2020 BMW X1 SUV CONTROLS User Manual

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CONTROLS for Your BMW X1 SUV 2020

Opening and closing  
CONTROLS  
Opening and closing  
Safety information  
Vehicle features and  
options  
Warning  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional features offered with the series.  
It also describes features that are not necessarily  
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the  
selected options or country versions. This also  
applies to safety-related functions and systems.  
When using these functions and systems, the  
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐  
served.  
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the  
doors from the inside and lock themselves in. In  
this case, the vehicle cannot be opened from  
the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the  
vehicle key with you so that the vehicle can be  
opened from the outside.  
Warning  
Unlocking from the inside is only possible with  
special knowledge.  
Vehicle key  
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐  
cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐  
tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock  
the vehicle from the outside when there are  
people in it.  
General information  
The vehicle is supplied with two vehicle keys  
with integrated key.  
Each vehicle key contains a replaceable battery,  
refer to page 63.  
Depending on the equipment and country ver‐  
sion, various settings, refer to page 74, can be  
configured for the button functions.  
Warning  
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle  
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger  
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the  
following actions:  
A personal driver profile, refer to page 72, for  
each vehicle key is stored in the vehicle.  
To provide information on maintenance require‐  
ments, the service data is stored in the vehicle  
key, refer to page 259.  
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.  
▷ Releasing the parking brake.  
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐  
dows.  
To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle key,  
take the vehicle key with you when exiting the  
vehicle.  
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.  
▷ Using vehicle equipment.  
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not  
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐  
hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐  
ing and lock the vehicle.  
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▷ Depending on the settings, the welcome light  
and headlight courtesy delay feature, refer to  
page 136, are switched on.  
Overview  
▷ Exterior mirrors folded through convenient  
closing are folded open.  
▷ The alarm system, refer to page 75, is  
switched off.  
The light functions may depend on the ambient  
brightness.  
Convenient opening  
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Unlocking  
Locking  
Press and hold the button on the vehi‐  
cle key after unlocking.  
Unlocking the tailgate  
With automatic tailgate operation: open the  
tailgate  
The windows and the glass sunroof are opened,  
as long as the button on the vehicle key is  
pressed.  
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Panic mode  
Locking  
1. Close the driver's door.  
Unlocking  
Press the button on the vehicle key.  
2.  
Press the button on the vehicle key.  
Depending on the settings, refer to page 74,  
the following access points are unlocked:  
The following functions are executed:  
▷ All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap  
are locked.  
▷ Driver's door and fuel filler flap.  
Press the button on the vehicle key again to  
unlock the other vehicle access points.  
▷ Locking is confirmed by the turn signals and  
the horn. This function must be activated in  
the settings, refer to page 74.  
▷ All doors, tailgate, and fuel filler flap.  
In addition, the following functions are executed:  
▷ The alarm system, refer to page 75, is  
switched on.  
▷ Unlocking is confirmed by the turn signals  
and the horn. This function must be activated  
in the settings, refer to page 74.  
If the engine or ignition is still switched on when  
you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn honks  
twice. In this case, the engine or ignition must be  
switched off by means of the Start/Stop button.  
▷ The settings stored in the driver profile, refer  
to page 72, are applied.  
▷ The driver's seat is set to the last position  
saved in the driver's profile. This function  
must be activated in the settings, refer to  
page 74.  
▷ The interior lights, refer to page 139, are  
switched on, unless they were manually  
switched off.  
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To switch off the alarm: press any button.  
With Comfort Access:  
convenient closing  
Tailgate  
Safety information  
General information  
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,  
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.  
Warning  
With convenient closing, body parts can be  
jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure  
that the area of movement of the doors is clear  
during convenient closing.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐  
try version, it is possible to specify whether the  
tailgate can be unlocked with the vehicle key and  
how the vehicle doors will respond to this. To  
perform settings, refer to page 74.  
Closing  
Safety information  
Press and hold the button on the vehicle  
key in the area close to the vehicle.  
Warning  
The windows and the glass sunroof are closed,  
as long as the button on the vehicle key is  
pressed.  
Body parts can be jammed when operating the  
tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that  
the area of movement of the tailgate is clear  
during opening and closing.  
The exterior mirrors are folded in.  
The exterior mirrors are not folded in when the  
hazard warning flashers are switched on.  
Warning  
Switching on interior lights and  
courtesy light  
The tailgate pivots out when it opens. There is  
a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.  
Make sure that the area of movement of the  
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.  
Press the button on the vehicle key with  
the vehicle locked.  
This function is not available, if the interior lights  
were switched off manually.  
NOTICE  
The light functions may depend on the ambient  
brightness.  
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the  
windows and heat conductors while driving.  
There is a risk of damage to property. Cover  
the edges and ensure that pointed objects do  
not hit the windows.  
After locking, wait 10 seconds before pressing  
the button again.  
Panic mode  
You can trigger the alarm system if you find your‐  
self in a dangerous situation.  
Opening  
Press the button on the vehicle key for  
approx. 1 second.  
▷ Press the button on the vehicle key  
and hold for at least 3 seconds.  
Without automatic tailgate operation:  
▷ Briefly press the button on the vehicle key  
three times in succession.  
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The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung up‐  
ward.  
Additional vehicle keys  
Additional vehicle keys are available from a serv‐  
ice center or another qualified service center or  
repair shop.  
With automatic tailgate operation:  
The tailgate opens automatically.  
Loss of vehicle keys  
Replacing the battery  
A lost vehicle key can be blocked and replaced  
by a dealer’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
1. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle  
key, refer to page 64.  
2. Place the integrated key underneath the bat‐  
tery compartment cover, arrow 1, and lift the  
cover with a lever movement of the  
integrated key, arrow 2.  
Malfunction  
General information  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
Vehicle key recognition by the vehicle may mal‐  
function under the following circumstances:  
▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.  
For replacing the battery, refer to page 63.  
▷ Interference of the radio connection from  
transmission towers or other equipment with  
high transmitting power.  
3. Push battery in the direction of the arrow us‐  
ing a pointed object and lift it out.  
▷ Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal ob‐  
jects.  
Do not transport the vehicle key together with  
metal objects.  
▷ Interference of the radio connection from mo‐  
bile phones or other electronic devices in di‐  
rect proximity to the vehicle key.  
Do not transport the vehicle key together with  
electronic devices.  
▷ Interference of radio transmission by a charg‐  
ing process of mobile devices, for instance  
charging of a mobile phone.  
4. Insert a type CR 2032 battery with the posi‐  
tive side facing up.  
▷ The vehicle key is in direct proximity of the  
wireless charging tray.  
5. Press the cover closed.  
6. Push the integrated key into the vehicle key  
until it engages.  
Place the vehicle key in a different location.  
In the case of interference, the vehicle can be  
unlocked and locked from the outside with the  
integrated key, refer to page 64.  
Have old batteries disposed of by a deal‐  
er’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop or take  
them to a collection point.  
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Starting the engine via emergency  
detection of the Vehicle key  
Integrated key  
General information  
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked  
without the vehicle key using the integrated key.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Unlocking from the inside is only possible with  
special knowledge.  
It is not possible to start the engine if the vehicle  
key has not been detected.  
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐  
cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐  
tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock  
the vehicle from the outside when there are  
people in it.  
Proceed as follows in this case:  
1. Hold the vehicle key with its tip against the  
marked area on the steering column. Pay at‐  
tention to the display in the instrument clus‐  
ter.  
2. If the vehicle key is detected:  
Start the engine within 10 seconds.  
NOTICE  
The door lock is permanently joined with the  
door. The door handle can be moved. When  
pulling the door handle with the integrated key  
inserted, paint or the integrated key can be  
damaged. There is a risk of damage to prop‐  
erty. Remove the integrated key before pulling  
the outside door handle.  
If the vehicle key is not recognized, slightly  
change the position of the vehicle key and repeat  
the procedure.  
Frequently Asked Questions  
What precautions can be taken to be able to  
open a vehicle with an accidentally locked in ve‐  
hicle key?  
Removing  
▷ The options provided by the Remote Serv‐  
ices of the BMW Connected app include the  
ability to lock and unlock a vehicle.  
This requires an active BMW Connected‐  
Drive contract and the BMW Connected app  
must be installed on a smartphone.  
▷ Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via  
the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.  
An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is  
required.  
Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the  
integrated key, arrow 2.  
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Locking/unlocking via the door  
lock  
Overview  
1. Remove lid on the door lock.  
To do this, slide the integrated key into the  
opening from below and remove the lid.  
Buttons for the central locking system.  
Locking  
Press the button with the front doors  
closed.  
2. Unlock or lock the door lock using the  
integrated key.  
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.  
The other doors must be unlocked or locked  
from the inside.  
The vehicle is not secured against theft when  
locking.  
Alarm system  
The alarm system is not switched on if the vehi‐  
cle is locked with the integrated key.  
Unlocking  
Press the button.  
The alarm system is triggered when the door is  
opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via the  
door lock.  
Opening  
▷
Press button to unlock the doors to‐  
gether, and then pull the door handle above  
the armrest.  
Buttons for the central  
locking system  
▷ Front doors: pull the door handle on the door  
to open the door. The other doors remain  
locked.  
General information  
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is  
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning sys‐  
tem and interior lights come on.  
▷ Back doors: pull twice on the door handle on  
the door to be opened; the first time unlocks  
the door, the second time opens it. The other  
doors remain locked.  
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Locking  
Comfort Access  
Concept  
The vehicle can be accessed without operating  
the vehicle key.  
Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your  
pants pocket, is sufficient.  
The vehicle automatically detects the vehicle key  
when it is in close proximity or in the car's inte‐  
rior.  
Touch the surface on the door handle of the driv‐  
er's or front passenger door with your finger for  
approx. 1 second without grasping the door han‐  
dle.  
General information  
Comfort Access supports the following func‐  
tions:  
This corresponds to pressing the button  
the vehicle key.  
on  
▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle.  
▷ Convenient closing.  
Convenient closing  
Safety information  
▷ Open the tailgate.  
▷ Opening/closing the tailgate with no-touch  
activation.  
Functional requirements  
Warning  
▷ To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be  
outside of the vehicle near the doors.  
With convenient closing, body parts can be  
jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure  
that the area of movement of the doors is clear  
during convenient closing.  
▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not  
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.  
Unlocking  
Closing  
Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front  
passenger door completely.  
Touch the surface on the door handle of the driv‐  
er's or front passenger door, arrow, with your fin‐  
ger and hold it there without grasping the door  
handle.  
This corresponds to pressing the button  
the vehicle key.  
on  
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This corresponds with pressing and holding the  
button on the vehicle key.  
Opening  
In addition to locking, the windows and the glass  
sunroof close. The exterior mirrors fold in, de‐  
pending on the model.  
Opening the tailgate  
General information  
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,  
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.  
Press button next on tailgate.  
If the tailgate is opened via Comfort Access,  
locked doors are not unlocked.  
This corresponds to pressing the button  
on the vehicle key.  
Without automatic tailgate operation:  
Safety information  
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung up‐  
ward.  
Warning  
With automatic tailgate operation:  
The tailgate opens automatically.  
Body parts can be jammed when operating the  
tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that  
the area of movement of the tailgate is clear  
during opening and closing.  
With automatic tailgate  
operation: opening and closing  
the tailgate with no-touch  
activation  
Warning  
The tailgate pivots out when it opens. There is  
a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.  
Make sure that the area of movement of the  
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.  
Concept  
The tailgate can be opened and closed with no-  
touch activation using the vehicle key you are  
carrying. Two sensors detect a forward-directed  
foot motion in the central rear area and the tail‐  
gate is opened or closed.  
NOTICE  
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the  
windows and heat conductors while driving.  
There is a risk of damage to property. Cover  
the edges and ensure that pointed objects do  
not hit the windows.  
General information  
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,  
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.  
If the vehicle key is in the sensor area, the tail‐  
gate may open or close inadvertently if you unin‐  
tentionally move your foot or if a foot movement  
is detected.  
The sensor has an approximate range of  
5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear of the vehi‐  
cle.  
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If the tailgate is opened with no-touch activation,  
locked doors are not unlocked.  
Performing the foot movement  
1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at ap‐  
prox. one arm's length away from the rear of  
the vehicle.  
Contactless opening and closing of the tailgate  
must be activated in the settings.  
2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the direction  
of travel and immediately pull it back. With  
this movement, the leg must pass through  
the ranges of both sensors.  
Safety information  
Warning  
During no-touch activation, vehicle parts may  
be touched, such as the hot exhaust gas sys‐  
tem. There is a risk of injury. When moving your  
foot, make sure you have a firm stance and do  
not touch the vehicle.  
Warning  
Body parts can be jammed when operating the  
tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that  
the area of movement of the tailgate is clear  
during opening and closing.  
Opening  
Perform the foot movement described earlier.  
Before the opening, the hazard warning system  
flashes.  
Warning  
If touchless closing is switched on:  
The tailgate pivots out when it opens. There is  
a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.  
Make sure that the area of movement of the  
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.  
Moving a foot again will stop the opening proc‐  
ess  
The subsequent foot movement will close the  
tailgate again.  
Closing  
Adjusting  
1. "My Vehicle"  
Perform the foot movement described earlier.  
Before closing, the hazard warning system  
flashes and an acoustic signal sounds.  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Doors/Key"  
Moving a foot again will stop the closing process.  
4. "Tailgate"  
The subsequent foot movement will open the  
tailgate again.  
5. Select the desired setting:  
▷ "Open by foot movement"  
Malfunction  
Vehicle key recognition by the vehicle may mal‐  
function under the following circumstances:  
Contactless opening of the tailgate is  
switched on or off.  
▷ "Close by foot movement"  
▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.  
Replace the battery, refer to page 63.  
Contactless closing of the tailgate is  
switched on or off.  
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▷ Interference of the radio connection from  
transmission towers or other equipment with  
high transmitting power.  
Warning  
The tailgate pivots out when it opens. There is  
a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.  
Make sure that the area of movement of the  
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.  
▷ Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal ob‐  
jects.  
Do not transport the vehicle key together with  
metal objects.  
▷ Interference of the radio connection from mo‐  
bile phones or other electronic devices in di‐  
rect proximity to the vehicle key.  
NOTICE  
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the  
windows and heat conductors while driving.  
There is a risk of damage to property. Cover  
the edges and ensure that pointed objects do  
not hit the windows.  
Do not transport the vehicle key together with  
electronic devices.  
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the locking  
request recognition function on the door han‐  
dles.  
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock the  
vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key or  
using the integrated key, refer to page 64.  
Without automatic tailgate  
operation  
Opening from the outside  
Tailgate  
General information  
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,  
do not place the remote control in the cargo  
area.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐  
try version, it is possible to specify whether the  
tailgate can be unlocked with the vehicle key and  
how the vehicle doors will respond to this. To  
perform settings, refer to page 74.  
▷ Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.  
With Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle or  
have the vehicle key with you.  
Press button next on tailgate.  
Safety information  
▷
Press the button on the vehicle key  
for approx. 1 second.  
Warning  
Depending on the setting, the doors may also  
be unlocked. Unlocking with the vehicle key,  
refer to page 62.  
Body parts can be jammed when operating the  
tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that  
the area of movement of the tailgate is clear  
during opening and closing.  
The tailgate is opened slightly and can be swung  
upward.  
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4. "Tailgate"  
Opening from the inside  
5. Monitor the tailgate and set the desired  
opening height.  
With Steptronic transmission:  
With the vehicle stationary, pull the but‐  
ton in the storage compartment of the driver's  
door upwards.  
From the outside  
If the vehicle is locked, selector lever position P  
must be engaged first.  
With manual transmission:  
With the vehicle stationary, pull the but‐  
ton in the storage compartment of the driver's  
door upwards twice in quick succession.  
The tailgate is opened slightly and can be swung  
upward.  
▷ Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.  
With Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle or  
have the vehicle key with you.  
Closing  
Press the button on tailgate's exterior.  
▷
Press the button on the vehicle key  
for approx. 1 second.  
Depending on the setting, the doors may also  
be unlocked. Opening with the vehicle key,  
refer to page 62.  
If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate opens au‐  
tomatically to the adjusted opening height.  
Grasp the recess grip and pull tailgate down.  
From the inside  
With Steptronic transmission:  
With automatic tailgate  
operation  
Pull button in the storage compartment  
of the driver's door upward.  
Opening  
If the vehicle is locked, selector lever position P  
must be engaged first.  
Adjusting the opening height  
With manual transmission:  
You can set how far the tailgate should open.  
With the vehicle stationary, pull the but‐  
ton in the storage compartment of the driver's  
door upwards twice in quick succession.  
When adjusting the opening height, ensure that  
there is a clearance of at least 4 in/10 cm above  
the tailgate.  
If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate opens au‐  
tomatically to the adjusted opening height.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Doors/Key"  
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Interruption of the opening procedure  
The opening procedure is interrupted in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
▷ When the vehicle starts moving.  
▷ By pressing the button on the outside of the  
tailgate. Pressing again closes the tailgate.  
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the  
tailgate. Pressing again closes the tailgate.  
▷ Press button on the inside of the tailgate, ar‐  
row 1.  
▷ By pressing the button on the vehicle key.  
Pressing again continues the opening mo‐  
tion.  
▷ Press button, arrow 2.  
▷ By pressing or pulling the button in the stor‐  
age compartment. Pulling again continues  
the opening motion.  
The vehicle will be locked after closing the  
tailgate. The driver's door must be closed for  
this purpose and the vehicle key must be out‐  
side of the vehicle in the area of the tailgate.  
Closing  
Interruption of the closing procedure  
From the outside  
The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
Press the button on tailgate's exterior.  
▷ If the vehicle starts off with a jerky movement.  
From the inside  
▷ By pressing the button on the outside of the  
tailgate. Pressing again re-opens the tailgate.  
Press button in the storage compartment  
of the driver's door and keep it pressed.  
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the  
tailgate. Pressing again re-opens the tailgate.  
The vehicle key must be located in the car’s inte‐  
rior for this function.  
▷ By releasing the button in the storage com‐  
partment of the driver's door. Pulling again  
and holding continues the closing motion.  
An acoustic signal sounds before the tailgate is  
closed.  
From inside the tailgate  
Malfunction  
Without Comfort Access:  
Safety information  
Warning  
With manual operation of a blocked tailgate, it  
can release itself unexpectedly from the block‐  
age. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage  
to property. Do not operate the tailgate man‐  
ually if it is blocked. Have it checked by a deal‐  
er’s service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop.  
Press the button on the inside of the tailgate.  
With Comfort Access:  
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Manual operation  
tected vehicle key must be clearly allocated to  
the driver.  
Operate the unlocked tailgate manually with a  
slow and smooth motion.  
This is the case when:  
To close the tailgate fully, press down lightly  
only. Closing occurs automatically.  
▷ The driver is only carrying his or her own ve‐  
hicle key.  
▷ The driver unlocks the vehicle.  
▷ The driver gets into the vehicle through the  
driver's door.  
Driver profiles  
Concept  
In the driver profiles, individual settings for sev‐  
eral drivers can be stored and called up again  
when required.  
Adjusting  
The settings for the following systems and func‐  
tions are stored in the active profile. The scope  
of storable settings depends on country and  
equipment.  
General information  
▷ Unlocking and locking.  
▷ Lights.  
There are three driver profiles with which per‐  
sonal vehicle settings can be stored. Every vehi‐  
cle key has been assigned one of these driver  
profiles.  
▷ Climate control.  
▷ Radio.  
▷ Instrument cluster.  
▷ Programmable memory buttons.  
▷ Volumes, tone.  
If the vehicle is unlocked using a vehicle key, the  
assigned personal driver profile will be activated.  
All settings stored in the driver profile are auto‐  
matically applied.  
▷ Control Display.  
If several drivers use their own vehicle keys, the  
vehicle will apply the personal settings as it is be‐  
ing unlocked. These settings are also restored, if  
the vehicle has been used in the meantime by a  
person with a different vehicle key.  
▷ Navigation.  
▷ PDC Park Distance Control.  
▷ Rearview camera.  
▷ Head-up Display.  
▷ Driving Dynamics Control.  
Changes to the settings are automatically stored  
in the driver profile currently activated.  
▷ Seat position, exterior mirror position, steer‐  
ing wheel position where applicable.  
If another driver profile is selected via iDrive, the  
settings stored in it will be applied automatically.  
The new driver profile is assigned to the vehicle  
key that is currently in use.  
Both the positions saved via the seat memory  
and the last position set are saved.  
▷ Intelligent Safety.  
There is an additional guest profile available that  
is not assigned to any vehicle key. It can be used  
to apply settings in the vehicle without changing  
the personal driver profiles.  
Profile management  
Selecting a driver profile  
Functional requirements  
For the system to be able to identify the driver  
profile associated to a particular driver, the de‐  
Regardless of the vehicle key in use, a different  
driver profile may be activated. This allows you to  
call up personal vehicle settings, even if you did  
not unlock the vehicle with your own vehicle key.  
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Via iDrive:  
Resetting a driver profile  
The settings of the driver profile currently in use  
are reset to their factory settings.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Driver profiles"  
3. Select driver profile.  
4. "OK"  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Driver profiles"  
3. Select driver profile.  
▷ All settings stored in the selected driver pro‐  
file are automatically applied.  
▷ The called-up driver profile is assigned to the  
vehicle key being used at the time.  
The driver profile marked with this symbol  
can be reset.  
▷ If the driver profile is already assigned to a dif‐  
ferent vehicle key, this driver profile will apply  
to both vehicle keys.  
4. "Reset driver profile"  
5. "OK"  
Exporting driver profiles  
Most settings of the active driver profile can be  
exported.  
Using a guest profile  
The guest profile is for individual settings that are  
stored in none of the three personal driver pro‐  
files.  
Exporting is helpful when storing and retrieving  
personal settings, for instance before delivering  
the vehicle to a workshop. The stored driver pro‐  
files can be taken into another vehicle.  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Driver profiles"  
3. "Drive off (guest)"  
4. "OK"  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Driver profiles"  
3. Select driver profile.  
The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is as‐  
signed to the vehicle key that is not used at the  
time.  
The driver profile marked with this symbol  
can be exported.  
4. "Export driver profile"  
Renaming a driver profile  
5. Select a storage device for exporting the  
driver profile.  
A personal name can be assigned to the active  
driver profile to avoid confusion between the  
driver profiles.  
▷ "USB device"  
Select the USB storage device, as  
needed, refer to page 53.  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
▷ Online.  
2. "Driver profiles"  
3. Select driver profile.  
Importing driver profiles  
The driver profile marked with this symbol  
can be renamed.  
The existing settings of the active driver profile  
are overwritten with the settings of the imported  
driver profile.  
4. "Change driver profile name"  
5. Enter profile name.  
6.  
Select the symbol.  
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CONTROLS  
Via iDrive:  
Adjusting  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Driver profiles"  
General information  
3. Select the driver profile to be overwritten.  
Depending on the package and country version,  
various settings are available for the vehicle key  
functions.  
The driver profile marked with this symbol  
can be overwritten.  
These settings are stored for the driver profile,  
refer to page 72, currently used.  
4. "Import driver profile"  
5. Select a storage device for importing the  
driver profile.  
Unlocking  
▷ USB storage device: "USB device"  
Select USB storage device as needed.  
▷ Online.  
Doors  
Via iDrive:  
6. Select the driver profile to be imported.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Doors/Key"  
Displaying driver profiles during  
start  
4.  
"Driver's door" or  
"All doors"  
The driver profiles can be displayed at each  
startup to select the desired profile.  
5. Select the desired setting:  
▷ "Driver's door only"  
Via iDrive:  
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler  
flap are unlocked. Pressing again unlocks  
the entire vehicle.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Driver profiles"  
3. "Show driver profiles at startup"  
▷ "All doors"  
The entire vehicle is unlocked.  
System limits  
A clear assignment between the vehicle key and  
driver may not be possible in the following cases,  
for example.  
Tailgate  
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐  
try version, this setting may not be offered.  
▷ The passenger unlocks the vehicle with his or  
her own vehicle key, but another person is  
driving.  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Doors/Key"  
4.  
▷ The driver unlocks the vehicle via Comfort  
Access and has multiple vehicle keys with  
him or her.  
▷ The driver changes, but the vehicle is not  
locked and unlocked.  
The text next to the symbol indicates the cur‐  
rent setting.  
▷ Multiple vehicle keys are located outside of  
the vehicle.  
5. Select the desired setting:  
▷ "Tailgate"  
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CONTROLS  
Depending on your vehicle's optional fea‐  
tures, the tailgate is either unlocked or  
opened.  
Unlocking is signaled by two flashes, lock‐  
ing by one.  
▷ With alarm system:  
▷ "Tailgate and door(s)"  
"Acoustic signal for lock/unlock"  
Depending on your vehicle's optional fea‐  
tures, the tailgate is either unlocked or  
opened and the doors unlocked.  
Unlocking is signaled by one honk of the  
horn.  
▷ "Tailgate opens after unlocking"  
Automatic locking  
Via iDrive:  
The vehicle must be unlocked before the  
tailgate can be used with the vehicle key.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
▷ "Button lock"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Doors/Key"  
It is not possible to use the tailgate via the  
vehicle key.  
4. Select the desired setting:  
▷ "Lock automatically"  
Adjusting the last seat and mirror  
position  
Via iDrive:  
The vehicle locks automatically after a  
while if no door is opened after unlocking.  
▷ "Lock after starting to drive"  
1. "My Vehicle"  
The vehicle locks automatically after you  
drive off.  
2. "Driver profiles"  
3. Select driver profile.  
The setting can be made for the driver  
profile marked with this symbol.  
Automatic unlocking  
Via iDrive:  
4. "Last seat position automatic"  
1. "My Vehicle"  
When the vehicle is unlocked, the driver's seat  
and exterior mirrors resume their last set posi‐  
tions.  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Doors/Key"  
The most recent position is independent of the  
positions saved via the seat memory.  
4. "Unlock at end of trip"  
After the engine is switched off by pressing  
the Start/Stop button, the locked vehicle is  
automatically unlocked.  
Confirmation signals from the  
vehicle  
Via iDrive:  
Alarm system  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Doors/Key"  
General information  
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm  
system reacts to the following changes:  
4. Deactivate or activate the desired confirma‐  
tion signals.  
▷ Unauthorized opening of a door, the hood or  
the tailgate.  
▷ "Flash for lock/unlock"  
▷ Movements in the car's interior.  
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▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, for instance, dur‐  
ing attempts at stealing a wheel or when tow‐  
ing the vehicle.  
Panic mode  
You can trigger the alarm system if you find your‐  
self in a dangerous situation.  
▷ Disconnected battery voltage.  
▷ Press the button on the vehicle key  
and hold for at least 3 seconds.  
▷ Improper use of the socket for Onboard Diag‐  
nosis.  
▷ Briefly press the button on the vehicle key  
three times in succession.  
▷ Locking the vehicle while a device is con‐  
nected to the socket for the OBD Onboard-  
Diagnosis. For socket for the OBD Onboard  
Diagnosis, refer to page 260.  
To switch off the alarm: press any button.  
The alarm system signals these changes visually  
and acoustically:  
Indicator light on the interior  
mirror  
▷ Acoustic alarm:  
Depending on local regulations, the acoustic  
alarm may be suppressed.  
▷ Visual alarm:  
By flashing of the hazard warning system and  
headlights, where required.  
Do not modify the system to ensure function of  
the alarm system.  
▷ The indicator light flashes briefly every 2 sec‐  
onds:  
Switching on/off  
When you lock and unlock the vehicle with the  
vehicle key or Comfort Access, the alarm system  
will also switch on or off at the same time.  
The alarm system is switched on.  
▷ Indicator light flashes for approx. 10 seconds,  
then it flashes briefly every 2 seconds:  
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor  
are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate are  
not correctly closed. Correctly closed access  
points are secured.  
Opening the doors with the alarm  
system switched on  
The alarm system is triggered when a door is  
opened if the door was unlocked using the  
integrated key in the door lock.  
When the still open access points are closed,  
the interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sen‐  
sor will be switched on.  
Switching off the alarm, refer to page 77.  
▷ The indicator light goes out after unlocking:  
The vehicle has not been tampered with.  
Opening the tailgate with the  
alarm system switched on  
The tailgate can be opened even when the alarm  
system is switched on.  
▷ The indicator light flashes after unlocking un‐  
til the engine ignition is switched on, but no  
longer than approx. 5 minutes:  
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and moni‐  
tored again provided the doors are locked. The  
hazard warning system flashes once.  
An alarm has been triggered.  
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CONTROLS  
▷ Unlock the vehicle with the integrated key  
Tilt alarm sensor  
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.  
and switch on the ignition using the emer‐  
gency detection of the vehicle key, refer to  
page 63.  
The alarm system responds in situations such as  
attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehicle is  
towed.  
▷ With Comfort Access:  
When carrying the vehicle key, grasp the driv‐  
er's door or front passenger door handle  
completely.  
Interior motion sensor  
The windows and the glass sunroof must be  
closed for the system to function properly.  
Power windows  
Avoiding unintentional alarms  
General information  
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor  
can trigger an alarm, although no unauthorized  
action occurred.  
General information  
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the  
windows are automatically closed except a gap.  
Safety information  
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:  
▷ In automatic vehicle washes.  
▷ In duplex garages.  
Warning  
When operating the windows, body parts and  
objects can be jammed. There is a risk of injury  
or risk of damage to property. Make sure that  
the area of movement of the windows is clear  
during opening and closing.  
▷ During transport on trains carrying vehicles, at  
sea or on a trailer.  
▷ With animals in the vehicle.  
▷ When the vehicle is locked after start of fuel‐  
ing.  
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sen‐  
sor can be switched off in such situations.  
Overview  
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor  
and interior motion sensor  
Press the button on the vehicle key within  
10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is  
locked.  
The indicator light lights up for approx. 2 sec‐  
onds and then continues to flash.  
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor  
are switched off until the vehicle is locked again.  
Power windows  
Safety switch  
Switching off the alarm  
▷ Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key.  
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CONTROLS  
Safety information  
Opening  
▷
Press the switch to the resistance point.  
Warning  
The window opens while the switch is being  
held.  
Accessories on the windows such as antennas  
can impact jam protection. There is a risk of in‐  
jury. Do not install accessories in the area of  
movement of the windows.  
▷
Press the switch beyond the resistance  
point.  
The window opens automatically. Pressing  
the switch again stops the motion.  
Closing without the jam protection  
system  
In case of danger from the outside or if ice might  
prevent normal closing, proceed as follows:  
Convenient opening with the vehicle key, refer to  
page 61.  
Closing  
1.  
Pull the switch past the resistance point  
and hold it there.  
▷
▷
Pull the switch to the resistance point.  
The window closes while the switch is being  
held.  
The window closes with limited jam protec‐  
tion. If the closing force exceeds a specific  
threshold, closing is interrupted.  
Pull the switch beyond the resistance  
point.  
2.  
Pull the switch past the resistance point  
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it  
there.  
The window closes automatically if the door  
is closed. Pulling again stops the motion.  
The window closes without jam protection.  
Closing via Comfort Access, refer to page 66.  
Jam protection system  
Concept  
Safety switch  
General information  
The safety switch can be used to prevent chil‐  
dren, for instance from opening and closing the  
rear windows using the switches in the rear.  
The jam protection prevents objects or body  
parts becoming jammed between the door frame  
and window while a window is being closed.  
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the  
safety function is switched off automatically.  
General information  
If resistance or a blockage is detected while a  
window is being closed, the closing action is in‐  
terrupted.  
Switching on/off  
Press the button.  
The window opens slightly  
The LED lights up if the safety function  
is switched on.  
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CONTROLS  
Opening/closing the glass  
sunroof and sun protection  
separately  
Panoramic glass sunroof  
General information  
The glass sunroof is ready for operation when  
the ignition is switched on.  
▷ Press the switch in the desired  
direction to the resistance  
point and hold it there.  
In the event of a severe accident, the glass sun‐  
roof is automatically closed.  
Holding down the switch  
opens the sun protection. If  
the sun protection is already  
fully open, the glass sunroof  
opens.  
Safety information  
Warning  
The glass sunroof closes  
Body parts can be jammed when operating the  
glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury. Make  
sure that the area of movement of the glass  
sunroof is clear during opening and closing.  
while the switch is being held.  
If the glass sunroof is already  
closed or in the tilted position,  
the sun protection closes.  
▷ Press the switch in the desired direction past  
the resistance point.  
Overview  
The sun protection opens automatically. If the  
sun protection is already fully open, the glass  
sunroof opens automatically.  
The glass sunroof closes automatically. If the  
glass sunroof is already closed or in the tilted  
position, the sun protection closes automati‐  
cally.  
Pressing the switch upward stops the motion.  
Opening/closing the glass  
sunroof and sun protection  
together  
Tilting up and closing the tilted  
glass sunroof  
Push switch briefly upward.  
Briefly press the switch twice in  
succession in the desired direc‐  
tion past the resistance point.  
▷ The closed glass sunroof tilts  
and the sun protection opens  
slightly.  
The glass sunroof and sun pro‐  
tection move together. Pressing  
the switch upward stops the motion.  
▷ The opened glass sunroof  
closes until it is in the tilted  
position. The sun protection  
does not move.  
Convenient opening with the vehicle key, refer to  
page 61.  
▷ The tilted glass sunroof closes.  
Closing via Comfort Access, refer to page 66.  
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CONTROLS  
Closing from the raised position  
without jam protection  
Comfort position  
In some models, the wind noises in the car's in‐  
terior are lowest when the glass sunroof is not  
fully open. In these models, the automatic func‐  
tion initially only opens the glass sunroof up to  
this comfort position.  
If there is an external danger,  
push the switch forward past the  
resistance point and hold it.  
The glass sunroof closes without  
jam protection.  
Pressing the switch again opens the glass sun‐  
roof fully.  
Initializing after a power  
interruption  
Jam protection system  
General information  
General information  
If a resistance or blockage is detected while the  
glass sunroof is closing, the closing operation is  
interrupted once the roof reaches the half-open  
position, or it is stopped when closing from the  
tilted position.  
After a power failure during the opening or clos‐  
ing process, the glass sunroof can only be oper‐  
ated to a limited extent.  
The system can be initialized under the following  
conditions.  
The glass sunroof opens slightly.  
▷ The vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.  
▷ The engine is running.  
Closing from the open position  
without jam protection  
If there is an external danger, proceed as follows:  
▷ The external temperature is above  
41 ℉/5 ℃.  
During initialization, the glass sunroof closes  
without jam protection.  
1. Push the switch forward past the resistance  
point and hold.  
Make sure that the closing area is clear.  
The glass sunroof closes with limited jam  
protection. If the closing force exceeds a spe‐  
cific threshold, closing is interrupted.  
Initializing the system  
Press the switch up and hold it  
until initialization is complete.  
Initialization begins within 15 seconds.  
2. Push the switch forward again past the resist‐  
ance point and hold until the glass sunroof  
closes without jam protection. Make sure that  
the closing area is clear.  
▷ If the glass sunroof is closed, it opens then  
closes again.  
▷ If the glass sunroof is open, it first closes,  
then opens and closes again.  
Initialization is complete once the glass sunroof  
and sun protection have opened then closed  
again.  
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CONTROLS  
Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel  
Vehicle features and  
Warning  
options  
With a backrest inclined too far to the rear, the  
efficacy of the safety belt can no longer be en‐  
sured. There is a risk of sliding under the safety  
belt in an accident. There is a risk of injuries or  
danger to life. Adjust the seat prior to starting  
the trip. Adjust the backrest so that it is in the  
most upright position as possible and do not  
adjust again while driving.  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional features offered with the series.  
It also describes features that are not necessarily  
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the  
selected options or country versions. This also  
applies to safety-related functions and systems.  
When using these functions and systems, the  
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐  
served.  
Warning  
There is a risk of jamming when moving the  
seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage  
to property. Make sure that the area of move‐  
ment of the seat is clear prior to any adjust‐  
ment.  
Sitting safely  
An ideal seating position that meets the needs of  
the occupants can make a vital contribution to  
relaxed, fatigue-free driving.  
In the event of an accident, the correct seating  
position plays an important role. Additionally, fol‐  
low the following chapters for safe driving:  
Electrically adjustable seats  
General information  
▷ Seats, refer to page 81.  
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored for  
the profile currently used. When the vehicle is  
unlocked via the vehicle key, the position is auto‐  
matically retrieved if the function, refer to  
page 75, is activated for this purpose.  
▷ Safety belts, refer to page 84.  
▷ Head restraints, refer to page 86.  
▷ Airbags, refer to page 140.  
The current seat position can be stored using  
the memory function, refer to page 88.  
Front seats  
Safety information  
Warning  
Seat adjustments while driving can lead to un‐  
expected movements of the seat. Vehicle con‐  
trol could be lost. There is a risk of accident.  
Only adjust the seat on the driver's side when  
the vehicle is stationary.  
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CONTROLS  
Overview  
Seat tilt  
Move switch up or down.  
1
2
3
4
5
Memory function  
Backrest width  
Lumbar support  
Backrest tilt  
Backrest tilt  
Forward/backward, height, seat tilt  
Forward/backward  
Move switch forward or backward.  
Thigh support  
Push switch forward or backward.  
Height  
Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust  
the thigh support.  
Lumbar support  
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐  
justed in a way that it supports the lumbar region  
of the spine. The lower back and the spine are  
supported for upright posture.  
Push switch up or down.  
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CONTROLS  
▷ Press the front/rear section of  
Seat heating  
the button:  
The curvature is increased/  
decreased.  
Switching on  
Press the button once for each temper‐  
ature level.  
▷ Press the upper/lower section  
of the button:  
The maximum temperature is reached when  
three LEDs are lit.  
The curvature is shifted up/  
down.  
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 minutes  
after a stop, seat heating is activated automati‐  
cally with the temperature selected last.  
Backrest width  
When ECO PRO is activated, refer to page 222,  
the heating output is reduced.  
Concept  
Adjusting the backrest width may improve lateral  
support when taking corners.  
Switching off  
General information  
You can change the backrest width by adjusting  
the side wings of the backrest.  
Press and hold the button until the  
LEDs go out.  
Adjusting  
Rear seats  
▷ Press the front section of the  
button:  
Second row of seats  
Safety information  
The backrest width de‐  
creases.  
▷ Press the rear section of the  
button:  
Warning  
The backrest width increases.  
There is a risk of jamming when folding down  
the center armrest in the rear. There is a risk of  
injury. Make sure that the area of movement of  
the center armrest is clear during folding down.  
Front seat heating  
Overview  
Warning  
Unexpected movements of the rear seat back‐  
rest while driving may occur due to uninten‐  
tional unlocking of the rear seat backrests by  
the straps. There is a risk of injury. Do not fas‐  
ten any objects to the straps for unlocking the  
rear backrests.  
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CONTROLS  
Forward/backward  
Safety belts  
General information  
Number of safety belts and  
safety belt buckles  
The rear seat is divided at a ratio of 60 to 40.  
The left seat is connected to the center section.  
The vehicle is fitted with five safety belts to en‐  
sure occupant safety. However, they can only of‐  
fer protection when adjusted correctly.  
Adjusting  
The two outer safety belt buckles of the rear seat  
are intended for the persons sitting on the left  
and right.  
The center safety belt buckles of the rear seat  
are intended for the persons sitting in the middle.  
General information  
Always make sure that safety belts are being  
worn by all occupants before driving off. Al‐  
though airbags enhance safety by providing  
added protection, they are not a substitute for  
safety belts.  
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired di‐  
rection.  
After releasing the lever, move the seat forward  
or back slightly making sure it engages properly.  
The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point will  
be correct for adult seat occupants of every build  
if the seat is correctly adjusted.  
Backrest tilt  
1. Pull loop to unlock the backrest.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Use of a safety belt to buckle more than one  
person will potentially defeat the ability of the  
safety belt to serve its protective function.  
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do  
not allow more than one person to wear a sin‐  
gle safety belt. Infants and children are not al‐  
lowed on an occupant's lap, but must be trans‐  
ported and secured in designated child  
restraint systems.  
2. Apply or lift weight on the backrest as  
needed.  
After the adjustment, move the backrest slightly  
forward or back to engage it correctly.  
Warning  
The efficacy of safety gear, including safety  
belts, can be limited or lost when safety belts  
are fastened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened  
safety belt can cause additional injuries, for in‐  
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CONTROLS  
stance in the event of an accident or during  
braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk  
of injuries or danger to life. Make sure that all  
occupants are wearing safety belts correctly.  
▷ Re-tighten the safety belt frequently upward  
around your upper body.  
Buckling the safety belt  
1. Guide the safety belt slowly over shoulder  
and hip to put it on.  
Warning  
2. Insert the tongue plate into the safety belt  
buckle. The safety belt buckle must engage  
audibly.  
With a rear backrest that is not locked, the pro‐  
tective function of the middle safety belt is not  
guaranteed. There is a risk of injuries or danger  
to life. If you are using the middle safety belt,  
lock the wider rear seat backrest.  
Warning  
The efficacy of safety gear, including safety  
belts, may not be fully functional or fail in the  
following situations:  
▷ The safety belts or safety belt buckles are  
damaged, soiled, or changed in any other  
way.  
Unbuckling the safety belt  
1. Hold the safety belt firmly.  
▷ Belt tensioners or belt retractors were  
modified.  
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.  
3. Guide the safety belt back into its roll-up  
mechanism.  
Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged in  
the event of an accident. There is a risk of inju‐  
ries or danger to life. Do not modify safety belts,  
safety belt buckles, belt tensioners, belt retrac‐  
tors or belt anchors and keep them clean. Have  
the safety belts checked after an accident at  
the dealer’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Middle safety belt in the rear  
Buckling the safety belt  
Correct use of safety belts  
▷ Wear the safety belt twist-free and tight to  
your body over your lap and shoulders.  
▷ Wear the safety belt deep on your hips over  
your lap. The safety belt may not press on  
your stomach.  
1. Pull the buckle tongues out of the mounts in  
the roof.  
▷ Do not rub the safety belt against sharp  
edges, or guide it or jam it in across hard or  
fragile objects.  
2. Insert the lower buckle tongue in the belt  
buckle, arrow 1.  
▷ Avoid thick clothing.  
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CONTROLS  
3. Insert the upper buckle tongue in the belt  
buckle, arrow 2.  
▷ Before driving, install the removed head  
restraints on the occupied seats.  
Safety belt buckles must audibly click into  
place.  
▷ Adjust the head restraint so its center sup‐  
ports the back of the head at as close to  
eye level as possible.  
Unbuckling the safety belt  
1. Hold the safety belt firmly.  
▷ Adjust the distance so that the head re‐  
straint is as close as possible to the back  
of the head. Adjust the distance via the  
backrest tilt as needed.  
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.  
3. Use the buckle tongue, arrow 1, to open the  
second safety belt buckle, arrow 2.  
Warning  
Body parts can be jammed when moving the  
head restraint. There is a risk of injury. Make  
sure that the area of movement is clear when  
moving the head restraint.  
Warning  
Objects on the head restraint reduce the pro‐  
tective effect in the head and neck area. There  
is a risk of injury.  
4. Guide the safety belt to the mount in the  
roofliner.  
▷ Do not use seat or head restraint covers.  
Safety belt reminder for driver's  
and passenger's seat  
▷ Do not hang objects, for instance clothes  
hangers, directly on the head restraint.  
▷ Only use accessories that have been de‐  
termined to be safe for attachment to a  
head restraint.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
The indicator light lights up and a signal  
sounds. Make sure that the safety belts  
are positioned correctly. The safety belt  
reminder can also be activated if objects are  
placed on the front passenger seat.  
▷ Do not use any accessories, for instance  
pillows, while driving.  
Adjusting the height  
Front head restraints  
Safety information  
Warning  
A missing protective effect due to removed or  
not correctly adjusted head restraints can  
cause injuries in the head and neck area. There  
is a risk of injury.  
▷ To raise: push the head restraint up.  
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▷ To lower: press button, arrow 1, and push  
▷ Adjust the distance so that the head re‐  
head restraint down.  
straint is as close as possible to the back  
of the head. Adjust the distance via the  
backrest tilt as needed.  
After setting the height, make sure that the head  
restraint engages correctly.  
Removing  
Warning  
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be  
sitting in the seat in question.  
Body parts can be jammed when moving the  
head restraint. There is a risk of injury. Make  
sure that the area of movement is clear when  
moving the head restraint.  
Warning  
Objects on the head restraint reduce the pro‐  
tective effect in the head and neck area. There  
is a risk of injury.  
▷ Do not use seat or head restraint covers.  
1. Raise the head restraint up against the resist‐  
ance.  
▷ Do not hang objects, for instance clothes  
hangers, directly on the head restraint.  
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head  
restraint out completely.  
▷ Only use accessories that have been de‐  
termined to be safe for attachment to a  
head restraint.  
Installing  
Proceed in the reverse order to install the head  
restraint.  
▷ Do not use any accessories, for instance  
pillows, while driving.  
Height  
Rear head restraints  
Safety information  
Warning  
Adjusting  
A missing protective effect due to removed or  
not correctly adjusted head restraints can  
cause injuries in the head and neck area. There  
is a risk of injury.  
▷ Before driving, install the removed head  
restraints on the occupied seats.  
▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and push  
the head restraint down.  
▷ Adjust the head restraint so its center sup‐  
ports the back of the head at as close to  
eye level as possible.  
▷ To raise: push the head restraint up.  
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After setting the height, make sure that the head  
restraint engages correctly.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Folding down the head restraint  
Only fold the head restraint back if no one will be  
sitting in the seat in question.  
Using the memory function while driving can  
lead to unexpected movements of the seat. Ve‐  
hicle control could be lost. There is a risk of ac‐  
cident. Only retrieve the memory function when  
the vehicle is stationary.  
Warning  
There is a risk of jamming when moving the  
seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage  
to property. Make sure that the area of move‐  
ment of the seat is clear prior to any adjust‐  
ment.  
▷ To the back: press the button, arrow 1, and  
fold the head restraint back, arrow 2.  
▷ Forward: fold the head restraint toward the  
front as far as it will go. Make sure that the  
head restraint engages correctly.  
Overview  
Removing  
The head restraints cannot be removed.  
Memory function  
Concept  
The following settings can be stored and, if nec‐  
essary, retrieved using the memory function:  
Storing  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Set the desired position.  
▷ Seat position.  
▷ Exterior mirror position.  
▷ Height of the Head-up Display.  
3.  
Press the button. The LED in the  
button lights up.  
4. Press the desired button 1 or 2 while the  
LED is lit. The LED goes out.  
General information  
Different settings can be assigned to two mem‐  
ory locations.  
Button was pressed inadvertently:  
Press the button again.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow‐  
ing settings are not stored:  
The LED goes out.  
▷ Backrest width.  
▷ Lumbar support.  
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Overview  
Calling up settings  
The stored position is called up automatically.  
Press the desired button 1 or 2.  
The procedure stops when a seat adjustment  
switch or one of the memory buttons is pressed.  
Once underway, adjustment of the seat position  
on the driver's side is disabled after a short while.  
Call up deactivated  
After a brief period, calling up stored seat posi‐  
tions is deactivated to save battery power.  
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Adjusting  
Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor  
Folding in and out  
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:  
▷ Open or close the door or tailgate.  
▷ Press a button on the vehicle key.  
▷ Press the Start/Stop button.  
Selecting a mirror  
To change over to the other mirror:  
Slide the switch.  
Mirrors  
Adjusting electrically  
Exterior mirrors  
Press the button.  
The mirror movement follows the button  
movement.  
General information  
The mirror on the front passenger side is more  
curved than the driver's side mirror.  
Malfunction  
In case of an electrical malfunction, adjust the  
mirror by pressing the edges of the mirror glass.  
The mirror setting is stored for the driver profile  
currently in use. When the vehicle is unlocked via  
the vehicle key, the position is automatically re‐  
trieved if the function, refer to page 75, is acti‐  
vated for this purpose.  
Folding in and out  
The current exterior mirror position can be stored  
using the memory function, refer to page 88.  
NOTICE  
Depending on the vehicle width, the vehicle  
can be damaged in vehicle washes. There is a  
risk of damage to property. Before washing,  
fold in the mirrors by hand or with the button.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than  
they appear. The distance to the traffic behind  
could be incorrectly estimated, for instance  
while changing lanes. There is a risk of acci‐  
dent. Estimate the distance to the traffic behind  
by looking over your shoulder.  
Press the button.  
Folding is only possible up to a speed of approx.  
15 mph/20 km/h.  
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Folding the mirrors in and out is helpful in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
Interior mirror, manually  
dimmable  
▷ In vehicle washes.  
▷ On narrow roads.  
Turn knob  
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐  
matically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.  
Automatic heating  
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated as  
needed and when the ignition is switched on.  
Automatic dimming feature  
The exterior mirror on the driver's side is auto‐  
matically dimmed. Photocells in the interior mir‐  
ror are used to control this.  
Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect by  
the interior mirror.  
Automatic Curb Monitor, exterior  
mirror  
Interior mirror, automatic  
dimming feature  
Concept  
Overview  
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on  
the front passenger side is tilted downward. This  
improves your view of the curb and other format‐  
ting issue - low-lying obstacles when parking,  
for instance.  
Activating  
1.  
slide the switch to the driver's side  
mirror position.  
Photocells are used for control:  
▷ In the mirror glass.  
2. Engage selector lever position R.  
▷ On the back of the mirror.  
Deactivating  
Slide the switch to the passenger's side mirror  
position.  
Functional requirements  
▷ Keep the photocells clean.  
▷ Do not cover the area between the interior  
mirror and the windshield.  
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Switching on/off  
Steering wheel  
Safety information  
Warning  
Press the button.  
▷ On: the LED lights up.  
▷ Off: the LED goes out.  
Steering wheel adjustments while driving can  
lead to unexpected steering wheel movements.  
Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of  
accident. Adjustng the steering wheel while the  
vehicle is stationary only.  
Adjusting  
1. Fold the lever down.  
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred  
height and angle to suit your seating position.  
3. Fold the lever back up.  
Heated steering wheel  
Overview  
Heated steering wheel  
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Vehicle features and  
Warning  
options  
A heated vehicle may result in death to per‐  
sons, especially children and animals. There is  
a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not leave  
persons, especially children and animals unat‐  
tended in the vehicle.  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional features offered with the series.  
It also describes features that are not necessarily  
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the  
selected options or country versions. This also  
applies to safety-related functions and systems.  
When using these functions and systems, the  
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐  
served.  
Warning  
Exposure to intense sunlight can cause child  
restraint systems and their components to be‐  
come very hot. Persons may sustain burn inju‐  
ries when touching the hot components. There  
is a risk of injury. Do not expose the child re‐  
straint system to direct sunlight or cover where  
necessary. If necessary, let the child restraint  
system cool down before transporting a child.  
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle.  
The right place for children  
Safety information  
Warning  
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle  
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger  
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the  
following actions:  
Always transport children in the  
rear seat  
General information  
Accident research shows that the safest place  
for children is in the rear seat.  
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.  
▷ Releasing the parking brake.  
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐  
dows.  
Transport children younger than 13 years of age  
or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm only in the rear seat  
in suitable child restraint systems designed for  
the age, weight and size of the child. Children  
13 years of age or older must wear a safety belt  
as soon as a suitable child restraint system can  
no longer be used due to their age, weight, or  
size.  
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.  
▷ Using vehicle equipment.  
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not  
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐  
hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐  
ing and lock the vehicle.  
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Safety information  
Installing child restraint  
systems  
Warning  
The safety belt cannot be fastened correctly on  
children shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm without suita‐  
ble additional child restraint systems. The effi‐  
cacy of safety gear, including safety belts, can  
be limited or lost when safety belts are fas‐  
tened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened safety  
belt can cause additional injuries, for instance in  
the event of an accident or during braking and  
evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injuries or  
danger to life. Secure children shorter than 5 ft,  
150 cm using suitable child restraint systems.  
General information  
Pay attention to the specifications of the child re‐  
straint system manufacturer when selecting, in‐  
stalling, and using child restraint systems.  
Safety information  
Warning  
The stability of the child restraint system is lim‐  
ited or compromised with incorrect seat adjust‐  
ment or improper installation of the child seat.  
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make  
sure that the child restraint system fits securely  
against the backrest. If possible, adjust the  
backrest tilt for all affected backrests and cor‐  
rectly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats  
and backrests are securely engaged or locked.  
If possible, adjust the height of the head re‐  
straints or remove them.  
Children on the front passenger  
seat  
General information  
If you need to use a child restraint system in the  
front passenger seat, make sure that the front,  
knee and side airbags on the front passenger  
side are deactivated. For automatic deactivation  
of front-seat passenger airbags, refer to  
page 142.  
Warning  
The protective effect of child restraint systems  
and their fastening systems which have been  
damaged or exposed to an accident can be lim‐  
ited or lost. A child cannot be properly re‐  
strained in the event of an accident or braking  
and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of inju‐  
ries or danger to life.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Active front-seat passenger airbags can injure a  
child in a child restraint system when the air‐  
bags are activated. There is a risk of injury.  
Make sure that the front-seat passenger air‐  
bags are deactivated and that the PASSEN‐  
GER AIRBAG OFF indicator light lights up.  
Do not use child restraint systems which have  
been damaged or exposed to an accident.  
If a child restraint system and its fastening sys‐  
tem has been damaged or exposed to an acci‐  
dent, have these systems checked and re‐  
placed by the dealer's service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
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Before mounting  
Child seat security  
Before mounting child restraint systems, ensure  
that the rear seat backrests are locked.  
Move the rear seats into the rearmost position to  
facilitate assembly of the child restraint system.  
On the front passenger seat  
Deactivating airbags  
The rear safety belts and the front passenger  
safety belt can be permanently locked to fasten  
child restraint systems.  
Warning  
Active front-seat passenger airbags can injure a  
child in a child restraint system when the air‐  
bags are activated. There is a risk of injury.  
Make sure that the front-seat passenger air‐  
bags are deactivated and that the PASSEN‐  
GER AIRBAG OFF indicator light lights up.  
Locking the safety belt  
1. Pull out the belt strap completely.  
2. Secure the child restraint system with the  
safety belt.  
Before installing a child restraint system in the  
front passenger seat, make sure that the front,  
knee and side airbags on the front passenger  
side are deactivated.  
3. Allow the belt strap to be pulled in and pull it  
tight against the child restraint system. The  
safety belt is locked.  
Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags au‐  
tomatically, refer to page 142.  
Unlocking the safety belt  
1. Unbuckle the safety belt buckle.  
2. Remove the child restraint system.  
Seat position and height  
3. Allow the belt strap to be pulled in com‐  
pletely.  
Before installing a child restraint system, move  
the front passenger seat as far back as possible  
and bring it as far up as possible to obtain the  
best possible position for the belt and to offer  
optimal protection in the event of an accident.  
In some cases it may be necessary to separate  
the lower belt attachment. Safety belts, refer to  
page 85.  
If the upper anchorage of the safety belt is lo‐  
cated in front of the belt guide of the child seat,  
move the front passenger seat carefully forward  
until the best possible belt guide position is  
reached.  
LATCH child restraint fixing  
system  
General information  
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Children.  
Backrest width  
Adjustable backrest width: before installing a  
child restraint system in the front passenger seat,  
open the backrest width completely. Do not  
change the backrest width again and do not call  
up a memory position.  
Pay attention to the operating and safety infor‐  
mation from the child restraint system manufac‐  
turer when installing and using LATCH child re‐  
straint fixing systems.  
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Mounts for the lower LATCH  
anchors  
Assembly of LATCH child  
restraint fixing systems  
The lower anchors may be used to attach the  
CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child  
and CRS weight of 65 lbs/30 kg when the child is  
restrained by the internal harnesses.  
1. Install child restraint system, see manufactur‐  
er's information.  
2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐  
erly engaged.  
Safety information  
Child restraint systems  
with tether strap  
Warning  
If the LATCH child restraint fixing systems are  
not correctly engaged, the protective effect of  
the LATCH child restraint fixing system can be  
limited. There is a risk of injuries or danger to  
life. Make sure that the lower anchors are se‐  
curely engaged and that the LATCH child re‐  
straint fixing system fits securely against the  
backrest.  
Safety information  
Warning  
If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly used  
for the child restraint system, the protective ef‐  
fect can be reduced. There is a risk of injury.  
Make sure that the upper retaining strap does  
not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as  
it passes the upper anchor.  
Position  
Symbol  
Meaning  
Warning  
The corresponding symbol  
shows the mounts for the lower  
LATCH anchors.  
If the rear backrest is not locked, the protective  
effect of the child restraint system is limited or  
there is none. In certain situations, for instance  
braking maneuvers or in case of an accident,  
the rear backrest can fold forward. There is a  
risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure that  
the rear backrests are locked.  
Seats equipped with lower an‐  
chors are marked with a pair, (2),  
of LATCH symbols.  
For vehicles equipped with a  
middle seat:  
It is not recommended to use  
the inner lower anchors of  
standard outer LATCH positions  
to fasten a child restraint system  
on the middle seat. Use the ve‐  
hicle safety belt instead for the  
middle seat.  
NOTICE  
The anchors for the upper retaining straps of  
child restraint systems are only provided for  
these retaining straps. When other objects are  
mounted, the anchors can be damaged. There  
is a risk of damage to property. Only mount  
child restraint systems to the upper anchors.  
Before installing LATCH child  
restraint fixing systems  
Pull the safety belt away from the area of the  
child restraint system.  
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Anchors  
Locking the doors and  
windows in the rear  
The respective symbol shows the anchor  
for the upper retaining strap. Seats with  
an upper top tether are marked with this  
symbol. It can be found on the rear seat backrest  
or the rear window shelf.  
Rear doors  
Routing the retaining strap  
Push the locking lever on the rear doors up.  
The door can now be opened from the outside  
only.  
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Direction of travel  
Head restraint  
Safety switch for the rear  
Press the button on the driver's door.  
Hook for upper retaining strap  
Anchor  
The LED lights up if the safety function  
is switched on.  
Seat backrest  
Upper retaining strap  
This locks various functions so that they cannot  
be operated from the rear.  
Attaching the upper retaining  
strap to the anchor  
1. Raise the head restraint, if needed.  
2. Guide the upper retaining strap between or  
along both sides of the supports of the head  
restraint to the anchor.  
3. If there is a retaining strap, run it between the  
backrest and the cargo cover.  
4. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the  
anchor.  
5. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it down.  
6. Lower and engage head restraint as needed.  
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Driving  
All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go  
out.  
Vehicle features and  
options  
To save battery power when the engine is off,  
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary elec‐  
tronic systems/power consumers.  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional features offered with the series.  
It also describes features that are not necessarily  
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the  
selected options or country versions. This also  
applies to safety-related functions and systems.  
When using these functions and systems, the  
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐  
served.  
Safety measures  
The ignition is switched off automatically in the  
following situations while the vehicle is stationary  
and the engine is off:  
▷ When locking the vehicle, even if the low  
beams are switched on.  
▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged com‐  
pletely, so that the engine can still be started.  
Start/Stop button  
▷ When opening or closing the driver door, if  
the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the  
low beams are switched off.  
Concept  
▷ While the driver's safety belt is unbuckled  
with driver's door open and low beams off.  
Pressing the Start/Stop button  
switches the ignition on or off and  
starts the engine.  
▷ When the front doors are opened if there is  
no other person sitting in the front seats.  
Steptronic transmission: the en‐  
gine starts with the brake pedal  
pressed when you press the Start/Stop button.  
The low beams switch to parking lights after  
some minutes of no use.  
Steptronic transmission with a tap-operated se‐  
lector lever, refer to page 111: when switching  
off the ignition, the selector lever position P is  
engaged automatically if the selector lever posi‐  
tion R, D or M/S is engaged.  
Ignition on  
Steptronic transmission: press the Start/Stop  
button, but do not press on the brake pedal at  
the same time.  
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.  
Radio-ready state  
General information  
Most of the indicator/warning lights in the instru‐  
ment cluster light up for a varied length of time.  
To save battery power when the engine is off,  
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary elec‐  
tronic systems/power consumers.  
In the radio-ready state, certain power consum‐  
ers remain ready for operation.  
Activating  
With the engine running, press the Start/Stop  
button.  
Ignition off  
Steptronic transmission: shift to selector lever  
position P, press the Start/Stop button again  
without stepping on the brake.  
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If the engine is not running and the ignition is  
switched on: the system automatically activates  
radio-ready state when the door is opened if the  
lights are switched off or the daytime running  
lights are switched on.  
Warning  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and  
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.  
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐  
ing.  
Radio-ready state remains active if, for instance  
the ignition is automatically switched off for the  
following reasons:  
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured  
against rolling away, follow the following:  
▷ Opening or closing the driver's door.  
▷ Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.  
▷ Set the parking brake.  
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
turn the front wheels in the direction of the  
curb.  
▷ When automatically switching from low  
beams to parking lights.  
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a  
wheel chock.  
Switching off automatically  
The radio-ready state is switched off automati‐  
cally in the following situations:  
▷ If the driver's or front passenger door is  
opened when exiting the vehicle, with the en‐  
gine switched off manually.  
NOTICE  
In the case of repeated starting attempts or re‐  
peated starting in quick succession, the fuel is  
not burned or is inadequately burned. The cata‐  
lytic converter can overheat. There is a risk of  
damage to property. Avoid repeated starting in  
quick succession.  
▷ If the ignition is switched off manually with  
the Start/Stop button.  
▷ After approx. 8 minutes.  
▷ When the vehicle is locked using the central  
locking system.  
▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged com‐  
pletely, so that the engine can still be started.  
Gasoline engine  
Depending on the motorization, the full drive  
power may not be available for approximately  
30 seconds after starting the engine. In this case,  
the vehicle will not accelerate as usual.  
Starting the engine  
Safety information  
DANGER  
Steptronic transmission  
Starting the engine  
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is in‐  
sufficient, harmful exhaust gases can enter into  
the vehicle. The exhaust gases contain pollu‐  
tants which are colorless and odorless. In en‐  
closed areas, exhaust gases can also accumu‐  
late outside of the vehicle. There is danger to  
life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and ensure suf‐  
ficient ventilation.  
1. Depress the brake pedal.  
2. Press the Start/Stop button.  
The ignition is activated automatically for a brief  
time and is stopped as soon as the engine starts.  
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Steptronic transmission  
Switching off the engine  
1. When the vehicle is stationary, apply the  
parking brake.  
Engine stop  
Safety information  
Warning  
2. Engage selector lever position P.  
3. Press the Start/Stop button.  
The engine is switched off.  
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle  
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger  
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the  
following actions:  
The radio-ready state is switched on.  
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.  
▷ Releasing the parking brake.  
Auto Start/Stop function  
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐  
dows.  
Concept  
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.  
▷ Using vehicle equipment.  
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.  
The system switches off the engine during a  
stop, for instance in traffic congestion or at traffic  
lights. The ignition remains switched on. The en‐  
gine starts automatically for driving off.  
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not  
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐  
hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐  
ing and lock the vehicle.  
General information  
After each engine start using the Start/Stop but‐  
ton, the Auto Start/Stop function is ready.  
Warning  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and  
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.  
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐  
ing.  
The function is activated from speeds of approx.  
3 mph/5 km/h.  
Depending on the selected driving mode, the  
system is automatically activated or deactivated.  
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured  
against rolling away, follow the following:  
After every start of the engine using the Start/  
Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is in  
the last selected state. When the Auto Start/Stop  
function is active, it is available when the vehicle  
is traveling faster than about 3 mph/5 km/h.  
▷ Set the parking brake.  
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
turn the front wheels in the direction of the  
curb.  
Engine stop  
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a  
wheel chock.  
Functional requirements  
The engine is switched off automatically during a  
stop under the following conditions:  
Steptronic transmission:  
▷ The selector lever is in selector lever position  
D.  
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▷ The brake pedal remains depressed while the  
vehicle is stopped.  
▷ The external temperature is high and auto‐  
matic climate control is running.  
▷ The driver's safety belt is buckled or the driv‐  
er's door is closed.  
▷ The car's interior has not yet been heated or  
cooled to the required level.  
In order to be able to release the brake pedal, en‐  
gage the selector lever in position P. The engine  
remains off.  
▷ The engine is not yet at operating tempera‐  
ture.  
▷ The wheels are at a sharp angle or the steer‐  
ing wheel is being turned.  
To continue driving depress the brake pedal.  
When a gear is engaged, the engine starts auto‐  
matically.  
▷ After driving in reverse.  
▷ Where there is a risk of window condensation  
when the automatic climate control is  
switched on.  
The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced  
when the engine is switched off.  
▷ Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.  
▷ At higher elevations.  
Steptronic transmission: manual  
engine stop  
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐  
try version, the engine can be switched off man‐  
ually, if the engine was not switched off automat‐  
ically when the vehicle stopped:  
▷ The hood is unlocked.  
▷ HDC Hill Descent Control is activated.  
▷ The parking assistant is activated.  
▷ Stop-and-go traffic.  
▷ Press the brake pedal forcefully again from  
the current pedal position.  
▷ Selector lever in selector lever position N,  
M/S or R.  
▷ Engage selector lever position P.  
▷ Use of fuel with high ethanol content.  
If all functional preconditions are fulfilled, the en‐  
gine switches off.  
Starting the engine  
The engine starts automatically under the follow‐  
ing conditions:  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
The READY display in the tach‐  
ometer signals that the Auto  
Start/Stop function is ready to  
start the engine automatically.  
▷ Steptronic transmission: by releasing the  
brake pedal.  
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.  
Safety mode  
The display indicates that the  
conditions for an automatic en‐  
gine stop have not been met.  
After the engine switches off automatically, it will  
not start again automatically if any one of the fol‐  
lowing conditions are met:  
▷ The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the  
driver's door is open.  
Functional limitations  
▷ The hood was unlocked.  
The engine is not switched off automatically in  
situations such as the following:  
Some indicator lights light up for a varied length  
of time.  
▷ In case of a steep downhill grade.  
▷ External temperature too low.  
The engine can only be started via the Start/Stop  
button.  
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Functional limitations  
Activating/deactivating the  
system manually  
Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐  
vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
Using the button  
▷ Excessive warming of the car's interior when  
the air conditioning is switched on.  
▷ When the steering wheel is turned.  
▷ Steptronic transmission: change from selec‐  
tor lever position D to R, N or M/S.  
▷ Steptronic transmission: change from selec‐  
tor lever position P to N, D, R or M/S.  
▷ Where there is a risk of window condensation  
when the automatic climate control is  
switched on.  
Press the button.  
▷ Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.  
▷ LED comes on: auto Start/Stop function is  
deactivated.  
▷ Excessive cooling of the car's interior when  
the heating is switched on.  
The engine is started during an automatic en‐  
gine stop.  
Intelligent Auto Start/Stop  
function  
The engine can only be stopped or started  
via the Start/Stop button.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐  
try-specific version, the vehicle features a variety  
of sensors for assessing the traffic situation. The  
Intelligent Auto Start/Stop function uses this in‐  
formation to adapt to various traffic situations in a  
proactive manner.  
▷ LED goes out: auto Start/Stop function is ac‐  
tivated.  
Switching off the vehicle during an  
automatic engine stop  
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle can  
be switched off permanently, for instance when  
leaving it.  
For instance, this applies to the following situa‐  
tions:  
▷ If a situation is detected in which the stopping  
time is expected to be very short, the engine  
is not switched off automatically. A message  
appears on the Control Display, depending  
on the situation.  
Steptronic transmission:  
1. Engage selector lever position P.  
2. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is  
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function is  
deactivated.  
▷ If a situation is detected in which the vehicle  
needs to drive off immediately, the engine is  
started automatically.  
3. Set the parking brake.  
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.  
The function may be restricted if the navigation  
data is invalid, outdated or not available, for ex‐  
ample.  
Automatic deactivation  
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop function  
is deactivated automatically for safety reasons,  
for instance if no driver is detected.  
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▷ Engaging selector lever position N.  
▷ Using vehicle equipment.  
Malfunction  
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer switches  
off the engine automatically. A Check Control  
message is displayed. It is possible to continue  
driving. Have the system checked by a dealer's  
service center or another qualified service center  
or repair shop.  
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not  
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐  
hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐  
ing and lock the vehicle.  
Overview  
Parking brake  
Concept  
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehicle  
from rolling when it is parked.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Parking brake  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and  
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.  
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐  
ing.  
Setting  
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured  
against rolling away, follow the following:  
With a stationary vehicle  
Pull the switch.  
▷ Set the parking brake.  
The LED lights up.  
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
turn the front wheels in the direction of the  
curb.  
The indicator light lights up red. The  
parking brake is set.  
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a  
wheel chock.  
Depending on the stopping situation, the parking  
brake is engaged automatically.  
Steptronic transmission: in some parking situa‐  
tions, the parking brake is automatically engaged,  
when selector lever position P is engaged. In  
these cases, the parking brake is released auto‐  
matically when you leave the selector lever posi‐  
tion P.  
Warning  
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle  
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger  
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the  
following actions:  
While driving  
To use as emergency brake while driving:  
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.  
▷ Releasing the parking brake.  
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes  
hard while the switch is being pulled.  
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐  
dows.  
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The indicator light lights up red, a signal  
sounds and the brake lights light up.  
2.  
Press the switch while stepping on the  
brake pedal or selector lever position P is set.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
It may take several seconds for the brake to be  
reactivated. Some mechanical sounds associ‐  
ated with this process are normal.  
If the vehicle is decelerated to a complete stop,  
the parking brake is engaged.  
The indicator light in the instrument clus‐  
ter goes out as soon as the parking brake  
is ready for operation.  
Releasing  
Releasing manually  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
Turn signal, high beams,  
headlight flasher  
2.  
Steptronic transmission: press the  
switch while the brake is pressed or selector  
lever position P is set.  
Turn signal  
The LED and indicator light go out.  
The parking brake is released.  
Turn signal in exterior mirror  
When driving and during operation of the turn  
signals or hazard warning system, do not fold in  
the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lights on  
the exterior mirror are easy to see.  
Automatic release in cars with  
Steptronic transmission  
For automatic release, step on the accelerator  
pedal.  
The LED and indicator light go out.  
Using turn signals  
The parking brake is automatically released  
when you step on the accelerator under the fol‐  
lowing conditions:  
▷ Engine on.  
▷ Drive mode engaged.  
▷ Driver buckled in and doors closed.  
Malfunction  
If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, secure  
the vehicle against rolling before exiting.  
Press the lever past the resistance point.  
Canada: the lever returns into its starting position  
after actuation. To switch off manually, slightly  
tap the lever to the resistance point.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for in‐  
stance with a wheel chock, after existing the ve‐  
hicle.  
Triple turn signal activation  
Lightly tap the lever up or down.  
After a power failure  
The turn signal flashes three times.  
The function can be activated or deactivated.  
Re-activating the parking brake  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
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Via iDrive:  
Wiper system  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Lighting"  
General information  
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as  
this may damage the wiper blades or cause them  
to become worn more quickly.  
4. "Exterior lighting"  
5. "One-touch turn signal"  
6. Select the desired setting.  
Safety information  
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.  
Warning  
Signaling briefly  
If the wipers start moving in the folded away  
state, body parts can be jammed or damage  
may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk  
of injury or risk of damage to property. Make  
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the  
wipers are in the folded away state and the wip‐  
ers are folded in when switching on.  
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it  
there for as long as you want the turn signal to  
flash.  
Malfunction  
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator light indi‐  
cates that a turn signal bulb has failed.  
High beams, headlight flasher  
Push the lever forward or pull it backward.  
NOTICE  
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the  
wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper mo‐  
tor can overheat when switching on. There is a  
risk of damage to property. Defrost the wind‐  
shield prior to switching the wipers on.  
Switching on  
▷ High beams on, arrow 1.  
The high beams light up when the low beams  
are switched on.  
▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.  
Press the lever up until the desired position is  
reached.  
▷ Resting position of the wipers, position 0.  
▷ Intermittent operation or rain sensor, posi‐  
tion 1.  
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▷ Normal wiper speed, position 2.  
▷ Fast wiper speed, position 3.  
Safety information  
When travel is interrupted with the wiper system  
switched on: when travel continues, the wipers  
resume at their previous speed.  
NOTICE  
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers can  
accidentally start moving in vehicle washes.  
There is a risk of damage to property. Deacti‐  
vate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.  
Switching off and brief wipe  
Activating  
Press the lever down.  
▷ Switching off: press the lever down until it  
reaches its standard position.  
Press the lever up once from its standard posi‐  
tion, arrow 1.  
▷ Brief wipe: press the lever down from the  
standard position.  
Wiping is started.  
The lever automatically returns to its initial  
position when released.  
The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.  
In frosty conditions, wiper operation may not  
start.  
Interval mode or rain sensor  
Concept  
Deactivating  
The rain sensor automatically controls the time  
between wipes depending on the intensity of the  
rainfall.  
Press the lever back into the standard position.  
Setting the frequency or sensitivity  
of the rain sensor  
General information  
The sensor is located on the windshield, directly  
in front of the interior mirror. Without the rain  
sensor, the frequency of the wiper operation is  
preset.  
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency or  
sensitivity of the rain sensor.  
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Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain  
sensor.  
Windshield washer nozzles  
The washer jets are automatically heated when‐  
ever the ignition is switched on.  
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain  
sensor.  
Rear window wiper  
Overview  
Windshield and headlight  
washer system  
Safety information  
Warning  
The washer fluid can freeze onto the window at  
low temperatures and obstruct the view. There  
is a risk of accident. Only use the washer sys‐  
tems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze. Use  
washer fluid with antifreeze, if needed.  
Switching on  
Turn the outer switch upward.  
NOTICE  
▷ Resting position of the wiper, position 0.  
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the  
wash pump cannot work as intended. There is  
a risk of damage to property. Do not use the  
washer system when the washer fluid reservoir  
is empty.  
▷ Intermittent mode, arrow 1. When reverse  
gear is engaged, the system switches to con‐  
tinuous operation.  
Clean the rear window  
Turn the outer switch in the desired direction.  
Cleaning the windshield  
▷ In resting position: turn the switch downward,  
arrow 3. The switch automatically returns to  
its idle position when released.  
▷ In intermittent mode: turn the switch further,  
arrow 2. The switch automatically returns to  
its interval position when released.  
The function is deactivated if the washer fluid  
reservoir level is low.  
Fold-away position of the wipers  
Concept  
The fold-away position enables the wipers to be  
folded away from the windshield.  
Pull the lever.  
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐  
shield and activates the wipers briefly.  
In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regular  
intervals when the vehicle's lights are switched  
on.  
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3. Fold the wipers all the way away from the  
windshield.  
General information  
Important, for instance when changing the wiper  
blades or for folding away under frosty condi‐  
tions.  
Safety information  
Warning  
If the wipers start moving in the folded away  
state, body parts can be jammed or damage  
may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk  
of injury or risk of damage to property. Make  
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the  
wipers are in the folded away state and the wip‐  
ers are folded in when switching on.  
Folding down the wipers  
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper  
system must be reactivated.  
1. Fold the wipers back down onto the wind‐  
shield.  
NOTICE  
2. Switch on the ignition.  
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the  
wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper mo‐  
tor can overheat when switching on. There is a  
risk of damage to property. Defrost the wind‐  
shield prior to switching the wipers on.  
3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to their  
resting position and are ready again for oper‐  
ation.  
Canada: wiper system  
Folding away the wipers  
1. Switch the ignition on and off again.  
General information  
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as  
this may damage the wiper blades or cause them  
to become worn more quickly.  
2. Press and hold the wiper lever down, until the  
wipers stop in a close to vertical position.  
Safety information  
Warning  
If the wipers start moving in the folded away  
state, body parts can be jammed or damage  
may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk  
of injury or risk of damage to property. Make  
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the  
wipers are in the folded away state and the wip‐  
ers are folded in when switching on.  
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NOTICE  
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi‐  
tion when released.  
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the  
wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper mo‐  
tor can overheat when switching on. There is a  
risk of damage to property. Defrost the wind‐  
shield prior to switching the wipers on.  
Interval mode or rain sensor  
Concept  
The rain sensor automatically controls the time  
between wipes depending on the intensity of the  
rainfall.  
Switching on  
General information  
The sensor is located on the windshield, directly  
in front of the interior mirror. Without the rain  
sensor, the frequency of the wiper operation is  
preset.  
Safety information  
NOTICE  
Tap up the lever or press it past the resistance  
point.  
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers can  
accidentally start moving in vehicle washes.  
There is a risk of damage to property. Deacti‐  
vate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.  
▷ Normal wiper speed: tap up once.  
▷ Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap once  
beyond the resistance point.  
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi‐  
tion when released.  
Activating/deactivating  
Switching off and brief wipe  
Press the button on the wiper lever.  
Wiping is started.  
Press the lever down.  
If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor: the  
LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.  
▷ To switch off from fast wiper speed: press  
down twice.  
In frosty conditions, wiper operation may not  
start.  
▷ To switch off from normal wiper speed: press  
down once.  
If a journey is interrupted with the rain sensor  
switched on: if the trip is resumed within approx.  
▷ Brief wipe: press down once.  
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15 minutes, the rain sensor is automatically acti‐  
vated again.  
Cleaning the windshield  
Setting the frequency or sensitivity  
of the rain sensor  
Pull the lever.  
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐  
shield and activates the wipers briefly.  
In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regular  
intervals when the vehicle's lights are switched  
on.  
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency or  
sensitivity of the rain sensor.  
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain  
sensor.  
Windshield washer nozzles  
The washer jets are automatically heated when‐  
ever the ignition is switched on.  
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain  
sensor.  
Rear window wiper  
Overview  
Windshield and headlight  
washer system  
Safety information  
Warning  
The washer fluid can freeze onto the window at  
low temperatures and obstruct the view. There  
is a risk of accident. Only use the washer sys‐  
tems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze. Use  
washer fluid with antifreeze, if needed.  
Switching on  
Turn the outer switch upward.  
NOTICE  
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the  
wash pump cannot work as intended. There is  
a risk of damage to property. Do not use the  
washer system when the washer fluid reservoir  
is empty.  
▷ Resting position of the wiper, position 0.  
▷ Intermittent mode, arrow 1. When reverse  
gear is engaged, the system switches to con‐  
tinuous operation.  
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Clean the rear window  
Folding away the wipers  
Turn the outer switch in the desired direction.  
1. Switch the ignition on and off again.  
▷ In resting position: turn the switch downward,  
arrow 3. The switch automatically returns to  
its idle position when released.  
2. In frosty conditions, make sure that the  
blades are not frozen to the windshield.  
3. Press the wiper lever up past the point of re‐  
sistance and hold it for approx. 3 seconds,  
until the wipers remain in a nearly vertical po‐  
sition.  
▷ In intermittent mode: turn the switch further,  
arrow 2. The switch automatically returns to  
its interval position when released.  
The function is deactivated if the washer fluid  
reservoir level is low.  
4. Fold the wipers all the way away from the  
windshield.  
Fold-away position of the wipers  
Concept  
The fold-away position enables the wipers to be  
folded away from the windshield.  
General information  
Important, for instance when changing the wiper  
blades or for folding away under frosty condi‐  
tions.  
Folding down the wipers  
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper  
system must be reactivated.  
Safety information  
1. Fold the wipers back down onto the wind‐  
shield.  
Warning  
2. Switch on the ignition.  
If the wipers start moving in the folded away  
state, body parts can be jammed or damage  
may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk  
of injury or risk of damage to property. Make  
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the  
wipers are in the folded away state and the wip‐  
ers are folded in when switching on.  
3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to their  
resting position and are ready again for oper‐  
ation.  
Washer fluid  
General information  
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐  
voir.  
NOTICE  
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the  
wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper mo‐  
tor can overheat when switching on. There is a  
risk of damage to property. Defrost the wind‐  
shield prior to switching the wipers on.  
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield  
washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield  
washer concentrate containing antifreeze can be  
used.  
Recommended minimum fill quantity:  
0.2 US gal/1 liter.  
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trates or antifreeze. Follow the information and  
mixing ratios provided on the containers.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Overview  
Some antifreeze agents can contain harmful  
substances and are flammable. There is a risk  
of fire and a risk of injury. Follow the instruc‐  
tions on the containers. Keep antifreeze away  
from ignition sources. Do not refill operating  
materials into different bottles. Store operating  
materials out of reach of children.  
United States: the washer fluid mixture ratio is  
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual  
states; do not exceed the allowable washer fluid  
dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the usage  
instructions on the washer fluid container.  
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en‐  
gine compartment.  
Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate  
or the equivalent is recommended.  
Malfunction  
The use of undiluted windshield washer concen‐  
trate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead to in‐  
correct readings at temperatures below  
+5 ℉/-15 ℃.  
Warning  
Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on con‐  
tact with hot engine parts. There is a risk of in‐  
jury or risk of damage to property. Only add  
washer fluid when the engine is cooled down.  
Next, fully close the lid of the washer fluid res‐  
ervoir.  
Steptronic transmission  
Concept  
The Steptronic transmission combines the func‐  
tions of an automatic transmission with the pos‐  
sibility of manual shifting, if needed.  
NOTICE  
Silicon-containing additives in the washer fluid  
for the water-repelling effect on the windows  
can lead to damage to the washing system.  
There is a risk of damage to property. Do not  
add silicon-containing additives to the washer  
fluid.  
Safety information  
Warning  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and  
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.  
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐  
ing.  
NOTICE  
Mixing different windshield washer concen‐  
trates or antifreeze can damage the washing  
system. There is a risk of damage to property.  
Do not mix different windshield washer concen‐  
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured  
against rolling away, follow the following:  
▷ Set the parking brake.  
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▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
turn the front wheels in the direction of the  
curb.  
back. The selector lever automatically returns to  
the center position when released.  
Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐  
cally, refer to page 112, in certain situations.  
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a  
wheel chock.  
Selector lever positions  
Drive mode D  
Selector lever position for normal vehicle opera‐  
tion. All gears for forward travel are activated au‐  
tomatically.  
Selector lever version  
General information  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, a trans‐  
mission with either a latching selector lever or a  
tap-operated selector lever is installed.  
R is reverse  
Engage selector lever position R only when the  
vehicle is stationary.  
Transmission with a latching  
selector lever  
Neutral N  
The vehicle may be pushed or roll without power,  
for instance in vehicle washes, refer to  
page 114, in selector lever position N.  
Parking position P  
General information  
Selector lever position, for instance for parking  
the vehicle.  
The selector lever positions P, R, N, and D are  
selected by moving the selector lever into the re‐  
spective selector lever position. The selector  
lever engages in the selector lever positions.  
The transmission blocks the drive wheels in se‐  
lector lever position P.  
Engage selector lever position P only when the  
vehicle is stationary.  
Transmission with a tap-operated  
selector lever  
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that selec‐  
tor lever position P is set. Otherwise, the vehicle  
may begin to move.  
Automatic parking position for a  
transmission with a tap-operated selector  
lever  
Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐  
cally in situations such as the following:  
▷ After the engine is switched off when the ve‐  
hicle is in the radio-ready state, refer to  
page 97, or when the ignition is switched off,  
The selector lever positions P, R, N, and D are  
selected by tapping the selector lever forward or  
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refer to page 97, while selector lever posi‐  
tion R, D or M/S is engaged.  
▷ Unintentional shifting from selector lever po‐  
sition P into another selector lever position.  
▷ If the driver's safety belt is unbuckled, the  
driver's door is opened, and the brake pedal  
is not pressed while the vehicle is stationary  
and selector lever position D, M/S or R is en‐  
gaged.  
1. To release the selector lever lock: with the  
brake pedal depressed, press the button on  
the front of the selector lever.  
▷ After the ignition has been switched off while  
selector lever position N is engaged.  
Engaging selector lever  
positions: with a latching  
selector lever  
2. Move the selector lever into the desired posi‐  
tion.  
General information  
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you  
select a drive mode, maintain pressure on the  
brake pedal until you are ready to start.  
Functional requirements  
The selector lever can only be taken out of se‐  
lector lever position P if the ignition is on or the  
engine is running.  
Engaging selector lever position D,  
N, R, or P  
With the vehicle stationary, depress the brake  
pedal before shifting out of selector lever posi‐  
tion P or N; otherwise, the shift block will not be  
deactivated and the shift command will not be  
executed.  
Engaging selector lever  
positions: with a tap-operated  
selector lever  
General information  
A selector lever lock prevents the following faulty  
operation:  
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you  
select a drive mode, maintain pressure on the  
brake pedal until you are ready to start.  
▷ Unintentional shifting into selector lever posi‐  
tion P or R.  
Functional requirements  
Only when the brake pedal is depressed is it  
possible to change from selector lever position P  
to another selector lever position.  
Depending on the transmission version, the en‐  
gine may have to be running too.  
The selection lever position P cannot be  
changed until all technical requirements are met.  
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Engaging selector lever position D,  
N, R  
Engaging selector lever position P  
A selector lever lock prevents the following faulty  
operation:  
▷ Unintentional shifting into selector lever posi‐  
tion R.  
▷ Unintentional shifting from selector lever po‐  
sition P into another selector lever position.  
1. Fasten driver's safety belt.  
2. Press and hold the button to release the se‐  
lector lever lock.  
Press button P.  
Rolling or pushing the vehicle  
General information  
In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without  
its own power for a short distance, for instance in  
a vehicle wash, or be pushed.  
Engaging selector lever position N:  
with a latching selector lever  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
3. Push the selector lever in the desired direc‐  
tion, past a resistance point, if needed. The  
selector lever automatically returns to the  
center position when released.  
2. If necessary, release the parking brake.  
3. Depress the brake pedal.  
4. Touch the selector lever lock and engage se‐  
lector lever position N.  
5. Release brake.  
The vehicle can roll.  
If there is a malfunction, you may not be able to  
change the selector lever position.  
Manually unlock the transmission lock, if needed,  
refer to page 117.  
Engaging selector lever position N:  
with a tap-operated selector lever  
1. Start the engine while pressing on the brake  
pedal.  
2. If necessary, release the parking brake.  
3. Depress the brake pedal.  
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4. Touch the selector lever lock and engage se‐  
lector lever position N.  
Activating the Sport program  
5. Switch the engine off.  
In this way, the ignition remains switched on,  
and a Check-Control message is displayed.  
The vehicle can roll.  
NOTICE  
Selector lever position P is automatically en‐  
gaged when the ignition is switched off. There  
is a risk of damage to property. Do not switch  
ignition off in vehicle washes.  
Press the selector lever to the left from selector  
lever position D.  
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument  
cluster, for instance S1.  
Irrespective of the ignition, the selector lever po‐  
sition P is automatically engaged after approx.  
15 minutes.  
The sport program of the transmission is acti‐  
vated.  
If there is a malfunction, you may not be able to  
change the selector lever position.  
Ending the Sport program  
Push the selector lever to the right.  
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if  
needed, refer to page 117.  
Kickdown  
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving  
performance.  
Manual mode M/S  
Concept  
Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the resist‐  
ance point at the full throttle position.  
Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual mode.  
Activating manual mode  
1. Press the selector lever to the left from selec‐  
tor lever position D, arrow 1.  
Sport program M/S  
Concept  
The shifting points and shifting times in the  
Sport program are designed for a sportier driving  
style. The transmission, for instance shifts up  
later and the shifting times are shorter.  
2. Push the selector lever forward or pull it  
backward, arrows 2.  
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is  
changed.  
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The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument  
cluster, for instance M1.  
Shift paddles  
Concept  
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow  
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both  
hands on the steering wheel.  
Shifting  
▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐  
ward.  
▷ To shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.  
General information  
The transmission continues shifting automati‐  
cally in certain situations, for instance when  
speed limits are reached.  
Shifting  
The vehicle only shifts at suitable engine and  
road speeds.  
With a tap-operated selector lever: when M2 is  
set manually while the vehicle is stationary, the  
transmission will no longer shift back to M1. This  
shifting behavior is retained until you engage M1  
manually or exit M.  
Short-term manual mode  
In selector lever position D, actuating a shift pad‐  
dle switches into manual mode temporarily.  
Steptronic Sport transmission:  
prevent automatic upshifting in M/S  
manual mode  
Once a particular engine speed is attained, M/S  
manual mode is automatically upshifted as  
needed.  
After conservative driving in manual mode with‐  
out acceleration or shifting via the shift paddles  
for a certain amount of time, the transmission  
switches back to automatic mode.  
It is possible to switch into automatic mode as  
follows:  
The Steptronic Sport transmission does not au‐  
tomatically upshift in M/S manual mode once the  
maximum speed is reached, if one of the follow‐  
ing conditions is met:  
▷ Pull and hold right shift paddle.  
▷ In addition to the briefly pulled right shift pad‐  
dle, briefly pull the left shift paddle.  
▷ DSC Dynamic Stability Control deactivated.  
▷ Dynamic Traction Control DTC activated.  
Continuous manual mode  
In selector lever position S, actuating a shift pad‐  
dle switches into manual mode permanently.  
In addition, there is no downshifting for kick‐  
down.  
Shifting  
With the appropriate transmission version, the  
lowest possible gear can be selected by simulta‐  
neously activating kickdown and operating the  
left shift paddles. This is not possible by switch‐  
ing briefly via the shift paddles from selector  
lever position D to manual mode M/S.  
Ending the manual mode  
Push the selector lever to the right.  
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
▷ To shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.  
▷ To shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.  
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▷ The lowest possible gear can be selected by  
pulling and holding the left shift paddle.  
3. Using the screwdriver from the onboard vehi‐  
cle tool kit, refer to page 261, press the yel‐  
low release lever downward, arrow.  
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐  
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.  
Displays in the instrument  
cluster  
The selector lever position is dis‐  
played, for example P.  
4. Press the button on the front of the selector  
lever and move the selector lever back  
slightly.  
Releasing the transmission lock  
manually: with a latching  
selector lever  
If the selector lever is locked in selector lever po‐  
sition P despite the ignition being switched on,  
the brake pedal being depressed and the button  
on the selector lever being pressed, the trans‐  
mission lock can be unlocked manually:  
Release the release lever.  
5. Bring the selector lever into the desired posi‐  
tion.  
For additional information, see the chapter on  
tow-starting and towing.  
Releasing the transmission lock  
electronically: with a tap-  
operated selector lever  
Before unlocking the transmission lock manually,  
set the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from  
rolling away.  
1. Loosen the selector lever sleeve at the bot‐  
tom from the center console.  
General information  
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to  
maneuver vehicle from a danger area.  
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the  
parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling  
away.  
Engaging selector lever position N  
Unlocking is possible, if the starter can spin the  
engine.  
2. Lift the sleeve. Unplug the cable connector, if  
needed.  
1. Press and hold down brake pedal.  
2. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter must  
audibly start.  
3. Press the button on the selector lever, ar‐  
row 1, and press and hold the selector lever  
into selector lever position N, arrow N, until  
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selector lever position N is displayed in the in‐  
strument cluster.  
to reach the operating temperature needed for  
Launch Control.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
Start with launch control  
While the engine is running:  
1.  
Press the button and select SPORT  
with the Driving Dynamics Control.  
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument  
cluster in combination with SPORT and the  
DSC OFF indicator light lights up.  
2. Engage selector lever position S.  
4. Release the selector lever.  
3. With the left foot, forcefully press down on  
the brake.  
5. Release brake, as soon as the starter stops.  
6. Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area  
and secure it against moving on its own.  
4. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal  
beyond the resistance point at the full throttle  
position, kickdown.  
For additional information, see the chapter on  
tow-starting and towing.  
A flag symbol is displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
Steptronic Sport transmission:  
Launch Control  
5. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within  
3 seconds, release the brake.  
Concept  
Repeated use during a trip  
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration  
on surfaces with good traction under dry sur‐  
rounding conditions.  
After Launch Control has been used, the trans‐  
mission must cool down for approx. 5 minutes  
before Launch Control can be used again.  
General information  
After using Launch Control  
The use of Launch Control causes premature  
component wear since this function represents a  
very heavy load for the vehicle.  
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC Dy‐  
namic Stability Control again.  
System limits  
An experienced driver may be able to achieve  
better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.  
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,  
refer to page 214, period.  
To start with Launch Control, point the front  
wheels straight forwards.  
Functional requirements  
Launch Control is available as soon as the engine  
and transmission are at operating temperature.  
Depending on the external temperature and driv‐  
ing style, the engine and transmission require an  
interrupted trip of up to 30 miles/50 km in order  
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available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the  
selected options or country versions. This also  
applies to safety-related functions and systems.  
When using these functions and systems, the  
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐  
served.  
Vehicle features and  
options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional features offered with the series.  
It also describes features that are not necessarily  
Overview, instrument cluster  
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Speedometer  
Driving dynamics systems  
Messages, for instance Check Control  
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Airbag system  
Airbag system and belt tensioner may  
Check Control  
not be working.  
Concept  
The Check Control system monitors functions in  
the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in  
the monitored systems.  
Have the vehicle checked immediately  
by a dealer's service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Parking brake  
General information  
A Check Control message is displayed as a com‐  
bination of indicator or warning lights and text  
messages in the instrument cluster and in the  
Head-up Display.  
The parking brake is set.  
For releasing the parking brake, refer to  
page 103.  
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a  
text message may appear on the Control Display.  
Brake system  
Braking system impaired. Continue to  
drive moderately.  
Indicator/warning lights  
General information  
The indicator/warning lights in the instrument  
cluster can light up in a variety of combinations  
and colors.  
Have the vehicle checked immediately  
by a dealer's service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
Approach control warning  
Several of the lights are checked for proper func‐  
tioning and light up temporarily when the engine  
is started or the ignition is switched on.  
Indicator light illuminates: advance warn‐  
ing is issued, for example when there is  
the impending danger of a collision or  
the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small.  
Red lights  
Increase the distance.  
Indicator light flashes: acute warning of the immi‐  
nent danger of a collision when the vehicle ap‐  
proaches another vehicle at a relatively high dif‐  
ferential speed.  
Safety belt reminder  
Safety belt on the driver's side is not  
buckled. For some country versions: pas‐  
senger belt is not worn or objects are de‐  
tected on the front passenger seat.  
Intervene by braking or make an evasive maneu‐  
ver.  
Indicator light flashes or is illuminated: safety belt  
on the driver or passenger side is not buckled.  
The safety belt reminder can also be activated if  
objects are placed on the front passenger seat.  
Person warning  
Symbol in the instrument cluster.  
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned  
correctly.  
If a collision with a detected person is im‐  
minent, the symbol lights up and a signal  
sounds.  
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DSC Dynamic Stability Control is  
deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction  
Control is activated  
Orange lights  
Active Cruise Control  
DSC is deactivated or DTC is activated.  
The number bars shows the selected  
distance from the vehicle driving ahead.  
DSC, refer to page 161, and DTC, refer  
to page 163.  
Camera-based cruise control with  
Stop&Go function, ACC, refer to page 167.  
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  
Vehicle detection, Active Cruise Control  
The FTM signals a loss of tire inflation  
pressure in a tire.  
Indicator light illuminates: a vehicle has  
been detected ahead of you.  
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.  
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.  
Indicator light flashes: the conditions are  
not adequate for the system to work.  
Run-flat tires, refer to page 148.  
The system was deactivated but applies the  
brakes until the driver actively resumes control of  
the vehicle by pressing on the brake pedal or ac‐  
celerator pedal.  
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  
The indicator light illuminates: the Tire  
Pressure Monitor reports a low tire infla‐  
tion pressure or a flat tire. Follow the in‐  
formation in the Check Control message.  
Yellow lights  
The indicator light flashes and is then illuminated  
continuously: flat tires or tire pressure losses  
cannot be detected.  
Anti-lock Braking System ABS  
The Brake Assistant function may not  
activate. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the  
longer braking distance into account.  
▷ Interference caused by systems or devices  
with the same radio frequency: after leaving  
the area of the interference, the system auto‐  
matically becomes active again.  
Have the system immediately checked  
by a dealer's service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
▷ TPM was unable to complete the reset. Re‐  
set the system again.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control  
▷ A wheel without TPM wheel electronics is  
mounted: have it checked by a dealer’s serv‐  
ice center or another qualified service center  
or repair shop as needed.  
The indicator light flashes: DSC controls  
the drive and braking forces. The vehicle  
is stabilized. Reduce speed and modify  
your driving style to the driving circumstances.  
▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by a  
dealer’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunc‐  
tioned.  
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, refer to page 143.  
Have the system checked by a dealer's service  
center or another qualified service center or re‐  
pair shop.  
Steering system  
DSC, refer to page 161.  
Steering system may not be working.  
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center or another qualified service center or re‐  
pair shop.  
Front fog lights  
Front fog lights are switched on.  
Front fog lights, refer to page 138.  
Emissions  
High-beam Assistant  
▷ The warning light lights up:  
High-beam Assistant is switched on.  
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the  
vehicle checked as soon as possible.  
High beams are switched on and off au‐  
tomatically depending on the traffic sit‐  
▷ The warning light flashes under certain cir‐  
cumstances:  
uation.  
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 137.  
This indicates that there is excessive misfiring  
in the engine.  
Cruise control  
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sys‐  
tem checked immediately; otherwise, serious  
engine misfiring within a brief period can seri‐  
ously damage emission control components,  
in particular the catalytic converter.  
The system is switched on. It maintains  
the speed that was set using the control  
elements on the steering wheel.  
Blue lights  
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer to  
page 260.  
High beams  
Lane departure warning  
High beams are switched on.  
High beams, refer to page 104.  
System is switched on and under certain  
circumstances warns if a detected lane is  
left without flashing beforehand.  
Hiding Check Control messages  
Lane departure warning, refer to page 157.  
Green lights  
Turn signal  
Turn signal switched on.  
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator  
light indicates that a turn signal bulb has  
failed.  
Press the button on the turn signal lever.  
Turn signal, refer to page 103.  
Continuous display  
Parking lights, headlight  
Some Check Control messages are displayed  
continuously and are not cleared until the mal‐  
function is eliminated. If several malfunctions oc‐  
cur at once, the messages are displayed consec‐  
utively.  
Parking lights or headlights are switched  
on.  
Parking lights/low beams, headlight con‐  
trol, refer to page 135.  
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The messages can be hidden for approx. 8 sec‐  
onds. After this time, they are displayed again  
automatically.  
Display additional information about the  
Check Control message in the Integrated  
Owner's Manual.  
▷ "Service request"  
Temporary display  
Contact a dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
Some Check Control messages are hidden auto‐  
matically after approx. 20 seconds. The Check  
Control messages are stored and can be dis‐  
played again later.  
▷ "BMW Roadside Assistance"  
Contact Roadside Assistance.  
Messages after trip completion  
Certain messages displayed while driving are dis‐  
played again after the ignition is switched off.  
Displaying stored Check Control  
messages  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
Fuel gauge  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Check Control"  
An arrow beside the fuel pump  
symbol shows which side of the  
vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.  
4. Select the SMS text message.  
Display  
Vehicle tilt position may cause the  
display to vary.  
Check Control  
Follow the information on refueling.  
At least one Check Control message is  
displayed or stored.  
The yellow indicator light illuminates,  
once the fuel reserve is reached.  
SMS text messages  
SMS text messages in combination with a sym‐  
bol in the instrument cluster explain a Check  
Control message and the meaning of the indica‐  
tor/warning lights.  
Tachometer  
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning  
field. In this range, the fuel supply is reduced to  
protect the engine.  
Supplementary SMS text messages  
Additional information, such as on the cause of  
an error or the required action, can be called up  
via Check Control.  
Odometer and trip  
odometer  
With urgent messages the added text will be au‐  
tomatically displayed on the Control Display.  
Display  
Depending on the Check Control message, the  
following functions can be selected.  
▷ Odometer, arrow 1.  
▷ Trip odometer, arrow 2.  
▷ "Owner's Manual"  
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Showing/resetting miles  
Time  
Date  
Press the button.  
The time is displayed in the in‐  
strument cluster.  
▷ When the ignition is switched  
off, the time, the external tem‐  
perature and the odometer are  
displayed.  
The time can be set on the Con‐  
trol Display.  
▷ When the ignition is switched on, the trip od‐  
ometer is reset.  
The date is displayed in the in‐  
strument cluster.  
External temperature  
The date can be set on the Con‐  
trol Display.  
General information  
If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a  
signal sounds.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.  
Range  
General information  
When the remaining range is low:  
Safety information  
▷ A Check Control message is displayed briefly.  
Warning  
▷ The remaining range is shown on the On‐  
board Computer.  
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃  
there can be a risk of icy roads, for instance on  
bridges or shady sections of the road. There is  
a risk of accident. Modify your driving style to  
the weather conditions at low temperatures.  
▷ With a dynamic driving style, for instance fast  
cornering, the engine function is not always  
ensured.  
The Check Control message appears continu‐  
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.  
Display  
The external temperature is dis‐  
played in the instrument cluster.  
Safety information  
NOTICE  
With a driving range of less than  
30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have  
sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not en‐  
sured anymore. There is a risk of damage to  
property. Refuel promptly.  
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Energy recovery  
The current range is displayed in  
the instrument cluster.  
Display  
In coasting overrun mode the ki‐  
netic energy of the vehicle is con‐  
verted to electrical energy. The  
vehicle battery is partially charged  
and fuel consumption can be re‐  
Current consumption  
duced.  
Instrument cluster  
Displays the current fuel con‐  
Service notifications  
sumption. Check whether you are  
currently driving in an efficient and  
environmentally-friendly manner.  
Concept  
The function displays the service notifications  
and the corresponding maintenance scopes.  
Instrument cluster with  
enhanced features  
General information  
After the ignition is switched on the instrument  
cluster briefly displays available driving distance  
or time to the next scheduled maintenance.  
Displays the current fuel con‐  
sumption. Check whether you are  
currently driving in an efficient and  
environmentally-friendly manner.  
A service advisor can read out the current serv‐  
ice notifications from your vehicle key.  
Displaying the current  
consumption  
Display  
Detailed information on service  
notifications  
More information on the type of service required  
may be displayed on the Control Display.  
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,  
the current consumption can also be displayed  
as bar in the instrument cluster.  
Via iDrive:  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "iDrive settings"  
3. "Displays"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3. Move the Controller to the left.  
4. "Instrument panel"  
5. "Additional indicators"  
4.  
"Service required"  
Maintenance and service measures and le‐  
gally mandated inspections are displayed.  
5. Select an entry to call up detailed information.  
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Symbols  
Gear shift indicator  
Symbols  
Description  
Concept  
The system recommends the most efficient gear  
for the current driving situation.  
No service is currently required.  
The time for recommended  
maintenance or a legally man‐  
dated inspection is approaching.  
General information  
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐  
try version, the gear shift indicator is active in the  
manual mode of the Steptronic transmission and  
with manual transmission.  
The time for recommended  
maintenance has already  
passed.  
Suggestions to shift up or down are displayed in  
the instrument cluster.  
Entering appointment dates  
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle in‐  
spections.  
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the en‐  
gaged gear is displayed.  
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are  
set correctly.  
Steptronic transmission:  
displaying  
Via iDrive:  
Example  
Description  
1. "My Vehicle"  
Efficient gear is set.  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3. Move the Controller to the left.  
4.  
"Service required"  
Shift into efficient gear.  
5. "Vehicle inspection"  
6. "Date:"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
Speed Limit Info  
Automatic Service Request  
Data regarding the service status or legally man‐  
dated vehicle inspections is automatically trans‐  
mitted to your dealer’s service center before your  
vehicle is due for service.  
Speed Limit Info  
Concept  
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum  
permitted speed in the instrument cluster.  
You can check when your dealer’s service center  
was notified.  
Via iDrive:  
General information  
The camera in the area of the interior mirror de‐  
tects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well  
as overhead sign posts. Traffic signs with extra  
symbols for wet road conditions, etc., are also  
detected and compared with the vehicle's on‐  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3. Move the Controller to the left.  
4.  
"Teleservice Call"  
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board data, such as from the rain sensor, and will  
be displayed depending on the situation.  
Display  
With the navigation system, the system takes  
into account the information stored in the naviga‐  
tion data and also displays speed limits present  
on routes without signs.  
General information  
Speed Limit Info is permanently displayed in the  
instrument cluster.  
Without a navigation system, the system is sub‐  
ject to limitations imposed by technology. Traffic  
signs with speed limitations are detected and  
displayed only. Speed limitations due to entering  
or exiting towns, highway signs, etc. are not dis‐  
played. Speed limits with extra text characters  
are always displayed.  
Speed Limit Info  
The last speed limit detected.  
Without a navigation system the  
traffic signals are grayed out after  
curves or longer stretches of  
roadway.  
With navigation system:  
Safety information  
Speed Limit Info not available.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility  
and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.  
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐  
propriate.  
Without navigation system:  
No speed limit or cancellation de‐  
tected.  
Speed Limit Info can also be displayed in the  
Head-up Display.  
Overview  
Camera  
System limits  
The system may not be fully functional and may  
provide incorrect information in the following sit‐  
uations:  
▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.  
▷ When signs are fully or partially concealed by  
objects, stickers or paint.  
▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in front  
of you.  
▷ When driving toward bright lights or strong  
reflections.  
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.  
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror  
clean and clear.  
▷ When the windshield in front of the interior  
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a  
sticker, etc.  
▷ In the event of incorrect detection by the  
camera.  
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▷ If the speed limits stored in the navigation  
system are incorrect.  
Activating a list and adjusting  
the setting  
▷ In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐  
tem.  
▷ When roads differ from the navigation, such  
as due to changes in road routing.  
▷ When passing buses or trucks with a speed  
sticker.  
▷ If the traffic signs are non-conforming.  
▷ During calibration of the camera immediately  
after vehicle delivery.  
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn the  
thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list.  
▷ When signs that are valid for a parallel road  
are detected.  
1. Turn the thumbwheel and select the desired  
setting.  
Selection lists  
2. Press the thumbwheel.  
General information  
Display  
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the fol‐  
lowing can be displayed or operated using the  
buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering  
wheel and via the displays in the instrument clus‐  
ter and the Head-up Display:  
▷ Current audio source.  
▷ Phone redial.  
▷ Turn on voice activation system.  
Depending on the equipment version, the list in  
the instrument cluster may differ from the illus‐  
tration.  
Onboard Computer  
Concept  
The Onboard Computer displays different vehi‐  
cle data in the instrument cluster, such as aver‐  
age values.  
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Calling up information on the Info Selecting information  
Display  
You can select what information from the On‐  
board Computer is to be displayed on the Info  
Display of the instrument cluster.  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "iDrive settings"  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Instrument panel"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Press the button on the turn signal lever.  
Information is displayed in the Info Display of the  
instrument cluster. Pressing the button repeat‐  
edly displays additional information.  
Indication in the Info Display  
The information from the On‐  
board Computer is shown in the  
Info Display in the instrument  
cluster.  
Information at a glance  
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn sig‐  
nal lever calls up the following information in the  
Info Display:  
Information in detail  
Range  
Displays the estimated cruising range available  
with the remaining fuel.  
▷ Range.  
▷ Average consumption, fuel.  
▷ Average consumption since delivery from the  
factory.  
The range is calculated based on your driving  
style over the last 20 miles/30 km.  
▷ Current consumption, fuel.  
▷ Average speed.  
Average consumption  
▷ Date.  
The average consumption is calculated for the  
period while the engine is running.  
▷ Engine temperature display.  
▷ Vehicle speed.  
The average consumption is calculated for the  
distance traveled since the last reset by the On‐  
board Computer.  
▷ Depending on the equipment, the time of ar‐  
rival.  
When destination guidance is activated in the  
navigation system.  
Average speed  
▷ Depending on the equipment, the distance to  
destination.  
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the  
engine manually stopped are not included in the  
calculation of the average speed.  
When destination guidance is activated in the  
navigation system.  
▷ ECO PRO bonus range.  
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Resetting average values  
Distance to destination  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the dis‐  
tance remaining to the destination is displayed if  
a destination is entered in the navigation system  
before the trip is started.  
The distance to the destination is adopted auto‐  
matically.  
Time of arrival  
Depending on the vehicle equip‐  
ment, the estimated time of arrival  
is displayed if a destination is en‐  
tered in the navigation system be‐  
fore the trip is started.  
Press and hold the button on the turn signal  
lever.  
The average consumption since delivery from  
the factory cannot be reset.  
The time must be correctly set.  
Engine temperature display  
Onboard Computer on the  
Control Display  
Concept  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the current  
engine temperature is displayed, based on a  
combination of the coolant temperature and en‐  
gine oil temperature. As soon as the optimum  
operating temperature has been attained, the in‐  
dicator is in the center position.  
Concept  
The Onboard Computer displays different vehi‐  
cle data on the Control Display, such as average  
values.  
General information  
General information  
Two types of Onboard Computers are available  
on the Control Display:  
If the engine oil or coolant, and thus the engine,  
become too hot, a Check Control message is  
displayed too.  
▷ "Onboard info": average values, such as the  
consumption, are displayed. The values can  
be reset individually.  
To check the coolant level, refer to page 257.  
Display  
▷ "Trip computer": the values deliver an over‐  
view of a specific route and can be reset as  
often as necessary.  
Calling up the Onboard Computer or  
trip computer  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Driving information"  
3. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"  
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Via the Driving Dynamics Control  
Resetting the Onboard Computer  
Via iDrive:  
1. Activate SPORT.  
2. "Sport displays"  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Driving information"  
3. "Onboard info"  
4. "Consumption" or "Speed"  
5. "OK"  
Vehicle state  
General information  
The following vehicle and environment data is  
evaluated:  
Resetting the trip computer  
Via iDrive:  
▷ Engine temperature.  
▷ External temperature.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
▷ Tire temperature and tire inflation pressure.  
2. "Driving information"  
3. "Trip computer"  
Tire temperature and tire filling pressure are de‐  
termined while driving.  
4. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.  
Checking vehicle state  
Via iDrive:  
▷
▷
"Reset": all values are reset.  
"Automatic reset": all values are reset  
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle has  
come to a standstill.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Technology in action"  
5. If necessary, "OK"  
3.  
"Vehicle and surroundings"  
Via the Driving Dynamics Control  
Sport displays  
1. Activate SPORT.  
2. "Sport displays"  
Concept  
On the Control Display, sport instruments can be  
displayed, and the vehicle state can be checked  
before the use of the SPORT program.  
Speed warning  
Concept  
A speed limit can be set that when reached will  
cause a warning to be issued.  
Sport instruments  
General information  
On the Control Display, values for power and tor‐  
que are displayed.  
General information  
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed ex‐  
ceeds the set speed limit again, after it has drop‐  
ped below it by 3 mph/5 km/h.  
Displaying sport instruments  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Technology in action"  
3.  
"Sports instruments"  
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Adjusting  
Overview  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Speed warning"  
4. "Warning at:"  
5. Turn the Controller until the desired speed is  
displayed.  
6. Press the Controller.  
Switching on/off  
Via iDrive:  
Activating/deactivating  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "iDrive settings"  
3. "Displays"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Speed warning"  
4. "Speed warning"  
4. "Head-Up Display"  
5. "Head-Up Display"  
Setting your current speed as  
the speed warning  
Via iDrive:  
Display  
For an overview,  
1. "My Vehicle"  
The following information is displayed on the  
Head-up Display:  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Speed warning"  
4. "Select current speed"  
▷ Vehicle speed.  
▷ Navigation instructions.  
▷ Check Control messages.  
▷ Selection list from the instrument cluster.  
▷ Driver assistance systems.  
Head-up Display  
Some of this information is only displayed briefly  
as needed.  
Concept  
This system projects important information into  
the driver's field of vision, for instance the speed.  
Selecting displays in the Head-up  
Display  
Via iDrive:  
The driver can quickly absorb information and  
concentrate on the traffic situation.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "iDrive settings"  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Head-Up Display"  
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5. "Displayed information"  
Setting the rotation  
6. Select the desired setting.  
The screen of the Head-up Display can be ro‐  
tated around its own axis.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.  
Via iDrive:  
Setting the brightness  
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the  
ambient brightness.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "iDrive settings"  
3. "Displays"  
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.  
Via iDrive:  
4. "Head-Up Display"  
5. "Rotation"  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "iDrive settings"  
3. "Displays"  
6. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is  
selected.  
7. Press the Controller.  
4. "Head-Up Display"  
5. "Brightness"  
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.  
Display visibility  
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Dis‐  
play is influenced by the following factors:  
6. Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐  
ness is set.  
7. Press the Controller.  
▷ Seat position.  
When the low beams are switched on, the  
brightness of the Head-up Display can be addi‐  
tionally influenced using the instrument lighting.  
▷ Objects on the cover of the Head-up Display.  
▷ Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.  
▷ Wet roads.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.  
▷ Unfavorable light conditions.  
Adjusting the height  
Via iDrive:  
If the image is distorted, have the basic settings  
checked by a dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "iDrive settings"  
3. "Displays"  
Follow the instructions for cleaning the Head-up  
Display, refer to page 279.  
4. "Head-Up Display"  
5. "Height"  
Special windshield  
The windshield is part of the system.  
6. Turn the Controller until the desired height is  
reached.  
The shape of the windshield makes it possible to  
display a precise image.  
7. Press the Controller.  
A film in the windshield prevents double images  
from being displayed.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.  
The height of the Head-up Display can also be  
stored using the memory function, refer to  
page 88.  
For this reason, it is strongly suggested to have  
the special windshield replaced by a dealer’s  
service center or another qualified service center  
or repair shop, if necessary.  
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Vehicle status  
General information  
The status can be displayed and actions per‐  
formed for several systems.  
Opening the vehicle status  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
Information at a glance  
Symbols  
Description  
"Flat Tire Monitor": status of the  
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, refer to  
page 148.  
"Tire Pressure Monitor": status  
of the Tire Pressure Monitor  
TPM, refer to page 143.  
"Engine oil level": Electronic en‐  
gine oil level check, refer to  
page 253.  
"Check Control": displaying  
stored Check Control mes‐  
sages, refer to page 123.  
"Service required": displaying  
service notifications, refer to  
page 125.  
"Teleservice Call": Service Re‐  
quest.  
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Lights  
Symbol  
Function  
Vehicle features and  
options  
Parking lights.  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional features offered with the series.  
It also describes features that are not necessarily  
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the  
selected options or country versions. This also  
applies to safety-related functions and systems.  
When using these functions and systems, the  
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐  
served.  
Low beams.  
Instrument lighting.  
Parking lights, low beams  
and roadside parking lights  
Overview  
General information  
Switches in the vehicle  
Position of switch:  
,
,
If the driver's door is opened when the ignition is  
switched off, the exterior lighting is automatically  
switched off.  
Parking lights  
Position of switch:  
The vehicle is illuminated on all sides.  
Do not use the parking lights for extended peri‐  
ods; otherwise, they might drain the battery and  
it would then be impossible to start the engine.  
The light switch element is located next to the  
steering wheel.  
Canada: when parking, switch on the one-sided  
roadside parking light, refer to page 136.  
Symbol  
Function  
Front fog lights.  
Low beams  
Position of switch:  
Automatic headlight control.  
Cornering light.  
The low beams light up when the ignition is  
switched on.  
Lights off.  
Daytime running lights.  
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3. "Lighting"  
Canada: roadside parking light  
4. "Exterior lighting"  
5. "Welcome lights"  
Concept  
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.  
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐  
rently used.  
Switching on  
Headlight courtesy delay feature  
General information  
The low beams stay lit for a short while if the  
headlight flasher is switched on after the radio-  
ready state is switched off.  
Setting the duration  
Via iDrive:  
With radio-ready state switched off, press the  
lever either up or down past the resistance point  
for approx. 2 seconds.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Lighting"  
Switching off  
Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in  
the opposite direction.  
4. "Exterior lighting"  
5. "Pathway lighting"  
6. Set length of time.  
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐  
rently used.  
Welcome lights and  
headlight courtesy delay  
feature  
Automatic headlight  
control  
Welcome lights  
Concept  
General information  
The low beams are switched on and off automat‐  
ically depending on the ambient brightness, for  
example in tunnels, in twilight or if there is pre‐  
cipitation.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment and the  
ambient brightness, individual light functions may  
be switched on briefly when the vehicle is un‐  
locked.  
General information  
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can  
cause the lights to be switched on.  
Activating/deactivating  
Position of switch:  
,
Via iDrive:  
The low beams always stay on when the fog light  
is switched on.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
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Activating  
Position of switch:  
Adaptive headlight range  
control  
The indicator light in the instrument cluster is il‐  
luminated when the low beams are switched on.  
The adaptive headlight range control feature bal‐  
ances out acceleration and braking processes as  
well as the vehicle load conditions in order to  
avoid dazzling oncoming traffic. Illumination of  
the road is optimized.  
System limits  
The automatic headlight control cannot serve as  
a substitute for your personal judgment of light‐  
ing conditions.  
For example, the sensors are unable to detect  
fog or hazy weather. In these situations, switch  
the lights on manually.  
High-beam Assistant  
Concept  
The high-beam Assistant detects other traffic  
participants early on and automatically switches  
the high beams on or off depending on the traffic  
situation.  
Daytime running lights  
General information  
Position of switch:  
,
,
General information  
The daytime running lights light up when the ig‐  
nition is switched on. After the ignition is  
switched off, the parking lights light up in posi‐  
The high-beam Assistant ensures that the high  
beams are switched on, whenever the traffic sit‐  
uation allows. In the low speed range, the high  
beams are not switched on by the system.  
tion  
.
The system responds to light from oncoming  
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to am‐  
bient lighting, for instance in towns and cities.  
Cornering light  
The high beams can be switched on and off  
manually at any time.  
General information  
Position of switch:  
In tight curves, for instance on mountainous  
roads or when turning, an additional, cornering  
light is switched on that lights up the inside of  
the curve when the vehicle is moving below a  
certain speed.  
Activating/deactivating  
The cornering light is automatically switched on  
depending on the steering angle or, where appli‐  
cable, the use of turn signals.  
When driving in reverse, the cornering lights may  
be automatically switched on regardless of the  
steering angle.  
Position of switch, depending on the vehicle  
equipment:  
,
Press the button on the turn signal lever.  
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The indicator light in the instrument clus‐  
ter is illuminated when the low beams are  
switched on.  
Fog lights  
Front fog lights  
The headlights are automatically switched be‐  
tween low beams and high beams.  
Concept  
The blue indicator light in the instrument  
cluster lights up when the system  
switches on the high beams.  
The front fog lights work alongside the low  
beams to illuminate a wider area of the roadway.  
Functional requirement  
The low beams must be switched on before  
switching on the front fog lights.  
The high-beam Assistant is deactivated when  
manually switching the high beams on and off,  
refer to page 104.  
To reactivate the high-beam Assistant, press the  
button on the turn signal lever.  
Switching on/off  
Press the button.  
System limits  
The green indicator light lights up if the  
front fog lights are switched on.  
The high-beam Assistant cannot serve as a sub‐  
stitute for the driver's personal judgment of when  
to use the high beams. In situation that require  
this, therefore switch off manually.  
If the automatic headlight control, refer to  
page 136, is activated, the low beams will come  
on automatically when you switch on the front  
fog lights.  
The system is not fully functional in the following  
situations, and driver intervention may be neces‐  
sary:  
When the high beams or headlight flasher are  
activated, the front fog lights are not switched  
on.  
▷ In very unfavorable weather conditions, such  
as fog or heavy precipitation.  
▷ When detecting poorly-lit road users such as  
pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and  
wagons; when driving close to train or ship  
traffic; and at animal crossings.  
Instrument lighting  
Functional requirement  
The parking lights or low beams must be  
switched on to adjust the brightness.  
▷ In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions,  
in crossing traffic or half-obscured oncoming  
traffic on highways.  
▷ In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the pres‐  
ence of highly reflective signs.  
Adjusting  
Adjust the brightness with the  
thumbwheel.  
▷ When the windshield in front of the interior  
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with  
stickers, etc.  
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Ambient light  
Interior lights  
General information  
General information  
Depending on the equipment, the interior lights,  
footwell lights, entry lights, and courtesy lights  
are controlled automatically.  
Depending on the equipment version, lighting  
can be adjusted for some lights in the car's inte‐  
rior.  
The thumbwheel for the instrument lighting con‐  
trols brightness of some of these features.  
Selecting the color scheme  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
Overview  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Lighting"  
4. "Interior lighting"  
5. "Lighting design"  
6. Select the desired setting.  
To deactivate the ambient light: "Off".  
Setting the brightness  
1
2
Interior lights  
Via iDrive:  
Reading lights  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Lighting"  
Switching the interior lights  
on/off  
4. "Interior lighting"  
5. "Brightness"  
Press the button.  
6. Adjust the brightness.  
To switch off permanently: press the button and  
hold for approx. 3 seconds.  
Switching the reading lights  
on/off  
Press the button.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the read‐  
ing lights are located next to the interior lights in  
the front and rear.  
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CONTROLS  
Safety  
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the  
selected options or country versions. This also  
applies to safety-related functions and systems.  
When using these functions and systems, the  
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐  
served.  
Vehicle features and  
options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional features offered with the series.  
It also describes features that are not necessarily  
Airbags  
1
2
3
Front airbag, driver  
Front airbag, front passenger  
Head airbag  
4
5
Side airbag  
Knee airbag  
Front airbags  
Side airbag  
Front airbags help protect the driver and the  
front passenger by responding to frontal impacts  
in which safety belts alone would not provide ad‐  
equate protection.  
In the event of a side impact, the side airbag pro‐  
tects the side of the body in the chest and lap  
area.  
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the floor area and does not support them on  
the dashboard.  
Head airbag  
In the event of a side impact, the head airbag  
protects the head.  
▷ There should be no additional persons, ani‐  
mals or objects between an airbag and a per‐  
son.  
Ejection Mitigation  
▷ Dashboard and windshield on the front pas‐  
senger side must stay clear - do not attach  
adhesive labels or coverings and do not at‐  
tach brackets or cables, for instance for GPS  
devices or mobile phones.  
The head airbag system is designed as an ejec‐  
tion mitigation countermeasure to reduce the  
likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupants  
through side windows during rollovers or side im‐  
pact events.  
▷ Do not apply adhesive materials to the airbag  
cover panels, do not cover them or modify  
them in any way.  
Knee airbag  
The knee airbag protects the legs in the event of  
a frontal impact.  
▷ Do not use the cover of the front airbag on  
the front passenger side as a storage area.  
▷ Do not attach slip covers, seat cushions or  
other objects to the front passenger seat that  
are not specifically suited for seats with  
integrated side airbags.  
Protective effect  
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐  
tion, for instance in less severe accidents or rear-  
end collisions.  
▷ Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as jack‐  
ets, over the backrests.  
Information on optimum effect of the  
airbags  
▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐  
nents or the wiring in the airbag system. This  
also applies to steering wheel covers, the  
dashboard, and the seats.  
Warning  
If the seat position is incorrect or the deploy‐  
ment area of the airbags is impaired, the airbag  
system cannot provide protection as intended  
and may cause additional injuries due to trig‐  
gering. There is a risk of injuries or danger to  
life. Follow the information on achieving the op‐  
timum protective effect of the airbag system.  
▷ Do not remove the airbag system.  
Even when you follow all instructions very  
closely, injury from contact with the airbags can‐  
not be fully ruled out in certain situations.  
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to  
short-term and, in most cases, temporary hear‐  
ing impairment in sensitive occupants.  
▷ Keep a distance from the airbags.  
Vehicle modifications for a person with disabili‐  
ties may affect the air bag system; contact BMW  
Customer Relations for further information.  
▷ Always grasp the steering wheel on the  
steering wheel rim. Hold your hands at the  
3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to keep the  
risk of injury to your hands or arms as low as  
possible when the airbag is triggered.  
Warnings and information on the airbags are also  
found on the sun visors.  
▷ Make sure that occupants keep their heads  
away from the side airbag.  
▷ Make sure that the front passenger is sitting  
correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs in  
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Front, knee, and side airbag on the front pas‐  
senger's side are activated or deactivated.  
Functional readiness of the  
airbag system  
General information  
Safety information  
Before transporting a child on the front passen‐  
ger seat, refer to the safety information and in‐  
structions for children on the front passenger  
seat, see Children.  
Warning  
Individual components can be hot after trigger‐  
ing of the airbag system. There is a risk of in‐  
jury. Do not touch individual components.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Warning  
To ensure the front-seat passenger airbag  
function, the system must be able to detect  
whether a person is sitting in the front passen‐  
ger seat. The entire seat cushion area must be  
used for this purpose. There is a risk of injuries  
or danger to life. Make sure that the front pas‐  
senger keeps his or her feet in the floor area.  
Improperly executed work can lead to failure,  
malfunction or unintentional triggering of the  
airbag system. In the case of a malfunction, the  
airbag system might not trigger as intended de‐  
spite the accident severity. There is a risk of in‐  
juries or danger to life. Have the airbag system  
checked, repaired, dismantled and scrapped by  
a dealer’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Malfunction of the automatic  
deactivation system  
When transporting older children and adults, the  
front-seat passenger airbags may be deactivated  
in certain sitting positions. In this case, the indi‐  
cator light for the front-seat passenger airbags  
lights up.  
Correct function  
When the ignition is switched on, the  
warning light in the instrument cluster  
lights up briefly and thereby indicates the  
operational readiness of the entire airbag system  
and the belt tensioner.  
In this case, change the sitting position so that  
the front-seat passenger airbags are activated  
and the indicator light goes out.  
Airbag system malfunctioning  
▷ Warning light does not come on when the ig‐  
nition is switched on.  
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have  
the person sit in the rear.  
To enable correct recognition of the occupied  
seat cushion.  
▷ The warning light lights up continuously.  
▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or  
other items to the front passenger seat un‐  
less they are specifically determined to be  
safe for use on the front passenger seat.  
Automatic deactivation of the  
front-seat passenger airbags  
Concept  
▷ Do not place any electronic devices on the  
front passenger seat if a child restraint sys‐  
tem is to be installed on it.  
The system reads if the front passenger seat is  
occupied by measuring the human body's resist‐  
ance.  
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▷ Do not place objects under the seat that  
could press against the seat from below.  
Strength of the driver's and  
front-seat passenger airbag  
The explosive power that activates driver's/front-  
seat passenger airbags very much depends on  
the positions of the driver's/front passenger seat.  
▷ No moisture in or on the seat.  
Indicator light for the front-seat  
passenger airbags  
To maintain the accuracy of this function over  
the long term, calibrate the front seats as soon as  
a respective message appears on the Control  
Display.  
Calibrating the front seats  
Warning  
There is a risk of jamming when moving the  
seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage  
to property. Make sure that the area of move‐  
ment of the seat is clear prior to any adjust‐  
ment.  
The indicator light for the front-seat passenger  
airbags indicates the operating state of the front-  
seat passenger airbags.  
The light indicates whether the airbags are either  
activated or deactivated.  
A corresponding message appears on the Con‐  
trol Display.  
▷ The indicator light lights up  
when a child is properly  
seated in a child restraint sys‐  
tem or when the seat is  
empty. The airbags on the  
front passenger side are not  
activated.  
1. Press the switch and move the respective  
seat all the way forward, until it stops.  
2. Press the switch forward again. The seat still  
moves forward slightly.  
3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.  
The calibration procedure is completed when the  
message on the Control Display disappears.  
▷ The indicator light does not light up when, for  
instance a correctly seated person of suffi‐  
cient size is detected on the seat. The air‐  
bags on the front passenger side are acti‐  
vated.  
If the message continues to be displayed, repeat  
the calibration.  
If the message does not disappear after a repeat  
calibration, have the system checked as soon as  
possible.  
Detected child restraint systems  
The system generally detects children seated in  
a child restraint system, particularly in child re‐  
straint systems required by NHTSA at the point  
in time when the vehicle was manufactured. Af‐  
ter installing a child restraint system, make sure  
that the indicator light for the front-seat passen‐  
ger airbags lights up. This indicates that the child  
restraint system has been detected and the  
front-seat passenger airbags are not activated.  
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  
Concept  
The system monitors tire inflation pressure in the  
four mounted tires. The system warns you if  
there is a significant loss of pressure in one or  
more tires.  
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All wheels green  
General information  
System is active and will issue a warning related  
to the tire inflation pressures stored during the  
last reset.  
Sensors in the tire valves measure the tire infla‐  
tion pressure and, depending on the model, the  
tire temperature.  
Further information and instructions on using the  
system can also be found under Tire inflation  
pressure, refer to page 232.  
One to four yellow wheels  
A flat tire or major drop in the tire inflation pres‐  
sure has occurred in the indicated tires.  
Functional requirements  
The following conditions must be met for the  
system; otherwise, reliable flagging of a loss of  
tire inflation pressure is not assured:  
Gray wheels  
It may not be possible to identify tire pressure  
losses.  
Possible causes:  
▷ After a tire or wheel replacement, a reset was  
performed with the correct tire inflation pres‐  
sure.  
▷ Malfunction.  
▷ The system is being reset.  
▷ After the tire inflation pressure was adjusted  
to a new value, a reset was performed.  
Additional information  
▷ Wheels with TPM wheel electronics.  
The status control display additionally shows the  
current tire inflation pressures and, depending on  
the model, tire temperatures. The values shown  
are instantaneous measurements and may vary  
depending on driving style or weather conditions.  
Status display  
Current status  
The system status can be displayed on the Con‐  
trol Display, e.g., whether or not the system is ac‐  
tive.  
Resetting the system  
Via iDrive:  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Tire Pressure Monitor"  
3.  
"Tire Pressure Monitor"  
4. Start the engine but do not drive off.  
5. Reset tire inflation pressure: "Perform reset".  
6. Drive away.  
The current status is displayed.  
Tire conditions  
The wheels are displayed in gray and the follow‐  
ing is displayed "Resetting Tire Pressure  
Monitor…".  
General information  
Tire and system status are indicated by the color  
of the wheels and a SMS text message on the  
Control Display.  
After a travel time of several minutes, the set tire  
inflation pressures are accepted as reference val‐  
ues. The reset is completed automatically while  
driving.  
After a successfully completed reset, the wheels  
on the Control Display are shown in green and  
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"Tire Pressure Monitor active. See label for  
recommended pressures." is displayed.  
Measure  
1. Check the tire pressure and correct as  
needed.  
You may interrupt this trip at any time. When you  
continue the reset resumes automatically.  
2. Reset the system.  
Messages  
If the tire inflation pressure is too  
low  
General information  
Message  
A low tire inflation pressure may cause the DSC  
Dynamic Stability Control to be switched on.  
A yellow warning light is illuminated in  
the instrument cluster.  
Safety information  
In addition, a symbol with a Check Control mes‐  
sage appears on the Control Display.  
Warning  
Symbol Possible cause  
A damaged regular tire with low or missing tire  
inflation pressure impacts handling, such as  
steering and braking response. Run-flat tires  
can maintain limited stability. There is a risk of  
accident. Do not continue driving if the vehicle  
is equipped with normal tires. Follow the infor‐  
mation on run-flat tires and continued driving  
with these tires.  
There is a tire inflation pressure loss.  
No reset was performed for the sys‐  
tem. The system issues a warning  
based on the tire inflation pressures  
stored during the last reset.  
Measure  
1. Reduce your speed and drive moderately. Do  
not exceed a speed of 80 mph/130 km/h.  
If a tire inflation pressure check is  
required  
2. At the next opportunity, for instance gas sta‐  
tion, check and correct the tire inflation pres‐  
sure in all four tires, if necessary.  
Message  
A symbol with a Check Control message ap‐  
pears on the Control Display.  
3. Reset the system.  
Symbol Possible cause  
If there is a significant loss of tire  
inflation pressure  
The system has detected a wheel  
change, but no reset was done.  
Message  
No reset was performed for the sys‐  
tem. The system issues a warning  
based on the tire inflation pressures  
stored during the last reset.  
A yellow warning light is illuminated in  
the instrument cluster.  
In addition, a symbol with the affected tire ap‐  
pears in a Check Control message on the Con‐  
trol Display.  
Inflation was not carried out accord‐  
ing to specifications.  
The tire inflation pressure has fallen  
below the level of the last reset.  
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Run-flat tires  
Symbol Possible cause  
There is a flat tire or a major loss in  
tire inflation pressure.  
Safety information  
No reset was performed for the sys‐  
tem. The system issues a warning  
based on the tire inflation pressures  
stored during the last reset.  
Warning  
The vehicle handles differently when a run-flat  
tire has insufficient or no tire pressure; for in‐  
stance, reduced lane stability when braking,  
braking distances are longer and the self-steer‐  
ing properties will change. There is a risk of ac‐  
cident. Drive moderately and do not exceed a  
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.  
Measure  
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.  
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐  
vers.  
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with nor‐  
mal tires or run-flat tires.  
Maximum speed  
You may continue driving with a damaged tire at  
speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.  
Run-flat tires, refer to page 239, are labeled  
with a circular symbol containing the letters  
RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.  
Continued driving with a flat tire  
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:  
Actions in the event of a flat tire  
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐  
vers.  
Normal tires  
1. Identify the damaged tire.  
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.  
To do this, check the air pressure in all four  
tires, for instance using the tire pressure gage  
of a flat tire kit.  
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at the  
next opportunity.  
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is  
correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not  
have been reset. In this case, perform the re‐  
set.  
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is  
correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not  
have been reset. In this case, perform the re‐  
set.  
If identification of flat tire damage is not pos‐  
sible, please contact a dealer’s service center  
or another qualified service center or repair  
shop.  
Possible driving range with a  
depressurized tire  
The distance for which it may be possible to  
drive safely varies depending on how the vehicle  
is loaded and used, e.g., speed, road conditions,  
external temperature. The driving range may be  
less but may also be more if an economical driv‐  
ing style is used.  
2. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire kit or by  
changing the wheel.  
Use of sealant, for instance from the flat tire kit,  
may damage the TPM wheel electronics. In this  
case, have the electronics checked and replaced  
at the next opportunity.  
If the vehicle is loaded with an average weight  
and used under favorable conditions, the dis‐  
tance for which it may be safe to drive may be up  
to 50 miles/80 km.  
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Malfunction  
Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle  
differently, potentially leading to conditions such  
as the following:  
The yellow warning light flashes and is  
then illuminated continuously. A Check  
Control message is displayed. It may not  
be possible to identify tire pressure losses.  
▷ Greater likelihood of swerving off course.  
▷ Longer braking distances.  
Examples and recommendations in the following  
situations:  
▷ Changed self-steering properties.  
Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt steering  
maneuvers or driving over obstacles, for instance  
curbs or potholes.  
▷ A wheel without TPM wheel electronics is  
mounted: have it checked by a dealer’s serv‐  
ice center or another qualified service center  
or repair shop as needed.  
Final tire failure  
▷ A wheel without TPM wheel electronics, for  
instance an emergency wheel, is mounted:  
have it checked by a dealer’s service center  
or another qualified service center or repair  
shop as needed.  
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indi‐  
cate the final failure of a tire.  
Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the  
tire could come loose and cause an accident.  
Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s serv‐  
ice center or another qualified service center or  
repair shop.  
▷ Malfunction: have system checked by a deal‐  
er’s service center or another qualified serv‐  
ice center or repair shop.  
▷ The system was unable to complete the re‐  
set. Perform a system reset again.  
System limits  
Temperature  
The tire inflation pressure depends on the tire's  
temperature.  
▷ Interference caused by systems or devices  
with the same radio frequency: after leaving  
the area of the interference, the system auto‐  
matically becomes active again.  
Driving or exposure to the sun will increase the  
tire's temperature, thus increasing the tire infla‐  
tion pressure.  
Declaration according to NHTSA/  
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure  
Monitoring System  
The tire inflation pressure is reduced when the  
tire temperature falls again.  
Each tire, including the spare (if provided) should  
be checked monthly when cold and inflated to  
the inflation pressure recommended by the vehi‐  
cle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire in‐  
flation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of  
a different size than the size indicated on the ve‐  
hicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you  
should determine the proper tire inflation pres‐  
sure for those tires.) As an added safety feature,  
your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pres‐  
sure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates  
a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of  
your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord‐  
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi‐  
These circumstances may cause a warning  
when temperatures fall very sharply.  
Sudden tire pressure loss  
The system cannot indicate sudden serious tire  
damage caused by external circumstances.  
Failure performing a reset  
The system does not function properly if a reset  
has not been carried out, for instance a flat tire is  
reported though tire inflation pressures are cor‐  
rect.  
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nates, you should stop and check your tires as  
soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper  
pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated  
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to  
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi‐  
ciency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehi‐  
cle's handling and stopping ability. Please note  
that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire  
maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility  
to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-  
inflation has not reached the level to trigger illu‐  
mination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.  
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a  
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the  
system is not operating properly. The TPMS  
malfunction indicator is combined with the low  
tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a  
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi‐  
mately one minute and then remain continuously  
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon  
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐  
function exists. When the malfunction indicator is  
illuminated, the system may not be able to de‐  
tect or signal low tire pressure as intended.  
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of  
reasons, including the installation of replacement  
or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that  
prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Al‐  
ways check the TPMS malfunction telltale after  
replacing one or more tires or wheels on your ve‐  
hicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate  
tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to  
function properly.  
The system does not measure the actual infla‐  
tion pressure in the tires.  
Functional requirements  
The following conditions must be met for the  
system; otherwise, reliable flagging of a loss of  
tire inflation pressure is not assured:  
▷ After a tire or wheel replacement, an initializa‐  
tion was performed with the correct tire infla‐  
tion pressure.  
▷ After the tire pressure was adjusted to a new  
value, an initialization was performed.  
Status display  
The current status of the flat tire monitor can be  
displayed, for instance whether the RPA is active.  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Flat Tire Monitor"  
The status is displayed.  
Initialization required  
An initialization must be performed in the follow‐  
ing situations:  
▷ After the tire inflation pressure has been ad‐  
justed.  
▷ After a tire or wheel replacement.  
Performing initialization  
When initializing, the set tire inflation pressures  
serve as reference values in order to detect a flat  
tire. Initialization is started by confirming the tire  
inflation pressures.  
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  
Concept  
The system detects tire inflation pressure loss  
on the basis of rotation speed differences be‐  
tween the individual wheels while driving.  
Do not initialize the system when driving with  
snow chains.  
Via iDrive:  
In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss, the  
diameter and therefore the rotational speed of  
the corresponding wheel changes. The differ‐  
ence will be detected and reported as a flat tire.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Flat Tire Monitor"  
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4. Start the engine but do not drive off.  
5. Start the initialization with: "Perform reset"  
6. Drive away.  
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with nor‐  
mal tires or run-flat tires.  
Run-flat tires, refer to page 239, are labeled  
with a circular symbol containing the letters  
RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.  
The initialization is completed while driving,  
which can be interrupted at any time.  
The initialization automatically continues when  
driving resumes.  
Actions in the event of a flat tire  
Normal tires  
1. Identify the damaged tire.  
Messages  
To do this, check the air pressure in all four  
tires, for instance using the tire pressure gage  
of a flat tire kit.  
General information  
When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐  
bility Control is switched on, if needed.  
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is  
correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have  
been initialized. In this case, initialize the sys‐  
tem.  
Safety information  
Warning  
If identification of flat tire damage is not pos‐  
sible, please contact a dealer’s service center  
or another qualified service center or repair  
shop.  
A damaged regular tire with low or missing tire  
inflation pressure impacts handling, such as  
steering and braking response. Run-flat tires  
can maintain limited stability. There is a risk of  
accident. Do not continue driving if the vehicle  
is equipped with normal tires. Follow the infor‐  
mation on run-flat tires and continued driving  
with these tires.  
2. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire kit or by  
changing the wheel.  
Run-flat tires  
Safety information  
Indication of a flat tire  
Warning  
A yellow warning light is illuminated in  
the instrument cluster.  
The vehicle handles differently when a run-flat  
tire has insufficient or no tire pressure; for in‐  
stance, reduced lane stability when braking,  
braking distances are longer and the self-steer‐  
ing properties will change. There is a risk of ac‐  
cident. Drive moderately and do not exceed a  
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.  
In addition, a symbol with a Check Control mes‐  
sage appears on the Control Display.  
Symbol Possible cause  
There is a flat tire or a major loss in  
tire inflation pressure.  
Maximum speed  
Measure  
You may continue driving with a damaged tire at  
speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.  
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.  
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐  
vers.  
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Continued driving with a flat tire  
Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s serv‐  
ice center or another qualified service center or  
repair shop.  
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:  
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐  
vers.  
System limits  
The system could be delayed or malfunction in  
the following situations:  
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.  
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at the  
next opportunity.  
▷ A natural, even tire inflation pressure loss in  
all four tires will not be recognized. Therefore,  
check the tire inflation pressure regularly.  
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is  
correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have  
been initialized. In this case, initialize the sys‐  
tem.  
▷ Sudden serious tire damage caused by exter‐  
nal circumstances cannot be recognized in  
advance.  
Possible driving range with a  
depressurized tire  
▷ When the system has not been initialized.  
▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road sur‐  
face.  
The distance for which it may be possible to  
drive safely varies depending on how the vehicle  
is loaded and used, e.g., speed, road conditions,  
external temperature. The driving range may be  
less but may also be more if an economical driv‐  
ing style is used.  
▷ Sporty driving style: spinning traction wheels,  
high lateral acceleration (drifting).  
▷ When driving with snow chains.  
If the vehicle is loaded with an average weight  
and used under favorable conditions, the dis‐  
tance for which it may be safe to drive may be up  
to 50 miles/80 km.  
Intelligent Safety  
Concept  
Intelligent Safety enables central operation of the  
driver assistance systems. Depending on how  
the vehicle is equipped, Intelligent Safety con‐  
sists of one or more systems that can help pre‐  
vent an imminent collision.  
Vehicle handling with damaged tires  
Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle  
differently, potentially leading to conditions such  
as the following:  
▷ Greater likelihood of swerving off course.  
▷ Longer braking distances.  
▷ Approach control warning with City light brak‐  
ing function, refer to page 151.  
▷ Changed self-steering properties.  
▷ Pedestrian warning, refer to page 154.  
Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt steering  
maneuvers or driving over obstacles, for instance  
curbs or potholes.  
▷ Lane departure warning, refer to page 157.  
Safety information  
Final tire failure  
Warning  
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indi‐  
cate the final failure of a tire.  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility  
and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.  
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch  
Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the  
tire could come loose and cause an accident.  
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traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐  
propriate.  
Press button briefly:  
▷ The menu for the Intelligent Safety  
system is displayed. The systems  
are individually switched off accord‐  
ing to their respective settings.  
Warning  
▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective  
to their individual settings.  
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐  
stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due  
to its limits, the system may not issue warnings  
or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a  
manner that is not consistent with their normal  
use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving  
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
Adjust the settings as needed. Individual settings  
are stored for the profile currently used.  
Press button again:  
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are  
switched on.  
▷ The LED lights up green.  
Warning  
Hold down button:  
Due to system limits, individual functions can  
malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the  
Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a  
risk of accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety  
systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.  
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are  
switched off.  
▷ The LED goes out.  
Approach control warning  
with city light braking  
function  
Overview  
Button in the vehicle  
Concept  
The system may prevent some accidents. In the  
event of an accident, the system may reduce im‐  
pact speed.  
The system sounds a warning before an immi‐  
nent collision and activates brakes independ‐  
ently, if needed.  
The Brake Assistant function activates and ap‐  
plies the brakes with limited force and duration.  
Intelligent Safety button  
A camera in the area of the interior mirror con‐  
trols the system.  
Switching on/off  
The approach control warning is available even if  
cruise control has been deactivated.  
Some Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐  
cally active after every departure. Some Intelli‐  
gent Safety systems activate according to the  
last setting.  
With the vehicle approaching another vehicle in‐  
tentionally, the approach control warning and  
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braking are delayed in order to avoid false sys‐  
tem reactions.  
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
General information  
Warning  
The system warns at two levels of an imminent  
danger of collision at speeds from approx.  
3 mph/5 km/h. The timing of warnings may vary  
with the current driving situation.  
Due to system limits, individual functions can  
malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the  
Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a  
risk of accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety  
systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.  
Braking is performed at speeds up to approxi‐  
mately 35 mph/60 km/h.  
Detection range  
Overview  
Button in the vehicle  
Objects that the system can detect are taken  
into account.  
Intelligent Safety button  
Safety information  
Camera  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility  
and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.  
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐  
propriate.  
Warning  
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.  
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐  
stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due  
to its limits, the system may not issue warnings  
or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a  
manner that is not consistent with their normal  
use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving  
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror  
clean and clear.  
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Switching on/off  
Warning with braking function  
Display  
Switching on automatically  
The system is automatically active after every  
driving off.  
A warning symbol appears in the instrument  
cluster and in the Head-up Display if a collision  
with a detected vehicle is imminent.  
Switching on/off manually  
Symbol Measure  
Press button briefly:  
Symbol lights up red: prewarning.  
Brake and increase distance.  
▷ The menu for the Intelligent Safety  
system is displayed. The systems  
are individually switched off accord‐  
ing to their respective settings.  
Symbol flashes red and an acoustic  
signal sounds: acute warning.  
▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective  
to their individual settings.  
Brake and make an evasive maneu‐  
ver, if necessary.  
Adjust the settings as needed. The individual  
settings are stored for the driver profile currently  
in use.  
Prewarning  
This warning is provided, for instance when there  
is impending danger of a collision or the distance  
to the vehicle ahead is too small.  
Press button again:  
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are  
switched on.  
If a prewarning is provided, respond by braking  
as warranted.  
▷ The LED lights up green.  
Acute warning with braking function  
Hold down button:  
An acute warning is displayed when there is an  
imminent danger of collision due to the vehicle  
approaching another object at a high speed.  
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are  
switched off.  
▷ The LED goes out.  
The driver must intervene actively when there is  
an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is as‐  
sisted by a minor automatic braking intervention  
in a possible risk of collision.  
Setting the warning time  
The warning time can be set.  
Via iDrive:  
Acute warnings may be provided even when  
there has been no prior warning.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Intelligent Safety"  
4. "Warning time"  
Braking intervention  
The warning prompts the driver to intervene.  
During a warning, the maximum braking force is  
used. This requires the brake pedal to be de‐  
pressed sufficiently quickly and forcefully. If there  
is a risk of collision, the system may assist with  
braking. When the vehicle is traveling at a low  
speed, the vehicle may come to a complete stop.  
5. Select the desired setting.  
The selected time is stored for the profile cur‐  
rently used.  
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The braking intervention occurs only if vehicle  
stability has not been restricted, for instance by  
deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Control.  
▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.  
▷ In tight curves.  
▷ If the driving stability control systems are de‐  
activated, for instance DSC OFF.  
The driver may interrupt the braking intervention  
function by stepping on the accelerator pedal or  
by actively moving the steering wheel.  
▷ If the field of view of the camera in the mirror  
is dirty or obscured.  
The system’s ability to detect objects may be  
limited in some circumstances. Refer to the in‐  
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding the  
limitations of the system and actively intervene  
as warranted.  
▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine  
via the Start/Stop button.  
▷ During calibration of the camera immediately  
after vehicle delivery.  
▷ If there are constant blinding effects because  
of oncoming light, for instance from the sun  
low in the sky.  
System limits  
Safety information  
Warning sensitivity  
The more sensitive the warning settings are, for  
example the warning time, the more warnings are  
displayed. Therefore, there may also be an ex‐  
cess of premature or unjustified warnings and re‐  
actions.  
Warning  
The system is designed to operate in certain  
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐  
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐  
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk  
of damage to property. Actively intervene as  
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐  
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐  
tem’s operation and limitations.  
Daytime pedestrian  
collision mitigation  
Concept  
The system may prevent some accidents with  
pedestrians.  
Detection range  
The system's detection potential is limited.  
Thus, a system reaction might not come or  
might come late.  
When driving at city speeds, the system will is‐  
sue a warning if there is imminent risk of a colli‐  
sion with pedestrians, and support this with a  
light braking function.  
The following situations may not be detected, for  
example:  
▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approach  
them at high speed.  
The camera in the area of the interior mirror con‐  
trols the system.  
▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you,  
or sharply decelerating vehicles.  
General information  
▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.  
▷ Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.  
In sufficiently bright conditions, the system is‐  
sues a warning of a possible risk of collision with  
pedestrians in the speed range from approx.  
6 mph/10 km/h to approx. 35 mph/60 km/h  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
The system reacts to people who are within the  
detection range of the system.  
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Detection range  
Warning  
Due to system limits, individual functions can  
malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the  
Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a  
risk of accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety  
systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.  
Overview  
The detection area in front of the vehicle is div‐  
ided into two areas:  
Button in the vehicle  
▷ Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the  
vehicle.  
▷ Expanded area, arrows 2, to the right and left  
of the central area.  
A collision is imminent if pedestrians are located  
within the central area. A warning is issued about  
pedestrians who are located within the extended  
area only if they are moving in the direction of the  
central area.  
Intelligent Safety button  
Safety information  
Camera  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility  
and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.  
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐  
propriate.  
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.  
Warning  
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror  
clean and clear.  
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐  
stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due  
to its limits, the system may not issue warnings  
or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a  
manner that is not consistent with their normal  
use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving  
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
Switching on/off  
Switching on automatically  
The system is automatically active after every  
driving off.  
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The braking intervention occurs only if vehicle  
stability has not been restricted, for instance by  
deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Control.  
Switching on/off manually  
Press button briefly:  
▷ The menu for the Intelligent Safety  
system is displayed. The systems  
are individually switched off accord‐  
ing to their respective settings.  
The driver may interrupt the braking intervention  
function by stepping on the accelerator pedal or  
by actively moving the steering wheel.  
The system’s ability to detect objects may be  
limited in some circumstances. Refer to the in‐  
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding the  
limitations of the system and actively intervene  
as warranted.  
▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective  
to their individual settings.  
Adjust the settings as needed. The individual  
settings are stored for the driver profile currently  
in use.  
System limits  
Press button again:  
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are  
switched on.  
Safety information  
▷ The LED lights up green.  
Warning  
The system is designed to operate in certain  
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐  
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐  
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk  
of damage to property. Actively intervene as  
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐  
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐  
tem’s operation and limitations.  
Hold down button:  
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are  
switched off.  
▷ The LED goes out.  
Warning with braking function  
Display  
If a collision with a detected person is imminent,  
a warning symbol appears on the instrument  
cluster and in the Head-up Display.  
Detection range  
The detection potential of the camera is limited.  
Thus, a warning might not be issued or be is‐  
sued late.  
The red symbol is displayed and a signal  
sounds.  
The following situations may not be detected, for  
example:  
Intervene immediately by braking or make an  
evasive maneuver.  
▷ Partially covered pedestrians.  
▷ Pedestrians that are not detected as such be‐  
cause of the viewing angle or contour.  
Braking intervention  
The warning prompts the driver to intervene.  
During a warning, the maximum braking force is  
used. This requires the brake pedal to be de‐  
pressed sufficiently quickly and forcefully. If there  
is a risk of collision, the system may assist with  
braking. When the vehicle is traveling at a low  
speed, the vehicle may come to a complete stop.  
▷ Pedestrians outside of the detection range.  
▷ Pedestrians having a body size less than  
32 in/80 cm.  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional or may  
not be available in the following situations:  
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▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.  
▷ In tight curves.  
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐  
propriate. Do not jerk the steering wheel in re‐  
sponse to a warning.  
▷ If the driving stability control systems are de‐  
activated, for instance DSC OFF.  
▷ If the field of view of the camera or the wind‐  
shield is dirty or covered.  
Warning  
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐  
stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due  
to its limits, the system may not issue warnings  
or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a  
manner that is not consistent with their normal  
use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving  
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine  
via the Start/Stop button.  
▷ During calibration of the camera immediately  
after vehicle delivery.  
▷ If there are constant blinding effects because  
of oncoming light, for instance from the sun  
low in the sky.  
▷ When it is dark outside.  
Overview  
Lane departure warning  
Button in the vehicle  
Concept  
The lane departure warning alerts when the vehi‐  
cle on roads with lane markings is about to leave  
the lane.  
General information  
Depending on the country version, the system  
issues a warning at speeds between  
35 mph/55 km/h and 45 mph/70 km/h.  
Intelligent Safety button  
When switching on the system below this speed,  
a message is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
Warnings are issued by means of a steering  
wheel vibration. The time of the warning may  
vary depending on the current driving situation.  
Camera  
The system does not provide a warning if the  
turn signal is set before leaving the lane.  
Safety information  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing road  
and traffic safety. There is a risk of accident.  
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch  
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.  
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Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror  
clean and clear.  
Issued warning  
If you leave the lane  
If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has  
been detected, the steering wheel vibrates.  
Switching on/off  
Switching on automatically  
If the turn signal is switched on before changing  
the lane, a warning is not issued.  
The lane departure warning is automatically acti‐  
vated after departure, if the function was  
switched on the last time the engine was stop‐  
ped.  
End of warning  
The warning is canceled in the following situa‐  
tions:  
Switching on/off manually  
▷ Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.  
▷ When returning to your own lane.  
▷ When braking hard.  
Press button briefly:  
▷ The menu for the Intelligent Safety  
system is displayed. The systems  
are individually switched off accord‐  
ing to their respective settings.  
▷ When using the turn signal.  
System limits  
▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective  
to their individual settings.  
Safety information  
Adjust the settings as needed. The individual  
settings are stored for the driver profile currently  
in use.  
Warning  
The system is designed to operate in certain  
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐  
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐  
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk  
of damage to property. Actively intervene as  
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐  
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐  
tem’s operation and limitations.  
Press button again:  
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are  
switched on.  
▷ The LED lights up green.  
Hold down button:  
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are  
switched off.  
Functional limitations  
▷ The LED goes out.  
The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
Display in the instrument cluster  
▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.  
▷ Yellow symbol: system is activated.  
▷ In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,  
merging, diverging, or multiple lane markings  
such as in construction areas.  
▷ Green symbol: at least one lane mark‐  
ing was detected and warnings can  
be issued.  
▷ When lane markings are covered in snow, ice,  
dirt or water.  
▷ In tight curves or on narrow lanes.  
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▷ When lane markings are covered by objects.  
Safety information  
▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in front  
of you.  
Warning  
▷ When driving toward bright lights.  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing one's  
physical state. An increasing lack of alertness or  
fatigue may not be detected or not be detected  
in time. There is a risk of accident. Make sure  
that the driver is rested and alert. Adjust driving  
style to traffic conditions.  
▷ When the windshield in front of the interior  
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with  
stickers, etc.  
▷ During calibration of the camera immediately  
after vehicle delivery.  
Brake force display  
Function  
The system is switched on each time the engine  
is started and cannot be switched off.  
Concept  
Additional brake lights indicate emergency brak‐  
ing to the traffic behind. This can reduce the risk  
of a rear-end collision.  
After travel has begun, the system monitors cer‐  
tain aspects of the driver's behavior, so that de‐  
creasing alertness or fatigue can be detected.  
This procedure takes the following criteria into  
account:  
General information  
▷ Personal driving style, for instance steering  
behavior.  
▷ Driving conditions, for instance time, length of  
trip.  
Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h, the  
system is active and can display a recommenda‐  
tion to take a break.  
Break recommendation  
If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued, a  
message is displayed in the Control Display with  
the recommendation to take a break.  
▷ During normal brake application, the outer  
brake lights light up.  
▷ During heavy brake application, the inner  
brake lights additionally light up.  
A recommendation to take a break is displayed  
only once during an uninterrupted trip.  
Fatigue alert  
After a break, another recommendation to take a  
break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐  
mately 45 minutes.  
Concept  
The system can detect decreasing alertness or  
fatigue of the driver during long, monotonous  
trips, for instance on highways. In this situation, it  
is recommended that the driver takes a break.  
System limits  
The function may be limited in the following sit‐  
uations and may issue an incorrect warning or no  
warning at all:  
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▷ When the clock is set incorrectly.  
At standstill  
After coming to a halt, the brake is released auto‐  
matically.  
▷ When the vehicle speed is mainly below  
about 43 mph/70 km/h.  
▷ With a sporty driving style, such as during  
rapid acceleration or when cornering fast.  
▷ In active driving situations, such as when  
changing lanes frequently.  
▷ When the road surface is poor.  
▷ In the event of strong side winds.  
The system is reset approx. 45 minutes after  
parking the vehicle, for instance in the case of a  
break during longer trips on highways.  
PostCrash – iBrake  
Concept  
In the event of an accident, the system can bring  
the vehicle to a halt automatically without inter‐  
vention by the driver in certain situations. This  
can reduce the risk of a further collision and the  
consequences thereof.  
Harder vehicle braking  
In certain situations, it can be necessary to bring  
the vehicle to a halt more quickly than the Brake  
Assistant allows.  
To do this, quickly apply extra force to the brake.  
For a brief period, the braking pressure will be  
higher than the braking pressure that is achieved  
by the automatic braking function. This interrupts  
automatic braking.  
Interrupting automatic braking  
It can be necessary to interrupt automatic brak‐  
ing in certain situations, for example for an eva‐  
sive maneuver.  
Interrupt automatic braking:  
▷ By pressing the brake pedal.  
▷ By pressing the accelerator pedal.  
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Driving stability control systems  
Vehicle features and  
options  
Automatic Differential  
Brake  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional features offered with the series.  
It also describes features that are not necessarily  
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the  
selected options or country versions. This also  
applies to safety-related functions and systems.  
When using these functions and systems, the  
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐  
served.  
The system controls the driving force by auto‐  
matic braking intervention on individual wheels.  
The function corresponds to a differential lock:  
the system detects if a wheel begins to spin, be‐  
cause of loose road surface, for instance and au‐  
tomatically brakes it.  
The driving force is diverted to the wheel with  
better traction.  
As a result, the engine force is transferred more  
efficiently to the wheels during accelerations.  
Anti-lock Braking System  
ABS  
DSC Dynamic Stability  
Control  
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak‐  
ing.  
Concept  
The vehicle maintains its steering power even  
during full brake applications, which increases  
the active safety.  
Within the physical limits, the system helps to  
keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing  
engine speed and by applying brakes to the indi‐  
vidual wheels.  
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐  
gine.  
General information  
DSC detects the following unstable driving con‐  
ditions, for instance:  
Brake assistant  
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system  
automatically boosts the vehicle braking capabil‐  
ity to the furthest possible extent. It reduces the  
braking distance to a minimum during an emer‐  
gency stop. This system utilizes all of the capa‐  
bilities provided by the Antilock Brake System  
ABS.  
▷ Fishtailing, which can lead to oversteering.  
▷ Loss of traction of the front wheels, which  
can lead to understeering.  
Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to  
page 163, is a version of the DSC where forward  
momentum is optimized.  
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal  
for the duration of the emergency stop.  
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The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunc‐  
tioned.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF  
General information  
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is re‐  
duced during acceleration and when driving in  
curves.  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the  
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the  
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐  
fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic  
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐  
ate.  
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again  
as soon as possible.  
Deactivating DSC  
Warning  
Press and hold this button but not lon‐  
ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the  
indicator light for DSC OFF lights up in the in‐  
strument cluster and displays DSC OFF.  
When driving with a roof load, for instance with  
roof-mounted luggage rack, the vehicle's cen‐  
ter of gravity is higher, which increases the risk  
of the vehicle tipping in critical driving situa‐  
tions. There may be a risk of accident or risk of  
damage to property. Do not deactivate DSC  
Dynamic Stability Control when driving with  
roof load.  
DSC is switched off.  
Activating DSC  
Press the button.  
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator  
light go out.  
Overview  
Button in the vehicle  
Indicator/warning lights  
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is displayed  
in the instrument cluster.  
The indicator light lights up: DSC is de‐  
activated.  
Automatic activation  
When DSC is deactivated, automatic activation  
occurs in the following situations:  
DSC OFF button  
▷ The vehicle has a flat tire.  
▷ When activating cruise control in TRACTION  
or DSC OFF mode.  
Indicator/warning lights  
The indicator light flashes: DSC controls  
the drive and braking forces.  
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Performance Control  
Control  
Performance Control enhances the agility of the  
vehicle.  
Concept  
DTC is a version of the DSC Dynamic Stability  
Control where forward momentum is optimized.  
To increase maneuverability, wheels are braked  
individually when a sporty driving style is used.  
The system ensures maximum headway on spe‐  
cial road conditions or loose road surfaces, for in‐  
stance unplowed snowy roads, but with some‐  
what limited driving stability.  
xDrive  
xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of the vehi‐  
cle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC Dy‐  
namic Stability Control further optimizes traction  
and driving dynamics. The xDrive all-wheel-drive  
system variably distributes the drive forces to the  
front and rear axles as demanded by the driving  
situation and road surface.  
When DTC is activated, the vehicle has maxi‐  
mum traction. Driving stability is limited during  
acceleration and when driving in curves.  
Drive carefully.  
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC un‐  
der the following special circumstances:  
▷ When driving in slush or on uncleared, snow-  
covered roads.  
HDC Hill Descent Control  
▷ When driving off from deep snow or loose  
ground.  
Concept  
Hill Descent Control, HDC, is a downhill control  
feature that controls the vehicle speed on steep  
downhill grades, for instance when driving on un‐  
paved roads.  
▷ When driving with snow chains.  
Deactivating/activating DTC  
Dynamic Traction Control  
When the system is active, the vehicle moves at  
the speed set by the driver, without the driver  
having to depress the brake pedal.  
Activating DTC  
Press the button.  
While HTC is controlling the speed, the system  
automatically distributes the braking force to the  
individual wheels. This improves vehicle drivabil‐  
ity and stability. If necessary, the Antilock Brake  
System prevents the wheels from locking.  
TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐  
ment cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF  
lights up.  
Deactivating DTC  
General information  
Press the button again.  
Hill Descent Control can be activated at speeds  
below approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.  
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator  
light go out.  
Speeds can be set between approx.  
2 mph/3 km/h and approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.  
When the vehicle is moving downhill, the system  
reduces the speed to the set value, within the  
physical limits.  
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Only use HDC in low gears or in selector lever  
position D or R.  
Increasing or decreasing vehicle  
speed  
Overview  
Using the cruise control rocker  
switch  
The desired speed can be changed using the  
cruise control rocker switch on the steering  
wheel.  
Button in the vehicle  
HDC  
▷ Press the rocker switch up: the speed in‐  
creases gradually.  
Activating HDC  
Press the button. The LED above the but‐  
ton lights up.  
▷ Press the rocker switch up and hold: the  
speed increases while the rocker switch is  
pressed.  
Speeds between approx. 2 mph/3 km/h and ap‐  
prox. 20 mph/30 km/h are adopted as the de‐  
sired speed.  
▷ Press the rocker switch down: the speed de‐  
creases gradually.  
▷ Press the rocker switch down and hold: the  
speed decreases while the rocker switch is  
pressed.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
A symbol and the selected de‐  
sired speed are displayed.  
Using the brake pedal  
▷ Green display: HDC is active,  
the system is reducing the ve‐  
hicle speed.  
While HDC is controlling the speed, the set de‐  
sired speed can be reduced by depressing the  
brake pedal.  
▷ Orange display: HDC is on standby.  
Deactivating HDC  
Display in the Head-up Display  
The HDC status can also be displayed in the  
Head-up Display.  
Press the button again. The LED goes out.  
HDC is automatically deactivated above  
approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.  
Malfunction  
If a malfunction occurs, a message is displayed in  
the instrument cluster.  
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Servotronic  
Button in the vehicle  
Concept  
Servotronic is a speed-dependent power steer‐  
ing function.  
The system provides the steering force with  
more support at low speeds than at higher ones.  
This makes it easier to park, for instance, and  
makes steering firmer when driving at faster  
speeds.  
Furthermore, the steering force adapts according  
to the driving program, so that a firm, sporty feel  
or a comfortable steering response is conveyed.  
Operating the programs  
Button  
Program  
M sports steering  
SPORT  
The M sports steering creates a direct driving  
style by using smaller steering angles. M sports  
steering features variable steering force support  
that takes the speed and transverse acceleration  
into account. This enhances agility and improves  
handling while maintaining a sporty driving style;  
for example, in tight corners or during evasive  
maneuvers. At the same time, it ensures im‐  
proved comfort during parking, turning, and ma‐  
neuvering.  
COMFORT  
ECO PRO  
SPORT  
Concept  
Consistently sporty tuning of the steering and  
drivetrain for greater driving agility.  
With the appropriate equipment, the tuning of  
the suspension also changes and SPORT can be  
individually configured.  
Driving Dynamics Control  
The configuration is stored for the profile cur‐  
rently used.  
Concept  
The Driving Dynamics Control helps to fine-tune  
the vehicle's settings and features. Various pro‐  
grams can be selected for this purpose.  
Activating SPORT  
Press the button repeatedly until  
SPORT is displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
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4. "Configure ECO PRO"  
Configuring SPORT  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Via iDrive:  
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐  
rently used.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. If necessary, "Driving mode"  
4. "Configure SPORT"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Displays  
Program selection  
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐  
rently used.  
Pressing the button displays a list  
of the selectable programs. De‐  
pending on your vehicle's optional  
features, the list in the instrument  
cluster can differ from the illustra‐  
tion shown.  
This configuration is retrieved when the SPORT  
driving mode is activated.  
COMFORT  
Concept  
Selected program  
For balanced tuning.  
The instrument cluster displays  
the selected program.  
Activating COMFORT  
Press the button repeatedly until COM‐  
FORT is displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
Drive-off assistant  
ECO PRO  
Concept  
ECO PRO, refer to page 222, provides consis‐  
tent tuning to maximize range.  
Concept  
This system supports driving off on uphill grades.  
The parking brake is not required.  
Driving off with the drive-off  
assistant  
Activating ECO PRO  
Press the button repeatedly until ECO  
PRO is displayed in the instrument clus‐  
ter.  
1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake.  
2. Release the foot brake and drive off without  
delay.  
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is  
held in place for approx. 2 seconds.  
Configuring ECO PRO  
Via iDrive:  
Depending on the vehicle load or when a trailer is  
used, the vehicle may roll back slightly.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. If necessary, "Driving mode"  
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Driving comfort  
General information  
A camera on the interior mirror is used to detect  
vehicles driving ahead.  
Vehicle features and  
options  
Depending on the settings, the cruise control  
settings many change under certain conditions.  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional features offered with the series.  
It also describes features that are not necessarily  
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the  
selected options or country versions. This also  
applies to safety-related functions and systems.  
When using these functions and systems, the  
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐  
served.  
Safety information  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the  
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the  
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐  
fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic  
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐  
ate.  
Camera-based cruise  
control with Stop&Go  
function, ACC  
Concept  
Using this system, a desired speed and a dis‐  
tance to a vehicle ahead can be adjusted using  
the buttons on the steering wheel.  
Warning  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and  
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.  
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐  
ing.  
The system maintains the desired speed on  
clear roads. For this purpose, the vehicle acceler‐  
ates or brakes automatically.  
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured  
against rolling away, follow the following:  
If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system  
adjusts the speed of your vehicle so that the set  
distance to the vehicle ahead is maintained. The  
speed is adjusted as far as the given situation al‐  
lows.  
▷ Set the parking brake.  
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
turn the front wheels in the direction of the  
curb.  
The distance can be adjusted in several steps.  
For safety reasons, it depends on the respective  
speed.  
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a  
wheel chock.  
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, and  
then proceeds to drive again within a brief period,  
the system is able to detect this within the given  
system limits.  
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Warning  
Button Function  
Increase the distance, refer to  
The desired speed can be incorrectly adjusted  
or called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci‐  
dent. Adjust the desired speed to the traffic  
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐  
tervene where appropriate.  
page 170.  
Rocker switch.  
Set speed, refer to page 169.  
Camera  
A camera in the area of the interior mirror serves  
to detect vehicles.  
Warning  
Risk of accident due to too high speed differen‐  
ces to other vehicles, for instance in the follow‐  
ing situations:  
▷ When fast approaching a slowly moving  
vehicle.  
▷ Vehicle suddenly swerving into own lane.  
▷ When fast approaching standing vehicles.  
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.  
Watch traffic closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate.  
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror  
clean and clear.  
Overview  
Functional requirements  
Speed range  
The system is best used on well-constructed  
roads.  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
Button Function  
Cruise control on/off, refer to  
page 168.  
The desired speed can be set between  
20 mph/30 km/h and 85 mph/140 km/h.  
Store/maintain speed, refer to  
page 169.  
The system can also be activated when station‐  
ary.  
Pause cruise control, refer to  
page 168.  
Switching on/off and interrupting  
cruise control  
Continue cruise control with the last  
setting, refer to page 170.  
Switching on  
Reduce distance, refer to page 170.  
Press the button on the steering wheel.  
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster light  
up and the mark in the speedometer is set to the  
current speed.  
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Cruise control is active and maintains the set  
speed.  
Setting the speed  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if  
necessary.  
Maintaining/storing the speed  
Switching off  
To switch off the system while standing, step on  
brake pedal at the same time.  
Press the button on the steering wheel.  
The displays go out. The stored desired speed is  
deleted.  
Press the rocker switch up or down once while  
the system is interrupted.  
Interrupting manually  
When the system is switched on, the current  
speed is maintained and stored as the desired  
speed.  
Press the button on the steering wheel.  
If interrupting the system while stationary, press  
on the brake pedal at the same time.  
The stored speed is displayed in the speedome‐  
ter and briefly in the instrument cluster, refer to  
page 171.  
Interrupting automatically  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if  
necessary.  
The system is automatically interrupted in the  
following situations:  
▷ When the driver applies the brakes.  
The speed can also be stored by press‐  
ing a button.  
▷ When selector lever position D is disengaged.  
Press the button.  
▷ When Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐  
vated.  
▷ If DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervenes.  
Changing the speed  
▷ If the safety belt and the driver's door are  
opened while the vehicle is standing still.  
▷ If the detection range of the camera is im‐  
paired, for instance by soiling, heavy precipi‐  
tation or glare effects from the sun.  
▷ After a stationary period of approx. 3 seconds  
when the vehicle has been braked to a stop  
by the system.  
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly  
until the desired speed is set.  
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the  
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the road  
is clear.  
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▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the  
point of resistance, the desired speed in‐  
creases or decreases by approx.  
1 mph/1 km/h.  
Continuing cruise control  
General information  
An interrupted cruise control can be continued  
by calling up the stored speed.  
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past  
the resistance point, the desired speed  
changes by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.  
Make sure that the difference between current  
speed and stored speed is not too large before  
calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, uninten‐  
tional braking or accelerating may occur.  
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the  
action.  
In the following cases, the stored speed value is  
deleted and cannot be called up again:  
Adjusting the distance  
Safety information  
▷ When the system is switched off.  
▷ When the ignition is switched off.  
Warning  
Calling up the stored speed and  
distance  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment. Due to the system  
limits, braking can be late. There may be a risk  
of accident or risk of damage to property. Be  
aware to the traffic situation at all times. Adjust  
the distance to the traffic and weather condi‐  
tions and maintain the prescribed safety dis‐  
tance, possibly by braking.  
Press the button with the system inter‐  
rupted. Cruise control is continued with  
the stored values. The selected speed is briefly  
displayed in the Info Display.  
Switching distance control on/off  
Safety information  
Without Traffic Jam Assist: reducing  
distance  
Warning  
Press the button repeatedly until the  
desired distance is set.  
The system does not react to traffic driving  
ahead of you, but instead maintains the stored  
speed. There may be a risk of accident or risk  
of damage to property. Adjust the desired  
speed to the traffic conditions and brake as  
needed.  
The instrument cluster displays the set  
distance.  
Without Traffic Jam Assist:  
increasing distance  
Switching distance control off  
Distance control can be switched off and on  
when driving with cruise control activated.  
Press the button repeatedly until the  
desired distance is set.  
The instrument cluster displays the set  
distance.  
Press and hold this button, or  
Press and hold this button.  
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The indicator light in the instrument clus‐  
ter lights up.  
Distance display  
Distance 3  
To switch distance control back on, press button  
again briefly.  
Distance 4  
After changing over distance control, a Check  
Control message is displayed.  
This value is set automatically after the  
system is switched on.  
Displays in the instrument  
cluster  
Detected vehicle  
Symbol lights up orange:  
Desired speed and stored speed  
A vehicle has been detected ahead of  
you.  
▷ Marking lights up green: sys‐  
tem is active, the marking indi‐  
cates the desired speed.  
Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has  
driven away.  
▷ Marking lights up orange: sys‐  
tem is interrupted, the marking  
indicates the stored speed.  
ACC does not accelerate. To accelerate, activate  
ACC by briefly stepping on the accelerator pedal  
or pressing the RES CNCL button or the rocker  
switch.  
▷ The marking does not light up: the system is  
switched off.  
Indicator/warning lights  
Brief status display  
Symbol flashes orange:  
Selected desired speed.  
The conditions are not adequate for the  
system to work.  
If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the  
conditions necessary for operation are not cur‐  
rently fulfilled.  
The system was deactivated but applies the  
brakes until you actively resume control by  
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.  
Distance to vehicle ahead of you  
Selected distance to the vehicle ahead of you is  
shown.  
Symbol flashes red and a signal sounds:  
You are prompted to intervene by brak‐  
ing or making an evasive maneuver.  
Distance display  
The system has been interrupted or dis‐  
tance control is temporarily suppressed  
because the accelerator pedal is being  
pressed; a vehicle was not detected.  
Distance 1  
Distance 2  
Distance control is temporarily sup‐  
pressed because the accelerator pedal is  
being pressed; a vehicle was detected.  
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Swerving vehicles  
Displays in the Head-up Display  
Some system information can also be displayed  
in the Head-up Display.  
System limits  
Detection range  
A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected  
until it is completely within the same lane as your  
vehicle.  
If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly  
swerves into your lane, the system may not be  
able to automatically restore the selected dis‐  
tance. It may not be possible to restore the se‐  
lected distance in certain situations, including if  
you are driving significantly faster than vehicles  
driving ahead of you, for instance when rapidly  
approaching a truck. When a vehicle driving  
ahead of you is reliably detected, the system re‐  
quests that the driver intervene by braking and  
carrying out evasive maneuvers, if needed.  
The detection capacity of the system and the  
automatic braking capacity are limited.  
Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not be  
detected.  
Deceleration  
The system does not decelerate in the following  
situations:  
Cornering  
▷ For pedestrians, cyclists or similarly slow-  
moving road users.  
▷ For red traffic lights.  
▷ For cross traffic.  
▷ For oncoming traffic.  
▷ Unlit vehicles or vehicles with nonworking  
lighting at night.  
If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the  
speed is reduced slightly, although curves can‐  
not be anticipated in advance. Therefore, drive  
into a curve at an appropriate speed.  
The system has a limited detection range. Situa‐  
tions can arise in tight curves where a vehicle  
driving ahead will not be detected or will be de‐  
tected very late.  
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Engine power  
The desired speed may not be maintained on  
uphill grades if engine power is insufficient.  
Malfunction  
A Check Control message is displayed if the sys‐  
tem fails or was automatically deactivated.  
The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
When you approach a curve the system may  
briefly report vehicles in the next lane due to the  
bend of the curve. If the system decelerates you  
may compensate it by briefly accelerating. After  
releasing the accelerator pedal the system is re‐  
activated and controls speed independently.  
▷ When an object was not correctly detected.  
▷ In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snowfall.  
▷ In tight curves.  
▷ If the field of view of the camera or the wind‐  
shield is dirty or covered.  
▷ When driving toward bright lights.  
Driving off  
In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive off  
automatically; for example:  
▷ Up to 20 seconds after the start of the en‐  
gine, via the Start/Stop button.  
▷ During calibration of the camera immediately  
after vehicle delivery.  
▷ On steep uphill grades.  
▷ In front of bumps in the road.  
In these cases, press on the accelerator pedal.  
Cruise control  
Weather  
The following restrictions can occur under unfav‐  
orable weather or light conditions:  
Concept  
Using this system, a desired speed can be ad‐  
justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.  
The system maintains the desired speed. The  
system accelerates and brakes automatically as  
needed.  
▷ Poorer vehicle recognition.  
▷ Short-term interruptions for vehicles that are  
already recognized.  
Examples of unfavorable weather or light condi‐  
tions:  
General information  
Depending on the settings, the cruise control  
settings many change under certain conditions.  
▷ Wet conditions.  
▷ Snowfall.  
▷ Slush.  
▷ Fog.  
Safety information  
▷ Glare.  
Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic  
situation. If necessary, intervene actively, for in‐  
stance by braking, steering or evading.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the  
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the  
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐  
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fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic  
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐  
ate.  
Button Function  
Pause cruise control, refer to  
page 174.  
Continue cruise control with the last  
setting, refer to page 175.  
Warning  
Rocker switch:  
The use of the system can lead to an increased  
risk of accidents in the following situations,  
for instance:  
Set speed, refer to page 175.  
Switching on/off and interrupting  
cruise control  
▷ On winding roads.  
▷ In heavy traffic.  
▷ On slippery roads, in fog, snow, or wet  
conditions, or on a loose road surface.  
Switching on  
Press the button on the steering wheel.  
There may be a risk of accident or risk of dam‐  
age to property. Only use the system if driving  
at constant speed is possible.  
The marking in the speedometer is set to the  
current speed.  
Cruise control is active and maintains the set  
speed.  
Warning  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if  
necessary.  
The desired speed can be incorrectly adjusted  
or called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci‐  
dent. Adjust the desired speed to the traffic  
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐  
tervene where appropriate.  
Switching off  
Press the button on the steering wheel.  
The displays go out. The stored desired speed is  
deleted.  
Overview  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
Button Function  
Interrupting manually  
When active, press the button on the  
steering wheel.  
Cruise control on/off, refer to  
page 174.  
Interrupting automatically  
The system is automatically interrupted in the  
following situations:  
Store speed, refer to page 175.  
▷ When the driver applies the brakes.  
▷ If the clutch pedal is depressed for a few sec‐  
onds or released while a gear is not engaged.  
▷ If the gear engaged is too high for the current  
speed.  
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▷ If selector lever position N is set.  
Changing the speed  
▷ Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated or  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated.  
▷ If DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervenes.  
Setting the speed  
Maintaining/storing the speed  
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly  
until the desired speed is set.  
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the  
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the road  
is clear.  
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the  
point of resistance, the desired speed in‐  
creases or decreases by approx.  
1 mph/1 km/h.  
Press the rocker switch up or down once while  
the system is interrupted.  
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past  
the point of resistance, the desired speed in‐  
creases or decreases by a maximum of  
5 mph/10 km/h.  
When the system is switched on, the current  
speed is maintained and stored as the desired  
speed.  
The stored speed is displayed in the speedome‐  
ter and in the instrument cluster, refer to  
page 176.  
▷ Pressing the rocker switch to the resistance  
point and holding it accelerates or deceler‐  
ates the vehicle without requiring pressure on  
the accelerator pedal.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if  
necessary.  
After the rocker switch is released, the vehi‐  
cle maintains its final speed. Pressing the  
switch beyond the resistance point causes  
the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.  
The speed can also be stored by pressing a but‐  
ton.  
Press the button.  
Continuing cruise control  
General information  
An interrupted cruise control can be continued  
by calling up the stored speed.  
Make sure that the difference between current  
speed and stored speed is not too large before  
calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, uninten‐  
tional braking or accelerating may occur.  
In the following cases, the stored speed value is  
deleted and cannot be called up again:  
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▷ When the system is switched off.  
▷ When the ignition is switched off.  
System limits  
Engine power  
Calling up the stored speed  
The desired speed is also maintained downhill,  
but may not be maintained on uphill grades if en‐  
gine power is insufficient.  
Press the button on the steering wheel.  
The stored speed is reached again and main‐  
tained.  
PDC Park Distance Control  
Displays in the instrument  
cluster  
Concept  
PDC is a support when parking. The system de‐  
tects objects behind the vehicle. If the vehicle is  
equipped with front PDC, objects in front of the  
vehicle are detected too. Objects that you are  
approaching slowly are indicated by signal tones  
and a display on the Control Display.  
Indicator light  
Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐  
ped, the indicator light in the instrument  
cluster indicates whether the system is  
switched on.  
General information  
The ultrasound sensors for measuring the dis‐  
tances are located in the bumpers.  
Desired speed and stored speed  
▷ Marking lights up green: sys‐  
tem is active, the marking indi‐  
cates the desired speed.  
The range, depending on obstacles and environ‐  
mental conditions, is approx. 6 ft/2 m.  
▷ Marking lights up orange: sys‐  
tem is interrupted, the marking  
indicates the stored speed.  
An acoustic warning is first given in the following  
situations:  
▷ By the front sensors and the two rear corner  
sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm from the ob‐  
ject.  
▷ The marking does not light up: the system is  
switched off.  
▷ By the rear middle sensors at a distance to  
the object of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.  
Status display  
▷ When a collision is imminent.  
Selected desired speed.  
Safety information  
If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the  
conditions necessary for operation are not cur‐  
rently fulfilled.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the  
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the  
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐  
fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic  
Displays in the Head-up Display  
Some system information can also be displayed  
in the Head-up Display.  
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closely and actively intervene where appropri‐  
ate.  
Switching on/off  
Switching on automatically  
The system switches on automatically in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
Warning  
Due to high speeds when PDC Park Distance  
Control is activated, the warning can be de‐  
layed due to physical circumstances. There is a  
risk of injury or risk of damage to property.  
Avoid approaching an object too fast. Avoid  
driving off fast while PDC Park Distance Control  
is not yet active.  
▷ If selector lever position R is engaged when  
the engine is running.  
The rearview camera also switches on.  
▷ If equipped with front PDC: when obstacles  
are detected behind or in front of the vehicle  
by PDC and the speed is slower than approx.  
2.5 mph/4 km/h.  
You may switch automatic activation when ob‐  
stacles are detected on and off. Via iDrive:  
Overview  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Parking"  
With front PDC: button in vehicle  
4. "Automatic PDC activation": depending on  
the vehicle equipment.  
5. "Automatic PDC activation"  
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐  
rently used.  
If necessary, switch off automatic PDC activation  
on obstacle detection, for instance in vehicle  
washes, to reduce false alarms.  
Park assistance button  
Automatic deactivation during  
forward travel  
Ultrasound sensors  
Ultrasound sensors of the PDC,  
for instance in the bumpers.  
The system switches off when a certain driving  
distance or speed is exceeded.  
Switch the system back on, if needed.  
With front PDC: switching on/off  
manually  
Functional requirements  
Ensure full functionality:  
Press the park assistance button.  
▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with stick‐  
ers, bicycle racks.  
▷ On: the LED lights up.  
▷ Off: the LED goes out.  
▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.  
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The rearview camera image is displayed if the re‐  
verse gear is engaged when pressing the park  
assistance button.  
Visual warning  
Warning  
Signal tones  
An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle  
is approaching an object. E.g., when an object is  
detected to the left rear of the vehicle, a signal  
tone sounds from the left rear speaker.  
The approach of the vehicle to an object is  
shown on the Control Display. Objects that are  
farther away are already displayed on the Control  
Display before a signal sounds.  
The shorter the distance to the object, the  
shorter the intervals.  
When the distance to a detected object is less  
than approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a continuous tone  
is sounded.  
A display appears as soon as Park Distance Con‐  
trol (PDC) is activated.  
With front PDC: when objects are simultaneously  
located both in front of and behind the vehicle,  
an alternating continuous signal is sounded.  
The range of the sensors is represented in the  
colors green, yellow and red.  
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐  
played, the switch can be made to PDC:  
The signal tone is switched off, when selector  
lever position P is engaged on vehicles with  
Steptronic transmission.  
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.  
2.  
"Rear view camera"  
Volume  
The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the  
entertainment volume can be adjusted.  
System limits  
Via iDrive:  
Safety information  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "iDrive settings"  
3. "Tone"  
Warning  
The system is designed to operate in certain  
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐  
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐  
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk  
of damage to property. Actively intervene as  
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐  
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐  
tem’s operation and limitations.  
4. "Volume settings"  
5. "PDC"  
6. Set the desired value.  
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐  
rently used.  
Limits of ultrasonic measurement  
The detection of objects with ultrasonic meas‐  
urements can run into physical limits, e.g., in the  
following situations:  
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▷ For small children and animals.  
▷ In automatic vehicle washes.  
▷ Due to heavy exhaust.  
▷ For persons with certain clothing, for instance  
coats.  
▷ Due to other ultrasound sources, for instance  
sweeping machines, high pressure steam  
cleaners or neon lights.  
▷ With external interference of the ultrasound,  
for instance from passing vehicles or loud  
machines.  
The malfunction is signaled by a continuous tone  
alternating between the front and rear speakers.  
▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged  
or out of position.  
As soon as the malfunction due to other ultra‐  
sound sources is no longer present, the system  
is again fully functional.  
▷ Under certain weather conditions such as  
high relative humidity, wet conditions, snow‐  
fall, extreme heat, or strong wind.  
To prevent false alarms, switch off automatic  
PDC activation on obstacle detection, for in‐  
stance in automatic vehicle washes.  
▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other  
vehicles.  
▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects.  
▷ With moving objects.  
Malfunction  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
▷ With elevated, protruding objects such as  
ledges or cargo.  
The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded  
area on the Control Display.  
▷ With objects with corners and sharp edges.  
PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a  
dealer's service center or another qualified serv‐  
ice center or repair shop.  
▷ With objects with a fine surface structure  
such as fences.  
▷ For objects with porous surfaces.  
▷ If cargo protrudes.  
Rearview camera  
▷ Low objects already displayed, for instance  
curbs, can move into the blind area of the  
sensors before or after a continuous tone  
sounds.  
Concept  
The rearview camera provides assistance in  
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area  
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Dis‐  
play.  
False warnings  
The system may issue a warning under the fol‐  
lowing conditions even though there is no obsta‐  
cle within the detection range:  
Safety information  
▷ In heavy rain.  
▷ When sensors are very dirty or covered with  
ice.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the  
traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.  
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac‐  
tively intervene where appropriate.  
▷ When sensors are covered in snow.  
▷ On rough road surfaces.  
▷ On uneven surfaces, such as speed bumps.  
▷ In large buildings with right angles and  
smooth walls, for instance in underground ga‐  
rages.  
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Switch the system back on, if needed.  
Overview  
Depending on the vehicle  
equipment: switching on/off  
manually  
Depending on the vehicle  
equipment: button in the vehicle  
Press the park assistance button.  
▷ On: the LED lights up.  
▷ Off: the LED goes out.  
The parking assistance functions are shown on  
the Control Display.  
Switching the view via iDrive  
If the rearview camera view is not displayed,  
change the view via iDrive:  
Park assistance button  
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.  
Camera  
2.  
"Rear view camera"  
The rearview camera image is displayed.  
Display on the Control Display  
Functional requirements  
▷ The rearview camera is switched on.  
▷ The tailgate is fully closed.  
▷ Keep the recording range of the camera  
clear. Protruding cargo or carrier systems and  
trailers that are not connected to a trailer  
power socket can lead to malfunctions.  
The camera lens is located in the handle of the  
tailgate.  
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If  
necessary, clean the camera lens.  
Activating assistance functions  
More than one assistance function can be active  
at the same time.  
Switching on/off  
Switching on automatically  
Move the Controller to the left, if needed.  
▷ Parking aid lines  
The system is switched on automatically if selec‐  
tor lever position R is engaged when the engine  
is running.  
"Parking aid lines"  
Lanes and turning radius lines are indicated.  
▷ Obstacle marking  
Automatic deactivation during  
forward travel  
"Obstacle marking"  
The system switches off when a certain driving  
distance or speed is exceeded.  
Obstacles are marked, depending on the ve‐  
hicle equipment.  
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Pathway lines  
Obstacle marking  
Pathway lines can be superimposed on the im‐  
age of the rearview camera.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, obstacle  
markings can be faded into the image of the  
rearview camera.  
Pathway lines help you to estimate the space re‐  
quired when parking and maneuvering on level  
roads.  
The colored thresholds of the obstacle markings  
match the markings of the PDC Park Distance  
Control.  
Pathway lines depend on the current steering  
angle and are continuously adjusted to the steer‐  
ing wheel movements.  
Parking using pathway and  
turning radius lines  
1. Position the vehicle so that the turning radius  
lines lead to within the limits of the parking  
space.  
Turning radius lines  
Turning radius lines can only be superimposed  
on the rearview camera image together with  
pathway lines.  
2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where  
the pathway line covers the corresponding  
turning radius line.  
Turning radius lines show the course of the  
smallest possible turning radius on a level road.  
Only one turning radius line is displayed after the  
steering wheel is turned past a certain angle.  
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Brightness  
Parking assistant  
Concept  
With the rearview camera switched on:  
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.  
2.  
Select the symbol.  
3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is  
reached, and press the Controller.  
Contrast  
With the rearview camera switched on:  
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.  
This system assists the driver in parking parallel  
to the road.  
2.  
Select the symbol.  
3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is  
reached, and press the Controller.  
General information  
Parking assistant handling is divided into three  
steps:  
System limits  
▷ Switching on and activating.  
▷ Parking space search.  
▷ Parking.  
Detection of objects  
Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding  
objects such as ledges may not be detected by  
the system.  
System status and instructions on required ac‐  
tions are displayed on the Control Display.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, some as‐  
sistance functions also consider data from the  
PDC Park Distance Control.  
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on  
both sides of the vehicle.  
The parking assistant calculates the best possi‐  
ble parking line and takes control of steering dur‐  
ing the parking procedure.  
Follow the notes in the PDC Park Distance Con‐  
trol chapter.  
The objects displayed on the Control Display  
may be closer than they appear. Do not estimate  
the distance from the objects on the display.  
The parking assistant uses the sensors of PDC  
Park Distance Control. Also follow the safety in‐  
formation for PDC Park Distance Control.  
Safety information  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the  
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the  
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐  
fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic  
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closely and actively intervene where appropri‐  
ate.  
Functional requirements  
Ultrasound sensors  
Ensure full functionality:  
NOTICE  
▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with stick‐  
ers.  
The parking assistant can steer the vehicle over  
or onto curbs. There is a risk of damage to  
property. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐  
tervene where appropriate.  
▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.  
For measuring parking spaces  
▷ Maximum speed while driving forward approx.  
22 mph/35 km/h.  
Also follow the safety information for PDC Park  
Distance Control.  
▷ Maximum distance to row of parked vehicles:  
5 ft/1.5 m.  
Overview  
Suitable parking space  
Button in the vehicle  
▷ Gaps behind an object that has a min. length  
of 5 ft/1.5 m.  
▷ Gap between two objects with a minimum  
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.  
▷ Min. length of gap between two objects: your  
vehicle's length plus approx. 3.3 ft/1.0 m.  
▷ Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.  
For parking  
▷ Doors and tailgate closed.  
Park assistance button  
▷ Parking brake released.  
▷ When parking in parking spaces on the driv‐  
er's side, the corresponding turn signal must  
be switched on.  
Ultrasound sensors  
Switching on and activating  
Switching on with the button  
Press the park assistance button.  
The LED lights up.  
The current status of the parking space search is  
indicated on the Control Display.  
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking  
spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.  
Parking assistant is activated automatically.  
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straight, even if the system is deactivated.  
When the system is deactivated, the displays  
on the Control Display are shown in gray.  
Switching on with reverse gear  
Shift into reverse.  
The current status of the parking space search is  
indicated on the Control Display.  
Parking using the parking  
assistant  
To activate:  
"Parking Assistant"  
Display on the Control Display  
System activated/deactivated  
1.  
Press the park assistance button or  
shift into reverse gear to switch on the park‐  
ing assistant, refer to page 183. Activate the  
parking assistant, if needed.  
Symbol Meaning  
Parking assistant is activated.  
Gray: the system is not available.  
2. Pass the row of parked vehicles at a speed of  
up to approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and at a dis‐  
tance of maximum 5 ft/1.5 m.  
White: the system is available but not  
activated.  
The status of the parking space search and  
possible parking spaces are displayed, refer  
to page 184, on the Control Display.  
The system is activated.  
Parking space search and system  
status  
3. Follow the instructions on the display.  
The best possible parking position will come  
after gear change on the stationary vehicle -  
wait for the automatic steering wheel move.  
The end of the parking procedure is indicated  
on the display.  
4. Adjust the parking position yourself, if  
needed.  
Interrupting manually  
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any  
time:  
▷ Symbol P on the vehicle image: the parking  
assistant is activated and the parking space  
search is active.  
▷
"Parking Assistant" Select the symbol on  
the Control Display.  
▷ Control Display shows suitable parking  
spaces at the edge of the road next to the ve‐  
hicle symbol. When the parking assistant is  
active, suitable parking spaces are high‐  
lighted.  
▷
Press the park assistance button.  
Interrupting automatically  
▷
The parking procedure is ac‐  
tive. Steering control has been  
taken over by system.  
The system is interrupted automatically in the  
following situations:  
▷ If the driver grasps the steering wheel or  
takes over steering.  
▷ If a gear is selected that does not match the  
instruction on the display.  
▷ Parking space search is always active when‐  
ever the vehicle is moving forward slow and  
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▷ If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.  
6 mph/10 km/h.  
No parking assistance  
The parking assistant does not offer assistance  
in the following situations:  
▷ Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road  
surfaces.  
▷ In tight curves.  
▷ If a maximum number of parking attempts or  
the time taken for parking is exceeded.  
Functional limitations  
▷ If the PDC Park Distance Control displays  
clearances that are too small.  
The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
▷ When switching to another function on the  
Control Display.  
▷ On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel  
roads.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
▷ On slippery ground.  
▷ On steep uphill or downhill grades.  
Resuming  
An interrupted parking procedure can be contin‐  
ued, if needed.  
▷ With accumulations of leaves/snow in the  
parking space.  
▷ With a mounted emergency wheel.  
Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to  
page 183, and follow the instructions on the dis‐  
play.  
▷ With ditches or edges, for instance an edge  
of a port.  
Limits of ultrasonic measurement  
Switching off  
The system can be switched off as follows:  
The detection of objects with ultrasonic meas‐  
urements can run into physical limits, e.g., in the  
following situations:  
▷
Press the park assistance button.  
▷ For small children and animals.  
▷ Switching off the ignition.  
System limits  
▷ For persons with certain clothing, for instance  
coats.  
▷ With external interference of the ultrasound,  
for instance from passing vehicles or loud  
machines.  
Safety information  
▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged  
or out of position.  
Warning  
The system is designed to operate in certain  
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐  
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐  
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk  
of damage to property. Actively intervene as  
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐  
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐  
tem’s operation and limitations.  
▷ Under certain weather conditions such as  
high relative humidity, wet conditions, snow‐  
fall, extreme heat, or strong wind.  
▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other  
vehicles.  
▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects.  
▷ With moving objects.  
▷ With elevated, protruding objects such as  
ledges or cargo.  
▷ With objects with corners and sharp edges.  
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▷ With objects with a fine surface structure  
such as fences.  
▷ For objects with porous surfaces.  
▷ If cargo protrudes.  
▷ Low objects already displayed, for instance  
curbs, can move into the blind area of the  
sensors before or after a continuous tone  
sounds.  
Parking spaces that are not suitable may be de‐  
tected or suitable parking spaces may not be de‐  
tected at all.  
Tire size  
The parking position may vary depending on the  
tire size.  
Malfunction  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
The parking assistant failed. Have the system  
checked by a dealer's service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
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Vehicle features and  
options  
Interior air quality  
The air quality in the vehicle is improved by the  
following components:  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional features offered with the series.  
It also describes features that are not necessarily  
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the  
selected options or country versions. This also  
applies to safety-related functions and systems.  
When using these functions and systems, the  
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐  
served.  
▷ Emission tested passenger compartment.  
▷ Microfilter.  
▷ Air conditioning system to control the tem‐  
perature, air flow and recirculated-air mode.  
Depending on the equipment specification:  
▷ Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter.  
▷ Automatic recirculated-air control AUC.  
▷ Parked-car ventilation.  
Air conditioner  
1
2
3
4
Air distribution settings  
Air conditioning  
Air flow  
5
6
7
8
Recirculated-air mode  
Temperature  
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Rear window defroster  
Air flow display  
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Switching on/off  
Press the button.  
The LED is illuminated with air condi‐  
tioning switched on.  
Climate control functions in  
detail  
Switching the system on/off  
Switching on  
Depending on the weather, the windshield and  
side windows may fog up briefly when the en‐  
gine is started.  
Press any button except for the following:  
▷ Rear window defroster.  
▷ Seat heating.  
The air conditioner produces condensation wa‐  
ter, refer to page 217, that will exit from below  
the vehicle.  
Switching off  
Press and hold the left button until the  
control switches off.  
Recirculated-air mode  
Concept  
You may react to unpleasant odors or pollutants  
in the immediate environment by temporarily  
suspending the supply of outside air. The system  
then recirculates the air flow within the vehicle.  
Temperature  
Concept  
The system heats or cools, depending on the set  
temperature.  
Operation  
Adjusting  
Press button repeatedly to select an op‐  
erating mode:  
Turn the wheel to set the desired  
temperature.  
▷ LED off: outside air flows in continuously.  
▷ LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply of  
outside air into the vehicle is permanently  
blocked.  
Do not rapidly switch between different tempera‐  
ture settings. Otherwise, the automatic climate  
control will not have sufficient time to adjust the  
set temperature.  
To prevent window fogging, recirculated-air  
mode switches off automatically after a certain  
amount of time, depending on the environmental  
conditions.  
With constant recirculated-air mode, the air qual‐  
ity in the car's interior deteriorates and window  
fogging increases.  
Air conditioning  
Concept  
If the windows fog over, switch off recirculated-  
air mode and increase the air flow, if needed.  
The air in the car's interior will be cooled and de‐  
humidified and, depending on the temperature  
setting, warmed again.  
The car's interior can only be cooled with the en‐  
gine running.  
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▷
Windows, upper body region, and floor  
area.  
Adjusting the air flow manually  
Concept  
To defrost windows and remove  
condensation  
The air flow for climate control can be adjusted  
manually.  
Make the following settings to defrost the win‐  
dows and remove condensation:  
Operation  
▷ Direct the air distribution onto the windows.  
▷ Increasing the air flow.  
Press the left or right side of the button:  
to decrease or increase air flow.  
The intensity is indicated by LEDs. The highest  
level is active when seven LEDs are lit.  
▷ Increase the temperature.  
▷ Switch on the air conditioning if needed.  
The air flow from the air conditioner may be re‐  
duced automatically to save battery power.  
Rear window defroster  
Press the button. The LED lights up.  
Adjusting the air distribution  
manually  
The rear window defroster switches off  
automatically after a certain period of time.  
For permanent activation, press the button for  
longer than 3 seconds. To deactivate, press the  
button again.  
Concept  
The air distribution for climate control can be ad‐  
justed manually.  
The rear window defroster can only be activated  
continuously at an external temperature below  
approx. 23 ℉/–5 ℃.  
Operation  
Turn the wheel to select the de‐  
sired program or the desired in‐  
termediate setting.  
Microfilter  
In external and recirculated-air mode, the micro‐  
filter filters dust and pollen from the air.  
▷
▷
▷
Windows.  
Have this filter changed during vehicle mainte‐  
nance, refer to page 259.  
Upper body region.  
Floor area.  
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To defrost windows and remove condensa‐  
tion  
10 Air conditioning  
11 Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Temperature, left  
AUTO program  
lated-air mode  
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13 Air distribution settings  
14 Seat heating, leftꢀꢁ83  
To switch off the system  
Air flow, AUTO intensity  
Display  
15 Interior temperature sensor — always keep  
clear  
SYNC program  
16 Rear window defroster  
Maximum cooling  
Temperature, right  
▷ Seat heating.  
Climate control functions in  
detail  
Switching off  
Switching the system on/off  
Press the button.  
Switching on  
Press any button except for the following:  
▷ SYNC program.  
▷ Rear window defroster.  
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The cooling function is switched on automati‐  
cally with the AUTO program.  
Temperature  
Concept  
When using the automatic climate control, con‐  
densation water develops and collects under‐  
neath the vehicle.  
The automatic climate control achieves the set  
temperature as quickly as possible, if necessary  
by using the maximum cooling or heating power,  
and then keeps it constant.  
Maximum cooling  
Adjusting  
Concept  
The system is set to the lowest temperature, op‐  
timum air flow and recirculated-air mode.  
Turn the wheel to set the desired  
temperature.  
General information  
The function is available above an external tem‐  
perature of approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ And with the en‐  
gine running.  
The selected temperature is shown on the dis‐  
play of the automatic climate control.  
The automatic climate control reaches this tem‐  
perature as quickly as possible, if needed, by in‐  
creasing the cooling or heating output, and then  
keeps it constant.  
Switching on/off  
Press the button.  
The LED is illuminated with the system  
switched on.  
Do not rapidly switch between different tempera‐  
ture settings. Otherwise, the automatic climate  
control will not have sufficient time to adjust the  
set temperature.  
Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐  
gion. The vents need to be open for this.  
The air flow can be adjusted with the program  
active.  
Air conditioning  
Concept  
AUTO program  
The air in the car's interior will be cooled and de‐  
humidified and, depending on the temperature  
setting, warmed again.  
Concept  
The AUTO program cools, ventilates or heats  
the car's interior automatically.  
The car's interior can only be cooled with the en‐  
gine running.  
The air distribution and temperature are control‐  
led automatically depending on the temperature  
in the car's interior and the desired temperature  
setting including the selected intensity of the air  
flow.  
Switching on/off  
Press the button.  
The LED is illuminated with air condi‐  
tioning switched on.  
Switching on/off  
Depending on the weather, the windshield and  
side windows may fog up briefly when the en‐  
gine is started.  
Press the button.  
The LED is illuminated with the AUTO  
program switched on.  
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Depending on the selected temperature, the in‐  
tensity of the AUTO program, and outside influ‐  
ences, the air is directed to the windshield, side  
windows, upper body, and into the floor area.  
Switching on/off  
Press button repeatedly to select an op‐  
erating mode:  
▷ LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.  
The air conditioning, refer to page 191, is  
switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐  
gram.  
▷ Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air con‐  
trol: a sensor detects pollutants in the outside  
air and shuts off automatically.  
Point the side vents toward the side windows.  
▷ Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the sup‐  
ply of outside air into the vehicle is perma‐  
nently blocked.  
At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐  
trols the program so as to prevent window con‐  
densation as much as possible.  
Recirculated-air mode switches off automatically  
at low external temperatures after a certain  
amount of time in order to avoid window fogging.  
Intensity  
With the AUTO program switched on, the inten‐  
sity can be adjusted. This changes the automatic  
control for the air flow and air distribution.  
If the windows are fogged over, switch off the re‐  
circulated-air mode and press the AUTO button  
to utilize the condensation sensor. Make sure  
that air can flow to the windshield.  
Press the left or right side of the button:  
to decrease or increase intensity.  
The selected intensity is shown on the display of  
the automatic climate control.  
Adjusting the air flow manually  
Concept  
Automatic recirculated-air control/  
recirculated-air mode  
The air flow for climate control can be adjusted  
manually.  
Concept  
General information  
The automatic recirculated-air control AUC rec‐  
ognizes odors or pollutants in the outside air.  
The outside air supply is shut off and the interior  
air is recirculated.  
To adjust the air flow manually switch off AUTO  
program first.  
Operation  
Press the left or right side of the button:  
to decrease or increase air flow.  
General information  
If the system is activated, a sensor detects pollu‐  
tants in the outside air and controls the shut-off  
automatically.  
The selected air flow is shown on the display of  
the automatic climate control.  
If the system is deactivated, outside air continu‐  
ously flows into the car's interior.  
The air flow of the automatic climate control may  
be reduced automatically to save battery power.  
With constant recirculated-air mode, the air qual‐  
ity in the car's interior deteriorates and window  
fogging increases.  
Adjusting the air distribution  
manually  
Concept  
The air distribution for climate control can be ad‐  
justed manually.  
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Press the button repeatedly to select a  
The air flow can be adjusted with the program  
active.  
If the windows are fogged over, you can also  
switch on the air conditioning or press the AUTO  
button to utilize the condensation sensor.  
program:  
▷ Upper body region and floor area.  
▷ Floor area.  
Rear window defroster  
▷ Windows and floor area.  
▷ Windows.  
Press the button. The LED lights up.  
The rear window defroster switches off  
automatically after a certain period of time.  
▷ Windows and upper body region.  
▷ Upper body region.  
For permanent activation, press the button for  
longer than 3 seconds. To deactivate, press the  
button again.  
▷ Windows, upper body region, and floor area.  
If the windows are fogged over, press the AUTO  
button to utilize the condensation sensor.  
The rear window defroster can only be activated  
continuously at an external temperature below  
approx. 23 ℉/–5 ℃.  
SYNC program  
Concept  
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter  
The system allows the transfer of the current  
setting of the temperature on the driver's side to  
the front passenger side.  
In external and recirculated-air mode, the micro‐  
filter/activated charcoal filter filters dust, pollen,  
and gaseous pollutants out of the air.  
Switching on/off  
Have this filter changed during vehicle mainte‐  
nance, refer to page 259.  
Press the button.  
The current setting of the temperature  
on the driver's side is transferred to the front  
passenger side.  
Ventilation  
The program is switched off if the setting on the  
front passenger side is changed.  
Front ventilation  
To defrost windows and remove  
condensation  
Concept  
Ice and condensation are quickly removed from  
the windshield and the front side windows.  
Switching on/off  
▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐  
row 1.  
Press the button.  
The LED is illuminated with the system  
switched on.  
▷ Thumbwheels for opening and closing the  
vents continuously, arrows 2.  
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▷ Direct operation or preset activation time:  
does not depend on external temperature.  
Adjusting  
▷ Ventilation for cooling:  
▷ Battery is sufficiently charged.  
Adjust the vent so that the air is directed to‐  
wards you, for instance when the vehicle is  
too hot.  
If parked-car ventilation is switched on, the  
vehicle battery will be discharged. Thus, limit  
the maximum activation time to save the ve‐  
hicle battery. The system will be available  
again after the engine is started or after a  
short trip.  
▷ Draft-free ventilation:  
Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you.  
Ventilation in the rear  
▷ Make sure that the vehicle's date and time  
are set correctly.  
▷ Open the vents to allow air to flow out.  
Switching on/off directly  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. If necessary, "Climate functions"  
4. "Activate comfort ventilation now"  
▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐  
row 1.  
The symbol on the automatic climate control  
flashes if the system is switched on.  
▷ Thumbwheel for variable opening and closing  
of the vents, arrow 2.  
Preselecting the activation time  
Via iDrive:  
Parked-car ventilation  
1. "My Vehicle"  
Concept  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
The parked-car ventilation ventilates the car's in‐  
terior and lowers its temperature, if needed.  
3. If necessary, "Climate functions"  
4. "Comfort ventilation"  
5. Select the desired activation time.  
6. Set the desired time.  
General information  
The parked-car ventilation can be switched on  
and off directly or by using two preset activation  
times. The system remains switched on for  
30 minutes.  
Activating the activation time  
Via iDrive:  
The parked-car ventilation system is operated via  
iDrive.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. If necessary, "Climate functions"  
4. "For start time at:"  
Functional requirements  
▷ Direct operation: vehicle is in radio-ready  
state.  
Activate the desired activation time.  
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The symbol on the automatic climate control  
lights up when the activation time is activated.  
The symbol on the automatic climate control  
flashes when the system has been switched on.  
The system will only be switched on within the  
next 24 hours. After that, it needs to be reacti‐  
vated.  
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Safety information  
Vehicle features and  
options  
Warning  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional features offered with the series.  
It also describes features that are not necessarily  
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the  
selected options or country versions. This also  
applies to safety-related functions and systems.  
When using these functions and systems, the  
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐  
served.  
The operation of remote-controlled systems  
with the integrated universal remote control,  
such as the garage door, may result in injury,  
for example, body parts becoming jammed in a  
garage door. There is a risk of injury or risk of  
damage to property. Make sure that the area of  
movement of the respective system is clear  
during programming and operation. Also follow  
the safety information of the hand-held trans‐  
mitter.  
Integrated Universal  
Remote Control  
Compatibility  
If this symbol is printed on the packaging  
or in the owner's manual of the system to  
be controlled, the system is generally  
compatible with the integrated Universal Remote  
Control.  
Concept  
The integrated Universal Remote Control in the  
interior mirror can operate up to 3 functions of  
remote-controlled systems such as garage door  
drives, barriers, or lighting systems.  
Additional questions are answered by:  
▷ A dealer's service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
General information  
▷ www.homelink.com on the Internet.  
The Integrated Universal Remote Control repla‐  
ces up to 3 different hand-held transmitters. To  
operate the remote control, the buttons on the  
interior mirror must be programmed with the de‐  
sired functions. The hand-held transmitter for the  
particular system is required in order to program  
the remote control.  
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex  
Corporation.  
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored func‐  
tions for the sake of security.  
If possible, do not install the antenna of the re‐  
mote-controlled system, e.g. the garage door  
drive, near metal objects to ensure the best pos‐  
sible operation.  
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Canada: if programming with the hand-held  
transmitter was interrupted, hold down the in‐  
terior mirror button and repeatedly press and  
release the hand-held transmitter button for  
2 seconds.  
Control elements on the interior  
mirror  
6.  
▷ The LED lights up green: programming  
completed.  
Release the button.  
▷ The LED flashes fast: programming is not  
complete.  
Press the button on the interior mirror for  
2 seconds and release. Perform this pro‐  
cedure three times to complete the pro‐  
gramming procedure.  
▷ LED, arrow 1.  
▷ Buttons, arrow 2.  
▷ The hand-held transmitter, arrow 3, is re‐  
quired for programming.  
If the integrated universal remote control  
remains nonoperational, continue with the  
special features for change code wireless  
systems.  
Programming  
▷ LED does not flash green after 60 sec‐  
onds: programming not completed.  
General information  
The battery of the hand-held transmitter must be  
fully charged at the time of programming to en‐  
sure an optimal range of the integrated universal  
remote control.  
Repeat steps 3 to 6.  
To program other functions on other buttons, re‐  
peat steps 3 to 5.  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Initial setup:  
Special feature of the rolling code  
wireless system  
If you are unable to operate the remote-control‐  
led system after repeated programming, please  
check if the system to be controlled features a  
rolling code radio system.  
Press and hold the two outer buttons on the  
interior mirror simultaneously for approxi‐  
mately 10 seconds until the LED flashes  
green rapidly. This erases all programming of  
the buttons on the interior mirror.  
Refer to the owner's manual for the system.  
3. Press the interior mirror button to be pro‐  
grammed. The LED on the interior mirror will  
slowly begin flashing orange.  
For systems with a rolling code radio system, the  
integrated Universal Remote Control and the  
system also have to be synchronized.  
4. Hold the hand-held transmitter for the system  
to be used approx. 1 to 12 in/2.5 to 30 cm  
away from the buttons on the interior mirror.  
The required distance depends on the hand-  
held transmitter.  
Please read the owner's manual to find out how  
to synchronize the system.  
Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a second  
person.  
5. Press and hold the button of the desired  
function on the hand-held transmitter.  
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Synchronizing the universal remote control with  
the system:  
▷ The LED flashes fast: the hand-held  
transmitter was detected but program‐  
ming is not complete.  
1. Park the vehicle within range of the remote-  
controlled system.  
Press the button on the interior mirror for  
2 seconds and release. Perform this pro‐  
cedure three times to complete the pro‐  
gramming procedure.  
2. Program the desired button on the interior  
mirror as described.  
3. Locate and press the synchronizing button  
on the system being programmed, e.g. at the  
garage gate. You have approx. 30 seconds  
for the next step.  
If the integrated universal remote control  
remains nonoperational, continue with the  
special features for change code wireless  
systems.  
4. Hold down the programmed button on the in‐  
terior mirror for approximately 3 seconds and  
then release it. If necessary, repeat this step  
up to three times in order to finish synchroni‐  
zation. Once synchronization is complete, the  
programmed function will be carried out.  
▷ LED does not flash green after 60 sec‐  
onds: programming not completed.  
Repeat steps 3 to 6.  
If the programming procedure is not completed,  
the previous programming will remain un‐  
changed.  
Reprogramming individual  
buttons  
Operation  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
Warning  
2. Press and hold the interior mirror button to be  
programmed.  
The operation of remote-controlled systems  
with the integrated universal remote control,  
such as the garage door, may result in injury,  
for example, body parts becoming jammed in a  
garage door. There is a risk of injury or risk of  
damage to property. Make sure that the area of  
movement of the respective system is clear  
during programming and operation. Also follow  
the safety information of the hand-held trans‐  
mitter.  
3. As soon as the LED on the interior mirror  
flashes orange after approx. 20 seconds, re‐  
lease the button.  
4. Hold the hand-held transmitter for the system  
to be used approx. 1 to 12 in/2.5 to 30 cm  
away from the buttons on the interior mirror.  
The required distance depends on the hand-  
held transmitter.  
5. Press and hold the button of the desired  
function on the hand-held transmitter.  
The system, such as the garage door, can be op‐  
erated using the button on the interior mirror  
while the engine is running or when the ignition  
is started. To do this, hold down the button  
within receiving range of the system until the  
function is activated. The interior mirror LED  
stays lit while the wireless signal is being trans‐  
mitted.  
Canada: if programming with the hand-held  
transmitter was interrupted, hold down the in‐  
terior mirror button and repeatedly press and  
release the hand-held transmitter button for  
2 seconds.  
6. The LED can light up in different ways.  
▷ The LED lights up green: the program‐  
ming procedure is completed.  
Deleting stored functions  
All stored functions will be deleted. The func‐  
tions cannot be deleted individually.  
Release the button.  
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Press and hold the two outer buttons on the in‐  
terior mirror simultaneously for approximately  
10 seconds until the LED on the interior mirror  
flashes green rapidly.  
Ashtray/cigarette lighter  
Ashtray  
Opening  
Sun visor  
Glare shield  
Fold the sun visor down or up.  
Glare shield from the side  
Folding out  
1. Fold the sun visor down.  
The ashtray can be inserted in the cup holder.  
2. Unhook it from the holder and swing it to the  
side.  
Emptying  
Take out the insert.  
3. Move it back to the desired position.  
Folding up  
Proceed in the reverse order to close the sun vi‐  
sor.  
Cigarette lighter  
Warning  
Vanity mirror  
A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor behind  
a cover. When the cover is opened, the interior  
lighting switches on.  
Contact with the hot heating element or the hot  
socket of the cigarette lighter can cause burns.  
Flammable materials can ignite if the cigarette  
lighter falls down or is held against the objects.  
There is a risk of fire and injuries. There is a risk  
of damage to property. Take hold of the ciga‐  
rette lighter by its handle. Make sure that chil‐  
dren do not use the cigarette lighter.  
NOTICE  
If metal objects fall into the socket, they can  
cause a short circuit. There is a risk of damage  
to property. Replace the cigarette lighter or  
socket cover again after using the socket.  
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NOTICE  
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery can  
work with high voltages and currents, which  
means that the 12 volt on-board network can  
be overloaded or damaged. There is a risk of  
damage to property. Only connect battery  
chargers for the vehicle battery to the starting  
aid terminals in the engine compartment.  
The cigarette lighter is located in the center con‐  
sole.  
NOTICE  
Push in the cigarette lighter.  
If metal objects fall into the socket, they can  
cause a short circuit. There is a risk of damage  
to property. Replace the cigarette lighter or  
socket cover again after using the socket.  
The cigarette lighter can be re‐  
moved as soon as it pops back  
out.  
Front center console  
Sockets  
General information  
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for  
electrical equipment while the engine is running  
or when the ignition is switched on.  
The total load of all sockets must not exceed  
140 watts at 12 volts.  
Do not damage the socket by using non-com‐  
patible connectors.  
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Devices and cables in the unfolding area of the  
airbags, such as portable navigation devices,  
can hinder the unfolding of the airbag or be  
thrown around in the car's interior during un‐  
folding. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that  
devices and cables are not in the airbag's area  
of unfolding.  
Remove the cover.  
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In the front passenger floor area  
USB interface, front  
In the center console  
The socket is located below the glove compart‐  
ment.  
The USB interface is located in the center con‐  
sole.  
In the cargo area  
Properties:  
▷ USB port Type C.  
▷ With Wireless Charging: for charging mobile  
devices and for data transfer.  
▷ Without Wireless Charging: for charging of  
mobile devices.  
▷ Charge current: max. 3 A.  
In the front center console  
The socket is located on the right side in the  
cargo area.  
USB interface  
Concept  
Mobile devices with a USB port can be con‐  
nected to the USB interface.  
The USB interface is located in the front center  
console.  
General information  
Follow the information regarding the connection  
of mobile devices to the USB interface in the  
section on USB connections, refer to page 53.  
▷ USB port Type A.  
▷ For charging mobile devices and for data  
transfer.  
▷ Charge current: max. 1.5 A.  
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▷ To ensure proper transmission of the stored  
data, do not charge a USB storage device via  
the onboard socket, when it is connected to  
the USB interface.  
In the rear center console  
▷ Depending on how the USB storage device is  
being used, settings may be required on the  
USB storage device, refer to the owner's  
manual of the device.  
Non-compatible USB media:  
▷ USB hard drives.  
One USB dual charge socket is located in the  
rear center console.  
▷ USB hubs.  
▷ USB memory card readers with multiple slots.  
▷ HFS-formatted USB storage devices.  
▷ Devices such as fans or lamps.  
Properties:  
▷ USB port Type C.  
▷ For charging of mobile devices.  
▷ Charge current: max. 3 A per connection.  
Wireless charging tray  
Connecting an external device  
Follow the following when connecting:  
Concept  
The wireless charging tray enables the following  
functions to be performed without cables:  
▷ Do not use force when plugging the connec‐  
tor into the USB interface.  
▷ Charging the rechargeable battery of a mo‐  
bile phone with Qi capability and of other mo‐  
bile devices, which support the Qi standard.  
▷ Use a flexible adapter cable.  
▷ Protect the USB storage device against me‐  
chanical damage.  
▷ Connect the mobile phone to the external an‐  
tenna.  
▷ Due to the large number of USB storage de‐  
vices available on the market, it cannot be  
guaranteed that every device is operable on  
the vehicle.  
Depending on the country, this provides for  
better network reception and a consistent re‐  
production quality.  
▷ Do not expose USB storage devices to ex‐  
treme environmental conditions, such as very  
high temperatures; refer to the owner's  
manual of the device.  
General information  
When inserting the mobile phone, make sure  
there are no objects between it and the wireless  
charging tray.  
▷ Due to the many different compression tech‐  
niques, proper playback of the media stored  
on the USB storage device cannot be guar‐  
anteed in all cases.  
During charging, the surface of the tray and the  
mobile phone may become warm. Higher tem‐  
peratures may lead to a reduction in the charge  
current through the mobile phone, and in iso‐  
lated cases the charging process is paused tem‐  
porarily. Follow the relevant instructions in the  
mobile phone owner's manual.  
▷ A connected USB storage device will be sup‐  
plied with charge current via the USB inter‐  
face if the device supports this. At higher  
temperatures, the charge current through the  
USB storage device may be reduced.  
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NOTE  
Functional requirements  
This device has been tested for human exposure  
limits and found compliant at a minimum dis‐  
tance of 4 in/10 cm during operation.  
▷ The mobile phone must compatibly support  
the required Qi standard.  
If the mobile phone does not support the Qi  
standard, the mobile phone can be charged  
using a special Qi-compatible charging case.  
Therefore, a distance of 4 in/10 cm must be  
maintained in every direction when operating the  
device.  
▷ The ignition is switched on.  
▷ Observe the maximum dimensions of the  
mobile phone.  
▷ Use only protective jackets and covers up to  
a maximum thickness of 0.07 in/2 mm. Oth‐  
erwise, the charging function may be im‐  
paired.  
▷ The mobile phone to be charged is located in  
the center of the tray.  
Mounting position of the product.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Operation  
Overview  
When charging a device that meets the Qi  
standard in the wireless charging tray, any  
metal objects located between the device and  
the tray can become very hot. Placing storage  
devices or electronic cards, such as chip cards,  
cards with magnetic strips or cards for signal  
transmission, between the device and the tray  
may impair the card function. There is a risk of  
injury and risk of damage to property. When  
charging mobile devices, make sure there are  
no objects between the device and the tray.  
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2
3
Front holder with LED  
Storage area  
Movable clamp  
Inserting the mobile phone  
NOTICE  
The mobile phone must not exceed the maxi‐  
mum size of approximately 5.9 x 3.07 x  
0.62 in/150 x 78 x 16 mm.  
The tray is intended for mobile phones up to a  
particular size. Forceful inserting of the mobile  
phone into the tray can damage the tray or the  
mobile phone. There is a risk of damage to  
property. Observe the maximum dimensions for  
mobile phones. Do not force the mobile phone  
into the tray.  
1. Open the center armrest.  
2. Push back the clamp.  
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3. Insert the mobile phone with the display fac‐  
ing upward in the direction of the front holder,  
arrow 1.  
System limits  
At high temperatures on the mobile phone or in  
the vehicle, the charging functions of the mobile  
phone may be limited and some functions may  
no longer work.  
LTE-Compensator - Information  
and User Manual  
Your car is equipped with a wireless charging  
tray (WCA) to charge your mobile phone and  
connect it to the mobile network. To ensure the  
best possible connection a signal booster (LTE-  
Compensator) is used in conjunction with the  
WCA. The following paragraphs refer to this  
booster:  
4. Place the mobile phone in the storage area,  
arrow 2.  
5. Push the clamp forward and clamp the mo‐  
bile phone in the tray.  
This is a CONSUMER device.  
6. Close the center armrest.  
BEFORE USE, you MUST REGISTER THIS DE‐  
VICE with your wireless provider and have your  
provider's consent. Most wireless providers con‐  
sent to the use of Compensators. Some provid‐  
ers may not consent to the use of this device on  
their network. If you are unsure, contact your  
provider. You MUST operate this device with ap‐  
proved antennas and cables as specified by the  
manufacturer. Antennas MUST be installed at  
least 20 cm (8 inches) from any person. You  
MUST cease operating this device immediately if  
requested by the FCC or a licensed wireless  
service provider. Warning E911 location informa‐  
tion may not be provided or may be inaccurate  
for calls served by using this device.  
Removing the mobile phone  
1. Open the center armrest.  
2. Push the clamp back and remove the mobile  
phone.  
LED displays  
Color Meaning  
Blue  
The mobile phone is charging.  
Depending on the model and the ve‐  
hicle, the blue LED is no longer illumi‐  
nated once the inserted mobile phone  
with Qi capability is fully charged.  
Please observe additionally the following infor‐  
mation  
Orange The mobile phone is not charging.  
▷ Sprint Nextel will allow consumers to register  
their signal boosters by calling their toll-free  
number.  
Temperature on the mobile phone  
possibly too high or foreign object in  
the charging tray.  
▷ T-Mobile online registration link: (www.T-Mo‐  
bile.com/BoosterRegistration); (https://saqat.t-  
mobile.com/sites/SignalBooster#).  
Red  
The mobile phone is not charging.  
Contact a dealer’s service center or  
another qualified service center or re‐  
pair shop.  
▷ Verizon’s online registration link: (http://  
www.verizonwireless.com/wcms/consumer/  
register-signal-booster.html).  
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▷ AT&T online registration link (https://  
securec45.securewebsession.com/attsignal‐  
booster.com/).  
cable connection to the vehicle in the car's in‐  
terior.  
▷ U.S.Cellular online registration link (http://  
www.uscellular.com/uscellular/support/fcc-  
booster-registration.jsp).  
General information  
The cargo cover is in two parts. This can be re‐  
moved to load bulky luggage.  
Before use you must register your booster de‐  
vice with your wireless provider.  
Removing  
If you should be requested by the FCC to cease  
operating your booster you are not allowed to in‐  
sert your mobile phone in the charging tray any‐  
more unless the booster is permanently deacti‐  
vated by your local BMW dealer.  
Rear cover  
1. Detach the retaining straps at the tailgate.  
2. Pry cover up a bit, arrow 1, and pull out of the  
brackets toward the back, arrow 2.  
You must not remove the booster from the car  
nor use it with any other than the preinstalled  
coupling device or antenna. Any modification of  
the existing antenna or coupling device as well as  
the use of other antennas or coupling devices  
will cause the cease of the booster´s operating li‐  
cense.  
The booster device fulfills the network protection  
standards as required by the FCC, such as inter‐  
modulation limits, oscillation detection and gain  
limits.  
Front cover  
Booster Manufacturer: Kathrein Automotive  
Model Number: LTECOMPB0  
Part Number: 6803145-01  
FCC-ID: 2ACC7LTECOMPB0  
Cargo area  
Cargo cover  
1. Push cover out of the bracket upward on  
both sides, arrow 1.  
Safety information  
2. Pull cover out of the bracket toward the rear  
on both sides, arrow 2.  
Warning  
Loose objects or devices with a cable connec‐  
tion to the vehicle, for instance mobile phones,  
can be thrown about the car's interior while  
driving, for instance in the event of an accident,  
braking or evasive maneuver. There is a risk of  
injury. Secure loose objects or devices with a  
Installing  
Proceed in the reverse order to reinstall. The  
cargo covers must snap audibly into place on  
their respective holders.  
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ten any objects to the straps for unlocking the  
rear backrests.  
Enlarging the cargo area  
Concept  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the cargo  
area can be enlarged as follows:  
Warning  
With a rear backrest that is not locked, the pro‐  
tective function of the middle safety belt is not  
guaranteed. There is a risk of injuries or danger  
to life. If you are using the middle safety belt,  
lock the wider rear seat backrest.  
▷ The rear seat backrests can be folded down.  
▷ The rear seat backrests can be moved into an  
upright loading position using the cargo set‐  
ting.  
General information  
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of 40–  
20–40. The side rear seat backrests and the  
center section can be folded down separately.  
Warning  
The stability of the child restraint system is lim‐  
ited or compromised with incorrect seat adjust‐  
ment or improper installation of the child seat.  
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make  
sure that the child restraint system fits securely  
against the backrest. If possible, adjust the  
backrest tilt for all affected backrests and cor‐  
rectly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats  
and backrests are securely engaged or locked.  
If possible, adjust the height of the head re‐  
straints or remove them.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the rear  
seat backrests can be folded down from the rear  
or from the cargo area.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Danger of jamming with folding down the back‐  
rests. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage  
to property. Make sure that the area of move‐  
ment of the rear backrest and the of the head  
restraint is clear prior to folding down.  
NOTICE  
Vehicle parts can be damaged when folding  
down the rear backrest. There is a risk of dam‐  
age to property. Make sure that the area of  
movement of the rear backrest including head  
restraint is clear when folding down.  
Warning  
If a rear seat backrest is not locked, unsecured  
cargo can be thrown about the car’s interior;  
for instance, in the event of an accident, braking  
or an evasive maneuver. There is a risk of injury.  
Make sure that the rear seat backrest is locked  
after folding it back.  
Warning  
Unexpected movements of the rear seat back‐  
rest while driving may occur due to uninten‐  
tional unlocking of the rear seat backrests by  
the straps. There is a risk of injury. Do not fas‐  
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Folding down the rear seat backrest  
from the rear  
Folding back the backrest  
Without a cargo position:  
1. Pull loop to unlock the rear seat backrest.  
1. Pull the strap.  
2. The rear seat backrest folds forward.  
Cargo position  
2. Return the rear seat backrest to the upright  
seating position and engage it.  
With a cargo position:  
1. Pull the strap.  
Concept  
The rear seat backrests can be moved into an  
upright loading position individually. An adjust‐  
ment in several tilt stages is possible as needed.  
Adjusting  
1. Pull the strap.  
2. Fold the rear seat backrest rearward. The rear  
seat backrest first engages in the loading po‐  
sition.  
3. Pull the strap again.  
4. Return the rear seat backrest to the upright  
seating position and engage it.  
2. Set the loading position of the rear seat back‐  
rest as required.  
3. Engage the rear seat backrest.  
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Cargo area partition net  
Cargo area partition net, large  
When the rear seat backrest is folded down, in‐  
stall the large cargo area partition net behind the  
front seats.  
1. Fold down the rear seat backrests, refer to  
page 206.  
2. Open the lids above on the roof frame until  
they engage.  
Cargo area partition net, small  
With upright rear backrests, install the small  
cargo area partition net behind the second row of  
seats.  
1. Remove the cargo cover.  
2. Insert each of the two top retaining pins of  
the cargo area partition net into the recepta‐  
cles until they reach the stop, arrow 1, and  
push them forward.  
3. Insert each of the two top retaining pins of  
the cargo area partition net into the recepta‐  
cles until they reach the stop, arrow 1, and  
push them forward.  
3. Use the two lower hooks to hook the cargo  
area partition net into the lower eyes in the  
cargo area, arrow 2.  
Ski and snowboard bag  
4. Hook the lower three hooks of the cargo area  
partition net into the three eyes of the folded  
down rear backrest, arrow 2, raising the back‐  
rests slightly, if needed.  
The ski and snowboard bag is contained in a  
protective jacket in the cargo area.  
Make sure that the lower hooks are hooked  
into the eyes from behind.  
Follow the installation and owner's manual in‐  
cluded in the protective jacket.  
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Storage compartments  
▷ Storage compartment up front in the center  
console, refer to page 209.  
Vehicle features and  
options  
▷ Glove compartment on the front passenger  
side, refer to page 210.  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional features offered with the series.  
It also describes features that are not necessarily  
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the  
selected options or country versions. This also  
applies to safety-related functions and systems.  
When using these functions and systems, the  
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐  
served.  
▷ Glove compartment on the driver's side, refer  
to page 210.  
▷ Compartments in the doors, refer to  
page 210.  
▷ Storage compartment in the center armrest,  
refer to page 211.  
▷ Cup holder, refer to page 211.  
▷ Storage compartment in the rear center con‐  
sole, refer to page 211.  
Safety information  
▷ Clothes hooks, refer to page 212  
▷ Storage compartments in the cargo area, re‐  
fer to page 212.  
Warning  
▷ Additional storage compartments in the car's  
interior, refer to page 212  
Loose objects or devices with a cable connec‐  
tion to the vehicle, for instance mobile phones,  
can be thrown about the car's interior while  
driving, for instance in the event of an accident,  
braking or evasive maneuver. There is a risk of  
injury. Secure loose objects or devices with a  
cable connection to the vehicle in the car's in‐  
terior.  
Storage compartment up  
front in the center console  
NOTICE  
Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can dam‐  
age the dashboard. There is a risk of damage to  
property. Do not use anti-slip pads.  
There is a storage compartment in the center  
console.  
Storage compartments in  
the car's interior  
The following storage compartments are availa‐  
ble in the car's interior:  
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vers. There is a risk of injury. Always close the  
glove compartment immediately after using it.  
Glove compartment  
Front passenger side  
Safety information  
Opening  
Warning  
Folded open, the glove compartment protrudes  
in the car's interior. Objects in the glove com‐  
partment can be thrown into the car's interior  
while driving, for instance in the event of an ac‐  
cident or during braking and evasive maneu‐  
vers. There is a risk of injury. Always close the  
glove compartment immediately after using it.  
Pull the handle.  
Closing  
Fold cover closed.  
Opening  
Compartments in the doors  
General information  
There are storage compartments in the doors.  
Safety information  
Pull the handle.  
The light in the glove compartment switches on.  
Warning  
Breakable objects, such as glass bottles or  
glasses, can break in the event of an accident  
or a braking or evasive maneuver. Broken glass  
can be scattered in the car's interior. There is a  
risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do  
not use any breakable objects while driving.  
Only stow breakable objects in closed storage  
compartments.  
Closing  
Fold cover closed.  
Driver's side  
Safety information  
Warning  
Folded open, the glove compartment protrudes  
in the car's interior. Objects in the glove com‐  
partment can be thrown into the car's interior  
while driving, for instance in the event of an ac‐  
cident or during braking and evasive maneu‐  
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Center armrest  
Cup holders  
Front  
Safety information  
A storage compartment is located in the center  
armrest between the front seats.  
Warning  
Unsuitable containers in the cup holders may  
damage the cup holders or be thrown about  
the car’s interior in the event of an accident, an  
evasive maneuver, or forceful braking. Spilled  
liquids can distract from the traffic conditions  
and lead to an accident. Hot drinks can damage  
the cup holder or lead to scalding. There is a  
risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do  
not force objects into the cup holder. Use light‐  
weight, shatterproof, and sealable containers.  
Do not transport hot beverages.  
Opening  
Pull the lever, arrow 1, and fold the center arm‐  
rest up, arrow 2.  
Front  
Adjusting  
The center armrest can be adjusted in several tilt  
settings.  
Storage compartment in  
the rear center console  
Two cup holders are located in the front center  
console.  
Rear  
NOTICE  
With an open cup holder, the center armrest  
cannot be folded back up. There is a risk of  
damage to property. Press back the covers be‐  
fore the center armrest is folded up.  
A storage compartment is located in the center  
console.  
In the center armrest.  
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Warning  
Improper use of the clothes hooks can lead to a  
risk of objects flying about during braking and  
evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury and  
risk of damage to property. Only hang light‐  
weight objects, for instance clothing articles,  
from the clothes hooks.  
Pull the center armrest forward at the strap.  
To open: press the button.  
Storage compartments in  
the cargo area  
To close: push both covers back in, one after the  
other.  
Side storage compartments, left  
and right  
Storage compartments are located on the right  
and left sides.  
Additional storage  
compartments in the car's  
interior  
Net for storage compartment  
Smaller objects can be stored in the net of right  
storage compartment.  
Nets on the backrests of the  
front seats  
The nets on the backrests of the front seats can  
also be used to store small parts.  
Multi-function hook  
Warning  
Clothes hooks  
Improper use of the multi-function hooks can  
lead to a risk of objects flying about during  
braking and evasive maneuvers, for example.  
There is a risk of injury and risk of damage to  
property. Only hang lightweight objects,  
General information  
The clothes hooks are located in the grab han‐  
dles in the rear.  
such as shopping bags, from the multi-function  
hooks. Only transport heavy luggage in the  
cargo area if it has been appropriately secured.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Clothing articles on the clothes hooks can ob‐  
struct the view while driving. There is a risk of  
accident. When suspending clothing articles  
from the clothes hooks, ensure that they will  
not obstruct the driver's view.  
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A multi-function hook is located on each side of  
the cargo area.  
Lashing eyes in the cargo area  
To secure the cargo, refer to page 219, there  
are lashing eyes in the cargo area.  
Storage space under cargo floor  
panel  
The cargo floor panel can be folded. To open the  
cargo floor panel, lift slightly and push toward the  
front.  
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