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EnglishControls for your BMW 3 Series 2018-2025
Controls
This chapter is intended to provide you with
information that will give you complete control of
your vehicle. All features and accessories that
are useful for driving and your safety, comfort
and convenience are described here.
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Opening and closing
Opening and closing
Integrated key
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Press the button on the back of the remote
control, arrow 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2.
Remote control/key
Buttons on the remote control
The integrated key fits the following locks:
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▷
Driver's door.
Glove compartment on the front passenger
side.
The front passenger glove compartment con‐
tains a switch for separately securing the trunk
Replacing the battery
1
2
3
4
Unlocking
Locking
Opening the trunk lid
Panic mode in alarm system
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐
trols with keys.
1. Take the integrated key out of the remote
control.
Every remote control contains a replaceable
battery.
2. Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1.
The settings called up and implemented when
the car is unlocked depend on which remote
control is used to unlock the car. Personal Pro‐
3. Remove the cover of the battery compart‐
ment; see arrow 2.
4. Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing upwards.
Information on the required maintenance is
stored in the remote control as well. Service
data in the remote control, refer to page 207
5. Press the cover closed.
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Take the used battery to a recycling
center or to your service center.
Start/Stop button within 10 seconds while
pressing the brake.
Manual transmission: if a corresponding Check
Control message appears, hold the remote
control, as shown, against the marked area on
the steering column and press the Start/Stop
button within 10 seconds while pressing the
clutch pedal.
New remote controls
You can obtain new remote controls from your
service center.
Loss of the remote controls
Lost remote controls can be blocked by your
service center.
Personal Profile
Emergency detection of remote
control
The concept
You can set several of your vehicle's functions
to suit your personal needs and preferences.
It is possible to switch on the ignition or start
the engine in situations such as the following:
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The settings are automatically saved in the
profile currently activated.
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Interference of radio transmission to re‐
mote control by external sources.
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The remote control used is detected when
the vehicle is unlocked and the stored pro‐
file is called up.
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Discharged battery in the remote control.
Interference of radio transmission by mo‐
bile devices in close proximity to the re‐
mote control.
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Your personal settings will be recognized
and called up again even if the vehicle has
been used in the meantime by someone
else with another remote control.
▷
Interference of radio transmission by
charger while charging items such as mo‐
bile devices in the vehicle.
The individual settings are stored for three
Personal Profiles and one guest profile.
A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐
tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start
the engine.
Transmitting the settings
Your personal settings can be taken with you
to another vehicle equipped with the Personal
Profile function. For more information, contact
your service center.
Starting the engine with emergency
detection of the remote control
The settings are transmitted as follows:
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▷
Via the USB interface for data transfer.
BMW Online.
Automatic transmission: if a corresponding
Check Control message appears, hold the re‐
mote control, as shown, against the marked
area on the steering column and press the
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Profile management
Exporting profiles
Most settings of the active profile and the
saved contacts can be exported.
Opening the profiles
A different profile can be called up than the
one associated with the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
This can be helpful for securing and retrieving
personal settings, before delivering the vehicle
to a workshop for example.
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
3. Select a profile.
3. "Export profile"
Called up profile is assigned to the remote
control being used at the time.
4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"
USB interface: "USB device"
Renaming profiles
1. "Settings"
Using the guest profile
The guest profile can be used to make individ‐
ual settings without affecting the three Per‐
sonal Profiles.
2. "Profiles"
The current profile is selected.
3. Open "Options".
4. "Rename current profile"
This can be useful for drivers who are using
the vehicle temporarily and do not have their
own profile.
Resetting profiles
1. "Settings"
The settings of the active profile are reset to
their default values.
2. "Profiles"
The current profile is selected.
3. Open "Guest".
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
4. Create the settings.
Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed.
The current profile is selected.
3. Open "Options".
4. "Reset current profile"
Display profile list during start
The profile list can be displayed during each
start for selecting the desired profile.
Importing profiles
Existing settings and contacts are overwritten
with the imported profile.
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
1. "Settings"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Display user list at startup"
2. "Profiles"
3. "Import profile"
Personal Profile settings
The following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"
USB interface: "USB device"
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Collision warning: warning time.
Exterior mirror position.
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CD/Multimedia: audio source listened to
last.
The system simultaneously engages and re‐
leases the locks on the following:
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Unlocking/locking of the vehicle: settings.
Driving Dynamics Control: sport program
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Doors.
Trunk lid.
Fuel filler flap.
Driver's seat position: automatically re‐
trieved after unlocking.
Operating from the outside
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Programmable memory buttons: assign‐
ment.
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Via the remote control.
Head-up Display: selection, brightness,
position and rotation of the display.
Via the door handles of the driver's and
front passenger doors.
Headlamp courtesy delay feature: time set‐
ting.
The following takes place simultaneously
when locking/unlocking the vehicle via the re‐
mote control:
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Tone: tone settings.
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Depending on how the vehicle is equipped,
the theft protection is activated/deacti‐
vated. Theft protection prevents the doors
from being unlocked using the lock but‐
tons or the door opener.
Automatic climate control/Automatic cli‐
mate control with enhanced features: set‐
tings.
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Navigation: map views, route criteria, voice
output on/off.
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The welcome lamps, interior lamps and
courtesy lamps are switched on and off.
Park Distance Control PDC: adjusting the
signal tone volume.
armed or disarmed.
Radio: stored stations, station listened to
last, special settings.
Rearview camera: selection of functions
and type of display.
Operating from the inside
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Side View: selection of the display type.
Language on the Control Display.
Lane departure warning: last setting, on/
off.
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Active Blind Spot Detection: last setting,
on/off.
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Daytime running lights: current setting.
Triple turn signal activation.
Via the button for the central locking system.
Locking the vehicle: after a brief period or
after starting to drive.
If the vehicle has been locked from inside, the
fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the
central locking system unlocks automatically.
Central locking system
The hazard warning system and interior lamps
come on.
The concept
The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
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Opening and closing
Switching on interior lamps and
courtesy lamps
Opening and closing: from
the outside
Press the button on the remote control
with the vehicle locked.
Using the remote control
General information
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Take the remote control with you
People or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle
can then be opened from the outside.◀
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol for at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Opening the trunk lid
Unlocking
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol for approx. 1 second.
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol.
The vehicle is unlocked.
The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether it
was previously locked or unlocked.
Welcome lamps, interior lamp and courtesy
lamps are switched on.
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk
lid can only be opened using the remote con‐
trol if the vehicle has been unlocked.
Convenient opening
The remote control can be used to simultane‐
ously open the windows and the glass sunroof.
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Press and hold the button on the re‐
mote control.
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
The windows and the glass sunroof open.
Releasing the button stops the motion.
The trunk lid is locked again as soon as it is
pushed closed.
Locking
Press the button on the remote control.
Malfunction
If the vehicle can no longer be locked or un‐
locked with the remote control, the battery
may be discharged or there may be interfer‐
ence from external sources such as mobile
phones, metal objects, overhead power lines,
transmission towers, etc.
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot
be unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge.◀
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If this occurs, lock or unlock the driver's door at
the door lock using the integrated key.
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot
be unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge.◀
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, if the vehicle is unlocked via the door
lock.
FCC ID:
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle
with the remote control or switch on the igni‐
tion, if necessary, by emergency detection of
the remote control.
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LX8766S.
LX8766E.
LX8CAS.
Only the driver's door is unlocked or locked via
the door lock.
LX8CAS2.
MYTCAS4.
Compliance statement:
Locking the doors and trunk lid
together
To lock all doors and the trunk lid at once:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. With the doors closed, lock the vehicle us‐
ing the button for the central locking sys‐
tem in the interior.
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This device may not cause harmful inter‐
ference, and
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this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
2. Unlock and open the driver's or front pas‐
senger door.
3. Lock the vehicle.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
▷
Lock the driver's door using the
integrated key in the door lock, or
▷
Press down the lock button of the front
passenger door and close the door
from the outside.
Using the door lock
General information
The fuel filler flap can only be locked using the
remote control.
Manual operation
If an electrical malfunction occurs, lock or un‐
lock the vehicle using the integrated key via
the door lock on the driver's door.
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Opening and closing
Opening from the outside
Opening and closing: from
the inside
Locking and unlocking
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▷
Press the button on the trunk lid.
Press the button on the remote
control for approx. 1 second.
Pressing the buttons locks and unlocks the
doors and the trunk lid when the front doors
are closed, but they are not secured against
theft.
▷
With Comfort Access the trunk lid opens
with no-touch activation, refer to
Opening from the inside
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Push the button in the driver's foot‐
well.
Unlocking and opening
▷
Either unlock the doors together using the
button for the central locking system and
then pull the door handle above the arm‐
rest or
If the vehicle is stationary, the trunk lid opens if
it is not locked.
Closing
▷
Pull the door opener twice individually on
each door: the first time unlocks the door,
the second time opens it.
Trunk lid
Opening
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk
lid make it easier to pull down the lid.
Keep the closing path clear
Make sure that the closing path of the
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐
sult.◀
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Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Comfort Access
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
The concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐
ing the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote con‐
trol with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket.
Locking separately
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is nearby or in the passenger
compartment.
The trunk lid can be locked separately with the
switch in the front passenger glove compart‐
ment.
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
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Trunk lid secured, arrow 1.
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Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.
Convenient closing.
Trunk lid not secured, ar‐
row 2.
Unlocking of the trunk lid separately.
Open trunk lid with no-touch activation.
Start the engine.
Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position. This
secures the trunk lid and disconnects it from
the central locking system.
Functional requirements
If the glove compartment on the front passen‐
ger side is locked, the trunk lid cannot be
opened.
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▷
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There are no external sources of interfer‐
ence nearby.
To lock the vehicle, the remote control
must be located outside of the vehicle.
This is beneficial when the vehicle is parked
using valet service. The infrared remote con‐
trol can be handed out without the key.
The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
Emergency unlocking
The engine can only be started if the re‐
mote control is inside the vehicle.
Comparison with ordinary remote
control
The functions can be controlled by pressing
the buttons of the remote control or Comfort
Access.
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.
The trunk lid unlocks.
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Opening and closing
Monitor the closing process
Unlocking
Monitor the closing process to ensure
that no one becomes trapped.◀
Unlocking the trunk lid separately
Press the button on the exterior of the trunk
lid.
This corresponds to pressing the
ton on the remote control.
but‐
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front
passenger door completely, arrow 1.
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
This corresponds to pressing the
on the remote control.
button
Locking
Opening trunk lid with no-touch
activation
With Comfort Access, the trunk lid can be
opened with no-touch activation using the re‐
mote control you are carrying.
A sensor detects a directed foot motion in the
center of the area at the rear of the car and the
trunk lid opens.
Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2,
with your finger for approx. 1 second.
Foot movement to be carried out
Do not touch vehicle
This corresponds to pressing the
on the remote control.
button
With the foot motion, make sure there is
steady stance and do not touch the vehicle;
otherwise, there is a danger of injury, e. g. from
hot exhaust system parts.◀
To save battery power, ensure that the ignition
and all electronic systems and/or power con‐
sumers are switched off before locking the ve‐
hicle.
1. Position in the center behind the vehicle.
Convenient closing
Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2,
with the finger and hold it down.
In addition to locking, the windows and the
glass sunroof are closed.
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2. Move foot in the direction of travel under‐
neath the bumper and immediately back.
Adjusting
Unlocking
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
1. "Settings"
2. "Doors/key"
3.
Select symbol or "Unlock button:"
4. Select the desired function:
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"Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐
locks the entire vehicle.
Opening
The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether it
was previously locked or unlocked.
▷
"All doors"
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped or
the country-specific variant, you can set
whether the doors are also unlocked with the
button on the remote control.
Before the opening, the hazard warning sys‐
tem flashes.
Preventing inadvertent opening
In situations where the trunk lid should is
not to be opened with no-touch activation, en‐
sure that the remote control is located beyond
the range of the sensor, at least 5 ft/1.50 m
from the rear of the car.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1. "Settings"
2. "Doors/key"
3. Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐
mation signals.
Otherwise, the trunk lid may be opened inad‐
vertently, for example by an unintentional or
misinterpreted movement of the foot.◀
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▷
"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"
"Flash when lock/unlock"
Automatic locking
Malfunction
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Comfort Access may not function properly if it
experiences interference from external sour‐
ces such as mobile phones, metal objects,
overhead power lines, transmission towers,
etc.
1. "Settings"
2. "Doors/key"
3. Select the desired function:
In this case, open or close the vehicle using the
buttons on the remote control or use the
integrated key in the door lock.
▷
"Lock if no door opened"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if a door is not
opened.
If there is a malfunction, open the trunk lid with
the remote control button or with the button on
the trunk lid.
▷
"Lock after start driving"
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Opening and closing
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive away.
▷ By flashing the daytime running lights.
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
Retrieving the seat and mirror settings
The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions
used last are stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
General information
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either
with the remote control or via the Comfort Ac‐
cess at the door lock, the alarm system is
armed or disarmed at the same time.
When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions
are automatically retrieved if this function was
activated.
Pinch hazard when moving back the seat
Door lock and armed alarm system
If this function is used, first make sure
that the footwell behind the driver's seat is
empty. Otherwise, people can be injured or ob‐
jects damaged when the seat is moved back.◀
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, if the vehicle is unlocked via the door
lock.
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle
with the remote control or switch on the igni‐
tion, if necessary, by emergency detection of
the remote control.
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:
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When a seat position switch is pressed.
When a button of the seat and mirror mem‐
ory is pressed.
Trunk lid and armed alarm system
The trunk lid can be opened even when the
alarm system is armed.
Activating the setting
1. "Settings"
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol for approx. 1 second.
2. "Doors/key"
3. "Last seat position autom."
With Comfort Access the trunk lid opens with
Alarm system
After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and
monitored again if the doors are locked. The
hazard warning system flashes once.
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds to:
In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk
lid can only be opened using the remote con‐
trol if the vehicle was unlocked first.
▷
Opening of a door, the hood or the trunk
lid.
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▷
Movements in the vehicle.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐
tempts to steal a wheel or when towing the
car.
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol for at least 3 seconds.
▷
Interruptions in battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:
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By sounding an acoustic alarm.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
By switching on the hazard warning sys‐
tem.
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Switching off the alarm
Interior motion sensor
▷
Unlock the vehicle using the remote con‐
trol.
The windows and glass sunroof must be
closed for the system to function properly.
▷
With Comfort Access: If you are carrying
the remote control with you, pull on the
driver side or front passenger side door
handle.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor can be switched off together, such as in
the following situations:
Indicator lamp on the interior rearview
mirror
▷
▷
▷
In automatic car washes.
In duplex garages.
During transport on car-carrying trains, at
sea or on a trailer.
▷
When animals are to remain in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle
is locked.
▷
▷
The indicator lamp flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues to flash.
The system is armed.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor are switched off until the vehicle is locked
again.
The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
The doors, hood or trunk lid is not closed
properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐
cured.
After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp
flashes continuously. Interior motion sen‐
sor and tilt alarm sensor are not active.
Power windows
General information
▷
▷
The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐
ing:
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot operate the power windows and in‐
jure themselves.◀
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the engine ignition is switched on, but
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
An alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is
towed.
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Opening and closing
Pinch protection system
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as
a window closes, the closing action is inter‐
rupted.
The window reopens slightly.
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐
tection
Even with the pinch protection system, check
that the window's closing path is clear; other‐
wise, the closing action may not stop in certain
situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀
Opening
▷
Press the switch to the resistance
point.
No window accessories
Do not install any accessories in the
range of movement of the windows; otherwise,
the pinch protection system will be impaired.◀
The window opens while the switch is held.
▷
Press the switch beyond the resist‐
ance point.
Closing without the pinch protection
system
The window opens automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Keep the closing path clear
remote control.
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the window is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Closing
Keep the closing path clear
For example, if there is an external danger or if
ice on the windows prevents a window from
closing normally, proceed as follows:
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the window is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
1. Pull the switch past the resistance point
and hold it there.
▷
Pull the switch to the resistance
point.
The pinch protection is limited and the
window reopens slightly if the closing force
exceeds a certain value.
The window closes while the switch is
held.
2. Pull the switch past the resistance point
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there.
▷
Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The window closes without pinch protec‐
tion.
The window closes automatically.
Pressing the switch stops the motion.
Safety switch
Comfort Access.
The safety switch in the driver's door can be
used to prevent children, for example, from
opening and closing the rear windows using
the switches in the rear.
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Switching on and off
Glass sunroof, powered
Press the button.
General information
The glass sunroof is operational when the igni‐
tion is switched on.
The LED lights up if the safety func‐
tion is switched on.
Safety switch for rear operation
Keep the closing path clear
Press the safety switch when transport‐
ing children in the rear; otherwise, injury may
result if the windows are closed without super‐
vision.◀
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof
is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot operate the roof and injure them‐
selves.◀
Roller sunblinds
Roller sunblind for rear window
General information
If you are no longer able to move the roller sun‐
blind for the rear window after having activated
it a number of times in a row, the system is
blocked for a limited time to prevent overheat‐
ing. Let the system cool.
The roller sunblind for the rear window cannot
be moved at low interior temperatures.
Extending or retracting roller blind for
rear window
Tilting the glass sunroof
Push switch upward briefly.
Press the button.
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▷
Closed roof is tilted open.
The opened roof closes until
it is in its tilted position. The
sliding visor stays com‐
pletely open.
Roller sunblinds for the rear side
windows
Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hook
it onto the bracket.
Opening/closing the glass sunroof and
sliding visor together
Do not open the window while the roller
sunblind is raised.
▷
Slide switch back to the re‐
sistance point and hold.
Do not open the window while the roller sun‐
blind is raised; otherwise, there is a risk of
damage at high speeds that may result in per‐
sonal injury.◀
Glass sunroof and sliding vi‐
sor open together as long as
the switch is held down.
▷
Press switch back past the resistance
point.
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Opening and closing
The glass sunroof and sliding visor open
automatically. Pressing the switch again
stops the opening motion.
Pinch protection is limited and the roof re‐
opens slightly if the closing force exceeds
a certain value.
2. Press the switch forward again beyond the
resistance point and hold until the roof
closes without pinch protection.
Analogously, the glass sunroof is closed by
sliding the switch forward.
The sliding visor remains open and can be
closed by hand.
Closing from the raised position
without pinch protection
If there is an external danger, push the switch
forward past the resistance point and hold it.
remote control.
Comfort Access.
The roof closes without pinch protection.
Comfort position
Initializing after a power failure
Stops the roof in the comfort position if the
roof is not fully open. This reduces wind noise
in the passenger compartment.
After a power failure during the opening or
closing process, the roof can only be operated
to a limited extent.
If desired, continue the movement by pressing
the switch.
Initializing the system
The system can be initialized when the vehicle
is stationary and the engine is running.
Pinch protection system
If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐
roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐
ment is stopped, beginning at approximately
the middle of the opening in the roof, or from
the tilted position during closing.
During the initialization, the roof closes without
pinch protection.
Keep the closing path clear
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof
is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
The glass sunroof opens again slightly.
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐
tection
Press the switch up and hold it
until the initialization is com‐
plete:
Despite the pinch protection system, check
that the roof's closing path is clear; otherwise,
the closing action may not be interrupted in
certain extreme situations, such as when thin
objects are present.◀
▷
Initialization begins within
15 seconds and is com‐
pleted when the sunroof is
completely closed.
▷
The roof closes without pinch protection.
Closing from the open position
without pinch protection
For example, if there is an external danger, pro‐
ceed as follows:
1. Press the switch forward beyond the re‐
sistance point and hold.
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Controls
Adjusting
Manually adjustable seats
At a glance
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Sitting safely
The ideal seating position can make a vital
contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Forward/backward
Thigh support
Seat tilt
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:
Backrest width
Lumbar support
Height
▷
▷
▷
Backrest tilt
Seats
Forward/backward
General information
Do not adjust the seat while driving
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driv‐
ing, or the seat could respond with unexpected
movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle
control could lead to an accident.◀
Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired
direction.
Also on the front passenger side, do not incline
the backrest on the front passenger side too
far to the rear during driving, or there is a risk of
slipping under the safety belt in the event of an
accident. This would eliminate the protection
normally provided by the belt.◀
After releasing the lever, move the seat for‐
ward or back slightly to make sure it engages
properly.
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Height
Electrically adjustable seats
At a glance
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat
or lift it off, as necessary.
1
2
3
4
5
Seat and mirror memory
Backrest width
Backrest tilt
Lumbar support
Backrest tilt
Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
Note
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored
for the remote control currently in use. When
the vehicle is unlocked via the remote control,
the position is automatically retrieved if the
purpose.
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the
backrest or lift it off, as necessary.
Seat tilt
Adjustments in detail
1. Forward/back.
Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired
tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight
to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat
engages properly.
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2. Height.
Thigh support
Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust
the thigh support.
3. Seat tilt.
Lumbar support
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐
justed in such a way that it supports the lumbar
region of the spine. The lower back and the
spine are supported for upright posture.
▷
Press the front/rear section
of the switch.
4. Backrest tilt.
The curvature is increased/
decreased.
▷
Press the upper/lower sec‐
tion of the switch.
The curvature is shifted up/
down.
Backrest width
Change the width of the back‐
rest using the side wings to ad‐
just the lateral support.
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If the drive is continued within approx. 15 mi‐
nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐
cally with the temperature selected last.
Front seat heating
When ECO PRO, refer to page 171, is acti‐
vated, the heater output is reduced.
Switching off
Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.
Switching on
Press the button once for each tem‐
perature level.
Safety belts
Seats with safety belt
The vehicle has five seats, each of which is
equipped with a safety belt.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
If the drive is continued within approx. 15 mi‐
nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐
cally with the temperature selected last.
Number of safety belts
Your vehicle has been fitted with five safety
belts for the safety of you and your passen‐
gers. However, they can only offer protection
when adjusted correctly.
When ECO PRO, refer to page 171, is acti‐
vated, the heater output is reduced.
Switching off
Hints
Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.
Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by all occupants before driving away.
Although airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.
Rear seat heating
▷
▷
▷
The shoulder strap's anchorage point will
be correct for adult seat occupants of ev‐
ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted.
The two outer safety belt buckles,
integrated into the rear seat, are for pas‐
sengers sitting on the left and right.
The center rear seat belt buckle is solely
intended for the center passenger.
Switching on
One person per safety belt
Press the button once for each tem‐
perature level.
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or
small children to ride on a passenger's lap.◀
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
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Putting on the belt
speeds above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can
also be activated if objects are placed on the
front passenger seat.
Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly
across the lap and shoulders, as close to the
body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies
low around the hips in the lap area and does
not press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the belt
can slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal
impact and injure the abdomen.
Damage to safety belts
In the case of strain caused by accidents or
damage:
Have the safety belts, including the safety belt
tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors
checked.
The safety belt must not lie across the neck,
rub on sharp edges, be routed over solid or
breakable objects, or be pinched.◀
Checking and replacing safety belts
Reduction of restraining effect
Have the work performed only by your
service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured
that this safety feature will function properly.◀
Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the
belt from fitting properly, and pull the shoulder
belt periodically to readjust the tension across
your lap; otherwise, the retention effect of the
safety belt may be reduced.◀
Head restraints in the front
Buckling the belt
Correctly adjusted head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event
of an accident.
Adjusting the head restraint
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an in‐
creased risk of injury in an accident.◀
Height
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in
the belt buckle.
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is
approximately at ear level.
Unbuckling the belt
1. Hold the belt firmly.
Distance
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint
is as close as possible to the back of the head.
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.
3. Guide the belt back into its reel.
If necessary, adjust the distance by adjusting
the tilt of the backrest.
Safety belt reminder for driver's and
passenger's seat
The indicator lamp flashes or lights up
and a signal sounds. Make sure that
the safety belts are positioned cor‐
rectly. The safety belt reminder is active at
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Adjusting the height
1. Pull the head restraint upward as far as
possible.
▷
▷
To raise: pull.
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the
head restraint out completely.
To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
Before transporting passengers
Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐
porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐
tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐
able.◀
Tilt
Three different tilt positions are available.
Rear head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event
of an accident.
▷
▷
Forward: pull the top edge of the head re‐
straint forward, arrow 1.
Adjusting the head restraint
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an in‐
creased risk of injury in an accident.◀
Back: press the button, arrow 2. The head
restraint folds as far back as possible.
Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is
approximately at ear level.
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Adjusting the height
1. Pull the head restraint upward as far as
possible.
▷
▷
To raise: pull.
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the
head restraint out completely.
To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
Before transporting passengers
The center head restraint cannot be adjusted
in elevation.
Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐
porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐
tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐
able.◀
Folding down head restraints
Extending/retracting head restraint
Only fold down head restraint if no pas‐
sengers are in the rear. Fold out retracted
headrests again if passengers are being car‐
ried in the rear; otherwise, there is increased
risk of injury in the event of an accident.◀
Seat and mirror memory
General information
Two different driver's seat and exterior mirror
positions can be stored and retrieved for each
remote control. Settings for the backrest width
and lumbar support are not stored in memory.
▷
▷
To lower flaps: press the button, arrow 1,
and press down the head restraint.
Fold back up: pull up head restraints.
Storing
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Set the desired position.
Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.
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Mirrors
3.
Press the button. The LED in the
button lights up.
Exterior mirrors
At a glance
4. Press the desired button 1 or 2. The LED
goes out.
If the M button is pressed accidentally:
Press the button again.
The LED goes out.
Calling up settings
Do not retrieve the memory while driving
Do not retrieve the memory setting while
driving, as an unexpected movement of the
seat or steering wheel could result in an acci‐
dent.◀
1
2
3
Adjusting
Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor
Fold in and out
Comfort function
1. Open the driver's door.
2. Switch off the ignition.
General information
The mirror on the passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
3. Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.
The corresponding seat position is performed
automatically.
Estimating distances correctly
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not estimate the distance
to the traffic behind you based on what you
see in the mirror, as this will increase your risk
of an accident.◀
The procedure stops when a switch for adjust‐
ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.
Safety mode
1. Close the driver's door or switch on the ig‐
nition.
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the
mirror setting is stored for the remote control
in use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the re‐
mote control, the position is automatically re‐
trieved if the setting for this function is active.
2. Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2
until the adjustment procedure is com‐
pleted.
Calling up of a seat position
deactivated
After a brief period, the calling up of stored
seat positions is deactivated to save battery
power.
Selecting a mirror
To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the mirror changeover switch.
Adjusting electrically
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:
▷
▷
▷
Open and close the door or trunk lid.
Press a button on the remote control.
Press the Start/Stop button.
The setting corresponds to the direc‐
tion in which the button is pressed.
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Saving positions
Automatic heating
Seat and mirror memory, refer to page 53
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
whenever the engine is running.
Adjusting manually
If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example,
press the edges of the mirror glass.
Automatic dimming feature
Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim‐
med. Photocells are used for control in the In‐
Automatic Curb Monitor
When the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror
glass tilts downward slightly on the front pas‐
senger side. This improves your view of the
curb and other low-lying obstacles when park‐
ing, for example.
Interior rearview mirror
Reducing the blinding effect
Activating
1.
Slide the mirror changeover switch
to the driver's side mirror position.
2. Engage transmission position R.
Deactivating
Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect by
the interior mirror.
Slide the mirror changeover switch to the pas‐
senger's side mirror position.
Fold in and out
Interior rearview mirror, automatic
dimming feature
Press the button.
The concept
Possible up to approx. 15 mph/20 km/h.
For example, this is advantageous
▷
▷
▷
In car washes.
In narrow streets.
For folding back mirrors that were folded
away manually.
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐
matically at a speed of approx.
25 mph/40 km/h.
Photocells are used for control:
Fold in the mirror in a car wash
▷
▷
In the mirror glass.
Before washing the car in an automatic
car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or
with the button; otherwise, the mirrors could
be damaged, depending on the width of the
vehicle.◀
On the back of the mirror.
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Functional requirement
Switching on/off
For proper operation:
Press the button.
▷
▷
Keep the photocells clean.
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
Do not cover the area between the inside
rearview mirror and the windshield.
Steering wheel
General information
Do not adjust while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement
could result in an accident.◀
Adjusting
1. Fold the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seating posi‐
tion.
3. Fold the lever back.
Steering wheel heating
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Transporting children safely
vated. Automatic deactivation of front passen‐
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Note
Deactivated front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there
is an increased risk of injury to the child when
the airbags are triggered, even with a child re‐
straint fixing system.◀
The right place for children
Note
Installing child restraint
fixing systems
Children in the vehicle
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them‐
selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the
doors.◀
Before mounting
Before mounting child restraint fixing systems,
ensure that the rear seat backrests are locked.
Children should always be in the rear
Accident research shows that the safest place
for children is in the back seat.
Hints
Manufacturer's information for child re‐
straint fixing systems
Transporting children in the rear
To select, mount and use child restraint fixing
systems, observe the information provided by
the system manufacturer; otherwise, the pro‐
tective effect can be impaired.◀
Only transport children younger than
13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in
the rear in child restraint fixing systems pro‐
vided in accordance with the age, weight and
size of the child; otherwise, there is an in‐
creased risk of injury in an accident.
Lock the rear seat backrests in position
Before installing a child restraint system,
make sure that the rear seat backrests are
locked; otherwise, the protective effect is not
guaranteed and there is an increased risk of in‐
jury for the child in the event of an accident.◀
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint
fixing system can no longer be used, due to
their age, weight and size.◀
Children on the front passenger seat
On the front passenger seat
Deactivating airbags
After installing a child restraint fixing system in
the front passenger seat, make sure that the
Should it ever be necessary to use a child re‐
straint fixing system in the front passenger
seat, make sure that the front, knee and side
airbags on the front passenger side are deacti‐
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front, knee and side airbags on the front pas‐
senger side are deactivated.
Child seat security
Deactivate the front passenger airbags auto‐
Deactivating the front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there
is an increased risk of injury to the child when
the airbags are triggered, even with a child re‐
straint fixing system.◀
The rear safety belts and the front passenger
safety belt can be locked against pulling out for
mounting the child restraint fixing systems.
Seat position and height
Before installing a child restraint fixing system,
move the front passenger seat as far back as
possible and adjust its height to the highest
position to obtain the best possible position for
the belt and to offer optimal protection in the
event of an accident.
Locking the safety belt
1. Pull out the belt webbing completely.
2. Secure the child restraint fixing system
with the belt.
3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and
pull it taut against the child restraint fixing
system. The safety belt is locked.
Do not change the seat position and height af‐
ter this.
Backrest width
Unlocking the safety belt
Adjustable backrest width: before installing a
child restraint fixing system in the front pas‐
senger seat, open the backrest width com‐
pletely. Do not change the backrest width
again and do not call up a memory position.
1. Unbuckle the belt buckle.
2. Remove the child restraint fixing system.
3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐
pletely.
Backrest width for the child seat
Before installing a child restraint fixing
system in the front passenger seat, the back‐
rest width must be opened completely. Do not
change the adjustment after this; otherwise,
the stability of the child seat will be reduced.◀
LATCH child restraint fixing
system
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for CHil‐
dren.
Note
Manufacturer's information for LATCH
child restraint fixing systems
To mount and use the LATCH child restraint
fixing systems, observe the operating and
safety information from the system manufac‐
turer; otherwise, the level of protection may be
reduced.◀
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Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors
With a through-loading system:
Position
The lower anchors may be used to attach the
CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child
and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child
is restr- ained by the internal harnesses.
Correctly engage the lower LATCH an‐
chors
Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have
properly engaged and that the child restraint
fixing system is resting snugly against the
backrest; otherwise, the degree of protection
offered may be reduced.◀
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo‐
cated behind the indicated covers.
Before mounting the LATCH child restraint fix‐
ing system, pull the belt away from the child
restraint fixing system.
Mounting ISOFIX child restraint fixing
systems
1. Mount the child restraint fixing system; re‐
fer to the user's manual of the system.
Without a through-loading system:
Position
2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐
erly connected.
Child restraint fixing system with a
tether strap
Mounting points
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo‐
cated in the gap between the seat and back‐
rest.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there are
two outer or three mounting points for child re‐
straint fixing systems with a tether strap.
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5. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it
Note
down.
Mounting eyes
6. Lower and lock head restraints as needed.
Only use the mounting eyes for the up‐
per retaining strap to secure child restraint fix‐
ing systems; otherwise, the mounting eyes
could be damaged.◀
Locking the doors and
windows
Retaining strap guide
Rear doors
Retaining strap
Make sure that the upper retaining strap
is not routed over the head restraints or sharp
edges and is free of twisting on its way to the
upper mounting point; otherwise, the belt can‐
not properly secure the child restraint fixing
system in an accident.◀
Push the locking lever on the rear doors down.
The door can now be opened from the outside
only.
Safety switch for the rear
Press the button on the driver's door if
children are being transported in the
rear.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Direction of travel
Head restraint.
This locks various functions so that they can‐
not be operated from the rear: safety switch,
Hook for upper retaining strap
Mounting point/eye
Rear window shelf
Seat backrest
Upper retaining strap
Attaching the upper retaining strap to
the mounting point
1. Remove the mounting point cover.
2. Raise the head restraint.
3. Guide the upper retaining strap between
the supports of the head restraint.
4. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to
the mounting eye.
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▷
Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Note
If the engine is switched off and the ignition is
switched on, the system automatically
switches to the radio ready state when the
door is opened if the lights are switched off or
the daytime running lights are switched on.
Start/Stop button
Ignition off
Automatic transmission: Press the Start/Stop
button again, but do not depress the brake.
The concept
Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches the ignition on or off
and starts the engine.
Manual-shift transmission: press the Start/
Stop button again, and do not press on the
clutch pedal at the same time.
Automatic transmission: The
engine starts if the brake is de‐
pressed while pressing the Start/Stop button.
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go
out.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Manual transmission: the engine starts if the
clutch pedal is depressed when the Start/Stop
button is pressed.
Transmission position P with the ignition
off
Ignition on
Automatic transmission: Press the Start/Stop
button but do not depress the brake.
When the ignition is switched off, position P is
engaged automatically. When in an automatic
car wash, for example, ensure that the ignition
is not switched off accidentally.◀
Manual-shift transmission: press the Start/
Stop button, and do not press on the clutch
pedal at the same time.
The ignition automatically cuts off while the
vehicle is stationary and the engine is stopped:
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
▷
When locking the vehicle, and when the
low beams are activated.
Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster light up for varying lengths
of time.
▷
Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started. This function is only available
when the low beams are switched off.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
▷
When opening or closing the driver door, if
the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the
low beams are switched off.
The ignition switches off automatically:
▷
When locking the vehicle, even if the low
beams are switched on.
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▷
While the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, if
the driver's door is open and the low
beams are switched off.
Repeated starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated unsuccessful attempts to
start the vehicle or starting the vehicle several
times in quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel
is not burned or is inadequately burned, posing
a risk of overheating and damage to the cata‐
lytic converter.◀
When the ignition is switched off, by opening
or closing the driver's door or unbuckling the
driver's seat belt, the radio ready state remains
active.
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at
moderate engine speeds.
Radio ready state
Activate radio ready state:
▷
When the engine is running: press the
Start/Stop button.
Diesel engine
Some electronic systems/power consumers
remain ready for operation.
If the engine is cold and temperatures are be‐
low approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃, the start process may
be delayed somewhat due to automatic pre‐
heating.
The radio ready state switches off automati‐
cally:
A Check Control message is displayed.
▷
▷
After approx. 8 minutes.
When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐
tral locking system.
Manual transmission
▷
Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
Starting the engine
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neu‐
tral.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
Starting the engine
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
Hints
Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless but highly toxic
gas.◀
Automatic transmission
Starting the engine
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running; doing so poses a risk of
danger.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, set the parking brake and place the trans‐
mission in position P or neutral to prevent the
vehicle from moving.◀
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Engine stop
Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Function
Hints
The concept
Take the remote control with you
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, e.g., in a traffic congestion or at traffic
lights. The ignition remains switched on. The
engine starts again automatically for driving
off.
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot start the engine.◀
Set the parking brake and further secure
the vehicle as required
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐
hicle, for example, by turning the steering
wheel in the direction of the curb. ◀
Certain vehicle components may experience
additional wear as a result of this system.
Automatic mode
The Auto Start/Stop function is operational af‐
ter each engine start.
Before driving into a car wash
This function is activated at speeds faster than
about 3 mph, approx. 5 km/h.
In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a
car wash, heed the information regarding
Washing in automatic car washes, refer to
page 226.
Engine stop
The engine is switched off automatically dur‐
ing a stop under the following conditions:
Manual transmission
Manual transmission:
▷
Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is
not pressed.
Switching off the engine
1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press the
Start/Stop button.
▷
The driver's seat belt is buckled or the driv‐
er's door is closed.
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.
3. Set the parking brake.
Automatic transmission:
▷
▷
▷
The selector lever is in transmission posi‐
tion D.
Automatic transmission
Switching off the engine
1. Engage transmission position P with the
vehicle stopped.
Brake pedal remains depressed while the
vehicle is stopped.
The driver's seat belt is buckled or the driv‐
er's door is closed.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
The air volume of the air conditioner is reduced
when the engine is switched off.
The radio ready state is switched on.
3. Set the parking brake.
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Automatic transmission:
Displays in the instrument cluster
By releasing the brake pedal.
The READY display in the tach‐
ometer signals that the Auto
Start/Stop function is ready to
start the engine automatically.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it
will not start again automatically if any one of
the following conditions are met.
The display indicates that the
conditions for an automatic en‐
gine stop have not been satis‐
fied.
▷
The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.
▷
The hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lamps light up for varying
lengths of time.
Note
The engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
▷
▷
External temperature too low.
The external temperature is high and auto‐
matic climate control is running.
Note
Even if driving away was not intended, the de‐
activated engine starts up automatically in the
following situations:
▷
The passenger compartment has not yet
been heated or cooled to the required
level.
▷
Excessive warming of the passenger com‐
partment when the cooling function is
switched on.
▷
▷
The engine is not yet at operating temper‐
ature.
The wheels are at a sharp angle or the
steering wheel is being turned.
▷
▷
The steering wheel is turned.
Automatic transmission: the transmission
position is changed from D to N, R, or M/S.
▷
▷
After driving in reverse.
Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.
▷
Automatic transmission: the transmission
position is changed from P to N, D, R or
M/S.
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.
The engine compartment lid is unlocked.
The parking assistant is activated.
Stop-and-go traffic.
▷
▷
The vehicle begins rolling.
Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.
▷
▷
Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.
The transmission selector lever is in posi‐
tion N or M/S.
Excessive cooling of the passenger com‐
partment when the heating is switched on.
▷
Use of fuel with high ethanol content.
▷
Low brake vacuum pressure; this can oc‐
cur, for example, if the brake pedal is de‐
pressed a number of times in succession.
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the fol‐
lowing conditions:
▷
Manual transmission:
The clutch pedal is pressed.
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Activating/deactivating the system
manually
Malfunction
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer
switches of the engine automatically. A Check
Control message is displayed. It is possible to
continue driving. Have the system checked.
Using the button
Parking brake
Applying
The lever automatically engages after being
pulled up.
The indicator lamp lights up red. The
parking brake is set.
Press the button.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian
models
▷
▷
LED comes on: Auto Start Stop function is
deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic
engine stop.
Releasing
The engine can only be stopped or started
via the Start/Stop button.
LED goes out: Auto Start Stop function is
activated.
Switching off the vehicle during an
automatic engine stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, e.g., when
leaving it.
Raise lever slightly, press the button and guide
the lever down.
1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated.
Hints
Use while driving
Transmission position P is engaged auto‐
matically.
If on a rare occasion it is necessary to
use the parking brake while driving, do not use
excessive force when applying it. When using
it, keep the button on the lever depressed.
2. Set the parking brake.
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.
Otherwise, using excessive force when apply‐
ing the parking brake may cause the rear
wheels to lock, resulting in fishtailing.◀
Automatic deactivation
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func‐
tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea‐
sons, such as when the driver is detected to be
absent.
To prevent corrosion and braking control on
one side only, lightly apply the parking brake
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periodically while coasting, if traffic conditions
permit.
Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal
to flash.
The brake lamps will not light up if the parking
brake is engaged.
High beams, headlamp flasher
Turn signal, high beams,
headlamp flasher
Turn signal
Do not fold in the exterior mirrors
Do not fold in the exterior mirror while
driving and when the turn signals/warning
flashers are working, or else the additional
flasher lights in the exterior mirror will no lon‐
ger be in the prescribed position and will be
difficult to see.◀
▷
▷
High beams, arrow 1.
Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
Using turn signals
Washer/wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
Do not switch on the wipers if frozen
Do not switch on the wipers if they are
frozen onto the windshield; otherwise, the
wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor
may be damaged.◀
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
No wiper operation on dry windshield
To switch off manually, press the lever to the
resistance point.
Do not use the windshield wipers if the
windshield is dry, as this may damage the
wiper blades or cause them to become worn
more quickly.◀
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
No wiper operation with wipers folded
away
Triple turn signal activation
Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated:
Do not switch on the wipers if they are folded
away, otherwise the hood or the wipers may be
damaged.◀
1. "Settings"
2. "Lighting"
3. "Triple turn signal"
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Switching on
Intermittent operation or rain sensor
The concept
Without the rain sensor, the frequency of the
wiper operation is preset.
The rain sensor automatically controls the time
between wipes depending on the intensity of
the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐
shield, directly behind the interior rearview mir‐
ror.
Press the wiper levers up.
Activating/deactivating
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
▷
▷
Normal wiping speed: press up once.
The wipers switch to intermittent operation
when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiping speed: press up twice or press
once beyond the resistance point.
The wipers switch to normal speed when
the vehicle is stationary.
Press the button on the wiper lever.
Switching off and brief wipe
The LED in the wiper lever lights up and a wip‐
ing operation is started. At temperatures below
32 ℉/0 ℃, a wiping operation is not started.
Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash; otherwise,
damage could be caused by undesired wiper
activation.◀
Press the wiper levers down.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
▷
▷
Brief wipe: press down once.
To switch off normal wipe: press down
once.
▷
To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.
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Setting the frequency or sensitivity of
the rain sensor
Fold-out position of the wipers
Required when changing the wiper blades or
under frosty conditions, for example.
1. Switch the ignition on and off again.
2. Under frosty conditions, ensure that the
wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐
shield.
3. Press the wiper lever up beyond the point
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐
onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly
vertical position.
Turn the thumbwheel.
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
Clean the windshield, headlamps
Fold the wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; other‐
wise, the wipers may become damaged when
they are switched on.◀
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Press the wiper levers down. The wipers
move to their resting position and are
ready for operation.
Pull the wiper lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
Washer fluid
In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regu‐
lar intervals when the vehicle lights are
switched on.
General information
Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injury if it is used incorrectly.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Therefore, keep it away from sources of igni‐
tion.
Do not use the washers if there is any danger
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this
reason, use antifreeze.
Only keep it in the closed original container
and inaccessible to children.
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump.◀
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
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tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐
centrate or the equivalent.◀
Manual transmission
Shifting
Washer fluid reservoir
Shifting into 5th or 6th gear
Adding washer fluid
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push
the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise inad‐
vertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could
lead to engine damage.◀
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and
hot engine parts.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
Reverse gear
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left,
a slight resistance needs to be overcome.
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
Transmission positions
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐
ward gears are available.
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐
centrate and tap water and – if required – with a
washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐
turer's recommendations.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
N is Neutral
Use in automatic car washes, for example. The
vehicle can roll.
Do not add windshield washer concentrate and
antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure
water; this could damage the wiper system.
When the ignition is switched off, refer to
Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐
ferent manufacturers, because otherwise it can
result in clogging of the windshield washer
nozzles.
P Park
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
drive wheels are blocked.
For the capacity, refer to technical data.
P is engaged automatically:
▷
After the engine is switched off when the
vehicle is in radio ready state, refer to
or D is engaged.
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▷
▷
With the ignition is off, if position N is en‐
gaged.
After releasing the selector lever, it returns to
its center position.
If the safety belt is unbuckled, the driver's
door is opened, and the brake pedal is not
pressed while the vehicle is stationary and
transmission position R or D is engaged.
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that posi‐
tion P of the automatic transmission is en‐
gaged. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to
roll.
Kickdown
Press unlock button, in order to:
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance. Press on the gas pedal beyond
the resistance point at the full throttle position.
▷
▷
Engage R.
Shift out of P.
Engaging the transmission position
Engaging P
▷
Transmission position P can only be disen‐
gaged if the engine is running and the
brake pedal is pressed.
▷
With the vehicle stationary, press on the
brake pedal before shifting out of P or N;
otherwise, the shift command will not be
executed: shift lock.
Depress the brake until you start
driving
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after
you select a driving position, maintain
pressure on the brake pedal until you are
ready to start.◀
Press button P.
Sport program and manual mode
Activating the sport program
Engaging D, R and N
Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐
mission position D.
Briefly push the selector lever in the desired di‐
rection, beyond a resistance point if necessary.
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The sport program of the transmission is acti‐
vated.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shift paddles
Activating the M/S manual mode
1. Push the selector lever to the left out of
transmission position D.
2. Push the selector lever forward or pull it
backward.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is
changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster, e.g., M1.
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
Once maximum engine speed is attained, M/S
manual mode is automatically upshifted as
needed.
If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are
used to shift gears in automatic mode, the
transmission temporarily switches to manual
mode.
Switching to manual mode
▷
To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
ward.
If the shift paddles are not used and the vehicle
is not accelerated for a certain time, the sys‐
tem switches back into automatic mode if the
selector lever is in transmission position D.
▷
To shift up: pull the selector lever rear‐
wards.
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine
and road speeds, e.g., downshifting is not pos‐
sible if the engine speed is too high.
▷
▷
Shift up: pull right shift paddle.
Shift down: pull left shift paddle.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine
and road speeds, e.g., downshifting is not pos‐
sible if the engine speed is too high.
Sport automatic transmission: prevent
automatic upshifting in M/S manual
mode
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
For vehicles with Sport automatic transmis‐
sions, automatic shift operations are not per‐
formed, at maximum engine speed for exam‐
ple, if one of the following conditions is met:
Displays in the instrument cluster
The transmission position is dis‐
played, e.g.: P.
▷
▷
▷
DSC deactivated.
TRACTION activated.
SPORT+ activated.
Sport automatic transmission: launch
Control
In addition, the kickdown is deactivated.
Ending the sport program/manual
mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
The concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on surfaces with good traction.
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Hints
Component wear
Do not use Launch Control too often;
otherwise, this may result in premature wear of
components due to the high stress placed on
the vehicle.◀
Did not use Launch Control during the break-
in, refer to page 164, period.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
again as soon as possible.
Requirements
Launch Control is available when the engine is
warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving
of at least 6 miles/10 km.
To start with Launch Control do not steer the
steering wheel.
Start with launch control
While the engine is running:
1.
Press button or select with the
Driving Dynamics Control Sport+.
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument
cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF
lights up.
2. Engaging the transmission position S
3. With the left foot, forcefully press down on
the brake.
4. Press on the accelerator beyond the resist‐
ance point at the full throttle position.
A flag symbol appears in the instrument
cluster.
5. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within
3 seconds, release the brake.
Before using Launch Control, allow the trans‐
mission to cool down for approx. 5 minutes.
Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding
conditions, e.g., wet pavement, when used
again.
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ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
Instrument cluster
Overview, instrument cluster
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2
3
4
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6
7
8
Engine oil temperatureꢀꢁ78
Current fuel consumptionꢀꢁ80
Electronic displaysꢀꢁ75
Speedometer
Indicator/warning lampsꢀꢁ76
Tachometerꢀꢁ78
Display/reset milesꢀꢁ79
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Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ78
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6
7
8
Engine oil temperatureꢀꢁ78
Current fuel consumptionꢀꢁ80
Electronic displaysꢀꢁ75
Speedometer
Indicator/warning lampsꢀꢁ76
Tachometerꢀꢁ78
Display/reset milesꢀꢁ79
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Overview, instrument cluster
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Messages, e.g. Check Controlꢀꢁ76
Timeꢀꢁ79
Miles/trip milesꢀꢁ79
Computerꢀꢁ84
Dateꢀꢁ79
2
3
Transmission displayꢀꢁ71
External temperatureꢀꢁ79
Selection listsꢀꢁ84
Gear shift indicatorꢀꢁ81
Status, Driving Dynamics Controlꢀꢁ117
Service requirementsꢀꢁ80
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Navigation display, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.
External temperatureꢀꢁ79
Dateꢀꢁ79
2
3
Energy recoveryꢀꢁ80
Selection list, e.g., radioꢀꢁ84
Speed limit detectionꢀꢁ82
Computerꢀꢁ84
Transmission displayꢀꢁ71
Current fuel consumptionꢀꢁ80
ECO PROꢀꢁ171
Miles/trip milesꢀꢁ79
Messages, e.g. Check Controlꢀꢁ76
Service requirementsꢀꢁ80
In addition, an acoustic signal may be output
and a text message may appear on the Control
Display.
Check Control
The concept
The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
Indicator/warning lamps
The indicator and warning lamps in the instru‐
ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐
nations and colors.
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lamps and
text messages in the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
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Symbol Function or system
Safety belts.
Symbol Function or system
Turn signal.
Airbag system.
Steering system.
Engine functions.
Front fog lamps.
Rear fog lamp.
High beams.
Parking brake.
Brake system.
High-beam Assistant.
Parking lamps, headlamp control.
Active Cruise Control.
In Canadian models
Parking brake.
Brake system.
ABS Antilock Brake System.
ABS Antilock Brake System in
Canadian models.
Vehicle detection, Active Cruise
Control: collision warning.
At least one Check Control mes‐
sage is displayed or is stored (sym‐
bol in display).
Speed limit, adjustable.
Cruise control.
Text messages
Text messages in combination with a symbol
in the instrument cluster explain a Check Con‐
trol message and the meaning of the indicator
and warning lamps.
Lane departure warning.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control.
Supplementary text messages
Additional information, such as on the cause of
a fault or the required action, can be called up
via Check Control.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is
deactivated or DTC Dynamic Trac‐
tion Control is activated.
The supplementary text of urgent messages is
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
Tire Pressure Monitor.
Flat Tire Monitor.
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"Check Control"
Symbols
Depending on the Check Control message, the
following functions can be selected.
4. Select the text message.
Messages after trip completion
▷
"Owner's Manual"
Special messages that are displayed during
driving are displayed again after the ignition is
switched off.
Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the Integrated
Owner's Manual.
▷
▷
"Service request"
Contact the service partner.
"Roadside Assistance"
Fuel gauge
The vehicle inclination may
cause the display to vary.
Contact Roadside Assistance.
US models: the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler
flap is on.
Hiding Check Control messages
Hints on refueling, refer to page 178.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted to protect the engine.
Press the computer button on the turn signal
lever.
▷
Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared
until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev‐
eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐
sages are displayed consecutively.
Engine oil temperature
▷
Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.
These messages can be hidden for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐
played again automatically.
▷
Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the
middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.
▷
Other Check Control messages are hidden
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed
again later.
▷
Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐
perature end. A Check Control message is
also displayed.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
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Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Time
Date
The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 206.
Setting the time and time for‐
Odometer and trip odometer
▷
Odometer, arrow 1.
The date is displayed in the
computer.
▷
Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Setting the date and date for‐
Display/reset miles
Press the knob.
Range
▷
When the ignition is
After the reserve range is
reached:
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.
▷
A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.
▷
When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
▷
The remaining range is
shown on the onboard com‐
puter.
▷
When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when cornering quickly, operation of the
engine is not always ensured.
External temperature
External temperature warning
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km, or operation of the engine is
not ensured and damage may occur.◀
A Check Control message is
displayed.
There is the increased danger of ice.
Ice on roads
Displaying the cruising range
1. "Settings"
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, there can be a risk of ice on
roads.
2. "Info display"
3. "Additional indicators"
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, for example, to avoid the in‐
creased risk of an accident.◀
The range is displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter.
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Displays
The current service requirements can be read
out from the remote control by the service
specialist.
Current fuel consumption
Instrument cluster
Displays the current fuel con‐
sumption. You can check
whether you are currently driv‐
ing in an efficient and environ‐
mentally-friendly manner.
Display
Data regarding the service status or legally
mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐
matically transmitted to your service center
before a service due date.
Instrument cluster with enhanced
features
Instrument cluster
Display in the instrument clus‐
ter.
Displays the current fuel con‐
sumption. You can check
whether you are currently driv‐
ing in an efficient and environ‐
mentally-friendly manner.
Instrument cluster with enhanced
features
Displaying the current fuel
consumption
1. "Settings"
Display in the instrument cluster
with expanded scope.
2. "Info display"
3. "Additional indicators"
The bar display for the current fuel consump‐
tion is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Detailed information on service
requirements
More information on the scope of service re‐
quired can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
Energy recovery
The kinetic energy of the vehicle
is converted to electrical energy
while coasting. The vehicle bat‐
tery is partially charged and fuel
consumption can be reduced.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Service required"
Required maintenance procedures and le‐
gally mandated inspections are displayed.
4. Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐
tion.
Service requirements
The concept
The driving distance or the time to the next
scheduled maintenance is displayed briefly af‐
ter the ignition is switched on.
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Symbols
Service history
Perform maintenance work at the service cen‐
ter and have them recorded in the vehicle data.
The entries are like a service booklet of the
documentation of regular maintenance.
Symbols
Description
No service is currently re‐
quired.
The entered maintenance work can be dis‐
played on the Control Display. Function is
available as soon as a maintenance operation
has been entered in the vehicle data.
The deadline for service or a
legally mandated inspection is
approaching.
1. "Vehicle Info"
The service deadline has al‐
ready passed.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
4.
"Service required"
"Service history"
Entering appointment dates
Performed maintenance operations are
displayed.
Enter the dates for the required inspections.
Ensure that the vehicle date and time are set
correctly.
5. Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐
tion.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
Symbols
3.
"Service required"
Symbols
Description
4. "§ Vehicle inspection"
5. "Date:"
Green: maintenance was per‐
formed on schedule.
6. Adjust the settings.
7. Confirm.
Yellow: maintenance was per‐
formed late.
The entered date is stored.
Automatic Service Request
Maintenance was not per‐
formed.
Data regarding the service status or legally
mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐
matically transmitted to your service center
before a service due date.
Gear shift indicator
You can check when your service center was
notified.
The concept
1. "Vehicle Info"
The system recommends the most fuel effi‐
cient gear in the current driving situation.
2. "Vehicle status"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Last Service Request"
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped and
the country-specific version of the vehicle, the
gear shift indicator is active in the manual
mode of the automatic transmission and in the
manual transmission.
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Indicators to shift up or down are displayed in
the instrument cluster.
symbols for wet road conditions, etc. are also
detected and compared with vehicle interior
data, such as for the rain sensor, and are dis‐
played depending on the situation. The system
takes into account the information stored in
the navigation system and also displays speed
limits present on routes without signs.
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the
engaged gear is displayed.
Manual transmission: displays
Symbol Description
No Passing Information
Fuel efficient gear is engaged.
No Passing Information in the instrument clus‐
ter displays the beginnings and ends of no
passing zones detected by the camera. The
system accounts for only the beginnings and
ends of No Passing zones marked by signs.
Shift up to fuel efficient gear.
Shift down to fuel efficient gear.
Shift into neutral.
No display is shown:
▷
In countries where No Passing zones are
primarily identified with road markings.
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▷
On routes without signage.
Where there are railroad crossings, high‐
way markings or other situations where no
signage is present, but passing would not
be permitted.
Automatic transmission: displays
Example Description
Hints
Fuel efficient gear is engaged.
Personal judgment
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic
situation.
Shift into fuel efficient gear.
The system assists the driver and does not re‐
place the human eye.◀
Speed limit detection with
No Passing Information
The concept
Speed limit detection
Speed limit detection uses a symbol in the
shape of a traffic sign to display the currently
detected speed limit. The camera at the base
of the interior rearview mirror detects traffic
signs at the edge of the road as well as variable
overhead sign posts. Traffic signs with extra
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Speed limit detection can also be displayed in
the Head-up Display.
At a glance
Camera
No Passing Information
▷
▷
▷
Start of No Passing zone.
End of No Passing zone.
No Passing Information not
available.
No Passing Information can also be displayed
in the Head-up Display.
System limits
The camera is located near the base of the
mirror.
The system may not be fully functional and
may provide incorrect information in the fol‐
lowing situations:
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rear view mirror clean and clear.
▷
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
When signs are concealed by objects.
Switching on/off
1. "Settings"
When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
2. "Info display"
▷
▷
When driving toward bright lights.
3. "Speed limit information"
When the windshield behind the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered by a sticker, etc.
If speed limit detection is switched on, it can
be displayed on the info display in the instru‐
ment cluster via the onboard computer. No
Passing Information is displayed together with
the activated speed limit information.
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▷
▷
▷
In the event of incorrect detection by the
camera.
If the speed limits stored in the navigation
system are incorrect.
Display
The following is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐
tem.
When roads differ from the navigation,
such as due to changes in the road net‐
work.
Speed limit detection
Current speed limit.
▷
When passing buses or trucks with a
speed sticker.
▷
▷
If the traffic signs are non-conforming.
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
Speed limit detection is not
available.
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Displays
Activating a list and creating the
setting
Selection lists in the
instrument cluster
The concept
The following can be displayed or operated us‐
ing the buttons and the thumbwheel on the
steering wheel and the display in the instru‐
ment cluster:
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▷
▷
Current audio source.
Redial on telephone.
Activation of the voice activation system.
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn
the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding
list.
In addition, programs of the Driving Dynamics
Control are displayed.
Using the thumbwheel, select the desired set‐
ting and confirm it by pressing the thumb‐
wheel.
Display
Instrument cluster
Computer
Indication in the info display
The information from the on‐
board computer is shown in the
info display in the instrument
cluster.
Instrument cluster with enhanced
features
Calling up information on the info
display
Press the onboard computer button on the
turn signal lever.
Information is displayed on the info display of
the instrument cluster.
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If there is only enough fuel left for less than
45 miles/80 km, the color of the display
changes.
Information at a glance
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn
signal lever calls up the following information
on the info display:
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the period during which the engine is running.
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
Range.
Average fuel consumption.
Current fuel consumption.
Average speed.
Date.
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the distance traveled since the last reset by the
onboard computer.
Speed limit detection.
Time of arrival.
Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine manually stopped do not enter into the
calculation of the average speed.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
▷
▷
Distance to destination.
Resetting average values
Press and hold the computer button on the
turn signal lever.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
Arrow view of navigation system.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
Distance to destination
The distance remaining to the destination is
displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐
gation system before the trip is started.
When the arrow view in the Head-up Dis‐
play is inactive.
▷
ECO PRO bonus range.
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐
tomatically.
Adjusting the info display
You can select what information from the on‐
board computer is to be displayed on the info
display of the instrument cluster.
Time of arrival
The estimated time of arrival is
displayed if a destination is en‐
tered in the navigation system
before the trip is started.
1. "Settings"
2. "Info display"
The time must be correctly set.
3. Select the desired displays.
Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
Speed limit detection
Description of the speed limit detection, refer
Speed limit
Display of a speed limit which, when reached,
should cause a warning to be issued.
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km.
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The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed
drops below the set speed limit once by at
least 3 mph/5 km/h.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle comes to
a standstill.
Displaying, setting or changing the
limit
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
Display on the Control Display
Display the onboard computer or trip computer
on the Control Display.
1. "Vehicle Info"
3. "Warning at:"
2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
4. Turn the controller until the desired limit is
displayed.
Resetting the fuel consumption or
speed
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Onboard info"
3. "Consumpt." or "Speed"
4. "Yes"
5. Press the controller.
The speed limit is stored.
Activating/deactivating the limit
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
3. "Warning"
Sport displays
4. Press the controller.
In the Control Display, the current values for
power and torque can be displayed.
Setting your current speed as the limit
1. "Settings"
Displaying sport displays in the
Control Display
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Speed"
3. "Select current speed"
4. Press the controller.
2. "Sport displays"
The current vehicle speed is stored as the
limit.
Settings on the Control
Display
Trip computer
The vehicle features two types of computer.
▷
"Onboard info": the values can be reset as
often as necessary.
Time
Setting the time zone
1. "Settings"
▷
"Trip computer": the values provide an
overview of the current trip.
2. "Time/Date"
Resetting the trip computer
1. "Vehicle Info"
3. "Time zone"
4. Select the desired time zone.
The time zone is stored.
2. "Trip computer"
3. "Reset": all values are reset.
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Setting the time
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Time:"
Language
Setting the language
To set the language on the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
4. Turn the controller until the desired hours
are displayed.
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Language:"
5. Press the controller.
6. Turn the controller until the desired mi‐
nutes are displayed.
4. Select the desired language.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
7. Press the controller.
The time is stored.
Setting the voice dialog
Voice dialog for the voice activation system,
refer to page 25.
Setting the time format
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
Units of measure
3. "Format:"
Setting the units of measure
To set the units for fuel consumption, route/
distance and temperature:
4. Select the desired format.
The time format is stored.
Date
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
Setting the date
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Date:"
3. Select the desired menu item.
4. Select the desired unit.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
4. Turn the controller until the desired day is
displayed.
Brightness
5. Press the controller.
Setting the brightness
To set the brightness of the Control Display:
6. Make the necessary settings for the month
and year.
The date is stored.
1. "Settings"
2. "Control display"
3. "Brightness"
Setting the date format
1. "Settings"
4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐
ness is set.
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Format:"
5. Press the controller.
4. Select the desired format.
The date format is stored.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
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Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐
ness control may not be clearly visible.
Assist system information
Display on the Control Display
Information on the Assist system can be dis‐
played by activating Assist on the Control Dis‐
play.
1. "Settings"
2. "Control display"
3. "Driver assistance info"
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Controls
Lamps
If the driver door is opened with the ignition
switched off, the exterior lighting is automati‐
cally switched off at these switch settings.
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Parking lamps
Switch position
: the vehicle lamps light
up on all sides, e.g., for parking.
Do not use the parking lamps for extended pe‐
riods; otherwise, the battery may become dis‐
charged and it would then be impossible to
start the engine.
At a glance
When parking, it is preferable to switch on the
one-sided roadside parking lamps, refer to
Low beams
Switch position
with the ignition switched
on: the low beams light up.
Welcome lamps
When parking the vehicle, leave the switch in
1
2
3
Rear fog lamps
Front fog lamps
position
or
: the parking and interior
lamps light up briefly when the vehicle is un‐
locked.
Automatic headlamp control, Adaptive
Light Control, High-beam Assistant, Wel‐
come lamps, Daytime running lights
Activating/deactivating
1. "Settings"
4
5
6
Lamps off, daytime running lights
Parking lamps, daytime running lights
2. "Lighting"
Low beams, welcome lamps, High-beam
Assistant
3. "Welcome lights"
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
7
Instrument lighting
Headlamp courtesy delay feature
The low beams stay lit for a short while if the
headlamp flasher is switched on after the igni‐
tion is switched off.
Parking lamps/low beams,
headlamp control
General information
Setting the duration
1. "Settings"
Switch position: 0,
,
2. "Lighting"
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3. "Pathway lighting:"
4. Set the duration.
Roadside parking lamps
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Automatic headlamp control
Switch position
: the low beams are
switched on and off automatically, e.g., in tun‐
nels, in twilight or if there is precipitation. The
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up.
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.
Switching on
With the ignition switched off, press the lever
either up or down past the resistance point for
approx. 2 seconds.
The low beams always stay on when the fog
lamps are switched on.
Personal responsibility
The automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for your personal judg‐
ment in determining when the lamps should be
switched on in response to ambient lighting
conditions.
Switching off
Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in
the opposite direction.
For example, the sensors are unable to detect
fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you
should always switch on the lamps manually
under these conditions.◀
Adaptive Light Control
The concept
Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlamp
control system that enables dynamic illumina‐
tion of the road surface.
Daytime running lights
With the ignition switched on, the daytime run‐
Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐
rameters, the light from the headlamp follows
the course of the road.
ning lights light up in position 0,
or
.
After the ignition is switched off, the parking
lamps light up in position
.
In tight curves, e.g., on mountainous roads or
when turning, one of the two front fog lamps is
switched on as a turning lamp. As a result the
inside of the curve is better lighted.
Activating/deactivating
In some countries, daytime running lights are
compulsory, so it may not be possible to deac‐
tivate the daytime running lights.
Activating
Switch position
on.
with the ignition switched
1. "Settings"
2. "Lighting"
The turning lamps are automatically switched
on depending on the steering angle or the use
of turn signals.
3. "Daytime running lamps"
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
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To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap‐
tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv‐
er's side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
When the low beams are on, the lights are au‐
tomatically brightened or dimmed.
When driving in reverse, only the turning lamp
is active.
The system responds to light from oncoming
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to
adequate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The blue indicator lamp in the instru‐
ment cluster lights up when the system
switches on the high beams. Depend‐
Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has
failed. Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
ing on the version of the system in the vehicle,
the high beams may not switch off for oncom‐
ing vehicles, but may only be dimmed in the
areas that blind oncoming traffic. In this case,
the blue indicator light will stay on.
High-beam Assistant
The concept
When the low beams are switched on, this sys‐
tem automatically switches the high beams on
and off or suppresses the light in the areas that
blind oncoming traffic. The procedure is con‐
trolled by a sensor on the front of the interior
rearview mirror. The assistant ensures that the
high beams are switched on whenever the traf‐
fic situation allows. The driver can intervene at
any time and switch the high beams on and off
as usual.
Switching the high beams on and off
manually
Activating
▷
▷
High beams on, arrow 1.
High beams off/headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
The High-beam Assistant can be switched off
when manually adjusting the light. To reacti‐
vate the High-beam Assistant, press the but‐
ton on the turn signal lever.
System limits
The High-beam Assistant can be activated
when the low beams are switched on.
Personal responsibility
The high-beam assistant cannot serve as
a substitute for the driver's personal judgment
of when to use the high beams. Therefore,
manually switch off the high beams in situa‐
tions where this is required to avoid a safety
risk.◀
1. Turn the light switch to
or
.
2. Press the button on the turn signal lever,
arrow.
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The system is not fully functional in situations
such as the following, and driver intervention
may be necessary:
If the automatic headlamp control, refer to
on automatically when you switch on the front
fog lamps.
▷
In very unfavorable weather conditions,
such as fog or heavy precipitation.
▷
In detecting poorly-lit road users, such as
pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and
wagons; when driving close to train or ship
traffic; and at animal crossings.
Instrument lighting
Adjusting
The parking lamps or low beams
must be switched on to adjust
the brightness.
▷
▷
In tight curves, on hilltops or in depres‐
sions, in cross traffic or half-obscured on‐
coming traffic on freeways.
Adjust the brightness using the
thumbwheel.
In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the
presence of highly reflective signs.
▷
▷
At low speeds.
When the windshield in front of the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered with stickers, etc.
Interior lamps
General information
Camera
The interior lamps, footwell lamps, entry lamps
and courtesy lamps are controlled automati‐
cally.
The brightness of some of these lamps is influ‐
enced by the thumbwheel for the instrument
lighting.
The camera is located near the base of the
mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rear view mirror clean and clear.
1
2
Interior lamps
Reading lamp
Fog lamps
Front fog lamps
The parking lamps or low beams must be
switched on.
Switching the interior lamps on and
off
Press the button.
Press the button. The green indicator
lamp lights up.
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To switch off permanently: press the button for
approx. 3 seconds.
Switch back on: press button.
Reading lamps
Press the button.
Reading lamps are located at the front and rear
next to the interior lamps.
When the interior lamps are switched off per‐
manently, the reading lamps cannot be
switched on.
Ambient light
Depending on the equipment, the lighting can
be adjusted in the interior for some lights.
Selecting color scheme
1. "Settings"
2. "Lighting"
3. "Ambient:"
4. Select the desired setting.
If the color scheme of the line is selected and
the welcome lamps are activated, the welcome
lamps are displayed in the color of the line
when the vehicle is unlocked.
Setting the brightness
The brightness of the ambient light can be ad‐
justed via the thumbwheel for the instrument
lighting but also independently of it.
1. "Settings"
2. "Lighting"
3. "Brightness:"
4. Adjust the brightness.
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Safety
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
Airbags
1
2
3
Front airbag, driver
Front airbag, front passenger
Head airbag
4
5
Side airbag
Knee airbags
Front airbags
Head airbags
Front airbags help protect the driver and front
passenger by responding to frontal impacts in
which safety belts alone cannot provide ade‐
quate restraint.
In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports
the head.
Knee airbag
The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal
impact.
Side airbags
In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the
side of the body in the chest and lap area.
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Never modify either the individual compo‐
nents or the wiring in the airbag system.
This also applies to steering wheel covers,
the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars
and the sides of the headliner.◀
Protective action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
collisions.
Information on how to ensure the optimal
protective effect of the airbags
Even when all instructions are followed closely,
injury from contact with the airbags cannot be
ruled out in certain situations.
▷
▷
Keep at a distance from the airbags.
Always grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim, holding your hands at
the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to
keep the danger of injury to your hands or
arms as low as possible if the airbag is trig‐
gered.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term and, in most cases, temporary
hearing impairment in sensitive individuals.
In the case of a malfunction, deactivation
and after triggering of the airbags
Do not touch the individual components imme‐
diately after the system has been triggered;
otherwise, there is the danger of burns.
▷
▷
▷
There should be no people, animals, or ob‐
jects between an airbag and a person.
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the front passenger side as a storage area.
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐
mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by
your service center or a workshop that has the
necessary authorization for handling explo‐
sives.
Keep the dashboard and window on the
front passenger side clear, i.e., do not
cover with adhesive labels or coverings,
and do not attach holders such as for navi‐
gation instruments and mobile phones.
Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐
tem could lead to failure in an emergency or
undesired triggering of the airbag, either of
which could result in injury.◀
▷
▷
Make sure that the front passenger is sit‐
ting correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and
legs in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries
can occur if the front airbag is triggered.
Warnings and information on the airbags are
also found on the sun visors.
Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects on the front passenger seat
that are not approved specifically for seats
with integrated side airbags.
Functional readiness of the airbag
system
When the ignition is switch on, the
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up briefly and thereby indicates
the operational readiness of the entire airbag
system and the belt tensioner.
▷
▷
Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as
jackets, over the backrests.
Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag and do not rest
against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries
can occur if the airbags are triggered.
Airbag system malfunctioning
▷
▷
▷
Do not remove the airbag restraint system.
Do not remove the steering wheel.
▷
Warning lamp does not come on when the
ignition is turned on.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐
bag cover panels, cover them or modify
them in any way.
▷
The warning lamp lights up continuously.
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When there is a malfunction, have the
airbag system checked immediately
▷
Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats
or other items to the front passenger seat
unless they are specifically recommended
by the manufacturer of your vehicle.
When there is a malfunction, have the airbag
system checked immediately; otherwise, there
is a risk that the system does not function as
expected in the event of an accident despite
corresponding severity of the accident.◀
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Do not place any electronic devices on the
passenger seat if a child restraint system is
to be installed on it.
Do not place objects under the seat that
could press against the seat from below.
Automatic deactivation of the front
passenger airbags
Indicator lamp for the front passenger
airbags
The system determines whether the front pas‐
senger seat is occupied by measuring the re‐
sistance of the human body.
The front, knee, and side airbag on the front
passenger side are activated or deactivated
accordingly.
Leave feet in the footwell
Make sure that the front passenger
keeps his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise,
the front passenger airbags may not function
properly.◀
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐
bags indicates the operating state of the front
passenger airbags.
Child restraint fixing system in the front
passenger seat
The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ac‐
tivated or deactivated.
Before transporting a child on the front pas‐
senger seat, refer to the safety notes and in‐
structions under Children on the front passen‐
ger seat.◀
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The indicator lamp lights up
when a child who is properly
seated in a child restraint fix‐
ing system intended for that
purpose is detected on the
seat or the seat is empty.
The airbags on the front
passenger side are not acti‐
vated.
Malfunction of the automatic
deactivation system
When transporting older children and adults,
the front passenger airbags may be deacti‐
vated in certain sitting positions. In this case,
the indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐
bags lights up.
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The indicator lamp does not light up when,
for example, a correctly seated person of
sufficient size is detected on the seat. The
airbags on the front passenger side are ac‐
tivated.
In this case, change the sitting position so that
the front passenger airbags are activated and
the indicator lamp goes out.
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
the person sit in the rear.
To make sure that the occupied seat cushion
can be evaluated correctly
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Detected child seats
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
The system generally detects children seated
in a child seat, especially in the child seats that
were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was
manufactured. After installing a child seat,
make sure that the indicator lamp for the front
passenger airbags lights up. This indicates
that the child seat has been detected and the
front passenger airbags are not activated.
The concept
The system monitors tire pressure in the four
mounted tires. The system warns you if there
is a significant loss of pressure in one or more
tires. For this purpose, sensors in the tire
valves measure the tire pressure and tire tem‐
perature.
Strength of the driver's and front
passenger airbag
The strength with which the driver's and front
passenger airbags are triggered depends on
the position of the driver's and front passenger
seats.
Hints
Tire damage due to external factors
Sudden tire damage caused by external
influences cannot be indicated in advance.◀
Pay attention to the other information and indi‐
cations under Tire inflation pressure, refer to
page 185, as well when using the system.
To maintain the accuracy of this function over
the long-term, calibrate the front seats when a
corresponding message appears on the Con‐
trol Display.
Functional requirements
The system must have been reset with the
correct tire inflation pressure; otherwise, relia‐
ble signaling of tire pressure loss is not en‐
sured.
Calibrating the front seats
A corresponding message appears on the
Control Display.
Reset the system again after each correction
of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire
or wheel change.
1. Move the respective seat forward all the
way.
2. Move the respective seat forward again. It
moves forward briefly.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to
ensure that the system will operate properly.
3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.
The calibration procedure is completed when
the message on the Control Display disap‐
pears.
Status display
The current status of the Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play, e.g., whether or not the TPM is active.
If the message continues to be displayed, re‐
peat the calibration.
1. "Vehicle Info"
If the message does not disappear after a re‐
peat calibration, have the system checked as
soon as possible.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Tire Pressure Monitor"
The status is displayed.
Unobstructed area of movement
Ensure that the area of movement of the
seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury
or damage to objects.◀
Status display
The tire and system status is indicated by the
color of the wheels and a text message on the
Control Display.
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The trip can be interrupted at any time. If you
drive away again, the reset resumes automati‐
cally.
All wheels green
System is active and will issue a warning rela‐
tive to the tire inflation pressures stored during
the last reset.
Low tire pressure message
One wheel is yellow
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
the indicated tire.
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
Check Control message is displayed.
▷
There is a flat tire or a major loss in
tire inflation pressure.
All wheels are yellow
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
several tires.
▷
No reset was performed for the system.
The system therefore issues a warning
based on the tire pressures before the last
reset.
Wheels, gray
The system cannot detect a flat tire. Reasons
for this may be:
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
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The system is being reset.
Malfunction.
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
regular tires or run-flat tires.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 199, are la‐
beled with a circular symbol containing the
letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall.
Carry out reset
Reset the system after each correction of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
Do not continue driving without run-flat
tires
1. "Vehicle Info"
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not
equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving
may result in serious accidents.◀
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Perform reset"
4. Start the engine - do not drive away.
5. Carry out the reset with "Perform reset".
6. Drive away.
When a low inflation pressure is indicated,
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
if necessary.
The tires are shown in gray and the status is
displayed.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
After driving faster than 19 mph/30 km/h for a
short period, the tire inflation pressures set are
accepted as reference values. The reset is
completed automatically during driving.
Normal tires
1. Identify the damaged tire.
Do this by checking the air pressure in all
four tires.
After a successfully completed Reset, the
wheels on the Control Display are shown in
green and "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
active" is displayed.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
is correct, it is possible that a reset was not
carried out for the Tire Pressure Monitor. In
that case, carry out a reset.
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If an identification is not possible, please
contact the service center.
trip, the actual distance may be smaller or
greater depending on the driving speed, road
conditions, external temperature, cargo load,
etc.
2. Rectify the flat tire.
Use of tire sealant, e.g., the Mobility Sys‐
tem, may damage the TPM wheel elec‐
tronics. In this case, have the electronics
checked at the next opportunity and have
them replaced if necessary.
Continued driving with a flat tire
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a
change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance and altered self-steering
properties.◀
Run-flat tires
Maximum speed
You can continue driving with a damaged tire
at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Final tire failure
Vibrations or loud noises while driving
can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce
speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire
could come loose and cause an accident. Do
not continue driving, and contact your service
center.◀
Continued driving with a flat tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at
the next opportunity.
Required inflation pressure check
message
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
is correct, it is possible that a reset was not
carried out for the Tire Pressure Monitor. In
that case, carry out a reset.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Check the tire inflation pressure and carry out
a reset of the system.
In some cases, a wheel was changed without
having carried out a reset.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
inflation pressure depends on the cargo load
and the driving style and conditions.
System limits
The system does not function properly if a re‐
set has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire is
reported even though the tire inflation pres‐
sures are correct.
For a vehicle containing an average load, the
possible driving distance is approx.
50 miles/80 km.
The tire pressure depends on the temperature
of the tire. If the tire temperature rises, e.g.,
due to driving or because of the heat of the
Sun, the tire inflation pressure increases also.
The tire pressure is reduced when the tire
temperature falls again. This behavior may
cause a warning to be issued if temperatures
fall very sharply.
When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire,
its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance, and altered self-steering
properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐
ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐
ing over obstacles, e.g., curbs, potholes, etc.
Because the possible driving distance de‐
pends on how the vehicle is used during the
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proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also
been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi‐
cator to indicate when the system is not oper‐
ating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica‐
tor is combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a malfunc‐
tion, the telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously illumi‐
nated. This sequence will continue upon sub‐
sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐
function exists. When the malfunction indicator
is illuminated, the system may not be able to
detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replace‐
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐
tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels
on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.
Malfunction
The yellow warning lamp flashes and
then lights up continuously. A Check
Control message is displayed. No flat
tire or loss of tire pressure can be detected.
Display in the following situations:
▷
A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:
have the service center check it if neces‐
sary.
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Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.
TPM was unable to complete the reset.
Reset the system again.
Disturbance by systems or devices with
the same radio frequency: after leaving the
area of the disturbance, the system auto‐
matically becomes active again.
Declaration according to NHTSA/
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)
should be checked monthly when cold and in‐
flated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres‐
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐
sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef‐
ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please
note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
FTM Flat Tire Monitor
The concept
The system does not measure the actual infla‐
tion pressure in the tires.
It detects a pressure loss in a tire by comparing
the rotational speeds of the individual wheels
while moving.
In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter
and therefore the rotational speed of the corre‐
sponding wheel change. This is detected and
reported as a flat tire.
Functional requirements
The system must have been initialized when
the tire inflation pressure was correct; other‐
wise, reliable signaling of a flat tire is not en‐
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sured. Initialize the system after each correc‐
tion of the tire inflation pressure and after
every tire or wheel change.
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
regular tires or run-flat tires.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 199, are la‐
beled with a circular symbol containing the
letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall.
Status display
The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can
be displayed on the Control Display, e.g.,
whether or not the FTM is active.
Do not continue driving without run-flat
tires
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not
equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving
may result in serious accidents.◀
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Flat Tire Monitor (FTM)"
When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control is switched on if necessary.
The status is displayed.
System limits
Initialization
The initialization process adopts the set infla‐
tion tire pressures as reference values for the
detection of a flat tire. Initialization is started by
confirming the inflation pressures.
Sudden tire damage
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐
vance.◀
Do not initialize the system when driving with
snow chains.
A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires
cannot be detected. Therefore, check the tire
inflation pressure regularly.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
The system could be delayed or malfunction in
the following situations:
3.
"Perform reset"
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▷
When the system has not been initialized.
4. Start the engine - do not drive away.
5. Start the initialization with "Perform reset".
6. Drive away.
When driving on a snowy or slippery road
surface.
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▷
Sporty driving style: slip in the drive
wheels, high lateral acceleration.
The initialization is completed while driving,
which can be interrupted at any time.
When driving with snow chains.
The initialization automatically continues when
driving resumes.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Indication of a flat tire
Normal tires
1. Identify the damaged tire.
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
Check Control message is displayed.
Do this by checking the air pressure in all
four tires.
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire
inflation pressure.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not
have been initialized. In this case, initialize
the system.
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
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If an identification is not possible, please
contact the service center.
Continued driving with a flat tire
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
2. Rectify the flat tire.
A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a
change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance and altered self-steering
properties.◀
Run-flat tires
Maximum speed
You can continue driving with a damaged tire
at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Final tire failure
Continued driving with a flat tire
Vibrations or loud noises while driving
can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce
speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire
could come loose and cause an accident. Do
not continue driving, and contact your service
center.◀
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at
the next opportunity.
Intelligent Safety
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not
have been initialized. In this case, initialize
the system.
The concept
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, In‐
telligent Safety consists of one or more of the
following systems, which can help to avoid an
imminent collision. These systems are active
automatically every time the engine is started
using the Start/Stop button:
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
inflation pressure depends on the cargo load
and the driving style and conditions.
▷
▷
For a vehicle containing an average load, the
possible driving distance is approx.
50 miles/80 km.
Note
When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire,
its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance, and altered self-steering
properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐
ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐
ing over obstacles, e.g., curbs, potholes, etc.
Personal responsibility
The system does not serve as a substi‐
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise an
accident is still possible despite all warnings.◀
Because the possible driving distance de‐
pends on how the vehicle is used during the
trip, the actual distance may be smaller or
greater depending on the driving speed, road
conditions, external temperature, cargo load,
etc.
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Collision warning with City
Braking function
Button in the vehicle
The concept
The system can help to prevent accidents. If
an accident cannot be prevented, the system
helps to reduce the collision speed.
The system issues a warning if there is immi‐
nent danger of a collision and if so brakes inde‐
pendently.
The automatic braking intervention is done
with limited force and duration.
Intelligent Safety button
The system is controlled via a camera in the
base of the mirror.
The collision warning is available even if cruise
control has been deactivated.
Switching on/off
The Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐
cally active after each engine start via the start/
stop button.
When the vehicle is intentionally brought close
to a vehicle, the collision warning is delayed to
avoid false warnings.
Press the button: the systems are
switched off. The LED goes out.
General information
Press the button: the systems are switched off.
The LED lights up.
The system issues a two-phase warning of a
danger of collision with vehicles at speeds
above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. The time of these
warnings may vary depending on the current
driving situation.
Settings can be made on the Control Display.
Up to approx. 35 mph/60 km/h a braking inter‐
vention occurs when appropriate.
Collision warning
Depending on how the equipment is equipped,
the collision warning system consists of one of
the two systems:
Detection range
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Collision warning with City Braking func‐
▷
Collision warning with braking function, re‐
fer to page 105
Vehicles are observed when they are traveling
in the same direction of movement if they are
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located within the detection range of the sys‐
tem.
Symbol Measure
The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐
ing.
At a glance
Increase braking and distance.
Button in the vehicle
The vehicle flashes red and an
acoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐
ing.
You are requested to intervene by
braking or making an evasive ma‐
neuver.
Braking intervention
The warning prompts the driver himself to in‐
tervene. During the warning, the maximum
braking force is used, even with light pressure
on the brake pedal. In addition, if there is a risk
of collision, the system can assist with a slight
braking intervention. The intervention can
bring a vehicle traveling at slow speed to a
complete stop.
Intelligent Safety button
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active every time
the engine is started using the Start/Stop but‐
ton.
Manual transmission: During a braking inter‐
vention up until reaching a complete stop, the
engine may be shut down.
The braking intervention is executed only if
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.
Switching off
The system is only switched off until the next
time the engine is started with the Start/Stop
button.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
pressing on the accelerator or by actively mov‐
ing the steering wheel.
Press the button.
The LED goes out.
When towing or tow-starting the vehicle,
switch off the collision warning with braking
function to prevent undesired interventions.
Warning with braking function
Adapting your speed and driving style
System limits
The warning does not relieve the driver
of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving
speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀
Be alert
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not be issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the dan‐
ger of an accident occurring.◀
Display
If a collision with a vehicle detected in this way
is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the
instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.
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Detection range
The system's detection capabilities are limited.
Collision warning with
braking function
This may result in the warning not being is‐
sued or being issued late.
The concept
The system issues a warning if there is immi‐
nent danger of a collision and also includes a
braking function.
For example, the following situations may not
be detected:
▷
Slow moving vehicles when you approach
them at high speed.
If the vehicle is equipped with Active Cruise
Control with Stop & Go, the collision warning is
controlled via the cruise control radar sensor in
conjunction with a camera.
▷
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of
you or sharply decelerating vehicles.
▷
▷
▷
Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
Pedestrians.
The collision warning is available even if cruise
control has been deactivated.
When the vehicle is intentionally brought close
to a vehicle, the collision warning is delayed to
avoid false warnings.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
General information
▷
In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.
The system issues a two-phase warning of a
possible danger of collision with vehicles at
speeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. The time
of these warnings may vary depending on the
current driving situation.
▷
▷
In tight curves.
If the driving stability control systems are
limited or deactivated, for example, DSC
OFF.
Detection range
▷
▷
▷
If the camera in the mirror or the radar sen‐
sor is dirty or obscured.
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
If there is constant dimming because of
oncoming light, for example, from the sun
low in the sky.
Prewarning sensitivity
Depending on the set prewarning time, this
may result in increased false warnings.
It responds to stationary or moving objects
that are within the detection range of the radar
system.
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The acute warning prompts the driver to inter‐
vene and, if there is the danger of a collision, is
accompanied by a braking intervention.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
The braking intervention is executed with lim‐
ited braking force and for a brief period only.
The intervention can bring the vehicle to a
complete stop.
The braking intervention is executed only if
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.
Above approx. 130 mph/210 km/h, the braking
intervention occurs as a brief braking pressure.
No automatic delay occurs.
Intelligent Safety button
Adapting your speed and driving style
Switching on/off
The warning does not relieve the driver
of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving
speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active every time
the engine is started using the Start/Stop but‐
ton.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
pressing on the accelerator or by actively mov‐
ing the steering wheel.
Switching off
When towing or tow-starting the vehicle,
switch off the collision warning with braking
function to prevent undesired interventions.
The system is only switched off until the next
time the engine is started with the Start/Stop
button.
Display in the instrument cluster
Press the button.
The LED goes out.
The collision warning can be issued in the in‐
strument cluster, in the Head-up Display, and
acoustically.
Display
Warning stages
Prewarning
This warning is issued, for example, when
there is the impending danger of a collision or
the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Acute warning with braking function
Warning of the imminent danger of a collision
when the vehicle approaches another object at
a relatively high differential speed.
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Warning stages
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
Symbol Measure
▷
In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.
The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐
ing.
▷
▷
In tight curves.
Increase distance.
If the driving stability control systems are
limited or deactivated, for example, DSC
OFF.
The vehicle flashes red and an
acoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐
ing.
▷
▷
▷
If the camera in the mirror or the radar sen‐
sor is dirty or obscured.
You are requested to intervene by
braking or making an evasive ma‐
neuver.
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
If there is constant dimming because of
oncoming light, for example, from the sun
low in the sky.
Adapting your speed and driving style
The display does not relieve the driver of
the responsibility to adapt his or her driving
speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀
Prewarning sensitivity
Depending on the set prewarning time, this
may result in increased false warnings.
System limits
Be alert
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not be issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the dan‐
ger of an accident occurring.◀
Pedestrian warning with city
braking function
The concept
The system can help to prevent accidents with
pedestrians.
Detection range
The system's detection capabilities are limited.
The system issues a warning in the city driving
speed area if there is imminent danger of a col‐
lision with pedestrians and includes a braking
function.
This may result in the warning not being is‐
sued or being issued late.
For example, the following situations may not
be detected:
The system is controlled via the camera in the
base of the interior mirror.
▷
Slow moving vehicles when you approach
them at high speed.
General information
▷
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of
you or sharply decelerating vehicles.
The system issues a warning with brightness
staring at approx. 6 mph/10 km/h to approx.
35 mph/60 km/h regarding a possible risk of
collision with pedestrians and assists with a
brake intervention shortly before a collision.
▷
▷
▷
Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
Pedestrians.
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It responds to persons that are within the de‐
tection range of the system.
Camera
Detection range
The camera is located near the base of the
mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rear view mirror clean and clear.
The warning area in front of the vehicle is div‐
ided into two areas.
▷
Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the
vehicle.
Switching on/off
▷
Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and
left.
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active every time
the engine is started using the Start/Stop but‐
ton.
A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo‐
cated within the central area. A warning is is‐
sued about pedestrians who are located within
the extended area only if they are moving in
the direction of the central area.
Switching off
Press the button: the systems are
switched off. The LED goes out.
At a glance
Press the button: the systems are switched off.
The LED lights up.
Button in the vehicle
Warning with braking function
Adapting your speed and driving style
The warning does not relieve the driver
of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving
speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀
Display
If a collision with a person detected in this way
is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the
instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.
Intelligent Safety button
The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐
nal sounds.
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Intervene immediately by braking or making an
evasive maneuver.
▷
Pedestrians that are not detected as such
because of the viewing angle or contour.
▷
▷
Pedestrians outside of the detection range.
Braking intervention
Pedestrians below a body size of approx.
32 in/80 cm.
The warning prompts the driver himself to in‐
tervene. During the warning, the maximum
braking force is used, even with light pressure
on the brake pedal. In addition, if there is a risk
of collision, the system can assist with a slight
braking intervention. The intervention can
bring a vehicle traveling at slow speed to a
complete stop.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional or may
not be available in the following situations:
▷
In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.
▷
▷
In tight curves.
Manual transmission: During a braking inter‐
vention up until reaching a complete stop, the
engine may be shut down.
If the camera view field or the front wind‐
shield are dirty or covered.
▷
▷
When driving toward bright lights.
The braking intervention is executed only if
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.
Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐
gine, via the Start/Stop knob.
▷
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
pressing on the accelerator or by actively mov‐
ing the steering wheel.
Lane departure warning
When towing or tow-starting the vehicle,
switch off the pedestrian warning to prevent
undesired interventions.
The concept
Starting at a specific speed, this system alerts
you when the vehicle on streets with lane
markings is about to leave the lane. Depending
on the country-specific version of the vehicle,
the speed is between 35 mph/55 km/h and
45 mph/70 km/h. If the system is switched on
below this speed, a message appears in the in‐
strument cluster.
System limits
Be alert
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not be issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the dan‐
ger of an accident occurring.◀
The steering wheel begins vibrating gently in
the event of warnings. The time of the warning
may vary depending on the current driving sit‐
uation.
Detection range
The detection capability of the camera is lim‐
ited.
The system does not provide a warning if the
turn signal is set before leaving the lane.
This may result in the warning not being is‐
sued or being issued late.
For example, the following situations may not
be detected:
▷
Partially covered pedestrians.
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▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
Notes
Personal responsibility
The state is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver's personal judgment of the
course of the road and the traffic situation.
Display in the instrument cluster
In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steer‐
ing wheel, as you may lose control of the vehi‐
cle.◀
▷
▷
Lines: system is activated.
Arrows: at least one lane marking
was detected and warnings can be
issued.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Issued warning
If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has
been detected, the steering wheel begins vi‐
brating.
If the turn signal is set before changing the
lane, a warning is not issued.
End of warning
The warning ends:
▷
▷
▷
▷
Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.
When returning to your own lane.
When braking hard.
Lane departure warning
Camera
When using the turn signal.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
In the event of worn, poorly visible, merg‐
ing, diverging, or multiple lane markings
such as in construction areas.
▷
When lane markings are covered in snow,
ice, dirt or water.
The camera is located near the base of the
mirror.
▷
▷
In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rear view mirror clean and clear.
When the lane markings are covered by
objects.
▷
▷
When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
When driving toward bright lights.
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▷
▷
When the windshield in front of the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered with stickers, etc.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
Active Blind Spot Detection
The concept
Active Blind Spot Detection
Radar sensors
Two radar sensors below the rear bumper
monitor the area behind and next to the vehicle
at speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.
The system indicates whether there are vehi‐
cles in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching
from behind on the adjacent lane, arrow 2.
The lamp in the exterior mirror housing lights
up dimly.
The radar sensors are located under the rear
bumper.
Before you change lanes after setting the turn
signal, the system issues a warning in the sit‐
uations described above.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The lamp in the housing of the exterior mirror
flashes and the steering wheel vibrates.
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
Notes
The system can issue warnings at speeds
above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h
Personal responsibility
The system does not serve as a substi‐
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
The state is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise an
accident is still possible despite all warnings.◀
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▷
NBG009014A.
Display
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
▷
This device may not cause harmful inter‐
ference, and
▷
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Information stage
The dimmed lamp in the mirror housing indi‐
cates when there are vehicles in the blind spot
or approaching from behind.
Brake force display
Warning
If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the
critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates briefly
and the lamp in the mirror housing flashes
brightly.
The concept
The warning stops when the turn signal is
switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the
critical zone.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷
▷
During normal brake application, the outer
brake lamps light up.
▷
When a vehicle is approaching at a speed
much faster than your own.
During heavy brake application, the inner
brake lamps light up in addition.
▷
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
If the bumper is dirty or iced up, or covered
with stickers.
Active Protection
A Check Control message is displayed when
the system is not fully functional.
General information
The Active Protection safety package consists
of systems that are independent of each other:
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
▷
▷
▷
Attentiveness assistant.
PreCrash
PostCrash
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After a break, another recommendation to take
a break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐
mately 45 minutes.
Attentiveness assistant
The concept
The system can detect increasing lack of alert‐
ness or fatigue of the driver during long, mo‐
notonous journeys, for example, on highways.
In this situation, it is recommended that the
driver take a break.
System limits
The function may be limited in the following
situations, for instance, and will either output
an incorrect warning or no warning at all:
▷
▷
When the clock is set incorrectly.
Note
When the vehicle speed is mainly below
about 43 mph/70 km/h.
Personal responsibility
The system cannot act as a substitute for
the personal assessment of one's physical
state and may not detect an increasing lack of
alertness or fatigue or may not detect it cor‐
rectly. Therefore, make sure that the driver is
rested and alert; otherwise, risks may be de‐
tected too late and an accident be caused as a
result.◀
▷
▷
With a sporty driving style, such as during
rapid acceleration or when cornering
quickly.
In active driving situations, such as when
changing lanes frequently.
▷
▷
When the road surface is poor.
In the event of strong side winds.
PreCrash
Function
The system is activated each time the engine
is started and cannot be switched off.
The concept
With this system critical driving situations that
might result in an accident can be detected
above a speed of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. In
these situations, preventative protection
measures are automatically undertaken to
minimize the risk in the event of an accident as
much as possible.
After travel has begun, the system is trained
about the driver, so that increasing lack of
alertness or fatigue can be detected.
This procedure takes the following criteria into
account:
▷
Personal driving style, for example, steer‐
ing behavior.
Critical driving situations may include:
▷
Driving conditions, for example, length of
trip.
▷
▷
▷
Full brake applications.
Severe understeering.
Severe oversteering.
Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h, the
system is active and can display a recommen‐
dation to take a break.
If the vehicle includes the collision warning or
collision warning with braking feature, impend‐
ing collisions with vehicles driving ahead or
stopped in front of you can also be detected
within the system's range.
Break recommendation
If the driver becomes increasingly less alert or
fatigued, a message is displayed in the Control
Display with the recommendation to take a
break.
A recommendation to take a break is displayed
only once during an uninterrupted trip.
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Personal responsibility
The system cannot possibly serve as a
substitute for the driver's personal judgment of
the traffic situation. The system may not al‐
ways detect critical situations reliably and in a
timely manner. Adapt speed to traffic situation
and drive alertly; otherwise, a risk to safety may
result.◀
Function
After the safety belt is buckled, the front belts
are automatically pretensioned once after the
vehicle is driven is away.
In critical driving situations, the following indi‐
vidual functions become active as needed:
▷
The front belts are automatically preten‐
sioned.
▷
▷
Automatic closing of the windows.
Automatic closing of the glass sunroof.
After a critical driving situation without an acci‐
dent, the front belts are loosened again. All
other systems can be restored to the desired
setting.
If the belt tension does not loosen automati‐
cally, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the belt
using the red button in the buckle. Fasten the
belt before continuing on your trip.
PostCrash
In the event of an accident, the system can
bring the car to a halt automatically without in‐
tervention by the driver in certain situations.
This can reduce the risk of a further collision
and the consequences thereof.
Depressing the brake pedal can cause the ve‐
hicle to brake harder. This interrupts automatic
braking. Depressing the accelerator pedal also
interrupts automatic braking.
After coming to a halt, the brake is released
automatically. Secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
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ject to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the
vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine
speed and by applying brakes at individual
wheels.
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Adjust your driving style to the situation
An appropriate driving style is always the
responsibility of the driver.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even
with DSC.
Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety
margin by driving in a risky manner.◀
Antilock Brake System ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
braking.
Indicator/warning lamps
The vehicle remains steerable even during full
brake applications, thus increasing active
safety.
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐
trols the drive forces and brake forces.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has
failed.
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐
gine.
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is
reduced during acceleration and when driving
in bends.
Brake assistant
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the maximum braking
force boost. This then reduces braking dis‐
tance to a minimum during full braking. This
system utilizes all of the benefits provided by
ABS.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
again as soon as possible.
Deactivating DSC
Press and hold the button, but not lon‐
ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the
indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the in‐
strument cluster and DSC OFF is displayed.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the full braking.
The DSC system is switched off.
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control
Activating DSC
The concept
DSC prevents traction loss in the driving
wheels when driving away and accelerating.
Press the button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
lamp go out.
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐
tions, such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Sub‐
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Indicator/warning lamps
Deactivating DTC
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Press the button again.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica‐
tor lamp go out.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is
deactivated.
xDrive
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control
xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your ve‐
hicle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC
further optimize traction and driving dynamics.
The xDrive all-wheel-drive system variably dis‐
tributes the drive forces to the front and rear
axles as demanded by the driving situation and
road surface.
The concept
The DTC system is a version of the DSC in
which forward momentum is optimized.
The system ensures maximum forward mo‐
mentum on special road conditions, e.g., unp‐
lowed snowy roads, but driving stability is lim‐
ited.
Dynamic Damping Control
It is therefore necessary to drive with appropri‐
ate caution.
The concept
This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐
tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav‐
eling on uneven road surfaces.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC
under the following special circumstances:
▷
▷
▷
When driving in slush or on uncleared,
snow-covered roads.
The system enhances driving dynamics and
comfort as required for the road surface and
driving style.
When rocking the vehicle or driving off in
deep snow or on loose surfaces.
When driving with snow chains.
Programs
The system offers several different programs.
Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic
Traction Control
The programs can be selected via the Driving
Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC
provides maximum traction on loose ground.
Driving stability is limited during acceleration
and when driving in bends.
SPORT
Consistently sporty control of the shock ab‐
sorbers for greater driving agility.
Activating DTC
SPORT+
Press the button.
Consistently sporty control of the shock ab‐
sorbers for greater driving agility when driving
with limited driving stabilization.
TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC
OFF lights up.
COMFORT/ECO PRO
Balanced control of the vehicle.
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Variable sport steering
driving stability is limited during acceleration
and when driving in bends.
The variable sport steering increases the
steering angle of the front wheels at large
steering wheel angles, e.g., in tight curves or
when parking. Steering becomes more direct.
TRACTION
It also varies the force required to turn the
wheels in accordance with the vehicle speed.
When TRACTION is active, the vehicle has
maximum traction on loose road surfaces. DTC
activated. Driving stability is limited during ac‐
celeration and when driving in bends.
This results in a sporty steering response. In
addition, it becomes easier to steer during
parking and maneuvering.
SPORT+
Driving Dynamics Control
Sporty driving with optimized chassis and
adapted engine control with limited driving sta‐
bilization.
The concept
The Driving Dynamics Control can be used to
adjust the certain characteristics of the vehicle.
Various programs can be selected for this pur‐
pose. The Driving Dynamics Control and the
DSC OFF buttons can each be used to activate
a program.
Dynamic Traction Control is switched on.
The driver handles several of the stabilization
tasks.
Activating SPORT+
Press the button repeatedly until
SPORT+ appears in the instrument
cluster and the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights
up.
Operating the programs
Press the button
Program
DSC OFF
Automatic program change
TRACTION
When activating cruise control, the program
automatically switches to SPORT mode.
SPORT+
SPORT
Indicator/warning lamps
SPORT+ is displayed in the instrument cluster.
COMFORT
ECO PRO
The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up:
Dynamic Traction Control is activated.
Automatic program change
The system automatically switches to COM‐
FORT in the following situations:
SPORT
▷
▷
▷
Failure of DSC Dynamic Damping Control.
The vehicle has a flat tire.
Consistently sporty tuning of the suspension
and engine control for greater driving agility
with maximum driving stabilization.
When activating cruise control in TRAC‐
TION or DSC OFF mode.
The program can be configured to individual
specifications. The configuration is stored for
the remote control currently in use.
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The program can be configured to individual
specifications.
Activating SPORT
Press button repeatedly until SPORT
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Activating ECO PRO
Press button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument
Configuring SPORT
When the display is activated on the Control
mode can be set to individual specifications.
cluster.
Configuring ECO PRO
1. Activate ECO PRO.
▷
▷
▷
Activating SPORT.
"Configure SPORT"
2. "Configure ECO PRO"
Make the desired settings.
Configuring the SPORT driving mode.
SPORT can also be configured before it is acti‐
vated:
Configure driving mode
1. "Settings"
Settings can be made for the following driving
modes in Driving mode:
2. "Driving mode"
▷
▷
ECO PRO mode, refer to page 172.
3. "Configure SPORT"
4. Configure driving mode.
This configuration is retrieved when the
SPORT driving mode is activated.
Displays
Program selection
COMFORT
Pressing the button displays a
list of the selectable programs.
For a balanced tuning with maximum driving
stabilization.
Activating COMFORT
Press button repeatedly until COM‐
FORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Selected program
The selected program is dis‐
In certain situations, the system automatically
changes to the NORMAL program, automatic
played in the instrument cluster.
ECO PRO
Display on the Control Display
Program changes can be displayed on the
Control Display.
ECO PRO, refer to page 171, provides consis‐
tent tuning to minimize fuel consumption for
maximum range with maximum driving stabili‐
zation.
1. "Settings"
Comfort functions and the engine controller
are adjusted.
2. "Driving mode"
3. "Driving mode info"
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Drive-off assistant
This system supports driving away on gradi‐
ents. The parking brake is not required.
1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot
brake.
2. Release the foot brake and drive away
without delay.
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is
held in place for approx. 2 seconds.
Depending on the vehicle load or when a trailer
is being used, the vehicle may roll back
slightly.
Driving off without delay
After releasing the foot brake, start driv‐
ing without delay, since the drive-off assistant
will not hold the vehicle in place for more than
approx. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin
rolling back.◀
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General information
Vehicle equipment
When ECO PRO is activated, cruise control is
also set to a driving style that saves on fuel
consumption.
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Notes
Personal responsibility
The system does not relieve the driver of
the responsibility to adapt his or her speed,
distance and driving style to the traffic condi‐
tions. Drive attentively, and react to the current
traffic events. Intervene actively when neces‐
sary, e.g., by braking, steering or making an
evasive maneuver, otherwise, there is danger
of an accident.◀
Active Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function, ACC
The concept
This system can be used to select a desired
speed that the vehicle will maintain automati‐
cally on clear roads.
At a glance
To the extent possible, the system automati‐
cally adjusts the speed to a slower vehicle
ahead of you.
Buttons on the steering wheel
Press the
button
Function
The distance that the vehicle maintains to the
vehicle ahead of you can be varied.
System on/off, interrupt, refer
to page 121
For safety reasons, it depends on the speed.
To maintain a certain distance, the system au‐
tomatically decelerates, applies the brakes
lightly, or accelerates again if the vehicle ahead
begins moving faster.
Store/maintain speed, refer to
page 121
Resume speed, refer to
page 123
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, the
system is able to detect this within the given
system limits. If the vehicle ahead of your
drives away again from a halt, your vehicle is
able to accelerate if operated accordingly.
Reduce distance, refer to
page 122
Increase distance, refer to
page 122
Even if some time passes before the vehicle
drives away again, the BMW can still be accel‐
erated automatically and simply.
Rocker switch:
Change/maintain speed, refer
to page 121
As soon as the road is clear, it accelerates to
the desired speed.
The speed is also maintained on downhill gra‐
dients, but may not be maintained on uphill
slopes if engine power is insufficient.
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The arrangement of the buttons varies accord‐
ing to the how the vehicle is equipped or coun‐
try-specific variants.
If switching off the system while stationary,
press on the brake pedal at the same time.
Press the button.
Radar sensor
▷
▷
If active: press twice.
A radar sensor is located in the front bumper
for detecting vehicles on the road ahead of the
vehicle.
If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
and distance are deleted.
Interrupting
When active, press the button.
If interrupting the system while stationary,
press on the brake pedal at the same time.
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:
A dirty or covered sensor may hinder the de‐
tection of vehicles.
▷
▷
When the brakes are applied.
When transmission position D is disen‐
gaged.
▷
▷
If necessary, clean the radar sensor. Re‐
move layers of snow and ice carefully.
▷
When DTC Dynamic Traction Control is
activated or DSC is deactivated.
Do not cover the view field of the radar
sensor.
▷
▷
When DSC is actively controlling stability.
If the safety belt and the driver's door are
opened when the vehicle is standing still.
Switching on/off and interrupting
cruise control
▷
If the system has not detected objects for
an extended period, e.g., on a road with
very little traffic without road edge line
markings.
Switching on
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
▷
If the detection range of the radar is dis‐
rupted, for example, by dirt or heavy fog.
The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
light up and the marking in the speedometer is
set to the current speed.
Maintaining/storing the speed
Press the button.
Cruise control can be used.
Switching off
Or:
Deactivated or interrupted system
If the system is deactivated or inter‐
rupted, actively intervene by braking, steering
and, if necessary, with evasive maneuvers; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of an accident oc‐
curring.◀
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Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐
terrupted.
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed if the road is
clear.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
▷
Each time the rocker switch is pressed to
the point of resistance, the desired speed
increases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.
It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly
displayed in the instrument cluster, Displays in
When cruise control is maintained or stored,
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on,
if necessary.
▷
Each time the rocker switch is pressed
past the point of resistance, the desired
speed increases or decreases by a maxi‐
mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Changing, maintaining, and storing
the speed
The rocker switch can be pressed while the
system is interrupted to maintain and store the
current speed. DSC Dynamic Stability Control
is switched on, if necessary.
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the
action.
Distance
Selecting a distance
Adapting the desired speed
Adjust the distance according to the traf‐
fic and weather conditions; otherwise, there is
the danger of an accident occurring. Maintain
the prescribed safety distance.◀
Adapt the desired speed to the road con‐
ditions and be ready to brake at all times; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of an accident oc‐
curring.◀
Reduce distance
Speed differences
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
Large differences in speed relative to ve‐
hicles ahead of the vehicle cannot be compen‐
sated by the system for example in the follow‐
ing situations:
displayed in the instrument cluster.
▷
▷
When catching up rapidly with a truck.
Increase distance
When another vehicle suddenly swerves
into the wrong lane.◀
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
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Controls
displayed in the instrument cluster.
2. Release the brake pedal.
3. Press on the accelerator briefly, or press
the RES button or the rocker switch when
the vehicle ahead of you drives away.
Calling up the desired speed and
distance
Displays in the instrument cluster
Desired speed
While driving
Press the button with the system
switched on.
▷
The marking lights up green:
the system is active.
In the following cases, the stored speed value
is deleted and cannot be called up again:
▷
The marking lights up or‐
ange: the system has been
interrupted.
▷
▷
When the system is switched off.
When the ignition is switched off.
▷
The marking does not light up: the system
is switched off.
While standing
Before leaving the vehicle, secure it
against rolling
Brief status display
Selected desired speed.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, engage position P of the automatic trans‐
mission and apply the parking brake. Other‐
wise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀
If --- appears briefly on the display for Check
Control messages, it is possible that the sys‐
tem requirements for operation are currently
not met.
The system brought the vehicle to a complete
standstill.
▷
Green marking in the speedometer:
Distance to vehicle ahead of you
The selected distance to the vehicle driving
ahead of you is shown.
Your vehicle accelerates automatically as
soon as the vehicle in the range of the ra‐
dar sensor moves off.
▷
Marking in the speedometer turns orange:
no automatic driving away.
Distance display
Distance 1
To accelerate to the desired speed auto‐
matically, press the accelerator briefly or
press the RES or SET button.
Distance 2
Distance 3
Distance 4
Rolling bars in the distance display indicate
that the vehicle in the radar sensor detection
range has moved off.
Your vehicle was braked to a halt by pressing
on the brake pedal and it is standing behind
another vehicle:
This value is set after the system is
switched on.
1.
Press the button to call up a stored
desired speed.
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The system can also be activated when sta‐
tionary.
Distance display
The system has been interrupted or
distance control is deactivated be‐
cause the accelerator is being
Comply with the legal speed limit in every sit‐
uation when using the system.
pressed; a vehicle was not detected.
Detection range
Distance control is deactivated be‐
cause the accelerator is being
pressed; a vehicle was detected.
Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has driven
away.
Indicator/warning lamps
Personal responsibility
The detection capacity of the system and the
automatic braking capacity are limited.
The indicator and warning lamps do not
relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt
his or her desired driving speed and style to
the traffic conditions.◀
Two-wheeled vehicles driving ahead of you
for instance might not be detected.
The vehicle symbol lights up orange:
Limited detection capacity
A vehicle has been detected ahead of
you.
Because of the limits to the detection ca‐
pacity of the camera and the sensor, you
should be alert at all times so that you can in‐
tervene actively, if necessary; otherwise, there
is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
The vehicle symbol flashes orange:
The conditions are not adequate for
operating the system.
The system was deactivated but applies the
brakes until you actively assume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator.
Deceleration
The system does not decelerate when a sta‐
tionary obstacle is located in the same lane,
e.g., a vehicle at a red traffic light or at the end
of traffic congestion.
The vehicle symbol flashes red and an
acoustic signal sounds:
The system also does not respond to:
You are requested to intervene by
braking or making an evasive maneuver.
▷
Pedestrians or similar slow-moving road
users.
▷
▷
▷
▷
Red traffic lights.
Stationary objects.
Cross traffic.
System limits
Speed range
Best results are achieved when using the sys‐
tem on well-developed roads and highways.
The desired speed can be selected between
20 mph/30 km/h to 110 mph/180 km/h.
Oncoming traffic.
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No warnings
Unexpected lane change
A warning may not be issued when ap‐
proaching a stationary or very slow-moving ob‐
stacle. You must react yourself; otherwise,
there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
Swerving vehicles
If a vehicle ahead of you unexpectedly moves
into another lane from behind a stopped vehi‐
cle, you yourself must react, as the system
does not react to stopped vehicles.
Cornering
A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected
until it is completely within the same lane as
your vehicle.
Swerving vehicles
If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly
swerves into your lane, the system may not be
able to automatically restore the selected dis‐
tance. This also applies to major speed differ‐
ences to vehicles driving ahead of you, e.g.,
when rapidly approaching a truck. When a ve‐
hicle driving ahead of you is reliably detected,
the system requests that the driver intervene
by braking and carrying out evasive maneu‐
vers, if necessary. You must react yourself;
otherwise, there is the danger of an accident
occurring.◀
If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the
speed is reduced slightly in the curve, although
curves cannot be anticipated in advance.
Therefore, drive into a curve at an appropriate
speed.
In tight curves, situations may result due to the
restricted detection range of the system in
which a vehicle driving ahead of you may not
be detected at all, or not until after a consider‐
able delay.
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Malfunction
The system cannot be activated if the radar
sensor is not aligned correctly. This may be
caused by damage incurred during parking, for
example.
A Check Control message is displayed if the
system fails.
When approaching a curve, the system may
react briefly to the vehicles in the next lane due
to the bend of the curve. Any deceleration of
the vehicle by the system can be compensated
for by briefly accelerating. After the accelerator
pedal is released, the system becomes active
again and independently controls the speed.
Cruise control
The concept
The system is functional at speeds beginning
at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
It maintains the speed that was set using the
control elements on the steering wheel.
The system brakes on downhill gradients if en‐
gine braking action is insufficient.
Driving away
In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive
away automatically, e.g., on steep inclines or
behind bumps in the road.
Unfavorable conditions
Do not use the system if unfavorable
conditions make it impossible to drive at a con‐
stant speed, for instance:
Radar sensor
▷
▷
▷
On curvy roads.
In heavy traffic.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or
on a loose road surface.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehi‐
cle and cause an accident.◀
FCC ID:
▷
OAYARS3-A
General information
Compliance statement:
When ECO PRO is activated, cruise control is
also set to a driving style that saves on fuel
consumption.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
▷
This device may not cause harmful inter‐
ference, and
▷
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
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▷
▷
The clutch pedal is depressed for a few
seconds or released while a gear is not en‐
gaged.
Controls
At a glance
Press the button
The gear engaged is too high for the cur‐
rent speed.
Function
▷
▷
The transmission position D is disengaged.
Interrupt system on/off
DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated
or DSC is deactivated.
Store speed
▷
DSC is actively controlling stability.
Resume speed
Changing the speed
Maintaining/storing the current speed
Press the button.
Or
Switching on
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
The marking in the speedometer is set to the
current speed.
Cruise control can be used.
Switching off
Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐
terrupted.
Deactivated or interrupted system
If the system is deactivated or inter‐
rupted, actively intervene by braking and, if
necessary, with evasive maneuvers; otherwise,
there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly
displayed in the instrument cluster, Displays in
Press the button.
▷
▷
If active: press twice.
When cruise control is maintained or stored,
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on,
if necessary.
If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
Changing/maintaining speed
Interrupting the system
The rocker switch can be pressed while the
system is interrupted in order to maintain and
store the current speed.
When active, press the button.
The system is automatically interrupted if:
▷
The brakes are applied.
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Adapting the desired speed
Displays in the instrument cluster
Indicator lamp
Adapt the desired speed to the road con‐
ditions and be ready to brake at all times; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of an accident oc‐
curring.◀
Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐
ped, the indicator lamp in the instru‐
ment cluster indicates whether the sys‐
tem is switched on.
Desired speed
▷
The marking lights up green:
the system is active.
▷
The marking lights up or‐
ange: the system has been
interrupted.
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
▷
The marking does not light up: the system
is switched off.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed if the road is
clear.
Brief status display
Selected desired speed.
▷
▷
▷
Each time the rocker switch is pressed to
the point of resistance, the desired speed
increases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.
If --- appears briefly on the display for Check
Control messages, it is possible that the sys‐
tem requirements for operation are currently
not met.
Each time the rocker switch is pressed
past the point of resistance, the desired
speed increases or decreases by a maxi‐
mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Pressing the rocker switch to the resist‐
ance point and holding it there accelerates
or decelerates the vehicle without requiring
pressure on the accelerator. After the
rocker switch is released, the vehicle main‐
tains its final speed. Pressing the switch
beyond the resistance point causes the ve‐
hicle to accelerate more rapidly.
PDC Park Distance Control
The concept
PDC supports you when parking. Objects that
you are approaching slowly in front of or be‐
hind your vehicle are indicated with:
▷
▷
Signal tones.
Visual display.
Resuming the desired speed
General information
Press the button.
Measurements are made by ultrasound sen‐
sors in the bumpers.
The stored speed is reached and maintained.
The range is approx. 6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning is first given:
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▷
▷
By the front middle sensors and the two
corner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
Select transmission position R with the engine
running.
By the rear middle sensors at approx.
5 ft/1.50 m.
Notes
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Check the traffic situation as well
PDC cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment of the traffic situa‐
tion. Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐
dent could result from road users or objects
located outside of the PDC detection range.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
Switching on/off manually
Loud noises from outside and inside the vehi‐
cle may prevent you from hearing the PDC's
signal tone.◀
Press the button.
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
Avoid driving quickly with PDC
In addition to the PDC Park Distance Control,
switched on.
Avoid approaching an object quickly.
Avoid driving away quickly while PDC is not yet
active.
For technical reasons, the system may other‐
wise be too late in issuing a warning.◀
Switching on the rearview camera via
the iDrive
With PDC activated or Top View switched on:
"Rear view camera"
At a glance
The rearview camera image is displayed. The
setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Button in the vehicle
Display
Signal tones
When approaching an object, an intermittent
tone is sounded that indicates the position of
the object. For example, if an object is de‐
tected to the left rear of the vehicle, a signal
tone sounds from the left rear speaker.
PDC Park Distance Control
The shorter the distance to the object be‐
comes, the shorter the intervals.
If the distance to a detected object is less than
approx. 10 in/25 cm, a continuous tone is
sounded.
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If objects are located both in front of and be‐
hind the vehicle, an alternating continuous sig‐
nal is sounded.
System limits
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
The intermittent tone is interrupted after ap‐
prox. 3 seconds:
The detection of objects can reach the physi‐
cal limits of ultrasonic measurement, e.g.:
▷
If the vehicle stops in front of an object that
is detected by only one of the corner sen‐
sors.
▷
▷
▷
▷
With tow bars and trailer hitches.
With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
With low objects.
▷
If moving parallel to a wall.
With objects with corners and sharp edges.
The signal tone is switched off:
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before
or after a continuous tone sounds.
▷
When the vehicle moves away from an ob‐
ject by more than approx. 4 in/10 cm.
▷
When transmission position P is engaged.
High, protruding objects such as ledges may
not be detected.
Volume
The volume of the PDC signal can be adjusted,
refer to user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment, Communication.
False warnings
PDC may issue a warning under the following
conditions even though there is no obstacle
within the detection range:
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
▷
▷
In heavy rain.
When sensors are very dirty or covered in
ice.
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can
be shown on the Control Display. Objects that
are farther away are displayed on the Control
Display before a signal tone sounds.
▷
▷
▷
When sensors are covered in snow.
On rough road surfaces.
In large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, e.g., in underground ga‐
rages.
A display appears as soon as Park Distance
Control (PDC) is activated.
▷
▷
In heavy exhaust.
The range of the sensors is represented in the
colors red, green and yellow.
Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,
sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.
If the rearview camera image was selected last,
it again appears on the display. To switch to
PDC:
The malfunction is signaled by a continu‐
ous tone alternating between the front and
rear speakers. As soon as the malfunction
due to other ultrasound sources is no lon‐
ger present, the system is again fully func‐
tional.
1.
"Rear view camera" Select the symbol
on the Control Display.
2. Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
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The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded
area on the Control Display.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
PDC has failed. Have the system checked.
To ensure full operability:
▷
▷
Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
Surround View
Rearview camera
The concept
Surround View comprises various camera as‐
sistance systems that help the driver when
parking, maneuvering, and at complex exits
and intersections.
Camera
▷
▷
▷
Rearview camera, refer to page 131
Backup camera
The concept
The camera lens is located in the handle of the
trunk lid. The image quality may be impaired
by dirt.
The backup camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control
Display.
Clean the lens, refer to page 229.
Switching on/off
Hints
Check the traffic situation as well
Switching on automatically
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐
dent could result from road users or objects lo‐
cated outside the picture area of the backup
camera.◀
Select transmission position R with the engine
running.
The backup camera image is displayed if the
system was switched on via the iDrive.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
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Switching on/off manually
Pathway lines
Press the button.
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
The PDC is shown on the Control Display.
Switching on the rearview camera via
the iDrive
With PDC activated or Top View switched on:
"Rear view camera"
▷
▷
Can be shown in the rearview camera im‐
age when in transmission position R.
The rearview camera image is displayed. The
setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Help you to estimate the space required
when parking and maneuvering on level
roads.
▷
Are dependent on the current steering an‐
gle and are continuously adjusted to the
steering wheel movements.
Display on the Control Display
Functional requirement
▷
▷
The rearview camera is switched on.
The trunk lid is fully closed.
Turning circle lines
Activating the assistance functions
More than one assistance function can be ac‐
tive at the same time.
▷
Parking aid lines
"Parking aid lines"
Pathway and turning circle lines are dis‐
played.
▷
▷
▷
Can be shown in the rearview camera im‐
age.
▷
Obstacle marking
"Obstacle marking"
Show the course of the smallest possible
turning circle on a level road.
Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.
Only one turning circle line is displayed
when the steering wheel is turned.
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2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the pathway line covers the corresponding
turning circle line.
Obstacle marking
General information
▷
Spatially-shaped markings can be shown
in the rearview camera image.
Display settings
Their colored steps match the markings of the
PDC. This simplifies estimation of the distance
to the object shown.
Brightness
With the rearview camera switched on:
1.
Select the symbol.
Parking using pathway and turning
circle lines
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
1. Position the vehicle so that the turning cir‐
cle lines lead to within the limits of the
parking space.
Contrast
With the rearview camera switched on:
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
System limits
Detection of objects
High, protruding objects such as ledges may
not be detected by the rearview camera.
Side View
The concept
Side View provides an early look at cross traffic
at blind driveways and intersections. Road
users concealed by obstacles to the left and
right of the vehicle can only be detected rela‐
tively late from the driver's seat. To improve
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visibility, two cameras in the front of the vehi‐
cle record the traffic situation on each side.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt.
Clean the lens, refer to page 229.
Notes
Switching on/off
The images from both cameras are shown si‐
multaneously on the Control Display.
Switching on/off manually
Check the traffic situation as well
Press the button.
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle on blind driveways and intersections with
your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident could
result from road users or objects located out‐
side the picture area of the Side View cam‐
eras.◀
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
At a glance
Display
Button in the vehicle
The traffic area to the left and right is displayed
on the Control Display.
Side View
Guidelines at the bottom of the image show
the position of the front of the vehicle.
Cameras
Brightness
With the Side View switched on:
1.
"Brightness"
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Contrast
With the Side View switched on:
Two cameras integrated in the bumpers cap‐
ture the image.
1.
"Contrast"
The two camera lenses are located on the
sides of the bumper.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
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Top View
System limits
The cameras capture a maximum range of
330 ft/100 m.
Cameras
Top View
The concept
Top View assists you in parking and maneu‐
vering. The area around the doors and the road
area around the vehicle are shown on the Con‐
trol Display for this purpose.
General information
The lenses of the Top View cameras are lo‐
cated at the bottom of the exterior mirror hous‐
ings. The image quality may be impaired by
dirt.
The image is captured by two cameras
integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the
backup camera.
Clean the lens, refer to page 229.
The range is at least 7 ft/2 m to the side and
rear.
In this way, obstacles up to the height of the
exterior mirrors are detected early.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
Select transmission position R with the engine
running.
Notes
Check the traffic situation as well
The Top View and PDC images are displayed if
the system is switched on via iDrive.
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐
dent could result from road users or objects lo‐
cated outside the picture area of the
cameras.◀
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
At a glance
Switch the system back on if necessary.
Button in the vehicle
Switching on/off manually
Press the button.
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
Top View is displayed.
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Switching on the backup camera via
the iDrive
Contrast
With Top View switched on:
With Top View switched on:
"Rear view camera"
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
The backup camera image is displayed. The
setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Displaying the turning circle and
pathway lines
▷
Display
The static, red turning circle line shows the
space needed to the side of the vehicle
when the steering wheel is turned all the
way.
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can
be shown on the Control Display.
▷
The variable, green pathway line assists
you in assessing the amount of space ac‐
tually needed to the side of the vehicle.
When the distance to an object is small, a red
bar is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in
the PDC display.
The pathway line is dependent on the cur‐
rent steering angle and is continuously ad‐
justed with the steering wheel movement.
"Parking aid lines"
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.
System limits
Top View cannot be used in the following sit‐
uations:
▷
▷
▷
▷
With a door open.
The display appears as soon as Top View is
activated.
With the trunk lid open.
With an exterior mirror folded in.
In poor light.
If the rearview camera image was selected last,
it again appears on the display when reverse
gear is selected. To switch to Top View:
A Check Control message is displayed in some
of these situations.
"Rear view camera" Select the symbol on
the Control Display.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Brightness
With Top View switched on:
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
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Transporting loads
Parking assistant
Loads that extend beyond the perimeter
of the vehicle are not taken into account by the
system during the parking procedure.
The concept
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the danger of an acci‐
dent occurring.◀
Curbs
The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐
cle over or onto curbs.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, the wheels, tires, or the vehi‐
cle may become damaged.◀
This system assists the driver in parking paral‐
lel to the road.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces
on both sides of the vehicle.
An engine that has been switched off by the
Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati‐
cally when the parking assistant is activated.
The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐
sible parking line and takes control of steering
during the parking procedure.
Requirements
When parking, also take note of the visual and
acoustic information issued by the PDC and
the parking assistant and react accordingly.
For measuring parking spaces
▷
Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐
prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.
A component of the parking assistant is the
▷
Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.
Hints
Suitable parking space
Personal responsibility
▷
▷
▷
Gap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
The parking assistant does not relieve
the driver of responsibility for the vehicle dur‐
ing the parking procedure.
Minimum length of the gap: own vehicle's
length plus approx. 4 ft/1.2 m.
Watch the parking space and parking proce‐
dure closely and intervene if necessary; other‐
wise, there is the danger of an accident.◀
Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
For parking procedure
Changes to the parking space
▷
▷
▷
Closed doors.
Changes to the parking space after it was
measured are not taken into account by the
system.
Parking brake released.
When parking in parking spaces on the
driver's side, the corresponding turn signal
must be set.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the danger of an acci‐
dent occurring.◀
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At a glance
Switching on with reverse gear
Shift into reverse.
Button in the vehicle
The current status of the parking space search
is indicated on the Control Display.
Activate:
"Parking Assistant" Select the
symbol in the Control Display.
Switching off
The system can be deactivated as follows:
▷
Press the button.
▷
Switch off the ignition.
Parking assistant
Display on the Control Display
Ultrasound sensors
Activating/deactivating the system
Symbol Meaning
Gray: the system is not available.
White: the system is available but
not activated.
The system is activated.
Without Professional navigation
system or TV: system status
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking
spaces are located on the wheel arches.
To ensure full operability:
▷
▷
Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
Switching on/off
Switching on with the button
The status is displayed with symbols.
Gray: parking space search.
Press the button.
The LED lights up.
Blue: the system is activated. A
suitable parking space was
found.
The current status of the parking space search
is indicated on the Control Display.
Parking assistant is activated automatically.
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The parking procedure is active.
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The parking procedure is ac‐
tive. Steering control has
been seized.
Steering control has been
seized.
Parking space search is always active
whenever the vehicle is moving forwards
slow and straight, even if the system is de‐
activated. When the system is deactivated,
the displays on the Control Display are
shown in gray.
Status of the parking space search
Parking using the parking assistant
Check the traffic situation as well
Loud sounds outside and within the vehi‐
cle can drown out the signal tones of the park‐
ing assistant and PDC.
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Gray, arrow 1: parking space search.
Blue, arrow 2: parking space is suitable.
Check the traffic situation around the vehicle
with your own eyes; otherwise, there is the
danger of an accident.◀
The vehicle is parked in the parking space
if the parking procedure is active.
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No display: no parking space search.
1. Switch on the parking assistant and acti‐
vate it if necessary.
With navigation system professional
or TV: status of the system
The status of the parking space search is
indicated on the Control Display.
2. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.
To achieve the best possible parking posi‐
tion, wait for the automatic steering wheel
movement after the gear change when the
vehicle is stationary.
The end of the parking procedure is indi‐
cated on the Control Display.
3. Adjust the parking position yourself if nec‐
essary.
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Colored symbols, see arrows, on the side
of the vehicle representation. Parking as‐
sistant is activated and search for parking
space active.
Interrupting manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any
time:
Suitable parking spaces are displayed next
to the vehicle symbol at the edge of the
road as on the Control Display. When the
parking assistant is active, suitable parking
spaces are highlighted.
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"Parking Assistant" Select the symbol
on the Control Display.
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Press the button.
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In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
Interrupting automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.
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If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if
he takes over steering.
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On slippery ground.
On steep uphill or downhill grades.
If a gear is selected that does not match
the instruction on the Control Display.
When leaves or snow has collected in the
parking space.
If a turn signal is activated in the opposite
direction to the desired side for parking.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
6 mph/10 km/h.
The detection of objects can reach the physi‐
cal limits of ultrasonic measurement, e.g., in
the following circumstances:
On snow-covered or slippery road surfaces
if necessary.
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With tow bars and trailer hitches.
With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
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If doors are open.
If the trunk lid is open.
With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.
When there are obstacles that are hard to
overcome, such as curbs.
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With objects with corners and sharp edges.
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When there are obstacles that suddenly
arise.
With objects with a fine surface structure,
such as fences.
If a maximum number of parking attempts
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before
or after a continuous tone sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
High, protruding objects such as ledges may
not be detected.
Continuing
An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐
tinued if necessary.
The parking assistant may identify parking
spaces that are not suitable for parking.
Follow the instructions on the Control Display
to do this.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
System limits
The parking assistant failed. Have the system
checked.
No parking assistance
The parking assistant does not offer assis‐
tance in the following situations:
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In tight curves.
When towing a trailer.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
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When sensors are dirty or iced over.
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Speed limit detection.
Cruise control.
Head-up Display
The concept
Pedestrian warning.
Selection list from the instrument cluster.
Some of this information is only displayed
briefly as needed.
Selecting displays in the Head-up
Display
1. "Settings"
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Displayed information"
This system projects important information
into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.
4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up
Display.
In this way, the driver can get information with‐
out averting his or her eyes from the road.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Display visibility
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up
Display is influenced by:
Setting the brightness
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient light.
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Certain sitting positions.
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.
Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐
play.
1. "Settings"
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Brightness"
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Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.
Wet roads.
4. Turn the controller.
Unfavorable light conditions.
When the low beams are switched on, the
brightness of the Head-up Display can be ad‐
ditionally influenced using the instrument light‐
ing.
If the image is distorted, check the basic set‐
tings.
Switching on/off
1. "Settings"
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Head-Up Display"
Adjusting the height
1. "Settings"
Display
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Height"
Overview
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Speed.
4. Turn the controller.
Navigation system.
Check Control messages.
Collision warning.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
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Setting the rotation
1. "Settings"
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Rotation"
4. Turn the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Special windshield
The windshield is part of the system.
The shape of the windshield makes it possible
to display a precise image.
A film in the windshield prevents double im‐
ages from being displayed.
Therefore, have the special windshield re‐
placed by a service center only.
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Climate control
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
Automatic climate control
1
2
3
4
5
Seat heating, leftꢀꢁ50
Vent settings
6
7
8
9
Temperature
Seat heating, rightꢀꢁ50
Cooling function
Rear window defroster
Air flow
Recirculated-air mode
AUTO program
10 Interior temperature sensor
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Climate control
switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐
gram.
Climate control functions in detail
Manual air distribution
Turn the wheel to select the de‐
sired program or the desired in‐
termediate setting.
Temperature
Turn the wheel to set the de‐
sired temperature.
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Windows.
Upper body region.
The automatic climate control reaches this
temperature as quickly as possible, if neces‐
sary by increasing the cooling or heating out‐
put, and then keeps it constant.
Windows, upper body region, and foot‐
well.
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Footwell.
Avoid rapidly switching between different tem‐
perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic cli‐
mate control will not have sufficient time to ad‐
just the set temperature.
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
Direct the air distribution toward windows, in‐
crease the air flow and temperature, and, if
necessary, use the cooling function.
Cooling function
The passenger compartment can only be
cooled with the engine running.
Rear window defroster
Press the button.
Press the button.
The rear window defroster switches
off automatically after a certain period of time.
The air is cooled and dehumidified
and, depending on the temperature setting,
warmed again.
Air flow, manual
Depending on the weather, the windshield may
fog up briefly when the engine is started.
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase air flow.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
The air flow of the air conditioner may be re‐
duced automatically to save battery power.
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water, refer to page 166, devel‐
ops that exits underneath the vehicle.
AUTO program
Press the button.
Recirculated-air mode
Air flow, air distribution, and tempera‐
ture are controlled automatically.
You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐
tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐
rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The
system then recirculates the air currently
within the vehicle.
Depending on the selected temperature and
outside influences, the air is directed to the
windshield, side windows, upper body, and
into the footwell.
Press the button repeatedly to select
an operating mode:
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LED off: outside air flows in continuously.
Switching on
Press any button except
LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply
of outside air into the vehicle is perma‐
nently blocked.
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Rear window defroster.
Seat heating.
If the windows fog over, switch off recircu‐
lated-air mode and increase the air volume, if
necessary.
Microfilter
In external and recirculated air mode the mi‐
crofilter filters dust and pollen out of the air.
Continuous recirculated-air mode
The recirculated-air mode should not be
used for an extended period of time, as the air
quality inside the vehicle deteriorates stead‐
ily.◀
This filter should be replaced during scheduled
maintenance, refer to page 207, of your vehi‐
cle.
Switching the system on/off
Switching off
Press the left button for the minimum
speed.
Automatic climate control with enhanced features
1
2
Seat heating, leftꢀꢁ50
Temperature, left
3
4
AUTO program
Display
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6
7
8
9
Maximum cooling
Temperature, right
11 Air flow, AUTO intensity
12 Air distribution, left
Seat heating, rightꢀꢁ50
Cooling function
13 Rear window defroster
14 Interior temperature sensor — always keep
clear
Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐
lated-air mode
15 Defrosting windows and removing conden‐
sation
10 Air distribution, right
Intensity of the AUTO program
Climate control functions in detail
Temperature
With the AUTO program switched on, auto‐
matic control of the air flow and air distribution
can be adjusted.
Turn the wheel to set the de‐
sired temperature.
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase the inten‐
sity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display
of the automatic climate control.
The automatic climate control reaches this
temperature as quickly as possible, if neces‐
sary by increasing the cooling or heating out‐
put, and then keeps it constant.
Maximum cooling
Press the button.
Avoid rapidly switching between different tem‐
perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic cli‐
mate control will not have sufficient time to ad‐
just the set temperature.
The system is set to the lowest tem‐
perature, maximum air flow and air circulation
mode.
Air flows out of the vents for the upper body
region. The vents need to be open for this.
AUTO program
Press the button.
The air is cooled fastest when the engine is
running.
Air volume, air distribution, and tem‐
perature are controlled automatically.
The air volume can be adjusted when the pro‐
gram is active.
Depending on the selected temperature, the
AUTO intensity, and outside influences, the air
is directed to the windshield, side windows,
upper body, and into the footwell.
Cooling function
The passenger compartment can only be
cooled with the engine running.
switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐
gram.
Press the button.
The air is cooled and dehumidified
and – depending on the temperature setting –
warmed again.
At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐
trols the program so as to prevent window
condensation as much as possible.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may
fog up briefly when the engine is started.
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The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
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Windows, upper body region and footwell:
driver's side only.
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water, refer to page 166, devel‐
ops that exits underneath the vehicle.
If the windows are fogged over, press the
AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen‐
sor.
Automatic recirculated-air control/
recirculated-air mode
You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐
tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐
rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The
system then recirculates the air currently
within the vehicle.
Air flow, manual
To be able to manually adjust the air flow,
switch off the AUTO program first.
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase air flow.
The selected air flow is shown on the display of
the automatic climate control.
Press the button repeatedly to select
an operating mode:
The air flow of the automatic climate control
may be reduced automatically to save battery
power.
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LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.
Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air
control: a sensor detects pollutants in the
outside air and controls the shutoff auto‐
matically.
Rear window defroster
Press the button.
The rear window defroster switches
off automatically after a certain period of time.
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Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the
supply of outside air into the vehicle is per‐
manently blocked.
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
If the windows are fogged over, switch off the
recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO
button to utilize the condensation sensor.
Make sure that air can flow onto the wind‐
shield.
Press the button.
Ice and condensation are quickly re‐
moved from the windshield and the front side
windows.
Continuous recirculated-air mode
The recirculated-air mode should not be
used for an extended period of time, as the air
quality inside the vehicle deteriorates stead‐
ily.◀
The air volume can be adjusted when the pro‐
gram is active.
If the windows are fogged over, you can also
switch on the cooling function or press the
AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen‐
sor.
Manual air distribution
Press the button repeatedly to select
a program:
Switching the system on/off
Switching off
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Upper body region.
Upper body region and footwell.
Footwell.
Press the left button for the minimum
speed.
Windows and footwell: driver's side only.
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Switching on
Press any button except
Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you.
Ventilation in the rear
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Rear window defroster.
Seat heating.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
In external and recirculated air mode the mi‐
crofilter/activated charcoal filter filters dust,
pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air.
This filter should be replaced during scheduled
maintenance, refer to page 207, of your vehi‐
cle.
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Thumbwheel for continuous opening and
closing of the vents, arrow 1.
Thumbwheel to vary the temperature, ar‐
row 2.
Ventilation
Toward blue: colder.
Toward red: warmer.
Front ventilation
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Lever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 3.
Parked-car ventilation
The concept
The parked-car ventilation ventilates the vehi‐
cle interior and lowers its temperature, if nec‐
essary.
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Lever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 1.
Thumbwheels for opening and closing the
vents continuously, arrows 2.
The system can be switched on and off at any
external temperature, either directly or by us‐
ing two preset switch-on times. It remains
switched on for 30 minutes.
Thumbwheel to vary the temperature, ar‐
row 3.
Toward blue: colder.
Toward red: warmer.
Open the vents to allow air to flow out.
Operation can be performed via iDrive.
Switching on/off directly
1. "Settings"
Adjusting the ventilation
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Ventilation for cooling:
2. "Climate"
Adjust the vent to direct the air in your di‐
rection, such as if the vehicle interior is hot
from the sun.
3. "Activate comf. ventilation"
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐
trol flashes if the system is switched on.
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Draft-free ventilation:
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Preselecting the switch-on time
1. "Settings"
2. "Climate"
3. "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:"
4. Set the desired time.
Activating the switch-on time
1. "Settings"
2. "Climate"
3. "Activate timer 1" or "Activate timer 2"
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐
trol lights up when the switch-on time is acti‐
vated.
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐
trol flashes when the system has been
switched on.
The system will only be switched on within the
next 24 hours. After that, it needs to reacti‐
vated.
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Compatibility
Vehicle equipment
If this symbol is printed on the packag‐
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
ing or in the instructions of the system
to be controlled, the system is gener‐
ally compatible with the integrated universal
remote control.
If you have any questions, please contact:
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Your service center.
www.homelink.com on the Internet.
Integrated universal remote
control
HomeLink is a registered trademark of John‐
son Controls, Inc.
Controls on the interior rearview
mirror
The concept
The integrated universal remote control can
operate up to 3 functions of remote-controlled
systems such as garage door drives or lighting
systems. The integrated universal remote con‐
trol replaces up to 3 different hand-held trans‐
mitters. To operate the remote control, the
buttons on the interior rearview mirror must be
programmed with the desired functions. The
hand-held transmitter for the particular system
is required in order to program the remote con‐
trol.
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LED, arrow 1.
During programming
Buttons, arrow 2.
During programming and before activat‐
ing a device using the integrated universal re‐
mote control, ensure that there are no people,
animals, or objects in the range of movement
of the remote-controlled device; otherwise,
there is a risk of injury or damage.
The hand-held transmitter, arrow 3, is re‐
quired for programming.
Programming
General information
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Initial setup:
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter.◀
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored
functions for the sake of security.
Press and hold the left and right button on
the interior rearview mirror simultaneously
for approximately 20 seconds until the LED
on the interior rearview mirror flashes. This
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erases all programming of the buttons on
the interior rearview mirror.
view mirror longer. If the LED on the interior
rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then
stays lit constantly for 2 seconds, the system
features an alternating-code system. Flashing
and continuous illumination of the LED will re‐
peat for approximately 20 seconds.
3. Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys‐
tem to be controlled approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to
8 cm away from the buttons on the interior
rearview mirror. The required distance de‐
pends on the manual transmitter.
For systems with an alternating-code system,
the integrated universal remote control and the
system also have to be synchronized.
4. Simultaneously press and hold the button
of the desired function on the hand-held
transmitter and the button to be program‐
med on the interior rearview mirror. The
LED on the interior rearview mirror will be‐
gin flashing slowly.
Please read the operating manual of the sys‐
tem being set up for information on how to
synchronize the system.
Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a sec‐
ond person.
5. Release both buttons as soon as the LED
flashes more rapidly. When the LED is
flashing faster, this indicates that the but‐
ton on the interior rearview mirror has been
programmed.
To synchronize:
1. Park the vehicle within range of the re‐
mote-controlled system.
2. Program the relevant button on the interior
rearview mirror as described.
If the LED does not flash faster after at
least 60 seconds, change the distance be‐
tween the interior rearview mirror and the
hand-held transmitter and repeat the step.
Several more attempts at different distan‐
ces may be necessary. Wait at least
15 seconds between attempts.
3. Locate and press the synchronizing button
on the system being programmed. You
have approx. 30 seconds for the next step.
4. Hold down the programmed button on the
interior rearview mirror for approximately
3 seconds and then release it. If necessary,
repeat this work step up to three times in
order to finish synchronization. Once syn‐
chronization is complete, the programmed
function will be carried out.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior rearview mirror button
and repeatedly press and release the
hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐
onds.
Reprogramming individual buttons
1. Switch on the ignition.
6. To program other functions on other but‐
tons, repeat steps 3 to 5.
The systems can be controlled using the inte‐
rior rearview mirror buttons.
2. Press and hold the interior rearview mirror
button to be programmed.
3. As soon as the interior rearview mirror LED
starts flashing slowly, hold the hand-held
transmitter for the system to be controlled
approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm away from the
buttons on the interior rearview mirror. The
required distance depends on the manual
transmitter.
Special feature of the alternating-
code wireless system
If you are unable to operate the system after
repeated programming, please check if the
system to be controlled features an alternat‐
ing-code system.
Read the system's operating manual, or press
the programmed button on the interior rear‐
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4. Likewise, press and hold the button of the
desired function on the hand-held trans‐
mitter.
proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes
rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The
functions cannot be deleted individually.
5. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐
rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐
idly. When the LED is flashing faster, this
indicates that the button on the interior
rearview mirror has been programmed.
The system can then be controlled by the
button on the interior rearview mirror.
Digital compass
At a glance
If the LED does not flash faster after at
least 60 seconds, change the distance and
repeat the step. Several more attempts at
different distances may be necessary. Wait
at least 15 seconds between attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior rearview mirror button
and repeatedly press and release the
hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐
onds.
1
2
Control button
Mirror display
Mirror display
Controls
The point of the compass is displayed in the
mirror when driving straight.
Before operation
Before operating a system using the
integrated universal remote control, ensure
that there are no people, animals, or objects
within the range of movement of the remote-
controlled system; otherwise, there is a risk of
injury or damage.
Operating concept
Various functions can be called up by pressing
the control button with a pointed object, such
as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object.
The following setting options are displayed in
succession, depending on how long the con‐
trol button is pressed:
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter.◀
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Pressed briefly: turns display on/off.
3 to 6 seconds: compass zone setting.
6 to 9 seconds: compass calibration.
The system, such as the garage door, can be
operated using the button on the interior rear‐
view mirror while the engine is running or when
the ignition is started. To do this, hold down
the button within receiving range of the system
until the function is activated. The interior rear‐
view mirror LED stays lit while the wireless sig‐
nal is being transmitted.
9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand steering
setting.
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12 to 15 seconds: language setting.
Setting the compass zones
Sets the particular compass zones on the vehi‐
cle so that the compass operates correctly; re‐
fer to World map with compass zones.
Deleting stored functions
Press and hold the left and right button on the
interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap‐
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World map with magnetic zones
Procedure
Procedure
1. Press and hold the control button for ap‐
prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the
set compass zone appears in the mirror.
1. Make sure that there are no large metallic
objects or overhead power lines near the
vehicle and that there is sufficient room to
drive around in a circle.
2. To change the zone setting, press the con‐
trol button quickly and repeatedly until the
number of the compass zone correspond‐
ing to your location appears in the mirror.
2. Set the currently applicable compass zone.
3. Press and hold the control button for ap‐
prox. 6 to 7 seconds so that "C" appears
on the display. Next, drive in a complete
circle at least once at a speed of no more
than 4 mph/7 km/h. If calibration is suc‐
cessful, the "C" is replaced by the points of
the compass.
The set zone is stored automatically. The com‐
pass is ready for use again after approximately
10 seconds.
Calibrating the digital compass
The digital compass must be calibrated in the
event of the following:
Left/right-hand steering
The digital compass is already set for right or
left-hand steering at the factory.
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The wrong point of the compass is dis‐
played.
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The point of the compass displayed does
not change despite changing the direction
of travel.
Setting the language
Press and hold the control button for approx.
12 to 13 seconds. Briefly press the control
button again to switch between English "E"
and German "O".
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Not all points of the compass are dis‐
played.
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The setting is stored automatically after ap‐
proximately 10 seconds.
Ashtray/cigarette lighter
Ashtray
Opening
The lighter is located next to the ashtray.
Push in the lighter.
The lighter can be removed as
soon as it pops back out.
Connecting electrical
devices
Raise cover.
Emptying
Hints
Take out the insert.
Do not plug chargers into the socket
Do not connect battery chargers to the
factory-installed sockets in the vehicle as this
may damage the battery.◀
Lighter
Danger of burns
Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of getting burned.
Replace the cover after use
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀
Switch off the ignition and take the remote
control with you when leaving the vehicle so
that children cannot use the lighter and burn
themselves.◀
Sockets
Replace the cover after use
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment while the engine is run‐
ning or when the ignition is switched on. The
total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀
Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable
connectors.
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In the cargo area
Controls
Front center console
Raise the cap and remove the cover or ciga‐
rette lighter.
The socket is located on the left side in the
cargo area.
In the front passenger footwell
USB interface for data
transfer
The concept
Connection for importing and exporting data
on USB devices, e.g.:
▷
▷
Music collection, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.
The socket is located below the glove com‐
partment.
▷
Importing trips, see user's manual for Navi‐
gation, Entertainment, Communication.
Rear center console
Without Professional navigation
system or TV: at a glance
Remove the cover.
The USB interface is located in the glove com‐
partment.
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Interior equipment
With Professional navigation system
or TV: at a glance
Hints
Danger of pinching
Before folding down the rear seat back‐
rests, ensure that the area of movement of the
backrests is clear. In particular, ensure that no
one is located in the area of movement and
that no one reaches into the area of movement
of the rear seat backrests when the middle
section is folded down. Otherwise, injury or
damage may result.◀
Lock the rear seat backrests in position
The USB interface is located in the center arm‐
rest.
Before mounting child restraint fixing
systems, place the seat backrest as far as pos‐
sible at an angle at which the child seat is rest‐
ing firmly against the backrest and all back‐
rests can be locked securely in place.
Otherwise, the child seat will not be as stable
as it should be, and there is increased danger
of injury due to unexpected movement of the
seat backrest.◀
Notes
Observe the following when connecting:
▷
Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.
▷
Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB interface.
▷
▷
Do not connect USB hard drives.
Retract the head restraint if necessary
before backrest is folded down
Do not use the USB interface to recharge
external devices.
With folding head restraints, fold in the head
restraints before folding down the backrests,
or damage may result.◀
Through-loading system
Opening
The concept
1. Unlock the belt lock of the center safety
belt in the rear using the latch plate of an‐
other safety belt.
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding
down the rear seat backrest.
The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts
at a ratio of 60 to 40.
2. Insert the latch plate at the end of the belt
into the specially designated fixture on the
rear window shelf.
If equipped with through-loading system: the
rear seat backrest is divided in the ratio 40–20–
40.
The sides can be folded down separately or to‐
gether.
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3. Push the corresponding head restraint
down as far as it will go.
To secure cargo, refer to page 168, with nets
or draw straps, the cargo area is fitted with
lashing eyes.
4. Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo
area to release the rear seat backrest.
Folding down the middle section
1. Fold in the middle head restraint.
2. Reach into the recess and pull the middle
section forward.
5. The unlocked rear seat backrest moves
forward slightly.
6. Fold backrest forward.
Closing
1. Return the rear seat backrest to the upright
seating position and engage it.
Ensure that the lock is securely en‐
gaged
Make sure that the lock engages properly
when folding back, otherwise transported
cargo could enter the passenger compart‐
ment during braking or evasive maneuvers
and endanger the vehicle occupants.◀
2. Release the belt tongue from the fixture on
the rear window shelf.
3. Insert the belt tongue in the belt lock of the
center safety belt. Make sure you hear the
latch plate engage.
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Storage compartments
Storage compartments
▷
Compartments in the doors, refer to
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
▷
Nets on the backrests of the front seats.
equipment that is offered in the model series is
▷
Storage compartment in the rear center
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Glove compartment
Front passenger side
Note
Notes
No loose objects in the passenger com‐
partment
Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Do not stow any objects in the passenger
compartment without securing them; other‐
wise, they may present a danger to occupants
for instance during braking and avoidance ma‐
neuvers.◀
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Opening
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash‐
board
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.
The mat materials could damage the dash‐
board.◀
Storage compartments
The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
▷
▷
▷
Glove compartment on the driver's side,
The net in the glove compartment is provided
for stowing the storage tray for the cupholder,
Glove compartment on the front passenger
Without Smoker's package: Front storage
compartment, in front of the cupholders,
Closing
▷
Storage compartment in the front center
Fold up the cover.
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Controls
Locking
Front storage compartment
The glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key to separately secure the trunk
This prevents access to the glove compart‐
ment and to the cargo area.
After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐
mote control can be handed over, such as at a
hotel, without the integrated key.
Driver's side
Note
Raise the lid to open it.
Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Compartments in the doors
Do not stow any breakable objects
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Do not store any breakable objects, e. g.
glass bottles, in the compartments, or there is
an increased risk of injury in the event of an ac‐
cident.◀
Opening
Center armrest
Front
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
Opening
Pull the handle.
Closing
Fold up the cover.
Fold the center armrest up.
Repositioning
Center armrest can be pushed forwards or
backwards. It engages in the end positions.
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Storage compartments
Connection for an external audio
device
Storage tray for front cupholders
The cupholder with the storage tray can be
used for additional storage. To do this, place
the storage tray in the cupholder.
.
Description, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication.
Only use the storage tray for small objects,
such as keys or the remote control.
When not in use, stow the storage tray in the
glove compartment net. Insert the storage tray
into the net so that the top surface faces up.
Note the trapezoidal shape of the net and tray.
Storage compartment in the
rear
Storage compartment is located in the rear
center console.
Rear
In the center armrest.
Cupholders
Hints
Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is
the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀
Pull the center armrest forward at the strap.
To open: press the button.
Unsuitable containers
To close: push both covers back in, one after
the other.
Do not forcefully push unsuitable con‐
tainers into the cupholders. This may result in
damage.◀
Pushing back the covers
Push back the covers before folding up
the center armrest; otherwise, the cupholder
could become damaged.◀
Front
Clothes hooks
The clothes hooks are located in the grab han‐
dles in the rear.
Do not obstruct view
When suspending clothing from the
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐
er's vision.◀
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Retaining strap
Controls
No heavy objects
Do not hang heavy objects from the
hooks; otherwise, they may present a danger
to passengers during braking and evasive ma‐
neuvers.◀
A retaining strap is available on the right side
trim for fastening small objects.
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
To secure the cargo, refer to page 168, there
are four lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Storage compartments in the
cargo area
Floor net
The floor net can also be used to Secure the
load, refer to page 168, and to store small
parts.
Storage compartment
A storage compartment is located on the left
side.
Storage compartment under cargo
floor panel
Located on the right side is a storage compart‐
ment for the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to
page 209, and first aid kit, refer to page 221.
Maximum load
To avoid damage to the vehicle, do not
exceed a maximum permitted load of 44 lbs/
20 kg in the storage compartment under the
cargo floor panel.◀
Net
Small objects can be stowed in the net on the
left side.
Hooks/multi-function hook
Raise the cargo floor panel, arrow 1, and latch
at top, if necessary, arrow 2.
A multi-function hook is located on each side
of the cargo area. The multi-function hooks
can be loaded up to a max. of 8.8 lbs/4 kg.
Partitioning the compartment
The compartment can be divided using an at‐
tachable partition.
Light and suitable objects only
Only hang light bags or suitable objects
from the holders. Otherwise, there is a danger
of objects flying about during braking and eva‐
sive maneuvers.
Only transport heavy luggage in the trunk if it
has been appropriately secured.◀
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