind oncoming traffic. In this case,  
the blue indicator light will stay on.  
High-beam Assistant  
The concept  
When the low beams are switched on, this sys‐  
tem automatically switches the high beams on  
and off or suppresses the light in the areas that  
blind oncoming traffic. The procedure is con‐  
trolled by a sensor on the front of the interior  
rearview mirror. The assistant ensures that the  
high beams are switched on whenever the traf‐  
fic situation allows. The driver can intervene at  
any time and switch the high beams on and off  
as usual.  
Switching the high beams on and off  
manually  
Activating  
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High beams on, arrow 1.  
High beams off/headlamp flasher, arrow 2.  
The High-beam Assistant can be switched off  
when manually adjusting the light. To reacti‐  
vate the High-beam Assistant, press the but‐  
ton on the turn signal lever.  
System limits  
The High-beam Assistant can be activated  
when the low beams are switched on.  
Personal responsibility  
The high-beam assistant cannot serve as  
a substitute for the driver's personal judgment  
of when to use the high beams. Therefore,  
manually switch off the high beams in situa‐  
tions where this is required to avoid a safety  
risk.◀  
1. Turn the light switch to  
or  
.
2. Press the button on the turn signal lever,  
arrow.  
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The system is not fully functional in situations  
such as the following, and driver intervention  
may be necessary:  
If the automatic headlamp control, refer to  
page 90, is activated, the low beams will come  
on automatically when you switch on the front  
fog lamps.  
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In very unfavorable weather conditions,  
such as fog or heavy precipitation.  
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In detecting poorly-lit road users, such as  
pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and  
wagons; when driving close to train or ship  
traffic; and at animal crossings.  
Instrument lighting  
Adjusting  
The parking lamps or low beams  
must be switched on to adjust  
the brightness.  
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In tight curves, on hilltops or in depres‐  
sions, in cross traffic or half-obscured on‐  
coming traffic on freeways.  
Adjust the brightness using the  
thumbwheel.  
In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the  
presence of highly reflective signs.  
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At low speeds.  
When the windshield in front of the interior  
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐  
ered with stickers, etc.  
Interior lamps  
General information  
Camera  
The interior lamps, footwell lamps, entry lamps  
and courtesy lamps are controlled automati‐  
cally.  
The brightness of some of these lamps is influ‐  
enced by the thumbwheel for the instrument  
lighting.  
The camera is located near the base of the  
mirror.  
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐  
terior rear view mirror clean and clear.  
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Interior lamps  
Reading lamp  
Fog lamps  
Front fog lamps  
The parking lamps or low beams must be  
switched on.  
Switching the interior lamps on and  
off  
Press the button.  
Press the button. The green indicator  
lamp lights up.  
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To switch off permanently: press the button for  
approx. 3 seconds.  
Switch back on: press button.  
Reading lamps  
Press the button.  
Reading lamps are located at the front and rear  
next to the interior lamps.  
When the interior lamps are switched off per‐  
manently, the reading lamps cannot be  
switched on.  
Ambient light  
Depending on the equipment, the lighting can  
be adjusted in the interior for some lights.  
Selecting color scheme  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Lighting"  
3. "Ambient:"  
4. Select the desired setting.  
If the color scheme of the line is selected and  
the welcome lamps are activated, the welcome  
lamps are displayed in the color of the line  
when the vehicle is unlocked.  
Setting the brightness  
The brightness of the ambient light can be ad‐  
justed via the thumbwheel for the instrument  
lighting but also independently of it.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Lighting"  
3. "Brightness:"  
4. Adjust the brightness.  
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ment is also described that is not available in a  
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional  
equipment or country variant. This also applies  
for safety-related functions and systems.  
Vehicle equipment  
All standard, country-specific and optional  
equipment that is offered in the model series is  
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐  
Airbags  
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3
Front airbag, driver  
Front airbag, front passenger  
Head airbag  
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5
Side airbag  
Knee airbags  
Front airbags  
Head airbags  
Front airbags help protect the driver and front  
passenger by responding to frontal impacts in  
which safety belts alone cannot provide ade‐  
quate restraint.  
In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports  
the head.  
Knee airbag  
The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal  
impact.  
Side airbags  
In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the  
side of the body in the chest and lap area.  
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Never modify either the individual compo‐  
nents or the wiring in the airbag system.  
This also applies to steering wheel covers,  
the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars  
and the sides of the headliner.◀  
Protective action  
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐  
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end  
collisions.  
Information on how to ensure the optimal  
protective effect of the airbags  
Even when all instructions are followed closely,  
injury from contact with the airbags cannot be  
ruled out in certain situations.  
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Keep at a distance from the airbags.  
Always grasp the steering wheel on the  
steering wheel rim, holding your hands at  
the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to  
keep the danger of injury to your hands or  
arms as low as possible if the airbag is trig‐  
gered.  
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to  
short-term and, in most cases, temporary  
hearing impairment in sensitive individuals.  
In the case of a malfunction, deactivation  
and after triggering of the airbags  
Do not touch the individual components imme‐  
diately after the system has been triggered;  
otherwise, there is the danger of burns.  
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There should be no people, animals, or ob‐  
jects between an airbag and a person.  
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on  
the front passenger side as a storage area.  
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐  
mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by  
your service center or a workshop that has the  
necessary authorization for handling explo‐  
sives.  
Keep the dashboard and window on the  
front passenger side clear, i.e., do not  
cover with adhesive labels or coverings,  
and do not attach holders such as for navi‐  
gation instruments and mobile phones.  
Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐  
tem could lead to failure in an emergency or  
undesired triggering of the airbag, either of  
which could result in injury.◀  
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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 footwell; otherwise, leg injuries  
can occur if the front airbag is triggered.  
Warnings and information on the airbags are  
also found on the sun visors.  
Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or  
other objects on the front passenger seat  
that are not approved specifically for seats  
with integrated side airbags.  
Functional readiness of the airbag  
system  
When the ignition is switch 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.  
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Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as  
jackets, over the backrests.  
Make sure that occupants keep their heads  
away from the side airbag and do not rest  
against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries  
can occur if the airbags are triggered.  
Airbag system malfunctioning  
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Do not remove the airbag restraint system.  
Do not remove the steering wheel.  
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Warning lamp does not come on when the  
ignition is turned on.  
Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐  
bag cover panels, cover them or modify  
them in any way.  
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The warning lamp lights up continuously.  
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airbag system checked immediately  
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Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats  
or other items to the front passenger seat  
unless they are specifically recommended  
by the manufacturer of your vehicle.  
When there is a malfunction, have the airbag  
system checked immediately; otherwise, there  
is a risk that the system does not function as  
expected in the event of an accident despite  
corresponding severity of the accident.◀  
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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.  
Do not place objects under the seat that  
could press against the seat from below.  
Automatic deactivation of the front  
passenger airbags  
Indicator lamp for the front passenger  
airbags  
The system determines whether the front pas‐  
senger seat is occupied by measuring the re‐  
sistance of the human body.  
The front, knee, and side airbag on the front  
passenger side are activated or deactivated  
accordingly.  
Leave feet in the footwell  
Make sure that the front passenger  
keeps his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise,  
the front passenger airbags may not function  
properly.◀  
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐  
bags indicates the operating state of the front  
passenger airbags.  
Child restraint fixing system in the front  
passenger seat  
The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ac‐  
tivated or deactivated.  
Before transporting a child on the front pas‐  
senger seat, refer to the safety notes and in‐  
structions under Children on the front passen‐  
ger seat.◀  
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The indicator lamp lights up  
when a child who is properly  
seated in a child restraint fix‐  
ing system intended for that  
purpose is detected on the  
seat or the seat is empty.  
The airbags on the front  
passenger side are not acti‐  
vated.  
Malfunction of the automatic  
deactivation system  
When transporting older children and adults,  
the front passenger airbags may be deacti‐  
vated in certain sitting positions. In this case,  
the indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐  
bags lights up.  
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The indicator lamp does not light up when,  
for example, a correctly seated person of  
sufficient size is detected on the seat. The  
airbags on the front passenger side are ac‐  
tivated.  
In this case, change the sitting position so that  
the front passenger airbags are activated and  
the indicator lamp goes out.  
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have  
the person sit in the rear.  
To make sure that the occupied seat cushion  
can be evaluated correctly  
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Detected child seats  
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  
The system generally detects children seated  
in a child seat, especially in the child seats that  
were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was  
manufactured. After installing a child seat,  
make sure that the indicator lamp for the front  
passenger airbags lights up. This indicates  
that the child seat has been detected and the  
front passenger airbags are not activated.  
The concept  
The system monitors tire 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 pressure and tire tem‐  
perature.  
Strength of the driver's and front  
passenger airbag  
The strength with which the driver's and front  
passenger airbags are triggered depends on  
the position of the driver's and front passenger  
seats.  
Hints  
Tire damage due to external factors  
Sudden tire damage caused by external  
influences cannot be indicated in advance.◀  
Pay attention to the other information and indi‐  
cations under Tire inflation pressure, refer to  
page 185, as well when using the system.  
To maintain the accuracy of this function over  
the long-term, calibrate the front seats when a  
corresponding message appears on the Con‐  
trol Display.  
Functional requirements  
The system must have been reset with the  
correct tire inflation pressure; otherwise, relia‐  
ble signaling of tire pressure loss is not en‐  
sured.  
Calibrating the front seats  
A corresponding message appears on the  
Control Display.  
Reset the system again after each correction  
of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire  
or wheel change.  
1. Move the respective seat forward all the  
way.  
2. Move the respective seat forward again. It  
moves forward briefly.  
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to  
ensure that the system will operate properly.  
3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.  
The calibration procedure is completed when  
the message on the Control Display disap‐  
pears.  
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.  
If the message continues to be displayed, re‐  
peat the calibration.  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
If the message does not disappear after a re‐  
peat calibration, have the system checked as  
soon as possible.  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Tire Pressure Monitor"  
The status is displayed.  
Unobstructed area of movement  
Ensure that the area of movement of the  
seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury  
or damage to objects.◀  
Status display  
The tire and system status is indicated by the  
color of the wheels and a text message on the  
Control Display.  
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The trip can be interrupted at any time. If you  
drive away again, the reset resumes automati‐  
cally.  
All wheels green  
System is active and will issue a warning rela‐  
tive to the tire inflation pressures stored during  
the last reset.  
Low tire pressure message  
One wheel is yellow  
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in  
the indicated tire.  
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A  
Check Control message is displayed.  
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There is a flat tire or a major loss in  
tire inflation pressure.  
All wheels are yellow  
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in  
several tires.  
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No reset was performed for the system.  
The system therefore issues a warning  
based on the tire pressures before the last  
reset.  
Wheels, gray  
The system cannot detect a flat tire. Reasons  
for this may be:  
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.  
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐  
vers.  
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The system is being reset.  
Malfunction.  
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with  
regular tires or run-flat tires.  
Run-flat tires, refer to page 199, are la‐  
beled with a circular symbol containing the  
letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall.  
Carry out reset  
Reset the system after each correction of the  
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or  
wheel change.  
Do not continue driving without run-flat  
tires  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not  
equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving  
may result in serious accidents.◀  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Perform reset"  
4. Start the engine - do not drive away.  
5. Carry out the reset with "Perform reset".  
6. Drive away.  
When a low inflation pressure is indicated,  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on  
if necessary.  
The tires are shown in gray and the status is  
displayed.  
Actions in the event of a flat tire  
After driving faster than 19 mph/30 km/h for a  
short period, the tire inflation pressures set are  
accepted as reference values. The reset is  
completed automatically during driving.  
Normal tires  
1. Identify the damaged tire.  
Do this by checking the air pressure in all  
four tires.  
After a successfully completed Reset, the  
wheels on the Control Display are shown in  
green and "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)  
active" is displayed.  
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires  
is correct, it is possible that a reset was not  
carried out for the Tire Pressure Monitor. In  
that case, carry out a reset.  
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If an identification is not possible, please  
contact the service center.  
trip, the actual distance may be smaller or  
greater depending on the driving speed, road  
conditions, external temperature, cargo load,  
etc.  
2. Rectify the flat tire.  
Use of tire sealant, e.g., the Mobility Sys‐  
tem, may damage the TPM wheel elec‐  
tronics. In this case, have the electronics  
checked at the next opportunity and have  
them replaced if necessary.  
Continued driving with a flat tire  
Drive moderately and do not exceed a  
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.  
A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a  
change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐  
duced lane stability during braking, a longer  
braking distance and altered self-steering  
properties.◀  
Run-flat tires  
Maximum speed  
You can 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 indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce  
speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire  
could come loose and cause an accident. Do  
not continue driving, and contact your service  
center.◀  
Continued driving with a flat tire  
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:  
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐  
vers.  
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.  
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at  
the next opportunity.  
Required inflation pressure check  
message  
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires  
is correct, it is possible that a reset was not  
carried out for the Tire Pressure Monitor. In  
that case, carry out a reset.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
Check the tire inflation pressure and carry out  
a reset of the system.  
In some cases, a wheel was changed without  
having carried out a reset.  
Possible driving distance with complete loss of  
tire inflation pressure:  
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire  
inflation pressure depends on the cargo load  
and the driving style and conditions.  
System limits  
The system does not function properly if a re‐  
set has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire is  
reported even though the tire inflation pres‐  
sures are correct.  
For a vehicle containing an average load, the  
possible driving distance is approx.  
50 miles/80 km.  
The tire pressure depends on the temperature  
of the tire. If the tire temperature rises, e.g.,  
due to driving or because of the heat of the  
Sun, the tire inflation pressure increases also.  
The tire pressure is reduced when the tire  
temperature falls again. This behavior may  
cause a warning to be issued if temperatures  
fall very sharply.  
When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire,  
its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐  
duced lane stability during braking, a longer  
braking distance, and altered self-steering  
properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐  
ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐  
ing over obstacles, e.g., curbs, potholes, etc.  
Because the possible driving distance de‐  
pends on how the vehicle is used during the  
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proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's  
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,  
even if under-inflation has not reached the  
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low  
tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also  
been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi‐  
cator to indicate when the system is not oper‐  
ating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica‐  
tor is combined with the low tire pressure  
telltale. When the system detects a malfunc‐  
tion, the telltale will flash for approximately one  
minute and then remain continuously illumi‐  
nated. This sequence will continue upon sub‐  
sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐  
function exists. When the malfunction indicator  
is illuminated, the system may not be able to  
detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.  
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of  
reasons, including the installation of replace‐  
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle  
that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐  
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐  
tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels  
on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement  
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS  
to continue to function properly.  
Malfunction  
The yellow warning lamp flashes and  
then lights up continuously. A Check  
Control message is displayed. No flat  
tire or loss of tire pressure can be detected.  
Display in the following situations:  
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A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:  
have the service center check it if neces‐  
sary.  
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Malfunction: have the system checked by  
your service center.  
TPM was unable to complete the reset.  
Reset the system again.  
Disturbance by systems or devices with  
the same radio frequency: after leaving the  
area of the disturbance, the system auto‐  
matically becomes active again.  
Declaration according to NHTSA/  
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring  
System  
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)  
should be checked monthly when cold and in‐  
flated to the inflation pressure recommended  
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle  
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your  
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size  
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation  
pressure label, you should determine the  
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)  
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has  
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring  
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres‐  
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is  
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when  
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you  
should stop and check your tires as soon as  
possible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐  
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  
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  
The concept  
The system does not measure the actual infla‐  
tion pressure in the tires.  
It detects a pressure loss in a tire by comparing  
the rotational speeds of the individual wheels  
while moving.  
In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter  
and therefore the rotational speed of the corre‐  
sponding wheel change. This is detected and  
reported as a flat tire.  
Functional requirements  
The system must have been initialized when  
the tire inflation pressure was correct; other‐  
wise, reliable signaling of a flat tire is not en‐  
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sured. Initialize the system after each correc‐  
tion of the tire inflation pressure and after  
every tire or wheel change.  
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with  
regular tires or run-flat tires.  
Run-flat tires, refer to page 199, are la‐  
beled with a circular symbol containing the  
letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall.  
Status display  
The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can  
be displayed on the Control Display, e.g.,  
whether or not the FTM is active.  
Do not continue driving without run-flat  
tires  
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not  
equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving  
may result in serious accidents.◀  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Flat Tire Monitor (FTM)"  
When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐  
bility Control is switched on if necessary.  
The status is displayed.  
System limits  
Initialization  
The initialization process adopts the set infla‐  
tion tire pressures as reference values for the  
detection of a flat tire. Initialization is started by  
confirming the inflation pressures.  
Sudden tire damage  
Sudden serious tire damage caused by  
external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐  
vance.◀  
Do not initialize the system when driving with  
snow chains.  
A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires  
cannot be detected. Therefore, check the tire  
inflation pressure regularly.  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
The system could be delayed or malfunction in  
the following situations:  
3.  
"Perform reset"  
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When the system has not been initialized.  
4. Start the engine - do not drive away.  
5. Start the initialization with "Perform reset".  
6. Drive away.  
When driving on a snowy or slippery road  
surface.  
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Sporty driving style: slip in the drive  
wheels, high lateral acceleration.  
The initialization is completed while driving,  
which can be interrupted at any time.  
When driving with snow chains.  
The initialization automatically continues when  
driving resumes.  
Actions in the event of a flat tire  
Indication of a flat tire  
Normal tires  
1. Identify the damaged tire.  
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A  
Check Control message is displayed.  
Do this by checking the air pressure in all  
four tires.  
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire  
inflation pressure.  
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.  
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.  
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐  
vers.  
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If an identification is not possible, please  
contact the service center.  
Continued driving with a flat tire  
Drive moderately and do not exceed a  
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.  
2. Rectify the flat tire.  
A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a  
change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐  
duced lane stability during braking, a longer  
braking distance and altered self-steering  
properties.◀  
Run-flat tires  
Maximum speed  
You can continue driving with a damaged tire  
at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.  
Final tire failure  
Continued driving with a flat tire  
Vibrations or loud noises while driving  
can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce  
speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire  
could come loose and cause an accident. Do  
not continue driving, and contact your service  
center.◀  
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:  
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐  
vers.  
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.  
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at  
the next opportunity.  
Intelligent Safety  
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires  
is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not  
have been initialized. In this case, initialize  
the system.  
The concept  
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, In‐  
telligent Safety consists of one or more of the  
following systems, which can help to avoid an  
imminent collision. These systems are active  
automatically every time the engine is started  
using the Start/Stop button:  
Possible driving distance with complete loss of  
tire inflation pressure:  
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire  
inflation pressure depends on the cargo load  
and the driving style and conditions.  
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Collision warning, refer to page 103.  
Pedestrian warning, refer to page 107.  
For a vehicle containing an average load, the  
possible driving distance is approx.  
50 miles/80 km.  
Note  
When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire,  
its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐  
duced lane stability during braking, a longer  
braking distance, and altered self-steering  
properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐  
ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐  
ing over obstacles, e.g., curbs, potholes, etc.  
Personal responsibility  
The system does not serve as a substi‐  
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the  
traffic situation.  
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐  
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise an  
accident is still possible despite all warnings.◀  
Because the possible driving distance de‐  
pends on how the vehicle is used during the  
trip, the actual distance may be smaller or  
greater depending on the driving speed, road  
conditions, external temperature, cargo load,  
etc.  
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At a glance  
Collision warning with City  
Braking function  
Button in the vehicle  
The concept  
The system can help to prevent accidents. If  
an accident cannot be prevented, the system  
helps to reduce the collision speed.  
The system issues a warning if there is immi‐  
nent danger of a collision and if so brakes inde‐  
pendently.  
The automatic braking intervention is done  
with limited force and duration.  
Intelligent Safety button  
The system is controlled via a camera in the  
base of the mirror.  
The collision warning is available even if cruise  
control has been deactivated.  
Switching on/off  
The Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐  
cally active after each engine start via the start/  
stop button.  
When the vehicle is intentionally brought close  
to a vehicle, the collision warning is delayed to  
avoid false warnings.  
Press the button: the systems are  
switched off. The LED goes out.  
General information  
Press the button: the systems are switched off.  
The LED lights up.  
The system issues a two-phase warning of a  
danger of collision with vehicles at speeds  
above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. The time of these  
warnings may vary depending on the current  
driving situation.  
Settings can be made on the Control Display.  
Up to approx. 35 mph/60 km/h a braking inter‐  
vention occurs when appropriate.  
Collision warning  
Depending on how the equipment is equipped,  
the collision warning system consists of one of  
the two systems:  
Detection range  
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Collision warning with City Braking func‐  
tion, refer to page 103;  
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Collision warning with braking function, re‐  
fer to page 105  
Vehicles are observed when they are traveling  
in the same direction of movement if they are  
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tem.  
Symbol Measure  
The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐  
ing.  
At a glance  
Increase braking and distance.  
Button in the vehicle  
The vehicle flashes red and an  
acoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐  
ing.  
You are requested to intervene by  
braking or making an evasive ma‐  
neuver.  
Braking intervention  
The warning prompts the driver himself to in‐  
tervene. During the warning, the maximum  
braking force is used, even with light pressure  
on the brake pedal. In addition, if there is a risk  
of collision, the system can assist with a slight  
braking intervention. The intervention can  
bring a vehicle traveling at slow speed to a  
complete stop.  
Intelligent Safety button  
Switching on/off  
Switching on automatically  
The system is automatically active every time  
the engine is started using the Start/Stop but‐  
ton.  
Manual transmission: During a braking inter‐  
vention up until reaching a complete stop, the  
engine may be shut down.  
The braking intervention is executed only if  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on  
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐  
vated.  
Switching off  
The system is only switched off until the next  
time the engine is started with the Start/Stop  
button.  
The braking intervention can be interrupted by  
pressing on the accelerator or by actively mov‐  
ing the steering wheel.  
Press the button.  
The LED goes out.  
When towing or tow-starting the vehicle,  
switch off the collision warning with braking  
function to prevent undesired interventions.  
Warning with braking function  
Adapting your speed and driving style  
System limits  
The warning does not relieve the driver  
of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving  
speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀  
Be alert  
Due to system limitations, warnings may  
be not be issued at all, or may be issued late or  
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and  
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the dan‐  
ger of an accident occurring.◀  
Display  
If a collision with a vehicle detected in this way  
is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the  
instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.  
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Detection range  
The system's detection capabilities are limited.  
Collision warning with  
braking function  
This may result in the warning not being is‐  
sued or being issued late.  
The concept  
The system issues a warning if there is immi‐  
nent danger of a collision and also includes a  
braking function.  
For example, the following situations may not  
be detected:  
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Slow moving vehicles when you approach  
them at high speed.  
If the vehicle is equipped with Active Cruise  
Control with Stop & Go, the collision warning is  
controlled via the cruise control radar sensor in  
conjunction with a camera.  
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Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of  
you or sharply decelerating vehicles.  
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Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.  
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.  
Pedestrians.  
The collision warning is available even if cruise  
control has been deactivated.  
When the vehicle is intentionally brought close  
to a vehicle, the collision warning is delayed to  
avoid false warnings.  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional in the  
following situations:  
General information  
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In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐  
fall.  
The system issues a two-phase warning of a  
possible danger of collision with vehicles at  
speeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. The time  
of these warnings may vary depending on the  
current driving situation.  
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In tight curves.  
If the driving stability control systems are  
limited or deactivated, for example, DSC  
OFF.  
Detection range  
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If the camera in the mirror or the radar sen‐  
sor is dirty or obscured.  
During calibration of the camera immedi‐  
ately after vehicle shipment.  
If there is constant dimming because of  
oncoming light, for example, from the sun  
low in the sky.  
Prewarning sensitivity  
Depending on the set prewarning time, this  
may result in increased false warnings.  
It responds to stationary or moving objects  
that are within the detection range of the radar  
system.  
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The acute warning prompts the driver to inter‐  
vene and, if there is the danger of a collision, is  
accompanied by a braking intervention.  
At a glance  
Button in the vehicle  
The braking intervention is executed with lim‐  
ited braking force and for a brief period only.  
The intervention can bring the vehicle to a  
complete stop.  
The braking intervention is executed only if  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on  
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐  
vated.  
Above approx. 130 mph/210 km/h, the braking  
intervention occurs as a brief braking pressure.  
No automatic delay occurs.  
Intelligent Safety button  
Adapting your speed and driving style  
Switching on/off  
The warning does not relieve the driver  
of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving  
speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀  
Switching on automatically  
The system is automatically active every time  
the engine is started using the Start/Stop but‐  
ton.  
The braking intervention can be interrupted by  
pressing on the accelerator or by actively mov‐  
ing the steering wheel.  
Switching off  
When towing or tow-starting the vehicle,  
switch off the collision warning with braking  
function to prevent undesired interventions.  
The system is only switched off until the next  
time the engine is started with the Start/Stop  
button.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
Press the button.  
The LED goes out.  
The collision warning can be issued in the in‐  
strument cluster, in the Head-up Display, and  
acoustically.  
Display  
Warning stages  
Prewarning  
This warning is issued, for example, when  
there is the impending danger of a collision or  
the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small.  
Acute warning with braking function  
Warning of the imminent danger of a collision  
when the vehicle approaches another object at  
a relatively high differential speed.  
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Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional in the  
following situations:  
Symbol Measure  
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In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐  
fall.  
The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐  
ing.  
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In tight curves.  
Increase distance.  
If the driving stability control systems are  
limited or deactivated, for example, DSC  
OFF.  
The vehicle flashes red and an  
acoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐  
ing.  
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If the camera in the mirror or the radar sen‐  
sor is dirty or obscured.  
You are requested to intervene by  
braking or making an evasive ma‐  
neuver.  
During calibration of the camera immedi‐  
ately after vehicle shipment.  
If there is constant dimming because of  
oncoming light, for example, from the sun  
low in the sky.  
Adapting your speed and driving style  
The display does not relieve the driver of  
the responsibility to adapt his or her driving  
speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀  
Prewarning sensitivity  
Depending on the set prewarning time, this  
may result in increased false warnings.  
System limits  
Be alert  
Due to system limitations, warnings may  
be not be issued at all, or may be issued late or  
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and  
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the dan‐  
ger of an accident occurring.◀  
Pedestrian warning with city  
braking function  
The concept  
The system can help to prevent accidents with  
pedestrians.  
Detection range  
The system's detection capabilities are limited.  
The system issues a warning in the city driving  
speed area if there is imminent danger of a col‐  
lision with pedestrians and includes a braking  
function.  
This may result in the warning not being is‐  
sued or being issued late.  
For example, the following situations may not  
be detected:  
The system is controlled via the camera in the  
base of the interior mirror.  
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Slow moving vehicles when you approach  
them at high speed.  
General information  
▷
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of  
you or sharply decelerating vehicles.  
The system issues a warning with brightness  
staring at approx. 6 mph/10 km/h to approx.  
35 mph/60 km/h regarding a possible risk of  
collision with pedestrians and assists with a  
brake intervention shortly before a collision.  
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Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.  
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.  
Pedestrians.  
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It responds to persons that are within the de‐  
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Camera  
Detection range  
The camera is located near the base of the  
mirror.  
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐  
terior rear view mirror clean and clear.  
The warning area in front of the vehicle is div‐  
ided into two areas.  
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Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the  
vehicle.  
Switching on/off  
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Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and  
left.  
Switching on automatically  
The system is automatically active every time  
the engine is started using the Start/Stop but‐  
ton.  
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.  
Switching off  
Press the button: the systems are  
switched off. The LED goes out.  
At a glance  
Press the button: the systems are switched off.  
The LED lights up.  
Button in the vehicle  
Warning with braking function  
Adapting your speed and driving style  
The warning does not relieve the driver  
of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving  
speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀  
Display  
If a collision with a person detected in this way  
is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the  
instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.  
Intelligent Safety button  
The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐  
nal sounds.  
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evasive maneuver.  
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Pedestrians that are not detected as such  
because of the viewing angle or contour.  
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Pedestrians outside of the detection range.  
Braking intervention  
Pedestrians below a body size of approx.  
32 in/80 cm.  
The warning prompts the driver himself to in‐  
tervene. During the warning, the maximum  
braking force is used, even with light pressure  
on the brake pedal. In addition, if there is a risk  
of collision, the system can assist with a slight  
braking intervention. The intervention can  
bring a vehicle traveling at slow speed to a  
complete stop.  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional or may  
not be available in the following situations:  
▷
In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐  
fall.  
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In tight curves.  
Manual transmission: During a braking inter‐  
vention up until reaching a complete stop, the  
engine may be shut down.  
If the camera view field or the front wind‐  
shield are dirty or covered.  
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When driving toward bright lights.  
The braking intervention is executed only if  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on  
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐  
vated.  
Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐  
gine, via the Start/Stop knob.  
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During calibration of the camera immedi‐  
ately after vehicle shipment.  
The braking intervention can be interrupted by  
pressing on the accelerator or by actively mov‐  
ing the steering wheel.  
Lane departure warning  
When towing or tow-starting the vehicle,  
switch off the pedestrian warning to prevent  
undesired interventions.  
The concept  
Starting at a specific speed, this system alerts  
you when the vehicle on streets with lane  
markings is about to leave the lane. Depending  
on the country-specific version of the vehicle,  
the speed is between 35 mph/55 km/h and  
45 mph/70 km/h. If the system is switched on  
below this speed, a message appears in the in‐  
strument cluster.  
System limits  
Be alert  
Due to system limitations, warnings may  
be not be issued at all, or may be issued late or  
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and  
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the dan‐  
ger of an accident occurring.◀  
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.  
Detection range  
The detection capability of the camera is lim‐  
ited.  
The system does not provide a warning if the  
turn signal is set before leaving the lane.  
This may result in the warning not being is‐  
sued or being issued late.  
For example, the following situations may not  
be detected:  
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Partially covered pedestrians.  
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On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
Notes  
Personal responsibility  
The state is stored for the remote control cur‐  
rently in use.  
The system cannot serve as a substitute  
for the driver's personal judgment of the  
course of the road and the traffic situation.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steer‐  
ing wheel, as you may lose control of the vehi‐  
cle.◀  
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Lines: system is activated.  
Arrows: at least one lane marking  
was detected and warnings can be  
issued.  
At a glance  
Button in the vehicle  
Issued warning  
If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has  
been detected, the steering wheel begins vi‐  
brating.  
If the turn signal is set before changing the  
lane, a warning is not issued.  
End of warning  
The warning ends:  
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Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.  
When returning to your own lane.  
When braking hard.  
Lane departure warning  
Camera  
When using the turn signal.  
System limits  
The system may not be fully functional in the  
following situations:  
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In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.  
In the event of worn, poorly visible, merg‐  
ing, diverging, or multiple lane markings  
such as in construction areas.  
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When lane markings are covered in snow,  
ice, dirt or water.  
The camera is located near the base of the  
mirror.  
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In tight curves or on narrow lanes.  
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐  
terior rear view mirror clean and clear.  
When the lane markings are covered by  
objects.  
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When driving very close to the vehicle in  
front of you.  
Switching on/off  
Press the button.  
When driving toward bright lights.  
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When the windshield in front of the interior  
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐  
ered with stickers, etc.  
At a glance  
Button in the vehicle  
During calibration of the camera immedi‐  
ately after vehicle shipment.  
Active Blind Spot Detection  
The concept  
Active Blind Spot Detection  
Radar sensors  
Two radar sensors below the rear bumper  
monitor the area behind and next to the vehicle  
at speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.  
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 lights  
up dimly.  
The radar sensors are located under the rear  
bumper.  
Before you change lanes after setting the turn  
signal, the system issues a warning in the sit‐  
uations described above.  
Switching on/off  
Press the button.  
The lamp in the housing of the exterior mirror  
flashes and the steering wheel vibrates.  
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On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
Notes  
The system can issue warnings at speeds  
above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h  
Personal responsibility  
The system does not serve as a substi‐  
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the  
traffic situation.  
The state is stored for the remote control cur‐  
rently in use.  
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐  
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise an  
accident is still possible despite all warnings.◀  
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Display  
Compliance statement:  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions:  
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This device may not cause harmful inter‐  
ference, and  
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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.  
Information stage  
The dimmed lamp in the mirror housing indi‐  
cates when there are vehicles in the blind spot  
or approaching from behind.  
Brake force display  
Warning  
If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the  
critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates briefly  
and the lamp in the mirror housing flashes  
brightly.  
The concept  
The warning stops when the turn signal is  
switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the  
critical zone.  
System limits  
The system may not be fully functional in the  
following situations:  
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During normal brake application, the outer  
brake lamps light up.  
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When a vehicle is approaching at a speed  
much faster than your own.  
During heavy brake application, the inner  
brake lamps light up in addition.  
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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.  
Active Protection  
A Check Control message is displayed when  
the system is not fully functional.  
General information  
The Active Protection safety package consists  
of systems that are independent of each other:  
For US owners only  
The transmitter and receiver units comply with  
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication  
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐  
erned by the following:  
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Attentiveness assistant.  
PreCrash  
PostCrash  
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After a break, another recommendation to take  
a break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐  
mately 45 minutes.  
Attentiveness assistant  
The concept  
The system can detect increasing lack of alert‐  
ness or fatigue of the driver during long, mo‐  
notonous journeys, for example, on highways.  
In this situation, it is recommended that the  
driver take a break.  
System limits  
The function may be limited in the following  
situations, for instance, and will either output  
an incorrect warning or no warning at all:  
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When the clock is set incorrectly.  
Note  
When the vehicle speed is mainly below  
about 43 mph/70 km/h.  
Personal responsibility  
The system cannot act as a substitute for  
the personal assessment of one's physical  
state and may not detect an increasing lack of  
alertness or fatigue or may not detect it cor‐  
rectly. Therefore, make sure that the driver is  
rested and alert; otherwise, risks may be de‐  
tected too late and an accident be caused as a  
result.◀  
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With a sporty driving style, such as during  
rapid acceleration or when cornering  
quickly.  
In active driving situations, such as when  
changing lanes frequently.  
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When the road surface is poor.  
In the event of strong side winds.  
PreCrash  
Function  
The system is activated each time the engine  
is started and cannot be switched off.  
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, preventative protection  
measures are automatically undertaken to  
minimize the risk in the event of an accident as  
much as possible.  
After travel has begun, the system is trained  
about the driver, so that increasing lack of  
alertness or fatigue can be detected.  
This procedure takes the following criteria into  
account:  
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Personal driving style, for example, steer‐  
ing behavior.  
Critical driving situations may include:  
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Driving conditions, for example, length of  
trip.  
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Full brake applications.  
Severe understeering.  
Severe oversteering.  
Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h, the  
system is active and can display a recommen‐  
dation to take a break.  
If the vehicle includes the collision warning or  
collision warning with braking feature, impend‐  
ing collisions with vehicles driving ahead or  
stopped in front of you can also be detected  
within the system's range.  
Break recommendation  
If the driver becomes increasingly less alert or  
fatigued, a message is displayed in the Control  
Display with the recommendation to take a  
break.  
A recommendation to take a break is displayed  
only once during an uninterrupted trip.  
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Safety  
Note  
Personal responsibility  
The system cannot possibly serve as a  
substitute for the driver's personal judgment of  
the traffic situation. The system may not al‐  
ways detect critical situations reliably and in a  
timely manner. Adapt speed to traffic situation  
and drive alertly; otherwise, a risk to safety may  
result.◀  
Function  
After the safety belt is buckled, the front belts  
are automatically pretensioned once after the  
vehicle is driven is away.  
In critical driving situations, the following indi‐  
vidual functions become active as needed:  
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The front belts are automatically preten‐  
sioned.  
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Automatic closing of the windows.  
Automatic closing of the glass sunroof.  
After a critical driving situation without an acci‐  
dent, the front belts are loosened again. All  
other systems can be restored to the desired  
setting.  
If the belt tension does not loosen automati‐  
cally, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the belt  
using the red button in the buckle. Fasten the  
belt before continuing on your trip.  
PostCrash  
In the event of an accident, the system can  
bring the car to a halt automatically without in‐  
tervention by the driver in certain situations.  
This can reduce the risk of a further collision  
and the consequences thereof.  
Depressing the brake pedal can cause the ve‐  
hicle to brake harder. This interrupts automatic  
braking. Depressing the accelerator pedal also  
interrupts automatic braking.  
After coming to a halt, the brake is released  
automatically. Secure the vehicle against roll‐  
ing.  
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Controls  
Driving stability control systems  
ject to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the  
vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine  
speed and by applying brakes at individual  
wheels.  
Vehicle equipment  
All standard, country-specific and optional  
equipment that is offered in the model series is  
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐  
ment is also described that is not available in a  
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional  
equipment or country variant. This also applies  
for safety-related functions and systems.  
Adjust your driving style to the situation  
An appropriate driving style is always the  
responsibility of the driver.  
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even  
with DSC.  
Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety  
margin by driving in a risky manner.◀  
Antilock Brake System ABS  
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during  
braking.  
Indicator/warning lamps  
The vehicle remains steerable even during full  
brake applications, thus increasing active  
safety.  
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐  
trols the drive forces and brake forces.  
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has  
failed.  
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐  
gine.  
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF  
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is  
reduced during acceleration and when driving  
in bends.  
Brake assistant  
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system  
automatically produces the maximum braking  
force boost. This then reduces braking dis‐  
tance to a minimum during full braking. This  
system utilizes all of the benefits provided by  
ABS.  
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC  
again as soon as possible.  
Deactivating DSC  
Press and hold the button, but not lon‐  
ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the  
indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the in‐  
strument cluster and DSC OFF is displayed.  
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal  
for the duration of the full braking.  
The DSC system is switched off.  
DSC Dynamic Stability  
Control  
Activating DSC  
The concept  
DSC prevents traction loss in the driving  
wheels when driving away and accelerating.  
Press the button.  
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator  
lamp go out.  
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐  
tions, such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Sub‐  
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Indicator/warning lamps  
Deactivating DTC  
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐  
played in the instrument cluster.  
Press the button again.  
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica‐  
tor lamp go out.  
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is  
deactivated.  
xDrive  
DTC Dynamic Traction  
Control  
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.  
The concept  
The DTC system is a version of the DSC in  
which forward momentum is optimized.  
The system ensures maximum forward mo‐  
mentum on special road conditions, e.g., unp‐  
lowed snowy roads, but driving stability is lim‐  
ited.  
Dynamic Damping Control  
It is therefore necessary to drive with appropri‐  
ate caution.  
The concept  
This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐  
tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav‐  
eling on uneven road surfaces.  
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.  
The system enhances driving dynamics and  
comfort as required for the road surface and  
driving style.  
When rocking the vehicle or driving off in  
deep snow or on loose surfaces.  
When driving with snow chains.  
Programs  
The system offers several different programs.  
Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic  
Traction Control  
The programs can be selected via the Driving  
Dynamics Control, refer to page 117.  
Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC  
provides maximum traction on loose ground.  
Driving stability is limited during acceleration  
and when driving in bends.  
SPORT  
Consistently sporty control of the shock ab‐  
sorbers for greater driving agility.  
Activating DTC  
SPORT+  
Press the button.  
Consistently sporty control of the shock ab‐  
sorbers for greater driving agility when driving  
with limited driving stabilization.  
TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐  
ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC  
OFF lights up.  
COMFORT/ECO PRO  
Balanced control of the vehicle.  
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DSC OFF  
Controls  
Variable sport steering  
When DSC OFF, refer to page 115, is active,  
driving stability is limited during acceleration  
and when driving in bends.  
The variable sport steering increases the  
steering angle of the front wheels at large  
steering wheel angles, e.g., in tight curves or  
when parking. Steering becomes more direct.  
TRACTION  
It also varies the force required to turn the  
wheels in accordance with the vehicle speed.  
When TRACTION is active, the vehicle has  
maximum traction on loose road surfaces. DTC  
Dynamic Traction Control, refer to page 116, is  
activated. Driving stability is limited during ac‐  
celeration and when driving in bends.  
This results in a sporty steering response. In  
addition, it becomes easier to steer during  
parking and maneuvering.  
SPORT+  
Driving Dynamics Control  
Sporty driving with optimized chassis and  
adapted engine control with limited driving sta‐  
bilization.  
The concept  
The Driving Dynamics Control can be used to  
adjust the certain characteristics of the vehicle.  
Various programs can be selected for this pur‐  
pose. The Driving Dynamics Control and the  
DSC OFF buttons can each be used to activate  
a program.  
Dynamic Traction Control is switched on.  
The driver handles several of the stabilization  
tasks.  
Activating SPORT+  
Press the button repeatedly until  
SPORT+ appears in the instrument  
cluster and the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights  
up.  
Operating the programs  
Press the button  
Program  
DSC OFF  
Automatic program change  
TRACTION  
When activating cruise control, the program  
automatically switches to SPORT mode.  
SPORT+  
SPORT  
Indicator/warning lamps  
SPORT+ is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
COMFORT  
ECO PRO  
The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up:  
Dynamic Traction Control is activated.  
Automatic program change  
The system automatically switches to COM‐  
FORT in the following situations:  
SPORT  
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Failure of DSC Dynamic Damping Control.  
The vehicle has a flat tire.  
Consistently sporty tuning of the suspension  
and engine control for greater driving agility  
with maximum driving stabilization.  
When activating cruise control in TRAC‐  
TION or DSC OFF mode.  
The program can be configured to individual  
specifications. The configuration is stored for  
the remote control currently in use.  
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The program can be configured to individual  
specifications.  
Activating SPORT  
Press button repeatedly until SPORT  
is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
Activating ECO PRO  
Press button repeatedly until ECO  
PRO is displayed in the instrument  
Configuring SPORT  
When the display is activated on the Control  
Display, refer to page 118, the SPORT driving  
mode can be set to individual specifications.  
cluster.  
Configuring ECO PRO  
1. Activate ECO PRO.  
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Activating SPORT.  
"Configure SPORT"  
2. "Configure ECO PRO"  
Make the desired settings.  
Configuring the SPORT driving mode.  
SPORT can also be configured before it is acti‐  
vated:  
Configure driving mode  
1. "Settings"  
Settings can be made for the following driving  
modes in Driving mode:  
2. "Driving mode"  
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SPORT mode, refer to page 118.  
ECO PRO mode, refer to page 172.  
3. "Configure SPORT"  
4. Configure driving mode.  
This configuration is retrieved when the  
SPORT driving mode is activated.  
Displays  
Program selection  
COMFORT  
Pressing the button displays a  
list of the selectable programs.  
For a balanced tuning with maximum driving  
stabilization.  
Activating COMFORT  
Press button repeatedly until COM‐  
FORT is displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
Selected program  
The selected program is dis‐  
In certain situations, the system automatically  
changes to the NORMAL program, automatic  
program change, refer to page 117.  
played in the instrument cluster.  
ECO PRO  
Display on the Control Display  
Program changes can be displayed on the  
Control Display.  
ECO PRO, refer to page 171, provides consis‐  
tent tuning to minimize fuel consumption for  
maximum range with maximum driving stabili‐  
zation.  
1. "Settings"  
Comfort functions and the engine controller  
are adjusted.  
2. "Driving mode"  
3. "Driving mode info"  
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Drive-off assistant  
This system supports driving away on gradi‐  
ents. The parking brake is not required.  
1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot  
brake.  
2. Release the foot brake and drive away  
without delay.  
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is  
held in place for approx. 2 seconds.  
Depending on the vehicle load or when a trailer  
is being used, the vehicle may roll back  
slightly.  
Driving off without delay  
After releasing the foot brake, start driv‐  
ing without delay, since the drive-off assistant  
will not hold the vehicle in place for more than  
approx. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin  
rolling back.◀  
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Driving comfort  
General information  
Vehicle equipment  
When ECO PRO is activated, cruise control is  
also set to a driving style that saves on fuel  
consumption.  
All standard, country-specific and optional  
equipment that is offered in the model series is  
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐  
ment is also described that is not available in a  
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional  
equipment or country variant. This also applies  
for safety-related functions and systems.  
Notes  
Personal responsibility  
The system does not relieve the driver of  
the responsibility to adapt his or her speed,  
distance and driving style to the traffic condi‐  
tions. Drive attentively, and react to the current  
traffic events. Intervene actively when neces‐  
sary, e.g., by braking, steering or making an  
evasive maneuver, otherwise, there is danger  
of an accident.◀  
Active Cruise Control with  
Stop & Go function, ACC  
The concept  
This system can be used to select a desired  
speed that the vehicle will maintain automati‐  
cally on clear roads.  
At a glance  
To the extent possible, the system automati‐  
cally adjusts the speed to a slower vehicle  
ahead of you.  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
Press the  
button  
Function  
The distance that the vehicle maintains to the  
vehicle ahead of you can be varied.  
System on/off, interrupt, refer  
to page 121  
For safety reasons, it depends on the speed.  
To maintain a certain distance, the system au‐  
tomatically decelerates, applies the brakes  
lightly, or accelerates again if the vehicle ahead  
begins moving faster.  
Store/maintain speed, refer to  
page 121  
Resume speed, refer to  
page 123  
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, the  
system is able to detect this within the given  
system limits. If the vehicle ahead of your  
drives away again from a halt, your vehicle is  
able to accelerate if operated accordingly.  
Reduce distance, refer to  
page 122  
Increase distance, refer to  
page 122  
Even if some time passes before the vehicle  
drives away again, the BMW can still be accel‐  
erated automatically and simply.  
Rocker switch:  
Change/maintain speed, refer  
to page 121  
As soon as the road is clear, it accelerates to  
the desired speed.  
The speed is also maintained on downhill gra‐  
dients, but may not be maintained on uphill  
slopes if engine power is insufficient.  
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The arrangement of the buttons varies accord‐  
ing to the how the vehicle is equipped or coun‐  
try-specific variants.  
If switching off the system while stationary,  
press on the brake pedal at the same time.  
Press the button.  
Radar sensor  
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If active: press twice.  
A radar sensor is located in the front bumper  
for detecting vehicles on the road ahead of the  
vehicle.  
If interrupted: press once.  
The displays go out. The stored desired speed  
and distance are deleted.  
Interrupting  
When active, press the button.  
If interrupting the system while stationary,  
press on the brake pedal at the same time.  
The system is automatically interrupted in the  
following situations:  
A dirty or covered sensor may hinder the de‐  
tection of vehicles.  
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When the brakes are applied.  
When transmission position D is disen‐  
gaged.  
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If necessary, clean the radar sensor. Re‐  
move layers of snow and ice carefully.  
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When DTC Dynamic Traction Control is  
activated or DSC is deactivated.  
Do not cover the view field of the radar  
sensor.  
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When DSC is actively controlling stability.  
If the safety belt and the driver's door are  
opened when the vehicle is standing still.  
Switching on/off and interrupting  
cruise control  
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If the system has not detected objects for  
an extended period, e.g., on a road with  
very little traffic without road edge line  
markings.  
Switching on  
Press the button on the steering  
wheel.  
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If the detection range of the radar is dis‐  
rupted, for example, by dirt or heavy fog.  
The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster  
light up and the marking in the speedometer is  
set to the current speed.  
Maintaining/storing the speed  
Press the button.  
Cruise control can be used.  
Switching off  
Or:  
Deactivated or interrupted system  
If the system is deactivated or inter‐  
rupted, actively intervene by braking, steering  
and, if necessary, with evasive maneuvers; oth‐  
erwise, there is the danger of an accident oc‐  
curring.◀  
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Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐  
terrupted.  
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 if the road is  
clear.  
When the system is switched on, the current  
speed is maintained and stored as the desired  
speed.  
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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.  
It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly  
displayed in the instrument cluster, Displays in  
the instrument cluster, refer to page 123.  
When cruise control is maintained or stored,  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on,  
if necessary.  
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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.  
Changing, maintaining, and storing  
the speed  
The rocker switch can be pressed while the  
system is interrupted to maintain and store the  
current speed. DSC Dynamic Stability Control  
is switched on, if necessary.  
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the  
action.  
Distance  
Selecting a distance  
Adapting the desired speed  
Adjust the distance according to the traf‐  
fic and weather conditions; otherwise, there is  
the danger of an accident occurring. Maintain  
the prescribed safety distance.◀  
Adapt the desired speed to the road con‐  
ditions and be ready to brake at all times; oth‐  
erwise, there is the danger of an accident oc‐  
curring.◀  
Reduce distance  
Speed differences  
Press the button repeatedly until the  
desired distance is set.  
Large differences in speed relative to ve‐  
hicles ahead of the vehicle cannot be compen‐  
sated by the system for example in the follow‐  
ing situations:  
The selected distance, refer to page 123, is  
displayed in the instrument cluster.  
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When catching up rapidly with a truck.  
Increase distance  
When another vehicle suddenly swerves  
into the wrong lane.◀  
Press the button repeatedly until the  
desired distance is set.  
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The selected distance, refer to page 123, is  
displayed in the instrument cluster.  
2. Release the brake pedal.  
3. Press on the accelerator briefly, or press  
the RES button or the rocker switch when  
the vehicle ahead of you drives away.  
Calling up the desired speed and  
distance  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
Desired speed  
While driving  
Press the button with the system  
switched on.  
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The marking lights up green:  
the system is active.  
In the following cases, the stored speed value  
is deleted and cannot be called up again:  
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The marking lights up or‐  
ange: the system has been  
interrupted.  
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When the system is switched off.  
When the ignition is switched off.  
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The marking does not light up: the system  
is switched off.  
While standing  
Before leaving the vehicle, secure it  
against rolling  
Brief status display  
Selected desired speed.  
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐  
ning, engage position P of the automatic trans‐  
mission and apply the parking brake. Other‐  
wise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀  
If --- appears briefly on the display for Check  
Control messages, it is possible that the sys‐  
tem requirements for operation are currently  
not met.  
The system brought the vehicle to a complete  
standstill.  
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Green marking in the speedometer:  
Distance to vehicle ahead of you  
The selected distance to the vehicle driving  
ahead of you is shown.  
Your vehicle accelerates automatically as  
soon as the vehicle in the range of the ra‐  
dar sensor moves off.  
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Marking in the speedometer turns orange:  
no automatic driving away.  
Distance display  
Distance 1  
To accelerate to the desired speed auto‐  
matically, press the accelerator briefly or  
press the RES or SET button.  
Distance 2  
Distance 3  
Distance 4  
Rolling bars in the distance display indicate  
that the vehicle in the radar sensor detection  
range has moved off.  
Your vehicle was braked to a halt by pressing  
on the brake pedal and it is standing behind  
another vehicle:  
This value is set after the system is  
switched on.  
1.  
Press the button to call up a stored  
desired speed.  
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The system can also be activated when sta‐  
tionary.  
Distance display  
The system has been interrupted or  
distance control is deactivated be‐  
cause the accelerator is being  
Comply with the legal speed limit in every sit‐  
uation when using the system.  
pressed; a vehicle was not detected.  
Detection range  
Distance control is deactivated be‐  
cause the accelerator is being  
pressed; a vehicle was detected.  
Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has driven  
away.  
Indicator/warning lamps  
Personal responsibility  
The detection capacity of the system and the  
automatic braking capacity are limited.  
The indicator and warning lamps do not  
relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt  
his or her desired driving speed and style to  
the traffic conditions.◀  
Two-wheeled vehicles driving ahead of you  
for instance might not be detected.  
The vehicle symbol lights up orange:  
Limited detection capacity  
A vehicle has been detected ahead of  
you.  
Because of the limits to the detection ca‐  
pacity of the camera and the sensor, you  
should be alert at all times so that you can in‐  
tervene actively, if necessary; otherwise, there  
is the danger of an accident occurring.◀  
The vehicle symbol flashes orange:  
The conditions are not adequate for  
operating the system.  
The system was deactivated but applies the  
brakes until you actively assume control by  
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator.  
Deceleration  
The system does not decelerate when a sta‐  
tionary obstacle is located in the same lane,  
e.g., a vehicle at a red traffic light or at the end  
of traffic congestion.  
The vehicle symbol flashes red and an  
acoustic signal sounds:  
The system also does not respond to:  
You are requested to intervene by  
braking or making an evasive maneuver.  
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Pedestrians or similar slow-moving road  
users.  
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Red traffic lights.  
Stationary objects.  
Cross traffic.  
System limits  
Speed range  
Best results are achieved when using the sys‐  
tem on well-developed roads and highways.  
The desired speed can be selected between  
20 mph/30 km/h to 110 mph/180 km/h.  
Oncoming traffic.  
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No warnings  
Unexpected lane change  
A warning may not be issued when ap‐  
proaching a stationary or very slow-moving ob‐  
stacle. You must react yourself; otherwise,  
there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀  
Swerving vehicles  
If a vehicle ahead of you unexpectedly moves  
into another lane from behind a stopped vehi‐  
cle, you yourself must react, as the system  
does not react to stopped vehicles.  
Cornering  
A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected  
until it is completely within the same lane as  
your vehicle.  
Swerving vehicles  
If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly  
swerves into your lane, the system may not be  
able to automatically restore the selected dis‐  
tance. This also applies to major speed differ‐  
ences to vehicles driving ahead of you, e.g.,  
when rapidly approaching a truck. When a ve‐  
hicle driving ahead of you is reliably detected,  
the system requests that the driver intervene  
by braking and carrying out evasive maneu‐  
vers, if necessary. You must react yourself;  
otherwise, there is the danger of an accident  
occurring.◀  
If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the  
speed is reduced slightly in the curve, although  
curves cannot be anticipated in advance.  
Therefore, drive into a curve at an appropriate  
speed.  
In tight curves, situations may result due to the  
restricted detection range of the system in  
which a vehicle driving ahead of you may not  
be detected at all, or not until after a consider‐  
able delay.  
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Malfunction  
The system cannot be activated if the radar  
sensor is not aligned correctly. This may be  
caused by damage incurred during parking, for  
example.  
A Check Control message is displayed if the  
system fails.  
When approaching a curve, the system may  
react briefly to the vehicles in the next lane due  
to the bend of the curve. Any deceleration of  
the vehicle by the system can be compensated  
for by briefly accelerating. After the accelerator  
pedal is released, the system becomes active  
again and independently controls the speed.  
Cruise control  
The concept  
The system is functional at speeds beginning  
at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.  
It maintains the speed that was set using the  
control elements on the steering wheel.  
The system brakes on downhill gradients if en‐  
gine braking action is insufficient.  
Driving away  
In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive  
away automatically, e.g., on steep inclines or  
behind bumps in the road.  
Unfavorable conditions  
Do not use the system if unfavorable  
conditions make it impossible to drive at a con‐  
stant speed, for instance:  
Radar sensor  
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On curvy roads.  
In heavy traffic.  
For US owners only  
The transmitter and receiver units comply with  
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication  
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐  
erned by the following:  
On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or  
on a loose road surface.  
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehi‐  
cle and cause an accident.◀  
FCC ID:  
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OAYARS3-A  
General information  
Compliance statement:  
When ECO PRO is activated, cruise control is  
also set to a driving style that saves on fuel  
consumption.  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions:  
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This device may not cause harmful inter‐  
ference, and  
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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.  
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The clutch pedal is depressed for a few  
seconds or released while a gear is not en‐  
gaged.  
Controls  
At a glance  
Press the button  
The gear engaged is too high for the cur‐  
rent speed.  
Function  
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The transmission position D is disengaged.  
Interrupt system on/off  
DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated  
or DSC is deactivated.  
Store speed  
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DSC is actively controlling stability.  
Resume speed  
Changing the speed  
Maintaining/storing the current speed  
Press the button.  
Or  
Switching on  
Press the button on the steering  
wheel.  
The marking in the speedometer is set to the  
current speed.  
Cruise control can be used.  
Switching off  
Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐  
terrupted.  
Deactivated or interrupted system  
If the system is deactivated or inter‐  
rupted, actively intervene by braking and, if  
necessary, with evasive maneuvers; otherwise,  
there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀  
When the system is switched on, the current  
speed is maintained and stored as the desired  
speed.  
It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly  
displayed in the instrument cluster, Displays in  
the speedometer, refer to page 128.  
Press the button.  
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If active: press twice.  
When cruise control is maintained or stored,  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on,  
if necessary.  
If interrupted: press once.  
The displays go out. The stored desired speed  
is deleted.  
Changing/maintaining speed  
Interrupting the system  
The rocker switch can be pressed while the  
system is interrupted in order to maintain and  
store the current speed.  
When active, press the button.  
The system is automatically interrupted if:  
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The brakes are applied.  
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Adapting the desired speed  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
Indicator lamp  
Adapt the desired speed to the road con‐  
ditions and be ready to brake at all times; oth‐  
erwise, there is the danger of an accident oc‐  
curring.◀  
Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐  
ped, the indicator lamp in the instru‐  
ment cluster indicates whether the sys‐  
tem is switched on.  
Desired speed  
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The marking lights up green:  
the system is active.  
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The marking lights up or‐  
ange: the system has been  
interrupted.  
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly  
until the desired speed is set.  
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The marking does not light up: the system  
is switched off.  
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the  
vehicle reaches the stored speed if the road is  
clear.  
Brief status display  
Selected desired speed.  
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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.  
If --- appears briefly on the display for Check  
Control messages, it is possible that the sys‐  
tem requirements for operation are currently  
not met.  
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.  
Pressing the rocker switch to the resist‐  
ance point and holding it there accelerates  
or decelerates the vehicle without requiring  
pressure on the accelerator. After the  
rocker switch is released, the vehicle main‐  
tains its final speed. Pressing the switch  
beyond the resistance point causes the ve‐  
hicle to accelerate more rapidly.  
PDC Park Distance Control  
The concept  
PDC supports you when parking. Objects that  
you are approaching slowly in front of or be‐  
hind your vehicle are indicated with:  
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Signal tones.  
Visual display.  
Resuming the desired speed  
General information  
Press the button.  
Measurements are made by ultrasound sen‐  
sors in the bumpers.  
The stored speed is reached and maintained.  
The range is approx. 6 ft/2 m.  
An acoustic warning is first given:  
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By the front middle sensors and the two  
corner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm.  
Switching on/off  
Switching on automatically  
Select transmission position R with the engine  
running.  
By the rear middle sensors at approx.  
5 ft/1.50 m.  
Notes  
Automatic deactivation during forward  
travel  
The system switches off when a certain driving  
distance or speed is exceeded.  
Check the traffic situation as well  
PDC cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver's personal judgment of the traffic situa‐  
tion. Check the traffic situation around the ve‐  
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐  
dent could result from road users or objects  
located outside of the PDC detection range.  
Switch the system back on if necessary.  
Switching on/off manually  
Loud noises from outside and inside the vehi‐  
cle may prevent you from hearing the PDC's  
signal tone.◀  
Press the button.  
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On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
Avoid driving quickly with PDC  
In addition to the PDC Park Distance Control,  
the rearview camera, refer to page 131, can be  
switched on.  
Avoid approaching an object quickly.  
Avoid driving away quickly while PDC is not yet  
active.  
For technical reasons, the system may other‐  
wise be too late in issuing a warning.◀  
Switching on the rearview camera via  
the iDrive  
With PDC activated or Top View switched on:  
"Rear view camera"  
At a glance  
The rearview camera image is displayed. The  
setting is stored for the remote control cur‐  
rently in use.  
Button in the vehicle  
Display  
Signal tones  
When approaching an object, an intermittent  
tone is sounded that indicates the position of  
the object. For example, if an object is de‐  
tected to the left rear of the vehicle, a signal  
tone sounds from the left rear speaker.  
PDC Park Distance Control  
The shorter the distance to the object be‐  
comes, the shorter the intervals.  
If the distance to a detected object is less than  
approx. 10 in/25 cm, a continuous tone is  
sounded.  
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If objects are located both in front of and be‐  
hind the vehicle, an alternating continuous sig‐  
nal is sounded.  
System limits  
Limits of ultrasonic measurement  
The intermittent tone is interrupted after ap‐  
prox. 3 seconds:  
The detection of objects can reach the physi‐  
cal limits of ultrasonic measurement, e.g.:  
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If the vehicle stops in front of an object that  
is detected by only one of the corner sen‐  
sors.  
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With tow bars and trailer hitches.  
With thin or wedge-shaped objects.  
With low objects.  
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If moving parallel to a wall.  
With objects with corners and sharp edges.  
The signal tone is switched off:  
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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When the vehicle moves away from an ob‐  
ject by more than approx. 4 in/10 cm.  
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When transmission position P is engaged.  
High, protruding objects such as ledges may  
not be detected.  
Volume  
The volume of the PDC signal can be adjusted,  
refer to user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐  
tainment, Communication.  
False warnings  
PDC may issue a warning under the following  
conditions even though there is no obstacle  
within the detection range:  
The setting is stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
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In heavy rain.  
When sensors are very dirty or covered in  
ice.  
Visual warning  
The approach of the vehicle to an object can  
be shown on the Control Display. Objects that  
are farther away are displayed on the Control  
Display before a signal tone sounds.  
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When sensors are covered in snow.  
On rough road surfaces.  
In large buildings with right angles and  
smooth walls, e.g., in underground ga‐  
rages.  
A display appears as soon as Park Distance  
Control (PDC) is activated.  
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In heavy exhaust.  
The range of the sensors is represented in the  
colors red, green and yellow.  
Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,  
sweeping machines, high pressure steam  
cleaners or neon lights.  
If the rearview camera image was selected last,  
it again appears on the display. To switch to  
PDC:  
The malfunction is signaled by a continu‐  
ous tone alternating between the front and  
rear speakers. As soon as the malfunction  
due to other ultrasound sources is no lon‐  
ger present, the system is again fully func‐  
tional.  
1.  
"Rear view camera" Select the symbol  
on the Control Display.  
2. Press the controller.  
The setting is stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
Malfunction  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
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The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded  
area on the Control Display.  
At a glance  
Button in the vehicle  
PDC has failed. Have the system checked.  
To ensure full operability:  
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Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.  
When using high-pressure washers, do not  
spray the sensors for long periods and  
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.  
Surround View  
Rearview camera  
The concept  
Surround View comprises various camera as‐  
sistance systems that help the driver when  
parking, maneuvering, and at complex exits  
and intersections.  
Camera  
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Rearview camera, refer to page 131  
Side View, refer to page 133.  
Top View, refer to page 135.  
Backup camera  
The concept  
The camera lens is located in the handle of the  
trunk lid. The image quality may be impaired  
by dirt.  
The backup camera provides assistance in  
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area  
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control  
Display.  
Clean the lens, refer to page 229.  
Switching on/off  
Hints  
Check the traffic situation as well  
Switching on automatically  
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐  
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐  
dent could result from road users or objects lo‐  
cated outside the picture area of the backup  
camera.◀  
Select transmission position R with the engine  
running.  
The backup camera image is displayed if the  
system was switched on via the iDrive.  
Automatic deactivation during forward  
travel  
The system switches off when a certain driving  
distance or speed is exceeded.  
Switch the system back on if necessary.  
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Switching on/off manually  
Pathway lines  
Press the button.  
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On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
The PDC is shown on the Control Display.  
Switching on the rearview camera via  
the iDrive  
With PDC activated or Top View switched on:  
"Rear view camera"  
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Can be shown in the rearview camera im‐  
age when in transmission position R.  
The rearview camera image is displayed. The  
setting is stored for the remote control cur‐  
rently in use.  
Help you to estimate the space required  
when parking and maneuvering on level  
roads.  
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Are dependent on the current steering an‐  
gle and are continuously adjusted to the  
steering wheel movements.  
Display on the Control Display  
Functional requirement  
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The rearview camera is switched on.  
The trunk lid is fully closed.  
Turning circle lines  
Activating the assistance functions  
More than one assistance function can be ac‐  
tive at the same time.  
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Parking aid lines  
"Parking aid lines"  
Pathway and turning circle lines are dis‐  
played.  
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Can be shown in the rearview camera im‐  
age.  
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Obstacle marking  
"Obstacle marking"  
Show the course of the smallest possible  
turning circle on a level road.  
Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.  
Only one turning circle line is displayed  
when the steering wheel is turned.  
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2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where  
the pathway line covers the corresponding  
turning circle line.  
Obstacle marking  
General information  
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Spatially-shaped markings can be shown  
in the rearview camera image.  
Display settings  
Their colored steps match the markings of the  
PDC. This simplifies estimation of the distance  
to the object shown.  
Brightness  
With the rearview camera switched on:  
1.  
Select the symbol.  
Parking using pathway and turning  
circle lines  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached, and press the controller.  
1. Position the vehicle so that the turning cir‐  
cle lines lead to within the limits of the  
parking space.  
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.  
System limits  
Detection of objects  
High, protruding objects such as ledges may  
not be detected by the rearview camera.  
Side View  
The concept  
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  
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visibility, two cameras in the front of the vehi‐  
cle record the traffic situation on each side.  
The image quality may be impaired by dirt.  
Clean the lens, refer to page 229.  
Notes  
Switching on/off  
The images from both cameras are shown si‐  
multaneously on the Control Display.  
Switching on/off manually  
Check the traffic situation as well  
Press the button.  
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐  
hicle on blind driveways and intersections with  
your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident could  
result from road users or objects located out‐  
side the picture area of the Side View cam‐  
eras.◀  
Automatic deactivation during forward  
travel  
The system switches off when a certain driving  
distance or speed is exceeded.  
Switch the system back on if necessary.  
At a glance  
Display  
Button in the vehicle  
The traffic area to the left and right is displayed  
on the Control Display.  
Side View  
Guidelines at the bottom of the image show  
the position of the front of the vehicle.  
Cameras  
Brightness  
With the Side View switched on:  
1.  
"Brightness"  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached, and press the controller.  
Contrast  
With the Side View switched on:  
Two cameras integrated in the bumpers cap‐  
ture the image.  
1.  
"Contrast"  
The two camera lenses are located on the  
sides of the bumper.  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached, and press the controller.  
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Top View  
System limits  
The cameras capture a maximum range of  
330 ft/100 m.  
Cameras  
Top View  
The concept  
Top View assists you in parking and maneu‐  
vering. The area around the doors and the road  
area around the vehicle are shown on the Con‐  
trol Display for this purpose.  
General information  
The lenses of the Top View cameras are lo‐  
cated at the bottom of the exterior mirror hous‐  
ings. The image quality may be impaired by  
dirt.  
The image is captured by two cameras  
integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the  
backup camera.  
Clean the lens, refer to page 229.  
The range is at least 7 ft/2 m to the side and  
rear.  
In this way, obstacles up to the height of the  
exterior mirrors are detected early.  
Switching on/off  
Switching on automatically  
Select transmission position R with the engine  
running.  
Notes  
Check the traffic situation as well  
The Top View and PDC images are displayed if  
the system is switched on via iDrive.  
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐  
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐  
dent could result from road users or objects lo‐  
cated outside the picture area of the  
cameras.◀  
Automatic deactivation during forward  
travel  
The system switches off when a certain driving  
distance or speed is exceeded.  
At a glance  
Switch the system back on if necessary.  
Button in the vehicle  
Switching on/off manually  
Press the button.  
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On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
Top View is displayed.  
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Switching on the backup camera via  
the iDrive  
Contrast  
With Top View switched on:  
With Top View switched on:  
"Rear view camera"  
1.  
Select the symbol.  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached, and press the controller.  
The backup camera image is displayed. The  
setting is stored for the remote control cur‐  
rently in use.  
Displaying the turning circle and  
pathway lines  
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Display  
The static, red turning circle line shows the  
space needed to the side of the vehicle  
when the steering wheel is turned all the  
way.  
Visual warning  
The approach of the vehicle to an object can  
be shown on the Control Display.  
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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.  
When the distance to an object is small, a red  
bar is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in  
the PDC display.  
The pathway line is dependent on the cur‐  
rent steering angle and is continuously ad‐  
justed with the steering wheel movement.  
"Parking aid lines"  
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.  
System limits  
Top View cannot be used in the following sit‐  
uations:  
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With a door open.  
The display appears as soon as Top View is  
activated.  
With the trunk lid open.  
With an exterior mirror folded in.  
In poor light.  
If the rearview camera image was selected last,  
it again appears on the display when reverse  
gear is selected. To switch to Top View:  
A Check Control message is displayed in some  
of these situations.  
"Rear view camera" Select the symbol on  
the Control Display.  
The setting is stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
Brightness  
With Top View switched on:  
1.  
Select the symbol.  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached, and press the controller.  
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Transporting loads  
Parking assistant  
Loads that extend beyond the perimeter  
of the vehicle are not taken into account by the  
system during the parking procedure.  
The concept  
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐  
vene; otherwise, there is the danger of an acci‐  
dent occurring.◀  
Curbs  
The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐  
cle over or onto curbs.  
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐  
vene; otherwise, the wheels, tires, or the vehi‐  
cle may become damaged.◀  
This system assists the driver in parking paral‐  
lel to the road.  
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces  
on both sides of the vehicle.  
An engine that has been switched off by the  
Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati‐  
cally when the parking assistant is activated.  
The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐  
sible parking line and takes control of steering  
during the parking procedure.  
Requirements  
When parking, also take note of the visual and  
acoustic information issued by the PDC and  
the parking assistant and react accordingly.  
For measuring parking spaces  
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Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐  
prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.  
A component of the parking assistant is the  
PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 128.  
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Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐  
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.  
Hints  
Suitable parking space  
Personal responsibility  
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Gap between two objects with a minimum  
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.  
The parking assistant does not relieve  
the driver of responsibility for the vehicle dur‐  
ing the parking procedure.  
Minimum length of the gap: own vehicle's  
length plus approx. 4 ft/1.2 m.  
Watch the parking space and parking proce‐  
dure closely and intervene if necessary; other‐  
wise, there is the danger of an accident.◀  
Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.  
For parking procedure  
Changes to the parking space  
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Closed doors.  
Changes to the parking space after it was  
measured are not taken into account by the  
system.  
Parking brake released.  
When parking in parking spaces on the  
driver's side, the corresponding turn signal  
must be set.  
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐  
vene; otherwise, there is the danger of an acci‐  
dent occurring.◀  
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Switching on with reverse gear  
Shift into reverse.  
Button in the vehicle  
The current status of the parking space search  
is indicated on the Control Display.  
Activate:  
"Parking Assistant" Select the  
symbol in the Control Display.  
Switching off  
The system can be deactivated as follows:  
▷
Press the button.  
▷
Switch off the ignition.  
Parking assistant  
Display on the Control Display  
Ultrasound sensors  
Activating/deactivating the system  
Symbol Meaning  
Gray: the system is not available.  
White: the system is available but  
not activated.  
The system is activated.  
Without Professional navigation  
system or TV: system status  
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking  
spaces are located on the wheel arches.  
To ensure full operability:  
▷
▷
Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.  
When using high-pressure washers, do not  
spray the sensors for long periods and  
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.  
Switching on/off  
Switching on with the button  
The status is displayed with symbols.  
Gray: parking space search.  
Press the button.  
The LED lights up.  
Blue: the system is activated. A  
suitable parking space was  
found.  
The current status of the parking space search  
is indicated on the Control Display.  
Parking assistant is activated automatically.  
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The parking procedure is active.  
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The parking procedure is ac‐  
tive. Steering control has  
been seized.  
Steering control has been  
seized.  
Parking space search is always active  
whenever the vehicle is moving forwards  
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.  
Status of the parking space search  
Parking using the parking assistant  
Check the traffic situation as well  
Loud sounds outside and within the vehi‐  
cle can drown out the signal tones of the park‐  
ing assistant and PDC.  
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▷
Gray, arrow 1: parking space search.  
Blue, arrow 2: parking space is suitable.  
Check the traffic situation around the vehicle  
with your own eyes; otherwise, there is the  
danger of an accident.◀  
The vehicle is parked in the parking space  
if the parking procedure is active.  
▷
No display: no parking space search.  
1. Switch on the parking assistant and acti‐  
vate it if necessary.  
With navigation system professional  
or TV: status of the system  
The status of the parking space search is  
indicated on the Control Display.  
2. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐  
play.  
To achieve the best possible parking posi‐  
tion, wait for the automatic steering wheel  
movement after the gear change when the  
vehicle is stationary.  
The end of the parking procedure is indi‐  
cated on the Control Display.  
3. Adjust the parking position yourself if nec‐  
essary.  
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Colored symbols, see arrows, on the side  
of the vehicle representation. Parking as‐  
sistant is activated and search for parking  
space active.  
Interrupting manually  
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any  
time:  
Suitable parking spaces are displayed next  
to the vehicle symbol at the edge of the  
road as on the Control Display. When the  
parking assistant is active, suitable parking  
spaces are highlighted.  
▷
"Parking Assistant" Select the symbol  
on the Control Display.  
▷
Press the button.  
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In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.  
Interrupting automatically  
The system is interrupted automatically in the  
following situations:  
On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel  
roads.  
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If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if  
he takes over steering.  
▷
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On slippery ground.  
On steep uphill or downhill grades.  
If a gear is selected that does not match  
the instruction on the Control Display.  
When leaves or snow has collected in the  
parking space.  
If a turn signal is activated in the opposite  
direction to the desired side for parking.  
Limits of ultrasonic measurement  
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.  
6 mph/10 km/h.  
The detection of objects can reach the physi‐  
cal limits of ultrasonic measurement, e.g., in  
the following circumstances:  
On snow-covered or slippery road surfaces  
if necessary.  
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▷
▷
With tow bars and trailer hitches.  
With thin or wedge-shaped objects.  
▷
▷
▷
If doors are open.  
If the trunk lid is open.  
With elevated, protruding objects such as  
ledges or cargo.  
When there are obstacles that are hard to  
overcome, such as curbs.  
▷
▷
With objects with corners and sharp edges.  
▷
▷
When there are obstacles that suddenly  
arise.  
With objects with a fine surface structure,  
such as fences.  
If a maximum number of parking attempts  
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.  
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can  
move into the blind area of the sensors before  
or after a continuous tone sounds.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
High, protruding objects such as ledges may  
not be detected.  
Continuing  
An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐  
tinued if necessary.  
The parking assistant may identify parking  
spaces that are not suitable for parking.  
Follow the instructions on the Control Display  
to do this.  
Malfunction  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
System limits  
The parking assistant failed. Have the system  
checked.  
No parking assistance  
The parking assistant does not offer assis‐  
tance in the following situations:  
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In tight curves.  
When towing a trailer.  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional in the  
following situations:  
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When sensors are dirty or iced over.  
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Speed limit detection.  
Cruise control.  
Head-up Display  
The concept  
Pedestrian warning.  
Selection list from the instrument cluster.  
Some of this information is only displayed  
briefly as needed.  
Selecting displays in the Head-up  
Display  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Head-Up Display"  
3. "Displayed information"  
This system projects important information  
into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.  
4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up  
Display.  
In this way, the driver can get information with‐  
out averting his or her eyes from the road.  
The settings are stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
Display visibility  
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up  
Display is influenced by:  
Setting the brightness  
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the  
ambient light.  
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Certain sitting positions.  
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.  
Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐  
play.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Head-Up Display"  
3. "Brightness"  
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Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.  
Wet roads.  
4. Turn the controller.  
Unfavorable light conditions.  
When the low beams are switched on, the  
brightness of the Head-up Display can be ad‐  
ditionally influenced using the instrument light‐  
ing.  
If the image is distorted, check the basic set‐  
tings.  
Switching on/off  
1. "Settings"  
The setting is stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
2. "Head-Up Display"  
3. "Head-Up Display"  
Adjusting the height  
1. "Settings"  
Display  
2. "Head-Up Display"  
3. "Height"  
Overview  
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Speed.  
4. Turn the controller.  
Navigation system.  
Check Control messages.  
Collision warning.  
The setting is stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
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Setting the rotation  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Head-Up Display"  
3. "Rotation"  
4. Turn the controller.  
The setting is stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
Special windshield  
The windshield is part of the system.  
The shape of the windshield makes it possible  
to display a precise image.  
A film in the windshield prevents double im‐  
ages from being displayed.  
Therefore, have the special windshield re‐  
placed by a service center only.  
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Climate control  
ment is also described that is not available in a  
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional  
equipment or country variant. This also applies  
for safety-related functions and systems.  
Vehicle equipment  
All standard, country-specific and optional  
equipment that is offered in the model series is  
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐  
Automatic climate control  
1
2
3
4
5
Seat heating, leftꢀꢁ50  
Vent settings  
6
7
8
9
Temperature  
Seat heating, rightꢀꢁ50  
Cooling function  
Rear window defroster  
Air flow  
Recirculated-air mode  
AUTO program  
10 Interior temperature sensor  
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The cooling function, refer to page 144, is  
switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐  
gram.  
Climate control functions in detail  
Manual air distribution  
Turn the wheel to select the de‐  
sired program or the desired in‐  
termediate setting.  
Temperature  
Turn the wheel to set the de‐  
sired temperature.  
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Windows.  
Upper body region.  
The automatic climate control reaches this  
temperature as quickly as possible, if neces‐  
sary by increasing the cooling or heating out‐  
put, and then keeps it constant.  
Windows, upper body region, and foot‐  
well.  
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Footwell.  
Avoid rapidly switching between different tem‐  
perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic cli‐  
mate control will not have sufficient time to ad‐  
just the set temperature.  
Defrosting windows and removing  
condensation  
Direct the air distribution toward windows, in‐  
crease the air flow and temperature, and, if  
necessary, use the cooling function.  
Cooling function  
The passenger compartment can only be  
cooled with the engine running.  
Rear window defroster  
Press the button.  
Press the button.  
The rear window defroster switches  
off automatically after a certain period of time.  
The air is cooled and dehumidified  
and, depending on the temperature setting,  
warmed again.  
Air flow, manual  
Depending on the weather, the windshield may  
fog up briefly when the engine is started.  
Press the left or right side of the but‐  
ton: decrease or increase air flow.  
The cooling function is switched on automati‐  
cally with the AUTO program.  
The air flow of the air conditioner may be re‐  
duced automatically to save battery power.  
When using the automatic climate control,  
condensation water, refer to page 166, devel‐  
ops that exits underneath the vehicle.  
AUTO program  
Press the button.  
Recirculated-air mode  
Air flow, air distribution, and tempera‐  
ture are controlled automatically.  
You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐  
tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐  
rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The  
system then recirculates the air currently  
within the vehicle.  
Depending on the selected temperature and  
outside influences, the air is directed to the  
windshield, side windows, upper body, and  
into the footwell.  
Press the button repeatedly to select  
an operating mode:  
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LED off: outside air flows in continuously.  
Switching on  
Press any button except  
LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply  
of outside air into the vehicle is perma‐  
nently blocked.  
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Rear window defroster.  
Seat heating.  
If the windows fog over, switch off recircu‐  
lated-air mode and increase the air volume, if  
necessary.  
Microfilter  
In external and recirculated air mode the mi‐  
crofilter filters dust and pollen out of the air.  
Continuous recirculated-air mode  
The recirculated-air mode should not be  
used for an extended period of time, as the air  
quality inside the vehicle deteriorates stead‐  
ily.◀  
This filter should be replaced during scheduled  
maintenance, refer to page 207, of your vehi‐  
cle.  
Switching the system on/off  
Switching off  
Press the left button for the minimum  
speed.  
Automatic climate control with enhanced features  
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2
Seat heating, leftꢀꢁ50  
Temperature, left  
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4
AUTO program  
Display  
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8
9
Maximum cooling  
Temperature, right  
11 Air flow, AUTO intensity  
12 Air distribution, left  
Seat heating, rightꢀꢁ50  
Cooling function  
13 Rear window defroster  
14 Interior temperature sensor — always keep  
clear  
Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐  
lated-air mode  
15 Defrosting windows and removing conden‐  
sation  
10 Air distribution, right  
Intensity of the AUTO program  
Climate control functions in detail  
Temperature  
With the AUTO program switched on, auto‐  
matic control of the air flow and air distribution  
can be adjusted.  
Turn the wheel to set the de‐  
sired temperature.  
Press the left or right side of the but‐  
ton: decrease or increase the inten‐  
sity.  
The selected intensity is shown on the display  
of the automatic climate control.  
The automatic climate control reaches this  
temperature as quickly as possible, if neces‐  
sary by increasing the cooling or heating out‐  
put, and then keeps it constant.  
Maximum cooling  
Press the button.  
Avoid rapidly switching between different tem‐  
perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic cli‐  
mate control will not have sufficient time to ad‐  
just the set temperature.  
The system is set to the lowest tem‐  
perature, maximum air flow and air circulation  
mode.  
Air flows out of the vents for the upper body  
region. The vents need to be open for this.  
AUTO program  
Press the button.  
The air is cooled fastest when the engine is  
running.  
Air volume, air distribution, and tem‐  
perature are controlled automatically.  
The air volume can be adjusted when the pro‐  
gram is active.  
Depending on the selected temperature, the  
AUTO intensity, and outside influences, the air  
is directed to the windshield, side windows,  
upper body, and into the footwell.  
Cooling function  
The passenger compartment can only be  
cooled with the engine running.  
The cooling function, refer to page 146, is  
switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐  
gram.  
Press the button.  
The air is cooled and dehumidified  
and – depending on the temperature setting –  
warmed again.  
At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐  
trols the program so as to prevent window  
condensation as much as possible.  
Depending on the weather, the windshield may  
fog up briefly when the engine is started.  
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The cooling function is switched on automati‐  
cally with the AUTO program.  
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Windows, upper body region and footwell:  
driver's side only.  
When using the automatic climate control,  
condensation water, refer to page 166, devel‐  
ops that exits underneath the vehicle.  
If the windows are fogged over, press the  
AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen‐  
sor.  
Automatic recirculated-air control/  
recirculated-air mode  
You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐  
tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐  
rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The  
system then recirculates the air currently  
within the vehicle.  
Air flow, manual  
To be able to manually adjust the air flow,  
switch off the AUTO program first.  
Press the left or right side of the but‐  
ton: decrease or increase air flow.  
The selected air flow is shown on the display of  
the automatic climate control.  
Press the button repeatedly to select  
an operating mode:  
The air flow of the automatic climate control  
may be reduced automatically to save battery  
power.  
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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 controls the shutoff auto‐  
matically.  
Rear window defroster  
Press the button.  
The rear window defroster switches  
off automatically after a certain period of time.  
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Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the  
supply of outside air into the vehicle is per‐  
manently blocked.  
Defrosting windows and removing  
condensation  
If the windows are fogged over, switch off the  
recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO  
button to utilize the condensation sensor.  
Make sure that air can flow onto the wind‐  
shield.  
Press the button.  
Ice and condensation are quickly re‐  
moved from the windshield and the front side  
windows.  
Continuous recirculated-air mode  
The recirculated-air mode should not be  
used for an extended period of time, as the air  
quality inside the vehicle deteriorates stead‐  
ily.◀  
The air volume can be adjusted when the pro‐  
gram is active.  
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.  
Manual air distribution  
Press the button repeatedly to select  
a program:  
Switching the system on/off  
Switching off  
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Upper body region.  
Upper body region and footwell.  
Footwell.  
Press the left button for the minimum  
speed.  
Windows and footwell: driver's side only.  
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Switching on  
Press any button except  
Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you.  
Ventilation in the rear  
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Rear window defroster.  
Seat heating.  
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter  
In external and recirculated air mode the mi‐  
crofilter/activated charcoal filter filters dust,  
pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air.  
This filter should be replaced during scheduled  
maintenance, refer to page 207, of your vehi‐  
cle.  
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Thumbwheel for continuous opening and  
closing of the vents, arrow 1.  
Thumbwheel to vary the temperature, ar‐  
row 2.  
Ventilation  
Toward blue: colder.  
Toward red: warmer.  
Front ventilation  
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Lever for changing the air flow direction,  
arrow 3.  
Parked-car ventilation  
The concept  
The parked-car ventilation ventilates the vehi‐  
cle interior and lowers its temperature, if nec‐  
essary.  
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Lever for changing the air flow direction,  
arrow 1.  
Thumbwheels for opening and closing the  
vents continuously, arrows 2.  
The system can be switched on and off at any  
external temperature, either directly or by us‐  
ing two preset switch-on times. It remains  
switched on for 30 minutes.  
Thumbwheel to vary the temperature, ar‐  
row 3.  
Toward blue: colder.  
Toward red: warmer.  
Open the vents to allow air to flow out.  
Operation can be performed via iDrive.  
Switching on/off directly  
1. "Settings"  
Adjusting the ventilation  
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Ventilation for cooling:  
2. "Climate"  
Adjust the vent to direct the air in your di‐  
rection, such as if the vehicle interior is hot  
from the sun.  
3. "Activate comf. ventilation"  
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐  
trol flashes if the system is switched on.  
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Draft-free ventilation:  
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Preselecting the switch-on time  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Climate"  
3. "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:"  
4. Set the desired time.  
Activating the switch-on time  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Climate"  
3. "Activate timer 1" or "Activate timer 2"  
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐  
trol lights up when the switch-on time is acti‐  
vated.  
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐  
trol flashes when the system has been  
switched on.  
The system will only be switched on within the  
next 24 hours. After that, it needs to reacti‐  
vated.  
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Interior equipment  
Compatibility  
Vehicle equipment  
If this symbol is printed on the packag‐  
All standard, country-specific and optional  
equipment that is offered in the model series is  
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐  
ment is also described that is not available in a  
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional  
equipment or country variant. This also applies  
for safety-related functions and systems.  
ing or in the instructions of the system  
to be controlled, the system is gener‐  
ally compatible with the integrated universal  
remote control.  
If you have any questions, please contact:  
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Your service center.  
www.homelink.com on the Internet.  
Integrated universal remote  
control  
HomeLink is a registered trademark of John‐  
son Controls, Inc.  
Controls on the interior rearview  
mirror  
The concept  
The integrated universal remote control can  
operate up to 3 functions of remote-controlled  
systems such as garage door drives or lighting  
systems. The integrated universal remote con‐  
trol replaces up to 3 different hand-held trans‐  
mitters. To operate the remote control, the  
buttons on the interior rearview mirror must be  
programmed with the desired functions. The  
hand-held transmitter for the particular system  
is required in order to program the remote con‐  
trol.  
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LED, arrow 1.  
During programming  
Buttons, arrow 2.  
During programming and before activat‐  
ing a device using the integrated universal re‐  
mote control, ensure that there are no people,  
animals, or objects in the range of movement  
of the remote-controlled device; otherwise,  
there is a risk of injury or damage.  
The hand-held transmitter, arrow 3, is re‐  
quired for programming.  
Programming  
General information  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Initial setup:  
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-  
held transmitter.◀  
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored  
functions for the sake of security.  
Press and hold the left and right button on  
the interior rearview mirror simultaneously  
for approximately 20 seconds until the LED  
on the interior rearview mirror flashes. This  
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erases all programming of the buttons on  
the interior rearview mirror.  
view mirror longer. If the LED on the interior  
rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then  
stays lit constantly for 2 seconds, the system  
features an alternating-code system. Flashing  
and continuous illumination of the LED will re‐  
peat for approximately 20 seconds.  
3. Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys‐  
tem to be controlled approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to  
8 cm away from the buttons on the interior  
rearview mirror. The required distance de‐  
pends on the manual transmitter.  
For systems with an alternating-code system,  
the integrated universal remote control and the  
system also have to be synchronized.  
4. Simultaneously press and hold the button  
of the desired function on the hand-held  
transmitter and the button to be program‐  
med on the interior rearview mirror. The  
LED on the interior rearview mirror will be‐  
gin flashing slowly.  
Please read the operating manual of the sys‐  
tem being set up for information on how to  
synchronize the system.  
Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a sec‐  
ond person.  
5. Release both buttons as soon as the LED  
flashes more rapidly. When the LED is  
flashing faster, this indicates that the but‐  
ton on the interior rearview mirror has been  
programmed.  
To synchronize:  
1. Park the vehicle within range of the re‐  
mote-controlled system.  
2. Program the relevant button on the interior  
rearview mirror as described.  
If the LED does not flash faster after at  
least 60 seconds, change the distance be‐  
tween the interior rearview mirror and the  
hand-held transmitter and repeat the step.  
Several more attempts at different distan‐  
ces may be necessary. Wait at least  
15 seconds between attempts.  
3. Locate and press the synchronizing button  
on the system being programmed. You  
have approx. 30 seconds for the next step.  
4. Hold down the programmed button on the  
interior rearview mirror for approximately  
3 seconds and then release it. If necessary,  
repeat this work step up to three times in  
order to finish synchronization. Once syn‐  
chronization is complete, the programmed  
function will be carried out.  
Canada: if programming with the hand-  
held transmitter was interrupted, hold  
down the interior rearview mirror button  
and repeatedly press and release the  
hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐  
onds.  
Reprogramming individual buttons  
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 rearview mirror buttons.  
2. Press and hold the interior rearview mirror  
button to be programmed.  
3. As soon as the interior rearview mirror LED  
starts flashing slowly, hold the hand-held  
transmitter for the system to be controlled  
approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm away from the  
buttons on the interior rearview mirror. The  
required distance depends on the manual  
transmitter.  
Special feature of the alternating-  
code wireless system  
If you are unable to operate the system after  
repeated programming, please check if the  
system to be controlled features an alternat‐  
ing-code system.  
Read the system's operating manual, or press  
the programmed button on the interior rear‐  
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4. Likewise, press and hold the button of the  
desired function on the hand-held trans‐  
mitter.  
proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes  
rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The  
functions cannot be deleted individually.  
5. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐  
rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐  
idly. When the LED is flashing faster, this  
indicates that the button on the interior  
rearview mirror has been programmed.  
The system can then be controlled by the  
button on the interior rearview mirror.  
Digital compass  
At a glance  
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.  
Canada: if programming with the hand-  
held transmitter was interrupted, hold  
down the interior rearview mirror button  
and repeatedly press and release the  
hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐  
onds.  
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2
Control button  
Mirror display  
Mirror display  
Controls  
The point of the compass is displayed in the  
mirror when driving straight.  
Before operation  
Before operating a system using the  
integrated universal remote control, ensure  
that there are no people, animals, or objects  
within the range of movement of the remote-  
controlled system; otherwise, there is a risk of  
injury or damage.  
Operating concept  
Various functions can be called up by pressing  
the control button with a pointed object, such  
as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object.  
The following setting options are displayed in  
succession, depending on how long the con‐  
trol button is pressed:  
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-  
held transmitter.◀  
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Pressed briefly: turns display on/off.  
3 to 6 seconds: compass zone setting.  
6 to 9 seconds: compass calibration.  
The system, such as the garage door, can be  
operated using the button on the interior rear‐  
view mirror while the engine is running or when  
the ignition is started. To do this, hold down  
the button within receiving range of the system  
until the function is activated. The interior rear‐  
view mirror LED stays lit while the wireless sig‐  
nal is being transmitted.  
9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand steering  
setting.  
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12 to 15 seconds: language setting.  
Setting the compass zones  
Sets the particular compass zones on the vehi‐  
cle so that the compass operates correctly; re‐  
fer to World map with compass zones.  
Deleting stored functions  
Press and hold the left and right button on the  
interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap‐  
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World map with magnetic zones  
Procedure  
Procedure  
1. Press and hold the control button for ap‐  
prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the  
set compass zone appears in the mirror.  
1. Make sure that there are no large metallic  
objects or overhead power lines near the  
vehicle and that there is sufficient room to  
drive around in a circle.  
2. To change the zone setting, press the con‐  
trol button quickly and repeatedly until the  
number of the compass zone correspond‐  
ing to your location appears in the mirror.  
2. Set the currently applicable compass zone.  
3. Press and hold the control button for ap‐  
prox. 6 to 7 seconds so that "C" appears  
on the display. Next, drive in a complete  
circle at least once at a speed of no more  
than 4 mph/7 km/h. If calibration is suc‐  
cessful, the "C" is replaced by the points of  
the compass.  
The set zone is stored automatically. The com‐  
pass is ready for use again after approximately  
10 seconds.  
Calibrating the digital compass  
The digital compass must be calibrated in the  
event of the following:  
Left/right-hand steering  
The digital compass is already set for right or  
left-hand steering at the factory.  
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The wrong point of the compass is dis‐  
played.  
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The point of the compass displayed does  
not change despite changing the direction  
of travel.  
Setting the language  
Press and hold the control button for approx.  
12 to 13 seconds. Briefly press the control  
button again to switch between English "E"  
and German "O".  
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Not all points of the compass are dis‐  
played.  
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The setting is stored automatically after ap‐  
proximately 10 seconds.  
Ashtray/cigarette lighter  
Ashtray  
Opening  
The lighter is located next to the ashtray.  
Push in the lighter.  
The lighter can be removed as  
soon as it pops back out.  
Connecting electrical  
devices  
Raise cover.  
Emptying  
Hints  
Take out the insert.  
Do not plug chargers into the socket  
Do not connect battery chargers to the  
factory-installed sockets in the vehicle as this  
may damage the battery.◀  
Lighter  
Danger of burns  
Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth‐  
erwise, there is the danger of getting burned.  
Replace the cover after use  
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after  
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter  
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀  
Switch off the ignition and take the remote  
control with you when leaving the vehicle so  
that children cannot use the lighter and burn  
themselves.◀  
Sockets  
Replace the cover after use  
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.  
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after  
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter  
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀  
Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable  
connectors.  
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In the cargo area  
Controls  
Front center console  
Raise the cap and remove the cover or ciga‐  
rette lighter.  
The socket is located on the left side in the  
cargo area.  
In the front passenger footwell  
USB interface for data  
transfer  
The concept  
Connection for importing and exporting data  
on USB devices, e.g.:  
▷
▷
Personal Profile settings, refer to page 34.  
Music collection, see user's manual for  
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐  
cation.  
The socket is located below the glove com‐  
partment.  
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Importing trips, see user's manual for Navi‐  
gation, Entertainment, Communication.  
Rear center console  
Without Professional navigation  
system or TV: at a glance  
Remove the cover.  
The USB interface is located in the glove com‐  
partment.  
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With Professional navigation system  
or TV: at a glance  
Hints  
Danger of pinching  
Before folding down the rear seat back‐  
rests, ensure that the area of movement of the  
backrests is clear. In particular, ensure that no  
one is located in the area of movement and  
that no one reaches into the area of movement  
of the rear seat backrests when the middle  
section is folded down. Otherwise, injury or  
damage may result.◀  
Lock the rear seat backrests in position  
The USB interface is located in the center arm‐  
rest.  
Before mounting child restraint fixing  
systems, place the seat backrest as far as pos‐  
sible at an angle at which the child seat is rest‐  
ing firmly against the backrest and all back‐  
rests can be locked securely in place.  
Otherwise, the child seat will not be as stable  
as it should be, and there is increased danger  
of injury due to unexpected movement of the  
seat backrest.◀  
Notes  
Observe the following when connecting:  
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Do not use force when plugging the con‐  
nector into the USB interface.  
▷
Do not connect devices such as fans or  
lamps to the USB interface.  
▷
▷
Do not connect USB hard drives.  
Retract the head restraint if necessary  
before backrest is folded down  
Do not use the USB interface to recharge  
external devices.  
With folding head restraints, fold in the head  
restraints before folding down the backrests,  
or damage may result.◀  
Through-loading system  
Opening  
The concept  
1. Unlock the belt lock of the center safety  
belt in the rear using the latch plate of an‐  
other safety belt.  
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding  
down the rear seat backrest.  
The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts  
at a ratio of 60 to 40.  
2. Insert the latch plate at the end of the belt  
into the specially designated fixture on the  
rear window shelf.  
If equipped with through-loading system: the  
rear seat backrest is divided in the ratio 40–20–  
40.  
The sides can be folded down separately or to‐  
gether.  
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3. Push the corresponding head restraint  
down as far as it will go.  
To secure cargo, refer to page 168, with nets  
or draw straps, the cargo area is fitted with  
lashing eyes.  
4. Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo  
area to release the rear seat backrest.  
Folding down the middle section  
1. Fold in the middle head restraint.  
2. Reach into the recess and pull the middle  
section forward.  
5. The unlocked rear seat backrest moves  
forward slightly.  
6. Fold backrest forward.  
Closing  
1. Return the rear seat backrest to the upright  
seating position and engage it.  
Ensure that the lock is securely en‐  
gaged  
Make sure that the lock engages properly  
when folding back, otherwise transported  
cargo could enter the passenger compart‐  
ment during braking or evasive maneuvers  
and endanger the vehicle occupants.◀  
2. Release the belt tongue from the fixture on  
the rear window shelf.  
3. Insert the belt tongue in the belt lock of the  
center safety belt. Make sure you hear the  
latch plate engage.  
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Storage compartments  
Storage compartments  
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Compartments in the doors, refer to  
page 159.  
Vehicle equipment  
All standard, country-specific and optional  
▷
Nets on the backrests of the front seats.  
equipment that is offered in the model series is  
▷
Storage compartment in the rear center  
console, refer to page 160.  
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐  
ment is also described that is not available in a  
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional  
equipment or country variant. This also applies  
for safety-related functions and systems.  
Glove compartment  
Front passenger side  
Note  
Notes  
No loose objects in the passenger com‐  
partment  
Close the glove compartment again im‐  
mediately  
Do not stow any objects in the passenger  
compartment without securing them; other‐  
wise, they may present a danger to occupants  
for instance during braking and avoidance ma‐  
neuvers.◀  
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐  
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐  
cur during accidents.◀  
Opening  
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash‐  
board  
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.  
The mat materials could damage the dash‐  
board.◀  
Storage compartments  
The following storage compartments are avail‐  
able in the vehicle interior:  
Pull the handle.  
The light in the glove compartment switches  
on.  
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▷
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Glove compartment on the driver's side,  
refer to page 159.  
The net in the glove compartment is provided  
for stowing the storage tray for the cupholder,  
refer to page 160.  
Glove compartment on the front passenger  
side, refer to page 158.  
Without Smoker's package: Front storage  
compartment, in front of the cupholders,  
refer to page 159.  
Closing  
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Storage compartment in the front center  
armrest, refer to page 159.  
Fold up the cover.  
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Controls  
Locking  
Front storage compartment  
The glove compartment can be locked with an  
integrated key to separately secure the trunk  
lid, refer to page 39, for example.  
This prevents access to the glove compart‐  
ment and to the cargo area.  
After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐  
mote control can be handed over, such as at a  
hotel, without the integrated key.  
Driver's side  
Note  
Raise the lid to open it.  
Close the glove compartment again im‐  
mediately  
Compartments in the doors  
Do not stow any breakable objects  
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐  
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐  
cur during accidents.◀  
Do not store any breakable objects, e. g.  
glass bottles, in the compartments, or there is  
an increased risk of injury in the event of an ac‐  
cident.◀  
Opening  
Center armrest  
Front  
A storage compartment is located in the center  
armrest between the front seats.  
Opening  
Pull the handle.  
Closing  
Fold up the cover.  
Fold the center armrest up.  
Repositioning  
Center armrest can be pushed forwards or  
backwards. It engages in the end positions.  
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Storage compartments  
Connection for an external audio  
device  
Storage tray for front cupholders  
The cupholder with the storage tray can be  
used for additional storage. To do this, place  
the storage tray in the cupholder.  
.
Description, see user's manual  
for Navigation, Entertainment  
and Communication.  
Only use the storage tray for small objects,  
such as keys or the remote control.  
When not in use, stow the storage tray in the  
glove compartment net. Insert the storage tray  
into the net so that the top surface faces up.  
Note the trapezoidal shape of the net and tray.  
Storage compartment in the  
rear  
Storage compartment is located in the rear  
center console.  
Rear  
In the center armrest.  
Cupholders  
Hints  
Shatter-proof containers and no hot  
drinks  
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do  
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is  
the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀  
Pull the center armrest forward at the strap.  
To open: press the button.  
Unsuitable containers  
To close: push both covers back in, one after  
the other.  
Do not forcefully push unsuitable con‐  
tainers into the cupholders. This may result in  
damage.◀  
Pushing back the covers  
Push back the covers before folding up  
the center armrest; otherwise, the cupholder  
could become damaged.◀  
Front  
Clothes hooks  
The clothes hooks are located in the grab han‐  
dles in the rear.  
Do not obstruct view  
When suspending clothing from the  
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐  
er's vision.◀  
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Retaining strap  
Controls  
No heavy objects  
Do not hang heavy objects from the  
hooks; otherwise, they may present a danger  
to passengers during braking and evasive ma‐  
neuvers.◀  
A retaining strap is available on the right side  
trim for fastening small objects.  
Lashing eyes in the cargo area  
To secure the cargo, refer to page 168, there  
are four lashing eyes in the cargo area.  
Storage compartments in the  
cargo area  
Floor net  
The floor net can also be used to Secure the  
load, refer to page 168, and to store small  
parts.  
Storage compartment  
A storage compartment is located on the left  
side.  
Storage compartment under cargo  
floor panel  
Located on the right side is a storage compart‐  
ment for the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to  
page 209, and first aid kit, refer to page 221.  
Maximum load  
To avoid damage to the vehicle, do not  
exceed a maximum permitted load of 44 lbs/  
20 kg in the storage compartment under the  
cargo floor panel.◀  
Net  
Small objects can be stowed in the net on the  
left side.  
Hooks/multi-function hook  
Raise the cargo floor panel, arrow 1, and latch  
at top, if necessary, arrow 2.  
A multi-function hook is located on each side  
of the cargo area. The multi-function hooks  
can be loaded up to a max. of 8.8 lbs/4 kg.  
Partitioning the compartment  
The compartment can be divided using an at‐  
tachable partition.  
Light and suitable objects only  
Only hang light bags or suitable objects  
from the holders. Otherwise, there is a danger  
of objects flying about during braking and eva‐  
sive maneuvers.  
Only transport heavy luggage in the trunk if it  
has been appropriately secured.◀  
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