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The BMW X3. The BMW X3.: Owner'S Manual. Owner'S Manual
The BMW X3. The BMW X3.: Owner'S Manual. Owner'S Manual
Vehicle
Controls Reference
30 Opening and closing 190 Technical data
46 Adjusting 193 Short commands of the voice act. system
55 Transporting children safely 202 Everything from A to Z
59 Driving
72 Displays
86 Lamps
91 Safety
102 Driving stability control systems
108 Driving comfort
120 Climate control
127 Interior equipment
134 Storage compartments
Driving tips
140 Things to remember when driving
143 Loading
146 Saving fuel
Notes
Using this Owner's Manual Refers to measures that can be taken to help
protect the environment.
The fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic is by using the index. Symbols on vehicle components
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in Indicates that you should consult the rele‐
the first chapter. vant section of this Owner's Manual for infor‐
mation on a particular part or assembly.
Updates made after the editorial
deadline
Any updates made after the editorial deadline for Vehicle equipment
the Owner's Manuals are located in the appen‐
dix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle. This Owner's Manual describes all models and
all standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series.
User's manual for Navigation,
Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, equipment is
Entertainment, Communication
also described and illustrated that is not availa‐
The topics of Navigation, Entertainment and ble in your vehicle, e.g. because of the selected
Communication are described in a separate us‐ optional equipment or the country-specific var‐
er's manual, which is also included with the on‐ iants.
board literature.
This also applies for safety-related functions
and systems.
Additional sources of information
Should you have any questions, your service For options and equipment not described in this
center will be glad to advise you at any time. Owner's Manual, please refer to the Supple‐
mentary Owner's Manuals.
Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is
available on the Internet: bmwusa.com. On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls are
arranged differently than shown in the illustra‐
tions.
Symbols
Indicates precautions that must be followed Status of the Owner's Manual
precisely in order to avoid the possibility of per‐
sonal injury and serious damage to the vehicle. The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a pol‐
icy of constant development that is conceived
◄ Marks the end of a specific item of informa‐ to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody
tion. the highest quality and safety standards. In rare
"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to se‐ cases, therefore, the features described in this
lect individual functions. Owner's Manual may differ from those in your
›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice ac‐ vehicle.
tivation system.
››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the
voice activation system.
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Notes
Updates made after the editorial shields, telephones, including operation of any
deadline mobile phone from within the vehicle without
Any updates made after the editorial deadline for using an externally mounted antenna, or trans‐
the Owner's Manuals are located in the appen‐ ceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-
dix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle. talkies, ham radios or similar accessories, may
cause extensive damage to the vehicle, com‐
promise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's
electrical system or affect the validity of the
For your own safety BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW center
for additional information. Maintenance, re‐
Maintenance and repairs
placement, or repair of the emission control de‐
Advanced technology, e.g., the use of modern vices and systems may be performed by any au‐
materials and high-performance electronics, re‐ tomotive repair establishment or individual
quires suitable maintenance and repair meth‐ using any certified automotive part.
ods.
Therefore, have this work performed only by a California Proposition 65 Warning
BMW center or a workshop that works accord‐ California laws require us to state the following
ing to BMW repair procedures with appropri‐ warning:
ately trained personnel.
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile
If this work is not carried out properly, there is components and parts, including components
the danger of subsequent damage and related found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, con‐
safety hazards. tain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cal‐
ifornia to cause cancer and birth defects and re‐
Parts and Accessories productive harm. In addition, certain fluids
For your own safety, use genuine parts and ac‐ contained in vehicles and certain products of
cessories approved by BMW. When you pur‐ component wear contain or emit chemicals
chase accessories tested and approved by known to the State of California to cause cancer
BMW and Genuine BMW Parts, you simultane‐ and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
ously acquire the assurance that they have been Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your
performance when installed on your vehicle. hands after handling. Used engine oil contains
BMW warrants these parts to be free from de‐ chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory
fects in material and workmanship. BMW will not animals. Always protect your skin by washing
accept any liability for damage resulting from in‐ thoroughly with soap and water.
stallation of parts and accessories not approved
by BMW. BMW cannot test every product made Service and warranty
by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used We recommend that you read this publication
on a BMW safely and without risk to either the thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐
vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Genuine lowing warranties:
BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other prod‐
▷ New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
ucts approved by BMW, together with profes‐
sional advice on using these items, are available ▷ Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.
from all BMW centers. Installation and operation ▷ Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty.
of non-BMW approved accessories such as
▷ Federal Emissions Performance Warranty.
alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors,
wheels, suspension components, brake dust
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Notes
▷ California Emission Control System Limited If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
Warranty. which could cause a crash or could cause injury
Detailed information about these warranties is or death, you should immediately inform the Na‐
listed in the Service and Warranty Information tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New
Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone
Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and
1-800-831-1117.
designed to meet the particular operating con‐
ditions and homologation requirements in your If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
country and continental region in order to deliver open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety
the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is op‐ defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order
erated under those conditions. If you wish to op‐ a recall and remedy campaign.
erate your vehicle in another country or region, However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
you may be required to adapt your vehicle to individual problems between you, your dealer,
meet different prevailing operating conditions or BMW of North America, LLC.
and homologation requirements. You should To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
also be aware of any applicable warranty limita‐ Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
tions or exclusions for such country or region. In (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safe‐
such case, please contact Customer Relations rcar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400
for further information. Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about mo‐
Maintenance tor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov
Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road
safety, operational reliability and the New Vehi‐ For Canadian customers
cle Limited Warranty. Canadian customers who wish to report a
Specifications for required maintenance meas‐ safety-related defect to Transport Canada, De‐
ures: fect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone
▷ BMW Maintenance system the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can
also obtain other information about motor vehi‐
▷ Service and Warranty Information Booklet
cle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety.
for US models
▷ Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
If the vehicle is not maintained according to
these specifications, this could result in serious
damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not cov‐
ered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited War‐
ranty.
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At a glance
These overviews of buttons, switches and
displays are intended to familiarize you with your
vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted
with the available control concepts and options.
Cockpit
Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for
equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
Low beams 86
Collision warning 108
5 Lamps
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Cockpit At a glance
Volume
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At a glance Cockpit
Auto Hold 64
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Cockpit At a glance
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At a glance iDrive
iDrive
Vehicle equipment Control Display
Switching off
The concept
1. Press the button.
The iDrive combines the functions of a multitude
2. "Switch off control display"
of switches. Thus, these functions can be oper‐
ated from a central location.
Using the iDrive during a trip
To avoid becoming distracted and posing
an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle's occu‐
pants and to other road users, never attempt to
use the controls or enter information unless traf‐
fic and road conditions allow this.◀
1 Control Display
2 Controller with buttons
The buttons can be used to open the menus
directly. The controller can be used to select
menu items and create the settings.
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iDrive At a glance
2. Press. 1. Turn.
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At a glance iDrive
Press the button. The current panel is closed and the previous
panel is displayed.
The previous panel is opened again by
pressing the BACK button. In this case, the
current panel is not closed.
▷ Move the controller to the right.
A new panel is opened on top of the previous
display.
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iDrive At a glance
Options menu
The "Options" menu consists of various areas:
▷ Screen settings, e.g., "Split screen".
This area remains unchanged.
▷ Control options for the selected main menu,
e.g., for "Radio".
▷ If applicable, further operating options for
the selected menu, e.g., "Store station". 3. If necessary, move the controller to the left
to display "Time/Date".
Changing settings 4. Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is high‐
1. Select a field. lighted, and then press the controller.
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At a glance iDrive
Missed call.
Symbol Meaning
Additional symbols
HD Radio™ is switched on.
Symbol Meaning
Satellite radio is switched on.
Spoken instructions are switched off.
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iDrive At a glance
Split screen tions, phone numbers and entry points into the
menu.
General information The settings are stored for the remote control
Additional information can be displayed on the currently in use.
right side of the split screen, e.g., information
from the onboard computer. Saving a function
In the divided screen view, the so-called split 1. Highlight the function via the iDrive.
screen, this information remains visible even
when you change to another menu. 2. Press the desired button for more
than 2 seconds.
Switching the split screen on and off
Running a function
1. Press the button. Press the button.
2. "Split screen" The function will run immediately. This
means, for example, that the number is dialed
Selecting the display when a phone number is selected.
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At a glance iDrive
Symbol Function
Entry comparison
Entry of names and addresses: the selection is
narrowed down every time a letter is entered and
letters may be added automatically.
The entries are continuously compared to the
data stored in the vehicle.
▷ Only those letters are offered during the en‐
try for which data is available.
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Voice activation system At a glance
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At a glance Voice activation system
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Voice activation system At a glance
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At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Owner's Manual
Context help - Owner's Manual to the
Information and descriptions can be searched temporarily selected function
by direct entry of a search term via the index.
The relevant information can be opened directly.
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Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance
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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.
Remote control/key Press the button on the back of the remote con‐
trol, arrow 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2.
Buttons on the remote control The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷ Driver's door.
▷ Glove compartment on the front passenger
side.
1 Unlocking
2 Locking
3 Opening the tailgate
4 Panic mode, headl. courtesy delay feat.
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Controls Opening and closing
3. Select a profile.
The profile that is opened is assigned to the re‐
mote control currently in use.
Renaming profiles
1. "Settings"
4. USB interface: "USB device"
2. "Profiles"
The current profile is selected. Exporting profiles
3. Open "Options". Most settings of the active profile and the saved
4. "Rename current profile" contacts can be exported.
This can be useful for storing and opening per‐
sonal settings, e.g. if settings are accidentally
changed or deleted.
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
3. "Export profile"
4. USB interface: "USB device"
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Opening and closing Controls
Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed. ▷ Backup camera: selection of functions and
type of display.
Display profile list during start ▷ Language on the Control Display.
The profile list can be displayed during each ▷ Lane departure warning: last setting, on/off.
start for selecting the desired profile.
▷ Daytime running lights: current setting.
1. "Settings" ▷ Triple turn signal activation.
2. "Profiles" ▷ Locking the vehicle: after a brief period or
3. Open "Options". after starting to drive.
4. "Display user list at startup"
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Controls Opening and closing
Operating from the inside The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks"
3. With professional navigation system:
"Unlock button:"
Without professional navigation system:
Select a symbol.
4. Select the desired function:
Via the button for the central locking system. ▷ "Driver's door only"
If the vehicle has been locked from inside, the Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
fuel filler flap remains unlocked. flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐
locks the entire vehicle.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the
central locking system unlocks automatically. ▷ "All doors"
The hazard warning system and interior lamps The entire vehicle is unlocked.
come on. Depending on how the vehicle is equipped or the
country-specific variant, you can set whether
the doors are also unlocked with the but‐
Opening and closing: from the ton on the remote control.
outside Convenient opening
Using the remote control The remote control can be used to simultane‐
ously open the windows and the glass sunroof.
General information Press and hold the button on the re‐
Take the remote control with you mote control.
People or animals left unattended in a The windows and the glass sunroof open.
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
Releasing the button stops the motion.
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can
then be opened from the outside.◀
Locking
Press the button on the remote control.
Unlocking
Press the button on the remote control. Locking from the outside
The vehicle is unlocked. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be
Welcome lamps, interior lamp and courtesy unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
lamps are switched on. edge.◀
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
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Controls Opening and closing
For US owners only Remove the key before pulling the door
The transmitter and receiver units comply with handle
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication Before pulling the outside door handle, remove
Commission regulations. Operation is governed the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and the
by the following: key.◀
FCC ID: In some country-specific versions, the alarm
▷ LX8766S. system is triggered if the vehicle is unlocked via
▷ LX8766E. the door lock.
Manual operation
If an electrical malfunction occurs, lock or unlock
the vehicle using the integrated key via the door
lock on the driver's door.
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be
unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge.◀
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Controls Opening and closing
1. "Settings"
2. "Tailgate"
3. Turn the controller until the desired opening
height is selected.
Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate
can be used to conveniently pull down the tail‐
gate.
Opening
The tailgate opens fully.
Keep the closing path clear
Make sure that the closing path of the tail‐
gate is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
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The tailgate closes automatically. Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote
Pressing again stops the motion.
control is locked inside the vehicle when the tail‐
With Comfort Access: gate is closed.◀
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, operate
the unlocked tailgate manually with a slow and
smooth motion.
Do not operate the tailgate manually if it is
blocked
If the tailgate is blocked, do not operate it man‐
ually as the tailgate may otherwise become
▷ Press the button, arrow 1, on the inside of damaged and injury may result.
the tailgate.
Contact your service center.◀
The tailgate closes automatically.
Pressing again stops the motion.
▷ Press the button, arrow 2. Comfort Access
Tailgate closes automatically and the vehi‐
cle is locked. The concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activating
the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote control
with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is nearby or in the passenger
compartment.
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
▷ Press the button on the exterior of the tail‐ ▷ Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.
gate. ▷ Unlocking of the tailgate separately.
Pressing again stops the motion. ▷ Starting the engine.
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Alarm system
The concept
Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2, with The vehicle alarm system responds to:
your finger for approx. 1 second.
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General information
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with
the remote control, Comfort Access or at the
door lock the alarm system is armed or disarmed
at the same time.
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Even with the pinch protection system, check Press the safety switch when transporting
that the window's closing path is clear; other‐ children in the rear; otherwise, injury may result
wise, the closing action may not stop in certain if the windows are closed without supervision.◀
situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀
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Controls Opening and closing
Comfort position
Tilting the glass sunroof Stops the roof in the comfort position if the roof
Push switch upward briefly. is not fully open. This reduces wind noise in the
passenger compartment.
▷ The closed roof is tilted and
the sliding visor opens If desired, continue the movement by pressing
slightly. the switch.
▷ The opened roof closes until
Pinch protection system
it is in its tilted position. The
sliding visor stays completely If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐
open. 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
Opening/closing the sliding visor tilted position during closing.
▷ Press the switch in the de‐ The glass sunroof opens again slightly.
sired direction to the resist‐
ance point and hold it there. Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐
tection
The sliding visor moves while
the switch is being held. Despite the pinch protection system, check that
the roof's closing path is clear; otherwise, the
▷ Press the switch in the desired direction closing action may not be interrupted in certain
past the resistance point. extreme situations, such as when thin objects
The sliding visor moves automatically. are present.◀
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Closing from the open position without
Opening/closing the glass sunroof pinch protection
When the sliding visor is open, proceed as de‐ For example, if there is an external danger, pro‐
scribed under Sliding visor. ceed as follows:
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Controls Adjusting
Adjusting
Vehicle equipment Manually adjustable seats
Sitting safely
The ideal seating position can make a vital con‐ 1 Forward/backward
tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
2 Thigh support
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with: 3 Seat 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 con‐
trol could lead to an accident.◀
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Adjusting Controls
At a glance
Note
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored for
the remote control currently in use. When the
vehicle is unlocked via the remote control, the
position is automatically retrieved if the function,
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the back‐
refer to page 35, is activated for this purpose.
rest or lift it off, as necessary.
Adjustments in detail
Seat tilt 1. Forward/back.
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Controls Adjusting
3. Seat tilt. Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust
the thigh support.
Lumbar support
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐
justed in 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 backrest
using the side wings to adjust the
lateral support.
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Adjusting Controls
Switching off
Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.
Switching on
Press the button once for each temper‐ Safety belts
ature level.
The maximum temperature is reached when Seats with safety belt
three LEDs are lit. The vehicle has five seats, each of which is
If the drive is continued within approx. 15 mi‐ equipped with a safety belt.
nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐
cally with the temperature selected last. Number of safety belts
When ECO PRO, refer to page 147, is activated, Your vehicle has been fitted with five safety belts
the heater output is reduced. for the safety of you and your passengers. How‐
ever, they can only offer protection when ad‐
justed correctly.
Switching off
Press the button longer. Notes
The LEDs go out. Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by all occupants before driving away.
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Controls Adjusting
Putting on the belt above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be ac‐
Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly tivated if objects are placed on the front pas‐
across the lap and shoulders, as close to the senger seat.
body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies low
around the hips in the lap area and does not Damage to safety belts
press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the belt can In the case of strain caused by accidents or
slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal im‐ damage:
pact and injure the abdomen. Have the safety belts, including the safety belt
The safety belt must not lie across the neck, rub tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors
on sharp edges, be routed over solid or breaka‐ checked.
ble objects, or be pinched.◀
Checking and replacing safety belts
Reduction of restraining effect Have the work performed only by your
Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured
belt from fitting properly, and pull the shoulder that this safety feature will function properly.◀
belt periodically to readjust the tension across
your lap; otherwise, the retention effect of the
safety belt may be reduced.◀ Front head restraints
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 increased
risk of injury in an accident.◀
Height
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap‐
belt buckle.
proximately at ear level.
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Adjusting Controls
▷ To raise: pull.
▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
The center head restraint cannot be adjusted in
elevation.
Removing
▷ To raise: pull. Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and sitting in the seat in question.
push the head restraint down.
Removing
The head restraints cannot be removed.
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Controls Adjusting
Seat and mirror memory The procedure stops when a switch for adjust‐
ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.
General information
Safety mode
1. Close the driver's door or switch on the ig‐
nition.
2. Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2 until
the adjustment procedure is completed.
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 1 Adjusting
or steering wheel could result in an accident.◀ 2 Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor
3 Fold in and out
Comfort function
1. Open the driver's door. General information
2. Switch off the ignition. The mirror on the passenger side is more curved
3. Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2. than the driver's side mirror.
The corresponding seat position is performed
automatically.
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Adjusting Controls
Activating
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Controls Adjusting
Adjusting
The concept
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.
Functional requirement
For proper operation:
▷ Keep the photocells clean.
Switching on/off
▷ Do not cover the area between the inside
rearview mirror and the windshield. Press the button.
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Transporting children safely Controls
Should it ever be necessary to use a child re‐ Deactivating the front passenger airbags
straint fixing system in the front passenger seat, If a child restraint fixing system is used in
make sure that the front, knee and side airbags the front passenger seat, the front passenger
on the front passenger side are deactivated. Au‐ airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there is
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an increased risk of injury to the child when the Locking the safety belt
airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint 1. Pull out the belt webbing completely.
fixing system.◀
2. Secure the child restraint fixing system with
the belt.
Seat position and height
3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and
Before installing a child restraint fixing system, pull it taut against the child restraint fixing
move the front passenger seat as far back as system. The safety belt is locked.
possible and adjust its height to the highest po‐
sition to obtain the best possible position for the Unlocking the safety belt
belt and to offer optimal protection in the event
1. Unbuckle the belt buckle.
of an accident.
2. Remove the child restraint fixing system.
Do not change the seat position and height after
this. 3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐
pletely.
Backrest width
Adjustable backrest width: before installing a
child restraint fixing system in the front passen‐ LATCH child restraint fixing
ger seat, open the backrest width completely. system
Do not change the backrest width again and do
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Children.
not call up a memory position.
Backrest width for the child seat Note
Before installing a child restraint fixing Manufacturer's information for LATCH
system in the front passenger seat, the backrest child restraint fixing systems
width must be opened completely. Do not
To mount and use the LATCH child restraint fix‐
change the adjustment after this; otherwise, the
ing systems, observe the operating and safety
stability of the child seat will be reduced.◀
information from the system manufacturer; oth‐
erwise, the level of protection may be reduced.◀
Child seat security
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors
Correctly engage the lower LATCH an‐
chors
Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have
properly engaged and that the child restraint fix‐
ing system is resting snugly against the back‐
rest; otherwise, the degree of protection offered
may be reduced.◀
The rear safety belts and the front passenger Before mounting the LATCH child restraint fix‐
safety belt can be locked against pulling out for ing system, pull the belt away from the child re‐
mounting the child restraint fixing systems. straint fixing system.
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Driving
Vehicle equipment door is opened if the lights are switched off
or the daytime running lights are switched
All standard, country-specific and optional on.
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment Ignition off
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
Automatic transmission: Press the Start/Stop
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
button again, but do not depress the brake.
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems. All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go
out.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
Start/Stop button switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
The concept Transmission position P with the ignition
Pressing the Start/Stop button off
switches the ignition on or off and When the ignition is switched off, position P is
starts the engine. engaged automatically. When in an automatic
Automatic transmission: The en‐ car wash, for example, ensure that the ignition is
gine starts if the brake is de‐ not switched off accidentally.◀
pressed while pressing the Start/Stop button.
Ignition automatically cuts off while the vehicle
is stationary and the engine is stopped:
Ignition on ▷ During locking, also with the low beams ac‐
Automatic transmission: Press the Start/Stop tivated.
button but do not depress the brake. ▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged
All vehicle systems are ready for operation. completely, so that the engine can still be
Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the started. This function is only available when
instrument cluster light up for varying lengths of the low beams are switched off.
time. ▷ When opening and closing the driver door, if
To save battery power when the engine is off, the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary low beams are switched off.
electronic systems/power consumers. ▷ While the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, if
The ignition switches off automatically: the driver's door is open and the low beams
are switched off.
▷ When the vehicle is locked, if the low beams
are switched on. When the ignition is switched off, by opening or
closing the driver's door or unbuckling the driv‐
▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged
er's seat belt, the radio ready state remains ac‐
completely, so that the engine can still be
tive.
started.
▷ If the engine is switched off and the ignition Radio ready state
is switched on, the system automatically
Activate radio ready state:
switches to the radio ready state when the
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▷ When the ignition is switched off: press ON/ Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
OFF button on the radio. vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at mod‐
▷ When the engine is running: press the Start/ erate engine speeds.
Stop button.
Automatic transmission
Some electronic systems/power consumers re‐
main ready for operation.
Starting the engine
Radio ready state switches off automatically:
1. Depress the brake pedal.
▷ After approx. 8 minutes.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
▷ When the vehicle is locked using the central
The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐
locking system.
tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine
▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged starts.
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
Engine stop
Starting the engine General information
Take the remote control with you
General information
Take the remote control with you when
Enclosed areas
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
Do not let the engine run in enclosed cannot start the engine.◀
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death. Set the parking brake and further secure
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an the vehicle as required
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀ Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
Unattended vehicle
and downward inclines, further secure the vehi‐
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with cle, for example, by turning the steering wheel in
the engine running; doing so poses a risk of dan‐ the direction of the curb. ◀
ger.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐ Before driving into a car wash
ning, set the parking brake and place the trans‐
In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a car
mission in position P or neutral to prevent the
wash, heed the information regarding Washing
vehicle from moving.◀
in automatic car washes, refer to page 183.
Repeated starting in quick succession
Automatic transmission
Avoid repeated unsuccessful attempts to
start the vehicle or starting the vehicle several
Switching off the engine
times in quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is
not burned or is inadequately burned, posing a 1. Engage transmission position P with the ve‐
risk of overheating and damage to the catalytic hicle stopped.
converter.◀ 2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
The radio ready state is switched on.
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The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The display indicates that the
The system switches off the engine during a
conditions for an automatic en‐
stop, e.g., in a traffic congestion or at traffic
gine stop have not been satisfied.
lights. The ignition remains switched on. The
engine starts again automatically for driving off.
Certain vehicle components may experience
additional wear as a result of this system. Note
The engine is not switched off automatically in
Automatic mode the following situations:
The Auto Start/Stop function is operational after
▷ External temperature below approx.
each engine start.
+37 ℉/+3 ℃.
This function is activated at speeds faster than
▷ The external temperature is high and auto‐
about 3 mph, approx. 5 km/h.
matic climate control is running.
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When Automatic Hold is activated: press the Preventing an engine stop using the
accelerator. brake pedal
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual. The engine stop can be actively prevented
within one second after the vehicle comes to a
Safety mode standstill.
After the engine switches off automatically, it ▷ Immediately after the vehicle comes to a
will not start again automatically if any one of the standstill, briefly press the brake pedal
following conditions are met. forcefully.
▷ The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the ▷ Then press the brake pedal with normal
driver's door is open. braking force.
▷ The hood was unlocked.
Activating/deactivating the system
Some indicator lamps light up for varying
manually
lengths of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/ Using the button
Stop button.
Note
Even if driving away was not intended, the de‐
activated engine starts up automatically in the
following situations:
▷ Excessive warming of the passenger com‐
partment when the cooling function is
switched on.
▷ The steering wheel is turned. Press the button.
▷ Automatic transmission: the transmission
position is changed from D to N, R, or M/S. ▷ LED comes on: Auto Start Stop function is
▷ Automatic transmission: the transmission deactivated.
position is changed from P to N, D, R, or M/ The engine is started during an automatic
S. engine stop.
▷ Fogging of the windows when the automatic The engine can only be stopped or started
climate control is switched on. via the Start/Stop button.
▷ The vehicle battery charge is very low. ▷ LED goes out: Auto Start Stop function is
▷ Excessive cooling of the passenger com‐ activated.
partment when the heating is switched on.
Switching off the vehicle during an
Preventing an automatic engine stop automatic engine stop
with automatic transmission During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, e.g., when
The concept leaving it.
To make it possible to drive away very quickly,
1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is
such as at an intersection, the automatic engine
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function
stop can be actively prevented.
is deactivated.
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Automatic transmission: the transmission Set the parking brake and further secure
position P is engaged automatically. the vehicle as required
2. Set the parking brake. Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button. erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the vehi‐
Automatic deactivation cle, for example, by turning the steering wheel in
the direction of the curb. ◀
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 While driving
absent. Use while driving serves as an emergency brak‐
ing function:
Malfunction Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer hard while the button is being pulled.
switches of the engine automatically. A Check
The indicator lamp lights up red, a signal
Control message is displayed. It is possible to
sounds and the brake lamps light up.
continue driving. Have the system checked.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian
models.
Parking brake
If the vehicle is braked to a speed of approx.
The concept 2 mph/3 km/h, the parking brake remains set.
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Activating
This system assists the driver by automatically
This function can be activated when the driver's
setting and releasing the brake, such as when
door is closed and the safety belt is fastened,
moving in stop-and-go traffic.
and while driving.
The vehicle is automatically held in place when
it is stationary. Press the button.
On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle The LED and the letters AUTO H light
from rolling backward when driving away. up.
Deactivating
Press the button again.
The LED and the letters AUTO H go
out.
The indicator lamp switches from green The indicator lamp lights up green.
to red and the letters AUTO H go out. Step on the accelerator pedal to drive
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian off.
models. The brake is released automatically.
The indicator lamp goes out.
Before driving away:
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models
▷ Release the parking brake manually.
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Take the remote control with you Triple turn signal activation
Take the remote control with you when Press the lever to the resistance point.
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
The turn signal flashes three times.
cannot release the parking brake.◀
The function can be activated or deactivated:
Malfunction 1. "Settings"
In the event of a failure or malfunction of the 2. "Lighting"
parking brake, secure the vehicle against rolling 3. "Triple turn signal"
using a wheel chock, for example, when leaving
it.
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Switching the wipers on/off and brief Switching off and brief wipe
wipe
Do not switch on the wipers if frozen
Do not switch on the wipers if they are fro‐
zen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper
blades and the windshield wiper motor may be
damaged.◀
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The rain sensor automatically controls the time
between wipes depending on the intensity of
the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐
shield, directly behind the interior rearview mir‐
ror.
Activating/deactivating
Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
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Press the lever forward: intermittent wipe. When Washer fluid reservoir
reverse gear is engaged, the system switches to
Adding washer fluid
continuous operation.
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
To clean the rear window, press the lever further
cool, and then close the cover completely to
forward.
avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot
engine parts.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
Required when changing the wiper blades or
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
under frosty conditions, for example.
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P Park
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:
▷ After the engine is switched off when the
vehicle is in radio ready state, refer to
page 59, or when the ignition is switched off,
refer to page 59, and when position R or D is Briefly push the selector lever in the desired di‐
engaged. rection, beyond a resistance point if necessary.
▷ With the ignition is off, if position N is en‐ After releasing the selector lever, it returns to its
gaged. 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 engaged.
Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
Press unlock button, in order to:
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
▷ Transmission position P can only be disen‐ Engaging P
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 driv‐
ing
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after
you select a driving position, maintain pres‐ Press button P.
sure on the brake pedal until you are ready
to start.◀
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Displays
Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for
equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
Instrument cluster
At a glance
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Electronic displays
With the Professional navigation system
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The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in
the monitored systems.
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.
In addition, an acoustic signal may be output and The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a text message may appear on the Control Dis‐ a variety of combinations and colors.
play. 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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Turn signal
Emissions
Parking brake
Emissions in Canadian models
Automatic Hold
Brake system in Canadian models
High beams
ABS Antilock Brake System in Cana‐
dian models
High-beam Assistant
At least one Check Control message
is displayed or is stored
Parking lamps, headlamp control
Text messages
Lane departure warning Text messages in combination with a symbol in
the instrument cluster explain a Check Control
message and the meaning of the indicator and
DSC Dynamic Stability Control warning lamps.
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Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted
to protect the engine.
Press the computer button on the turn signal
lever.
Engine oil temperature
▷ Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared un‐ ▷ Cold engine: the pointer is at
til the malfunction is eliminated. If several the low temperature end.
malfunctions occur at once, the messages Drive at moderate engine and
are displayed consecutively. vehicle speeds.
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Time
The time is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
Setting the time on the Control
Display, refer to page 83.
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The camera is located near the base of the mir‐ System limits
ror. The system may not be fully functional and may
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐ provide incorrect information in the following
terior rear view mirror clean and clear. situations:
▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
Switching on/off ▷ When signs are concealed by objects.
1. "Settings" ▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in
2. "Info display" front of you.
If speed limit detection is switched on, it can be ▷ When the windshield behind the interior
displayed on the info display in the instrument rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
cluster via the onboard computer. No Passing ered by a sticker, etc.
Information is displayed together with activated ▷ In the event of incorrect detection by the
speed limit information. camera.
▷ If the speed limits stored in the navigation
Display system are incorrect.
The following is displayed in the instrument ▷ In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐
cluster. tem.
▷ When roads differ from the navigation, such
Speed limit detection
as due to changes in the road network.
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 avail‐
able.
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The following can be operated using the buttons Press the onboard computer button on the turn
and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel and signal lever.
the display in the instrument cluster: Information is displayed on the info display of the
▷ Current audio source. instrument cluster.
▷ Redial on telephone.
▷ Activation of the voice activation system. Information at a glance
Info display
Activating a list and adjusting the
setting Repeatedly pressing the button
on the turn signal lever calls up
the following information on the
info display:
▷ Range.
▷ ECO PRO bonus range.
▷ Average fuel consumption.
▷ Current fuel consumption.
▷ Average speed.
▷ Date.
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn the
thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list. ▷ Time of arrival.
Using the thumbwheel, select the desired set‐ When destination guidance is activated in
ting and confirm it by pressing the thumbwheel. the navigation system.
▷ Distance to destination.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
▷ Arrow view of navigation system.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
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Speed limit
Display of a speed limit which, when reached,
Information in detail should cause a warning to be issued.
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed
Range drops below the set speed limit once by at least
Displays the estimated cruising range available 3 mph/5 km/h.
with the remaining fuel.
It is calculated based on your driving style over Displaying, setting or changing the
the last 20 miles/30 km. limit
1. "Settings"
Average fuel consumption 2. "Speed"
This is calculated for the period during which the 3. "Warning at:"
engine is running.
The average fuel consumption is calculated on
the basis of various distances.
Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine manually stopped do not enter into the
calculation of the average speed.
Resetting average values 4. Turn the controller until the desired limit is
Press and hold the computer button on the turn displayed.
signal lever.
5. Press the controller.
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Trip computer
The vehicle features two types of computer.
▷ "Onboard info": the values can be reset as
often as necessary.
4. "Yes"
▷ "Trip computer": the values provide an over‐
view of the current trip.
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Units of measure The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Setting the units of measure Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐
To set the units for fuel consumption, route/dis‐ ness control may not be clearly visible.
tance and temperature:
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. Select the desired menu item.
Brightness
1. "Settings"
2. "Control display"
3. "Brightness"
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Lamps
Vehicle equipment If the driver door is opened with the ignition
switched off, the exterior lighting is automati‐
All standard, country-specific and optional cally switched off at these switch settings.
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment Parking lamps
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
Switch position : the vehicle lamps light
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
up on all sides, e.g., for parking.
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems. Do not use the parking lamps for extended pe‐
riods; otherwise, the battery may become dis‐
charged and it would then be impossible to start
the engine.
At a glance
When parking, it is preferable to switch on the
one-sided roadside parking lamps, refer to
page 87.
Low beams
Switch position with the ignition switched
on: the low beams light up.
Welcome lamps
1 Rear fog lamps When parking the vehicle, leave the switch in
position or : the parking and interior
2 Front fog lamps lamps light up briefly when the vehicle is un‐
3 Automatic headlamp control / Adaptive locked.
Light Control / High-beam Assistant / wel‐
come lamps / daytime running lights Activating/deactivating
4 Lamps off/daytime running lights 1. "Settings"
5 Parking lamps/daytime running lights 2. "Lighting"
6 Low beams/welcome lamps / High-beam 3. "Welcome light"
Assistant
7 Instrument lighting
8 Headlamp range control
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Self-leveling headlights
The self-leveling headlights feature adapts the
light distribution to the contours of the road.
The light distribution is lowered on hilltops to
avoid blinding oncoming traffic and tilted in de‐
pressions to increase visibility.
A Check Control message is displayed. 2. Press the button on the turn signal lever, ar‐
row.
Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has
failed. Have the system checked as soon as pos‐ The indicator lamp in the instrument
sible. cluster lights up.
When the lights are switched on, the
high beams are switched on and off automati‐
Headlamp range control cally.
The system responds to light from oncoming
With halogen headlamps, the headlamp range of
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to ad‐
the low beams can be manually adjusted for the
equate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities.
vehicle load to avoid blinding oncoming traffic.
The values following the slash apply to trailer
operation.
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Switching the high beams on and off ▷ When the windshield in front of the interior
manually rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered with stickers, etc.
Camera
The High-beam Assistant can be switched off The camera is located near the base of the mir‐
when manually adjusting the light. To reactivate ror.
the High-beam Assistant, press the button on Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
the turn signal lever. terior rear view mirror clean and clear.
System limits
Personal responsibility
Fog lamps
The high-beam assistant cannot serve as
a substitute for the driver's personal judgment Front fog lamps
of when to use the high beams. Therefore, man‐
The parking lamps or low beams must be
ually switch off the high beams in situations
switched on.
where this is required to avoid a safety risk.◀
Press the button. The green indicator
The system is not fully functional in situations lamp lights up.
such as the following, and driver intervention
may be necessary: If the automatic headlamp control, refer to
▷ In very unfavorable weather conditions, page 87, is activated, the low beams will come
such as fog or heavy precipitation. on automatically when you switch on the front
fog lamps.
▷ 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
▷ In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions, Adjusting
in cross traffic or half-obscured oncoming
traffic on freeways. The parking lamps or low beams
must be switched on to adjust the
▷ In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the pres‐
brightness.
ence of highly reflective signs.
Adjust the brightness using the
▷ At low speeds.
thumbwheel.
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General information
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.
1 Interior lamps
2 Reading lamp
Reading lamps
Press the button.
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Safety
Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for
equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
Airbags
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▷ There should be no people, animals, or ob‐ Do not touch the individual components imme‐
jects between an airbag and a person. diately after the system has been triggered; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of burns.
▷ 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
▷ Keep the dashboard and window on the
your service center or a workshop that has the
front passenger side clear, i.e., do not cover
necessary authorization for handling explosives.
with adhesive labels or coverings, and do not
attach holders such as for navigation instru‐ Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐
ments and mobile phones. tem could lead to failure in an emergency or un‐
desired triggering of the airbag, either of which
▷ Make sure that the front passenger is sitting
could result in injury.◀
correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs
in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries can Warnings and information on the airbags are
occur if the front airbag is triggered. also found on the sun visors.
▷ Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects on the front passenger seat Functional readiness of the airbag
that are not approved specifically for seats system
with integrated side airbags. When the ignition is switch on, the warn‐
▷ Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as jack‐ ing lamp in the instrument cluster lights
ets, over the backrests. up briefly and thereby indicates the op‐
▷ Make sure that occupants keep their heads erational readiness of the entire airbag system
away from the side airbag and do not rest and the belt tensioner.
against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries
can occur if the airbags are triggered. Airbag system malfunctioning
▷ Do not remove the airbag restraint system. ▷ Warning lamp does not come on when the
▷ Do not remove the steering wheel. ignition is turned on.
▷ The warning lamp lights up continuously.
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When there is a malfunction, have the air‐ less they are specifically recommended by
bag system checked immediately the manufacturer of your vehicle.
When there is a malfunction, have the airbag ▷ Do not place any electronic devices on the
system checked immediately; otherwise, there passenger seat if a child restraint system is
is a risk that the system does not function as ex‐ to be installed on it.
pected in the event of an accident despite cor‐ ▷ Do not place objects under the seat that
responding severity of the accident.◀ could press against the seat from below.
Automatic deactivation of the front Indicator lamp for the front passenger
passenger airbags 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 ac‐
cordingly.
Leave feet in the footwell
Make sure that the front passenger keeps
his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise, the front
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐
passenger airbags may not function properly.◀
bags indicates the operating state of the front
Child restraint fixing system in the front passenger airbags.
passenger seat The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ac‐
Before transporting a child on the front passen‐ tivated or deactivated.
ger seat, see the safety notes and instructions
▷ The indicator lamp lights up
under Children on the front passenger seat.◀
when a child who is properly
seated in a child restraint fix‐
Malfunction of the automatic ing system intended for that
deactivation system purpose is detected on the
When transporting older children and adults, the seat or the seat is empty. The
front passenger airbags may be deactivated in airbags on the front passen‐
certain sitting positions. In this case, the indica‐ ger side are not activated.
tor lamp for the front passenger airbags lights ▷ The indicator lamp does not light up when,
up. for example, a correctly seated person of
In this case, change the sitting position so that sufficient size is detected on the seat. The
the front passenger airbags are activated and airbags on the front passenger side are ac‐
the indicator lamp goes out. tivated.
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
the person sit in the rear. Detected child seats
To make sure that the occupied seat cushion The system generally detects children seated in
can be evaluated correctly a child seat, especially in the child seats that
were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was
▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or
manufactured. After installing a child seat, make
other items to the front passenger seat un‐
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sure that the indicator lamp for the front pas‐ there is a significant loss of pressure in one or
senger airbags lights up. This indicates that the more tires.
child seat has been detected and the front pas‐
senger airbags are not activated. Functional requirements
The system must have been reset when the in‐
Strength of the driver's and front flation pressure was correct; otherwise, reliable
passenger airbag signaling of a flat tire is not ensured. Always use
The strength with which the driver's and front wheels with TPM electronics to ensure that the
passenger airbags are triggered depends on the system will operate properly. Reset the system
position of the driver's and front passenger after each correction of the tire inflation pres‐
seats. sure and after every tire or wheel change.
To maintain the accuracy of this function over
the long-term, calibrate the front seats when a System limits
corresponding message appears on the Control Sudden tire damage
Display.
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐
Calibrating the front seats vance.◀
A corresponding message appears on the Con‐
trol Display. The system does not operate correctly if it has
not been reset. For example, a flat tire may be
1. Move the respective seat forward all the indicated despite correct tire inflation pres‐
way. sures.
2. Move the respective seat forward again. It The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat
moves forward briefly. tire:
3. Readjust the seat to the desired position. ▷ For a mounted wheel without TPM electron‐
The calibration procedure is completed when ics.
the message on the Control Display disappears. ▷ When the TPM is disturbed by other sys‐
If the message continues to be displayed, repeat tems or devices with the same radio fre‐
the calibration. quency.
If the message does not disappear after a repeat
calibration, have the system checked as soon as Status display
possible. The current status of the Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM can be displayed on the Control Display,
Unobstructed area of movement
e.g., whether or not the TPM is active.
Ensure that the area of movement of the
seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury or 1. "Vehicle Info"
damage to objects.◀ 2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Tire Pressure Monitor - TPM"
The status is displayed.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
Status display
The concept The tire and system status is indicated by the
The tire inflation pressure is measured in the color of the tires.
four mounted tires. The system notifies you if
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A change in the tire inflation pressure during the external temperature in the instrument clus‐
driving is taken into account. ter.
A correction is only necessary if this is indicated
by the TPM Resetting the system
Reset the system after each correction of the
Wheels, green tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
The tire inflation pressure is equal to the target wheel change.
state. 1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
One wheel is yellow
3. "Reset"
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
the indicated tire. 4. Start the engine - do not drive away.
5. Reset the tire pressure using "Reset".
All wheels are yellow 6. Drive away.
▷ A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting
in several tires. TPM..." is displayed.
▷ The system was not reset after a wheel After driving for a few minutes, the set tire infla‐
change and thus warns based on the infla‐ tion pressures are applied as set values. The re‐
tion pressures initialized last. setting process is completed automatically dur‐
▷ A flat tire in one or more tires while the sys‐ ing driving. The tires are shown in green and
tem is being reset. "TPM active" is shown on the Control Display.
The trip can be interrupted at any time. If you
Wheels, gray drive away again, the process resumes auto‐
The system cannot detect a flat tire. Reasons for matically.
this may be: If a flat tire is detected during a reset, all tires are
▷ TPM is being reset. displayed in yellow.
▷ Disturbance by systems or devices with the
same radio frequency. Low tire pressure message
▷ Malfunction. The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
Check Control message is displayed.
For Canadian models: Additional ▷ There is a flat tire or a major loss in
information tire inflation pressure.
The status display additionally shows the cur‐ ▷ The system was not reset after a wheel
rent tire inflation pressures and tire tempera‐ change and thus warns based on the infla‐
tures. tion pressures initialized last.
When correcting the tire inflation pressures,
note the following: 1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
The tire pressure increases as the tire temper‐
vers.
ature increases.
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with reg‐
Therefore, only correct the tire inflation pres‐
ular tires or run-flat tires.
sure when the tire is at the ambient temperature.
Compare the displayed tire temperature with
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Run-flat tires, refer to page 162, are labeled 3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at the
with a circular symbol containing the letters next opportunity.
RSC marked on the tire sidewall. If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
Do not continue driving without run-flat correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not
tires have been initialized. In this case, initialize
the system.
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not
equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving Possible driving distance with complete loss of
may result in serious accidents.◀ tire inflation pressure:
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
When a low inflation pressure is indicated, DSC
inflation pressure depends on the cargo load
Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if nec‐
and the driving style and conditions.
essary.
For a vehicle containing an average load, the
Actions in the event of a flat tire possible driving distance is approx.
50 miles/80 km.
Normal tires When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire,
1. Identify the damaged tire. its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
Do this by checking the air pressure in all
braking distance, and altered self-steering
four tires.
properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐
correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not ing over obstacles, e.g., curbs, potholes, etc.
have been initialized. In this case, initialize
Because the possible driving distance depends
the system.
on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the
If an identification is not possible, please actual distance may be smaller or greater de‐
contact the service center. pending on the driving speed, road conditions,
2. Rectify the flat tire on the damaged wheel. external temperature, cargo load, etc.
Use of tire sealant, e.g., the Mobility System, Continued driving with a flat tire
may damage the TPM wheel electronics. In
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
this case, have the electronics checked at
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
the next opportunity and have them re‐
placed if necessary. A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a
change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐
Run-flat tires duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance and altered self-steering prop‐
Maximum speed erties.◀
You can continue driving with a damaged tire at Final tire failure
speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can
indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce speed
Continued driving with a flat tire
and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire could
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire: come loose and cause an accident. Do not con‐
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ tinue driving, and contact your service center.◀
vers.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
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Message when the system was not flated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure
reset telltale illuminates, you should stop and check
A Check Control message is displayed. your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them
to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
The system detected a wheel change but was
under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat
not reset.
and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
Warnings regarding the current tire inflation reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and
pressure are not reliable. may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping
Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a sub‐
system. stitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire
Malfunction pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached
The yellow warning lamp flashes and the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
then lights up continuously. A Check tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been
Control message is displayed. No flat equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
tire can be detected. indicate when the system is not operating prop‐
erly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is com‐
Display in the following situations: bined with the low tire pressure telltale. When
▷ A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted: the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will
have the service center check it if necessary. flash for approximately one minute and then re‐
▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by main continuously illuminated. This sequence
your service center. will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups
as long as the malfunction exists. When the mal‐
▷ TPM could not be fully reset. Reset the sys‐
function indicator is illuminated, the system may
tem again.
not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
▷ Disturbance by systems or devices with the as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for
same radio frequency: after leaving the area a variety of reasons, including the installation of
of the disturbance, the system automatically replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
becomes active again. vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
Declaration according to NHTSA/ telltale after replacing one or more tires or
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the re‐
System placement or alternate tires and wheels allow
Each tire, including the spare (if provided) the TPMS to continue to function properly.
should be checked monthly when cold and in‐
flated to the inflation pressure recommended by
the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard FTM Flat Tire Monitor
or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indicated on The concept
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la‐
The system does not measure the actual infla‐
bel, you should determine the proper tire infla‐
tion pressure in the tires.
tion pressure for those tires.) As an added safety
feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a It detects a pressure loss in a tire by comparing
tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that il‐ the rotational speeds of the individual wheels
luminates a low tire pressure telltale when one while moving.
or more of your tires is significantly under-in‐
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In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter and tion of a flat tire. Initialization is started by con‐
therefore the rotational speed of the corre‐ firming the inflation pressures.
sponding wheel change. This is detected and Do not initialize the system when driving with
reported as a flat tire. snow chains.
A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires can‐ The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
not be detected. Therefore, check the tire infla‐ Check Control message is displayed.
tion pressure regularly. There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire
The system could be delayed or malfunction in inflation pressure.
the following situations: 1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
▷ When the system has not been initialized. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road vers.
surface. 2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with reg‐
▷ Sporty driving style: slip in the drive wheels, ular tires or run-flat tires.
high lateral acceleration. Run-flat tires, refer to page 162, are labeled
▷ When driving with snow chains. with a circular symbol containing the letters
RSC marked on the tire sidewall.
Status display Do not continue driving without run-flat
The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can tires
be displayed on the Control Display, e.g., Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not
whether or not the FTM is active. equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving
1. "Vehicle Info" may result in serious accidents.◀
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Do this by checking the air pressure in all Because the possible driving distance depends
four tires. on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is actual distance may be smaller or greater de‐
correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have pending on the driving speed, road conditions,
been initialized. In this case, initialize the external temperature, cargo load, etc.
system. Continued driving with a flat tire
If an identification is not possible, please Drive moderately and do not exceed a
contact the service center. speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
2. Rectify the flat tire on the damaged wheel. A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a
change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐
Run-flat tires duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance and altered self-steering prop‐
Maximum speed erties.◀
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
Continued driving with a flat tire indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce speed
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire: and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire could
come loose and cause an accident. Do not con‐
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ tinue driving, and contact your service center.◀
vers.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at the Lane departure warning
next opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is The concept
correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have Starting at a specific speed, this system alerts
been initialized. In this case, initialize the you when the vehicle on streets with lane mark‐
system. ings is about to leave the lane. Depending on the
Possible driving distance with complete loss of country-specific version of the vehicle, the
tire inflation pressure: speed is between 35 mph/55 km/h and
45 mph/70 km/h. When switching on the system
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
below this speed, a message appears in the in‐
inflation pressure depends on the cargo load
strument cluster.
and the driving style and conditions.
The steering wheel begins vibrating gently in the
For a vehicle containing an average load, the
event of warnings. The time of the warning may
possible driving distance is approx.
vary depending on the current driving situation.
50 miles/80 km.
The system does not provide a warning if the
When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire,
turn signal is set before leaving the lane.
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.
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Issued warning
If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has
been detected, the steering wheel begins vi‐
Lane departure warning brating.
If the turn signal is set before changing the lane,
a warning is not issued.
Camera
End of warning
The warning ends:
▷ Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.
▷ When returning to your own lane.
▷ When braking hard.
▷ When using the turn signal.
System limits
The camera is located near the base of the mir‐ The system may not be fully functional in the
ror. following situations:
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐ ▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
terior rear view mirror clean and clear. ▷ In the event of worn, poorly visible, merging,
diverging, or multiple lane markings such as
in construction areas.
Switching on/off
▷ When lane markings are covered in snow,
Press the button
ice, dirt or water.
▷ In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
▷ On: the LED lights up.
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Performance Control
DTC Dynamic Traction Performance Control enhances the agility of
Control your vehicle.
To enhance performance during sporty driving,
The concept
the rear wheel on the inside of the curve is
The DTC system is a version of the DSC in which braked while the resulting braking effect is
forward momentum is optimized. largely compensated by engine intervention.
The system ensures maximum forward momen‐
tum on special road conditions, e.g., unplowed
snowy roads, but driving stability is limited. xDrive
It is therefore necessary to drive with appropri‐ xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your ve‐
ate caution. hicle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC un‐ further optimize traction and driving dynamics.
der the following special circumstances: The xDrive all-wheel-drive system variably dis‐
▷ When driving in slush or on uncleared, tributes the drive forces to the front and rear
snow-covered roads. axles as demanded by the driving situation and
road surface.
▷ When rocking the vehicle or driving off in
deep snow or on loose surfaces.
▷ When driving with snow chains.
HDC Hill Descent Control
Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic The concept
Traction Control
HDC is a downhill driving assistant that auto‐
Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC
matically controls vehicle speed on steep down‐
provides maximum traction on loose ground.
hill gradients. Without applying the brakes, the
Driving stability is limited during acceleration
vehicle moves at slightly more than walking
and when driving in bends.
speed.
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Malfunction
A message is displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter. HDC is not available, e.g., due to elevated
brake temperatures.
▷ Press up the rocker switch to the point of
resistance: the speed increases gradually.
▷ Press up the rocker switch past the point of
Dynamic Damping Control
resistance: the speed increases while the
rocker switch is pressed.
The concept
▷ Press down the rocker switch to the point of
This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐
resistance: the speed decreases gradually.
tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav‐
▷ Press down the rocker switch past the point eling on uneven road surfaces.
of resistance: when driving forward, the
The system enhances driving dynamics and
speed decreases to approx. 6 mph/10 km/h;
comfort as required for the road surface and
when reversing, the speed decreases to ap‐
driving style.
prox. 4 mph/6 km/h.
Programs
Activating HDC The system offers two different programs.
The programs can be selected via the Driving
Experience Switch, refer to page 105.
SPORT
Consistently sporty control of the shock absorb‐
ers for greater driving agility.
SPORT+
Consistently sporty control of the shock absorb‐
Press the button; the LED above the but‐ ers for greater driving agility when driving with
ton lights up. limited driving stabilization.
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SPORT+
Driving Experience Switch Sporty driving with optimized chassis and sus‐
pension with limited driving stabilization.
The concept
The driver handles several of the stabilization
The Driving Experience Switch can be used to
tasks.
adjust the certain characteristics of the vehicle.
Various programs can be selected for this pur‐
Activating SPORT+
pose. The Driving Experience Switch and the
DSC OFF buttons can each be used to activate Press the button repeatedly until
a program. SPORT+ appears in the instrument
cluster and the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights
Operating the programs up.
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The program can be configured to individual In certain situations, the system automatically
specifications. The configuration is stored for changes to the NORMAL program, automatic
the remote control currently in use. program change, refer to page 105.
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Selected program
The selected program is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
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Driving comfort
Vehicle equipment Acute warning
Warning of the imminent danger of a collision
All standard, country-specific and optional
when the vehicle approaches another vehicle at
equipment that is offered in the model series is
a relatively high differential speed.
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
Switching the warning function on/off
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Collision warning
The concept
The system issues a two-phase warning of a
danger of collision at speeds above approx.
10 mph/15 km/h. The time of these warnings Press the button
may vary depending on the current driving sit‐
uation. ▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.
The state is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Prewarning
This warning is issued, for example, when there
is the impending danger of a collision or the dis‐
tance to the vehicle ahead is too small.
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Detection range
The detection capacity of the camera and the
collision warning has limitations.
This may result in the warning not being issued The camera is located near the base of the mir‐
or being issued late. ror.
For example, the following situations may not be Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
detected: terior rear view mirror clean and clear.
▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approach
them at high speed.
▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you
Cruise control
or sharply decelerating vehicles.
▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance. The concept
▷ Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you. The system is functional at speeds beginning at
approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
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It maintains the speed that was set using the Switching off
control elements on the steering wheel.
Deactivated or interrupted system
The system brakes on downhill gradients if en‐
If the system is deactivated or interrupted,
gine braking action is insufficient.
actively intervene by braking and, if necessary,
Unfavorable conditions with evasive maneuvers; otherwise, there is the
Do not use the system if unfavorable con‐ danger of an accident occurring.◀
ditions make it impossible to drive at a constant
Press the button.
speed, for instance:
▷ On curvy roads.
▷ If active: press twice.
▷ In heavy traffic.
▷ If interrupted: press once.
▷ On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or on
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
a loose road surface.
is deleted.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle
and cause an accident.◀ Interrupting the system
When active, press the button.
Controls
The system is automatically interrupted if:
At a glance
▷ The brakes are applied.
▷ The transmission position D is disengaged.
▷ DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated
or DSC is deactivated.
▷ DSC is actively controlling stability.
▷ HDC is activated.
Switching on
Press the button on the steering wheel.
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When the system is switched on, the current celerates the vehicle without requiring pres‐
speed is maintained and stored as the desired sure on the accelerator. After the rocker
speed. switch is released, the vehicle maintains its
It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly final speed. Pressing the switch beyond the
displayed in the instrument cluster, Displays in resistance point causes the vehicle to ac‐
the speedometer, refer to page 111. celerate more rapidly.
When cruise control is maintained or stored,
Resuming the desired speed
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary. Press the button.
Desired speed
▷ The marking lights up green:
the system is active.
▷ The marking lights up or‐
ange: the system has been
interrupted.
▷ The marking does not light up: the system is
switched off.
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set. With instrument display: the symbol is
displayed in the speedometer similarly
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
to the mark for the desired speed.
vehicle reaches the stored speed if the road is
clear.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the Brief status display
point of resistance, the desired speed in‐ Selected desired speed.
creases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past If --- appears briefly on the display for Check
the point of resistance, the desired speed Control messages, it is possible that the system
increases or decreases by a maximum of requirements for operation are currently not
5 mph/10 km/h. met.
▷ Pressing the rocker switch to the resistance
point and holding it there accelerates or de‐
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General information
Measurements are made by ultrasound sensors
in the bumpers.
PDC Park Distance Control
The range is approx. 6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning is first given:
▷ By the front sensors and two rear corner Switching on/off
sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm.
▷ By the rear middle sensors at approx.
Switching on automatically
5 ft/1.50 m. Select transmission position R with the engine
running.
Notes
Automatic deactivation during forward
Check the traffic situation as well
travel
PDC cannot serve as a substitute for the The system switches off when a certain driving
driver's personal judgment of the traffic situa‐ distance or speed is exceeded.
tion. Check the traffic situation around the vehi‐
cle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident Switch the system back on if necessary.
could result from road users or objects located
outside of the PDC detection range. Switching on/off manually
Loud noises from outside and inside the vehicle Press the button.
may prevent you from hearing the PDC's signal
tone.◀ ▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.
Avoid driving quickly with PDC
In addition to the PDC Park Distance Control, the
Avoid approaching an object quickly.
backup camera, refer to page 114, can be
Avoid driving away quickly while PDC is not yet switched on.
active.
For technical reasons, the system may other‐ Switching on the backup camera via the
wise be too late in issuing a warning.◀ iDrive
With PDC activated:
"Rear view camera"
The backup camera image is displayed. The set‐
ting is stored for the remote control currently in
use.
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A display appears as soon as Park Distance ▷ Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,
Control (PDC) is activated. sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.
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Malfunction Camera
A Check Control message, refer to page 74, is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
On the Control Display, the areas in front of and
behind the vehicle are shaded. 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 main‐
The camera lens is located in the handle of the
tain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
tailgate. The image quality may be impaired by
dirt.
Clean the lens, refer to page 186.
Backup camera
The concept Switching on/off
The backup camera provides assistance in park‐
ing and maneuvering backwards. The area be‐ Switching on automatically
hind the vehicle is shown on the Control Display. Select transmission position R with the engine
running.
Notes The backup camera image is displayed if the
Check the traffic situation as well system was switched on via the iDrive.
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident Automatic deactivation during forward
could result from road users or objects located travel
outside the picture area of the backup camera.◀ The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
At a glance Switch the system back on if necessary.
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The backup camera image is displayed. The set‐ Turning circle lines
ting is stored for the remote control currently in
use.
Functional requirement
▷ The backup camera is switched on.
▷ The tailgate is fully closed.
Activating the assistance functions ▷ Can be shown in the backup camera image.
More than one assistance function can be active ▷ Show the course of the smallest possible
at the same time. turning circle on a level road.
▷ Parking aid lines ▷ Only one turning circle line is displayed
"Parking aid lines" when the steering wheel is turned.
Pathway and turning circle lines are dis‐
played. Obstacle marking
▷ Obstacle marking
"Obstacle marking"
Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.
Pathway lines
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Top View
The concept
Top View assists you in parking and maneuver‐
ing. The area around the doors and the road area
around the vehicle are shown on the Control
Display for this purpose.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the pathway line covers the corresponding
General information
turning circle line. The image is captured by two cameras
integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the
backup camera.
The range is approx. 7 ft/2 m to the side and rear.
In this way, obstacles up to the height of the ex‐
terior mirrors are detected early.
Notes
Check the traffic situation as well
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident
Display settings
could result from road users or objects located
outside the picture area of the cameras.◀
Brightness
With the backup camera switched on:
At a glance
1. Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting Button in the vehicle
is reached and press the controller.
Contrast
With the backup camera switched on:
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Display
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can be
shown on the Control Display.
The lenses of the Top View cameras are located
When the distance to an object is small, a red bar
at the bottom of the exterior mirror housings.
is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in the PDC
The image quality may be impaired by dirt.
display.
Clean the lens, refer to page 186.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
Select transmission position R with the engine
running.
The Top View and PDC images are displayed if
the system is switched on via iDrive.
The display appears as soon as Top View is ac‐
Automatic deactivation during forward tivated.
travel
If the backup camera image was selected last, it
The system switches off when a certain driving
again appears on the display when reverse gear
distance or speed is exceeded.
is selected. To switch to Top View:
Switch the system back on if necessary.
"Rear view camera" Select the symbol on
the Control Display.
Switching on/off manually
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
Press the button.
rently in use.
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Display
Overview
▷ Speed.
▷ Navigation system.
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▷ Check Control messages. The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
▷ Speed limit detection. rently in use.
▷ Cruise control.
Special windshield
▷ Lane departure warning.
The windshield is part of the system.
Some of this information is only displayed briefly
The shape of the windshield makes it possible
as needed.
to display a precise image.
Selecting displays in the Head-up A film in the windshield prevents double images
Display from being displayed.
1. "Settings"
2. "Head-up display"
3. "Brightness"
4. Turn the controller.
The brightness is adjusted.
When the low beams are switched on, the
brightness of the Head-up Display can be addi‐
tionally influenced using the instrument lighting,
refer to page 89.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
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Climate control
Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for
equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
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Switching off
Turn the rotary switch for the air volume, refer to
page 121, to 0. The blower and automatic cli‐
mate control are switched off entirely.
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Climate control functions in detail Air flows out of the vents for the upper body re‐
gion. Open them for this purpose.
Manual air distribution The air is cooled fastest when the engine is run‐
Press the buttons repeatedly to select a pro‐ ning.
gram: The air flow can be adjusted when the program
▷ Windows. is active.
The automatic climate control reaches this tem‐ At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐
perature as quickly as possible, if necessary by trols the program so as to prevent window con‐
increasing the cooling or heating output, and densation as much as possible.
then keeps it constant. To switch off the program: press the button
Avoid rapidly switching between different tem‐ again or manually adjust the air distribution.
perature settings. The automatic climate control
will not have sufficient time to adjust the set Intensity of the AUTO program
temperature. With the AUTO program switched on, automatic
control of the air flow and air distribution can be
Maximum cooling adjusted.
Press the button. Press the left or right side of the button:
The system is set to the lowest tem‐ decrease or increase the intensity.
perature, maximum air flow and recirculated-air
The selected intensity is shown on the display
mode.
of the automatic climate control.
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Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
In external and recirculated air mode the micro‐
filter/activated charcoal filter filters dust, pollen,
and gaseous pollutants out of the air.
This filter should be replaced during scheduled
maintenance, refer to page 168, of your vehicle. ▷ Thumbwheel for continuous opening and
closing of the vents, arrow 1.
▷ Thumbwheel to vary the temperature, ar‐
Ventilation row 2.
Toward blue: colder.
Front ventilation
Toward red: warmer.
▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐
row 3.
Parked-car ventilation
The concept
The parked-car ventilation ventilates the vehicle
▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐ interior and lowers its temperature, if necessary.
row 1.
The system can be switched on and off at any
▷ Thumbwheels for opening and closing the external temperature, either directly or by using
vents continuously, arrows 2. two preset switch-on times. It remains switched
▷ Thumbwheel to vary the temperature, ar‐ on for 30 minutes.
row 3. Open the vents to allow air to flow out.
Toward blue: colder. Operation can be performed via iDrive.
Toward red: warmer.
Switching on/off directly
Adjusting the ventilation 1. "Settings"
Adjust the vent to direct the air in your di‐ 3. "Activate parked-car vent."
rection, such as if the vehicle interior is hot The symbol on the automatic climate control
from the sun. flashes if the system is switched on.
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Interior equipment
Vehicle equipment patible with the integrated universal remote
control.
All standard, country-specific and optional
If you have any questions, please contact:
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment ▷ Your service center.
is also described that is not available in a vehicle, ▷ www.homelink.com on the Internet.
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson
safety-related functions and systems. Controls, Inc.
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rearview mirror. The required distance de‐ For systems with an alternating-code system,
pends on the manual transmitter. the integrated universal remote control and the
4. Simultaneously press and hold the button of system also have to be synchronized.
the desired function on the hand-held trans‐ Please read the operating manual of the system
mitter and the button to be programmed on being set up for information on how to syn‐
the interior rearview mirror. The LED on the chronize the system.
interior rearview mirror will begin flashing Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a second
slowly. person.
5. Release both buttons as soon as the LED To synchronize:
flashes more rapidly. When the LED is flash‐
ing faster, this indicates that the button on 1. Park the vehicle within range of the remote-
the interior rearview mirror has been pro‐ controlled system.
grammed. 2. Program the relevant button on the interior
If the LED does not flash faster after at least rearview mirror as described.
60 seconds, change the distance between 3. Locate and press the synchronizing button
the interior rearview mirror and the hand- on the system being programmed. You have
held transmitter and repeat the step. Several approx. 30 seconds for the next step.
more attempts at different distances may be 4. Hold down the programmed button on the
necessary. Wait at least 15 seconds be‐ interior rearview mirror for approximately
tween attempts. 3 seconds and then release it. If necessary,
Canada: if programming with the hand-held repeat this work step up to three times in or‐
transmitter was interrupted, hold down the der to finish synchronization. Once synchro‐
interior rearview mirror button and repeat‐ nization is complete, the programmed func‐
edly press and release the hand-held trans‐ tion will be carried out.
mitter button for 2 seconds.
6. To program other functions on other but‐ Reprogramming individual buttons
tons, repeat steps 3 to 5. 1. Switch on the ignition.
The systems can be controlled using the interior 2. Press and hold the interior rearview mirror
rearview mirror buttons. button to be programmed.
3. As soon as the interior rearview mirror LED
Special feature of the alternating-code starts flashing slowly, hold the hand-held
wireless system transmitter for the system to be controlled
If you are unable to operate the system after re‐ approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm away from the
peated programming, please check if the sys‐ buttons on the interior rearview mirror. The
tem to be controlled features an alternating- required distance depends on the manual
code system. transmitter.
Read the system's operating manual, or press 4. Likewise, press and hold the button of the
the programmed button on the interior rearview desired function on the hand-held transmit‐
mirror longer. If the LED on the interior rearview ter.
mirror starts flashing rapidly and then stays lit 5. Release both buttons as soon as the interior
constantly for 2 seconds, the system features rearview mirror LED flashes more rapidly.
an alternating-code system. Flashing and con‐ When the LED is flashing faster, this indi‐
tinuous illumination of the LED will repeat for cates that the button on the interior rearview
approximately 20 seconds. mirror has been programmed. The system
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General information
In the cargo area
Connection for importing and exporting data on
USB devices, e.g.:
▷ Personal Profile settings, refer to page 33.
▷ Music collection, see user's manual for Nav‐
igation, Entertainment and Communication.
▷ Importing trips, see user's manual for Navi‐
gation, Entertainment and Communication.
Notes
The socket is located on the right side in the Observe the following when connecting:
cargo area. ▷ Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.
▷ Do not connect devices such as fans or
USB interface for data lamps to the USB interface.
transfer ▷ Do not connect USB hard drives.
▷ Do not use the USB interface to recharge
At a glance external devices.
The USB interface for data transmission is lo‐
cated in the glove compartment.
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Cargo area
Cargo cover
Pull out the cargo cover, arrow 1, and hook both Cargo cover with partition net:
sides into the brackets, arrow 2. Removing
The cover can be removed to load bulky lug‐
Hook the cargo cover on both sides gage.
Hook the cargo cover on both sides to pre‐ 1. Press the button, arrow 1, to unlock the
vent damaging the cover.◀ cover.
Do not deposit heavy objects
Do not deposit heavy or hard objects on
the trunk cover. Otherwise, they could endanger
occupants during braking and evasive maneu‐
vers, for example.◀
General information
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding down
the rear seat backrest.
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row. This is best performed from the rear 5. Fold open the front covers on the headliner.
seat. 6. Carefully pull out the partition net and insert
it into the brackets as in the normal cargo
area, refer to page 132.
This is best performed from the front seat.
If the partition net is no longer needed: proceed
in reverse order.
Finally, slide the case forward into the two brack‐
ets on the sides until it engages. The red warn‐
ing fields disappear.
Tug on the case to check if it is properly locked
If the partition net is no longer needed: proceed
in place.
in reverse order.
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Storage compartments
Vehicle equipment Glove compartment
All standard, country-specific and optional
Front passenger side
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
Opening
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Notes
No loose objects in the passenger com‐
partment
Do not stow any objects in the passenger com‐ Pull the handle.
partment without securing them; otherwise,
The light in the glove compartment switches on.
they may present a danger to occupants for in‐
stance during braking and avoidance maneu‐
Close the glove compartment again im‐
vers.◀
mediately
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash‐ Close the glove compartment immediately after
board use while driving; otherwise, injury may occur
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard. during accidents.◀
The mat materials could damage the dash‐
board.◀ Closing
Fold up the cover.
▷ Glove compartment on the front passenger Then the remote control device without an
side, refer to page 134. integrated key can be handed over, e.g. in the
hotel. Access to the glove box is not possible.
▷ Storage compartment in the front center
armrest, refer to page 135.
▷ Compartments in the doors.
▷ Pockets on the backrests of the front seats.
▷ Net in the front passenger footwell.
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Front
Rear
In the center armrest.
An external audio device, e.g. an MP3 player, can
be connected via the AUX-In connector in the
center armrest.
For a description, see the user's manual for Nav‐
igation, Entertainment and Communication.
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No heavy objects
Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks;
otherwise, they may present a danger to pas‐
sengers during braking and evasive maneu‐
vers.◀
Multi-function hooks are available on the left and
right cargo area walls.
Retaining strap
A retaining strap is available on the right side trim
for fastening small objects.
Net
Smaller objects can be stored in the net on the
left side of the cargo area.
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Folding box
A folding box is located under the cargo area
floor.
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This chapter provides you with information useful
in dealing with specific driving and operating
modes.
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Do not remove the heat shields installed and Adhere to water depth and speed limita‐
never apply undercoating to them. When driv‐ tions
ing, standing at idle and while parking, take care Do not exceed this water depth and walking
to avoid possible contact between the hot ex‐ speed; otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the elec‐
haust system and any highly flammable materi‐ trical systems and the transmission may be
als such as hay, leaves, grass, etc. Such contact damaged.◀
could lead to a fire, and with it the risk of serious
personal injury as well as property damage.
Braking safely
Do not touch hot exhaust pipes; otherwise, there
Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a standard
is the danger of getting burned.◀
feature.
Applying the brakes fully is the most effective
Mobile communication devices in the
way of braking in situations when this is neces‐
vehicle
sary.
Mobile communication devices in the ve‐ The vehicle maintains steering responsiveness.
hicle You can still avoid any obstacles with a minimum
It is advised that you do not use mobile commu‐ of steering effort.
nication devices, e.g., mobile phones, inside the Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from
vehicle without connecting them directly to the the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its
external antenna. Otherwise, the vehicle elec‐ active mode.
tronics and mobile communication devices can
interfere with each other. In addition, there is no
Objects in the area around the pedals
assurance that the radiation generated during
transmission will be discharged from the vehicle No objects in the area around the pedals
interior.◀ Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
Hydroplaning otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving
On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can
form between the tires and road surface. Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan‐
ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete Only use floor mats that have been approved for
loss of contact between the tires and the road the vehicle and can be properly fixed in place.
surface, ultimately undermining your ability to Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened
steer and brake the vehicle. again after they were removed for cleaning, for
Hydroplaning example.◀
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In this way braking efficiency will be available Condensation under the parked vehicle
when you need it. When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water develops that exits underneath
Hills the vehicle.
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear Therefore, traces of condensed water under the
in which the least braking is required. Otherwise, vehicle are normal.
the brake system may overheat, resulting in a
reduction in the brake system efficiency.
You can increase the engine's braking effect by Roof-mounted luggage rack
shifting down, going all the way to first gear, if
necessary. Note
Automatic transmission: Installation only possible with roof rack.
You can increase the engine's braking effect by Roof racks are available as special accessories.
shifting down in the manual mode of the auto‐
matic transmission. Attachment to the rack
Avoid load on the brakes Follow the installation instructions of the roof
Avoid placing excessive load on the brake rack.
system. Light but consistent brake pressure can
lead to high temperatures, brake wear and pos‐ Mounting
sibly even brake failure.◀ Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.
Do not drive in neutral
Do not drive in neutral or with the engine Loading
stopped, as doing so disables engine braking. In Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
addition, steering and brake assist is unavailable gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on
with the engine stopped.◀ vehicle handling and steering response.
Therefore, note the following when loading and
Brake disc corrosion driving:
Corrosion on the brake discs and contamination ▷ Do not exceed the approved roof/axle loads
on the brake pads are furthered by: and the approved gross vehicle weight.
▷ Low mileage. ▷ Distribute the roof load uniformly.
▷ Extended periods when the vehicle is not ▷ The roof load should not be too large in area.
used at all.
▷ Always place the heaviest pieces on the bot‐
▷ Infrequent use of the brakes. tom.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure ▷ Secure the roof luggage firmly, e.g., tie with
that must be exerted by the pads during brake ratchet straps.
applications to clean the discs is not reached.
▷ Do not let objects project into the opening
Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the path of the tailgate.
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐
▷ Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration
fect that generally cannot be corrected.
and braking maneuvers. Take corners gen‐
tly.
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Loading
Vehicle equipment hicle and unstable driving situations may
result.
All standard, country-specific and optional
2. Determine the combined weight of the
equipment that is offered in the model series is
driver and passengers that will be riding in
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
your vehicle.
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver
ment or country variant. This also applies for and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY
safety-related functions and systems. pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
General information For example, if the YYY amount equals
Overloading the vehicle 1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs pas‐
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail‐
To avoid exceeding the approved carrying able cargo and luggage load capacity is
capacity of the tires, never overload the vehicle. 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs = 400 lbs.
Overloading can lead to overheating and in‐
creases the rate at which damage develops in‐ 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage
side the tires. This could result in a sudden loss and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
of tire inflation pressure.◀ weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
No fluids in the trunk in Step 4.
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
trunk; otherwise, the vehicle may be damaged.◀
Load
1. Locate the following statement on your ve‐ The greater the weight of the occupants, the
hicle’s placard: less cargo that can be transported.
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Securing cargo
▷ Smaller and lighter items: secure with re‐
taining straps or with a cargo net or draw
straps.
▷ Larger and heavy objects: secure with cargo
straps.
Cargo straps, cargo netting, retaining straps
or draw straps on the lashing eyes in the
cargo area.
Securing cargo
Always position and secure the cargo as
described above; otherwise, it can endanger the
car's occupants if sudden braking or swerving
becomes necessary.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried
loose inside the car; otherwise, they could be
thrown around as a result of hard braking, sud‐
den swerves, etc., and endanger the occu‐
pants.◀
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Saving fuel
Vehicle equipment Close the windows and glass
All standard, country-specific and optional sunroof
equipment that is offered in the model series is Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment open results in increased air resistance and
is also described that is not available in a vehicle, raises fuel consumption.
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Check the tire inflation
pressure regularly
General information Check and, if necessary, correct the tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before start‐
Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
ing on a long trip.
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions. Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
tire wear.
ferent factors.
The implementation of certain measures, driv‐
ing style and regular maintenance can have an Drive away without delay
influence on fuel consumption and on the envi‐
ronmental impact. Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds.
Remove unnecessary cargo This is the fastest way for the cold engine to
reach its operating temperature.
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
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The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting. Please also note the BMW Maintenance Sys‐
tem, refer to page 168.
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EfficientDynamics
Information on fuel consumption and technol‐
ogy can be displayed during driving.
1. "Vehicle Info"
Via the iDrive
2. "EfficientDynamics"
1. "Settings"
2. "ECO PRO mode" Displaying fuel consumption history
Or The average fuel consumption can be displayed
1. "Settings" within an adjustable time frame.
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To ensure that you remain mobile at all times, this
chapter supplies you with important information
on the topics of fuels and lubricants, wheels and
tires, service, maintenance, and Roadside
Assistance.
Refueling
Vehicle equipment 2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
Fuel cap
Opening
1. Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler
flap. Closing
1. Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you
clearly hear a click.
2. Close the fuel filler flap.
Do not pinch the retaining strap
Do not pinch the retaining strap attached
to the cap; otherwise, the cap cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapors can escape.
A message is displayed if the cap is loose or
missing.◀
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Handling fuels
Obey safety regulations posted at the gas
station.◀
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Fuel
Vehicle equipment Recommended fuel quality
BMW recommends AKI 91.
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
Minimum fuel grade
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle, BMW recommends AKI 89.
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ Minimum fuel grade
ment or country variant. This also applies for
Do not use any gasoline below the mini‐
safety-related functions and systems.
mum fuel grade as this may impair engine per‐
formance.◀
Fuel quality If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat‐
ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds
Gasoline when starting at high outside temperatures.
For the best fuel economy, the gasoline should This has no effect on the engine life.
be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content. Minimum fuel grade
Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con‐ The use of poor-quality fuels may result in
taining metal must not be used. harmful engine deposits or damage. Addition‐
Refuel only with unleaded gasoline with‐ ally, problems relating to drivability, starting and
out metallic additives. stalling, especially under certain environmental
conditions such as high ambient temperature
Do not refuel with any leaded gasoline or gaso‐ and high altitude, may occur.
line with metallic additives, e. g. manganese or
iron, or permanent damage to the catalytic con‐ If drivability problems are encountered, we rec‐
verter and other components.◀ ommend switching to a high quality gasoline
brand and a higher octane grade — AKI number
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of 10 %, — for a few tank fills. To avoid harmful engine
i. e., E10, may be used for refueling. deposits, it is highly recommended to purchase
Ethanol should satisfy the following quality gasoline from BP or Top Tier retailers.
standards: Failure to comply with these recommendations
US: ASTM 4806–xx may result in the need for unscheduled mainte‐
nance.◀
CAN: CGSB-3.511–xx
xx: comply with the current standard in each
case.
Do not refuel with ethanol E85
Do not refuel with E85, i.e., fuel with an
ethanol content of 85 %, or with Flex Fuel, as this
would damage the engine and fuel supply sys‐
tem.◀
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Specifications in bar/
PSI with cold tires
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45: aspect ratio in % All passenger car tires must conform to Federal
Safety Requirements in addition to these
R: radial tire code grades.
18: rim diameter in inches
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Always protect tires against all contact with oil, Consult your service center for more informa‐
grease and fuels. tion.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire. Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:
Run-flat tires ▷ 205/65 R 17.
▷ 225/60 R 17.
Label
▷ 245/50 R 18.
▷ 245/45 R 19.
No snow chains on size 245/55 R 17 tires
Do not mount snow chains on size 245/55
R 17 tires; otherwise, the vehicle may become
damaged.◀
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have
been tested by the manufacturer of your vehicle,
classified as road-safe and recommended.
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Engine compartment
Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for
equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
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Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
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Engine oil
Vehicle equipment 3. "Engine oil level"
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3. "Measure engine oil level" Some types of oils in some cases are not avail‐
4. "Start measurement" able in all countries.
BMW Longlife-01
Filler neck
BMW Longlife-01 FE
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Coolant
Vehicle equipment Coolant level
All standard, country-specific and optional
Checking
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment 1. Let the engine cool.
is also described that is not available in a vehicle, 2. Turn the cap of the expansion tank slightly
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for sure to dissipate, and then open it.
safety-related functions and systems.
General information
Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while the
engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant may
cause burns.◀
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmental
protection regulations when disposing
of coolant and coolant additives.
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Maintenance
Vehicle equipment Storage periods
Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
All standard, country-specific and optional
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
equipment that is offered in the model series is
count.
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle, If this occurs, have a service center update the
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ time-dependent maintenance procedures,
ment or country variant. This also applies for such as checking brake fluid and, if necessary,
safety-related functions and systems. changing the engine oil and the microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter.
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Replacing components
Vehicle equipment Replacing the front wiper blades
1. To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer to
All standard, country-specific and optional
page 68, the wiper arms.
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment 2. Fold up the wipers.
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
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The parking lamps and daylight running lights 4. Detach the connector.
are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turn signal
2. Turn the screwdriver by 90°, arrow 2. Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 172.
3. Press the removal hook upward, arrow, and
remove the front fog lamp from the front us‐ The turn signals are located next to each low
ing the hook. beam in the engine compartment.
21-watt bulb, PY 21W
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At a glance
1 Turn signal
2 Backup lamp
3 Inside brake lamp
4 Tail lamp
5 Tail lamp/brake light
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6. Turn the bulb and remove it. The turn signal Ensure that the bulb holder is firmly at‐
is the upper bulb and the tail lamp/brake tached.
lamp is the lower bulb on the bulb holder.
7. Proceed in the reverse order to insert the
new bulb and attach the bulb holder. Make Changing wheels
sure that the bulb holder is engaged in all
fasteners. Notes
8. Connect and install tail lamp. The vehicle equipment does not include a spare
tire.
9. Insert cover with the three mountings in the
tail lamp. While applying pressure on the top When using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire
and bottom bracket, slide the cover down to does not need to be changed immediately in the
the stop. event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
Backup lamp and inner brake lamp accessories from your service center.
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 172. Jacking points for the vehicle jack
Backup lamp: 16-watt bulb, W16W
Inner brake lamp: 21-watt bulb, H21W
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Pull out the cover at the recessed grip, ar‐
row.
Vehicle battery
3. Detach the connector. Maintenance
4. Detach the bulb holder from the tail lamp. The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐
The backup lamp is the upper lamp and the trolyte will last for the life of the battery.
brake lamp is the lower lamp on the bulb Your service center will be glad to advise you on
holder. questions regarding the battery.
5. To replace the backup lamp, pull off the bulb
carefully. Battery replacement
To replace the brake lamp, push the bulb Use approved vehicle batteries only
down and turn it to the left. Only use vehicle batteries that have been
6. Proceed in the reverse order to insert the approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
new bulb and attach the bulb holder. otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
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Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized. Swing the cover down, arrow.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:
▷ Seat and mirror memory: store the positions In the cargo area
again.
▷ Time: update.
▷ Date: update.
▷ Radio station: save again.
▷ Navigation system: wait for the operability of
the navigation.
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Breakdown assistance
Vehicle equipment Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency Re‐
All standard, country-specific and optional
quest cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable
equipment that is offered in the model series is
conditions.◀
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ Service contract
ment or country variant. This also applies for ▷ After your contract with BMW Assist has ex‐
safety-related functions and systems. pired, the BMW Assist system can be deac‐
tivated by the service center without you
having to visit a workshop.
Hazard warning flashers After deactivation, an Emergency Request
is no longer possible.
▷ Under certain circumstances, the system
can be reactivated by a service center after
you sign a new contract.
Emergency Request
Requirements
1. Press the cover briefly to open it.
▷ Equipment version with full preparation
package mobile phone. 2. Press the SOS button until the LED in the
button lights up.
An Emergency Request can be made, even
if no mobile phones are paired with the ve‐ ▷ The LED lights up: an Emergency Request
hicle. was initiated.
▷ BMW Assist is activated. If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
▷ The radio ready state is switched on.
lished.
▷ The BMW Assist system is logged in to a
▷ The LED flashes if the connection to the
wireless communications network sup‐
BMW Assist Response Center has been es‐
ported by BMW Assist.
tablished.
▷ The Assist system is functional.
After the Emergency Request arrives at the
Only press the SOS button in an emergency. BMW Assist Response Center, the BMW
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Roadside Assistance
Warning triangle The Roadside Assistance phone number can be
viewed on the iDrive or a connection to Roadside
Assistance can be established directly.
Jump-starting
Notes
If the battery is discharged, an engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and
The warning triangle is located behind the left- two jumper cables. Only use jumper cables with
hand cover in the cargo area. fully insulated clamp handles.
To remove, loosen the bracket. To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
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Preparation
1. Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This informa‐
tion can be found on the battery.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
2. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐ battery negative terminal.
cle.
3. Switch off any electronic systems/power
Connecting the cables
consumers in both vehicles.
1. Pull off the cap of the BMW starting aid ter‐
Bodywork contact between vehicles minal.
Make sure that there is no contact be‐ 2. Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐ jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
wise, there is the danger of short circuits.◀ battery, or to the corresponding starting aid
terminal of the vehicle providing assistance.
Starting aid terminals 3. Attach the terminal clamp on the other end
Connecting order of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting aid
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
terminal of the vehicle to be started.
order; otherwise, there is the danger of injury
from sparking.◀ 4. Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding engine or
body ground of assisting vehicle.
5. Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to the
corresponding engine or body ground of of
the vehicle to be started.
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3. Let both engines run for several minutes. Towing other vehicles
4. Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
order. General information
Check the battery and recharge if necessary. Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
Tow-starting and towing not be possible to control the vehicle re‐
sponse.◀
Automatic transmission: transporting
your vehicle Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
Note fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed. cause damage.◀
Therefore, contact a service center in the event ▷ Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
of a breakdown. pending on local regulations.
Do not have the vehicle towed ▷ If the electrical system has failed, clearly
Have your vehicle transported on a loading identify the vehicle being towed by placing
platform only; otherwise, damage may occur.◀ a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow truck
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷ Maneuvering capability is limited during cor‐
nering.
▷ The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
Do not lift the vehicle is secured with an offset.
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Screw thread
Push out the cover by pressing on the top edge.
Front
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Care
Vehicle equipment Automatic car washes
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Transmission position P with the igni‐ Car care and cleaning products
tion off Follow the instructions on the container.
When the ignition is switched off, position P When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
is engaged automatically. When in an auto‐ windows.
matic car wash, for example, ensure that the
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
ignition is not switched off accidentally.◀
cles.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside Cleansers can contain substances that are dan‐
when in transmission position N. gerous and harmful to your health.◀
A signal is sounded when an attempt is made to
lock the vehicle. Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
Transmission position
value retention. Environmental influences in
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐ areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
cally: taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can affect
▷ When the ignition is switched off. the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the frequency
▷ After approx. 15 minutes. and extent of your car care to these influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
Headlamps grease or bird droppings must be removed im‐
▷ Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
caustic cleansers. tered or discolored.
Remove all residue completely from the wind‐ Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
shields, otherwise streaking may cause loss of cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
visibility and wiper noise when the windshield more visible.
wipers are operated. Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Vehicle care Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Car care products
BMW recommends using cleaning and care Upholstery material care
products from BMW, since these have been Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
tested and approved.
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If they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use a ▷ Lamp lenses.
soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suitable ▷ Instrument cluster cover.
interior cleaner.
▷ Matte black spray-coated components.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
▷ Painted parts in the interior.
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the ma‐
terial vigorously. Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners Lightly dampen the cloth with water.
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Sensors/cameras
To clean sensors and cameras, use a cloth mois‐
tened with a small amount of glass cleaner.
Displays/screens
Clean the displays with an antistatic microfiber
cloth.
Cleaning displays
Do not use chemical or household cleans‐
ers.
Keep all fluids and moisture away from the unit.
Otherwise, they could affect or damage surfa‐
ces or electrical components.
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning and do
not use abrasive materials; otherwise, damage
can result.◀
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Reference
This chapter contains technical data, short
commands for the voice activation system, and an
index that will quickly take you to the information
you need.
Technical data
Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for
equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
Dimensions
Width, height
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Weights
X3 xDrive28i
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Capacities
US gal/liters Notes
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Adjusting
Vehicle
Function Command
Equipment
Function Command
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Owner's Manual
Function Command
Computer
Function Command
Vehicle
Function Command
Navigation
General information
Function Command
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Map
Function Command
Function Command
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Function Command
Split screen, map facing north. ›Split screen map facing north‹
Split screen, facing the direction of travel. ›Split screen map in direction of travel‹
Split screen scale...feet. ›Split screen scale ... feet‹ e.g., split screen scale
100 feet
Split screen scale...meters. ›Split screen scale ... meters‹ e.g., split screen
scale 100 meters
Split screen scale...kilometers. ›Split screen scale ... kilometers‹ e.g., split screen
scale 5 kilometers
Split screen scale...miles. ›Split screen scale ... miles‹ e.g., split screen
scale 5 miles
Split screen, highlight the traffic situation. ›Split screen, Traffic conditions‹
Function Command
Radio
FM
Function Command
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AM
Function Command
Satellite radio
Function Command
Select a satellite radio channel. ›Select satellite radio‹ e.g., satellite radio channel
2
Stored stations
Function Command
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CD/multimedia
CD/DVD drive
Function Command
CD and DVD. ›C D‹
Music collection
Function Command
External devices
Function Command
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Function Command
Telephone
Function Command
Redialing. ›Redial‹
Office
Function Command
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Everything from A to Z
Index
A Alternating-code hand-held Auto Start/Stop function 61
transmitter 128 Average fuel consumption 82
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ Alternative oil types 166 Average speed 82
tem 102 Ambient light 90 Axle loads, weights 191
Activated-charcoal filter 125 Antifreeze, washer fluid 68
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Antilock Brake System, B
Brake force display 101 ABS 102
Adaptive light control 88 Anti-slip control, refer to Backrest curvature, refer to
Additives, oil 166 DSC 102 Lumbar support 48
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ Approved axle load 191 Backrest, width 48
straints 46 Approved engine oils 166 Backup camera 114
After washing vehicle 184 Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ Band-aids, refer to First aid
Airbags 91 rest 135 kit 179
Airbags, indicator/warning Arrival time 82 Bar for tow-starting/tow‐
light 92 Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ ing 181
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ tance 179 Battery replacement, vehicle
culated-air mode 121, 124 AUTO H button, refer to Auto‐ battery 176
Air, dehumidifying, refer to matic Hold 64 Battery replacement, vehicle
Cooling function 121, 124 AUTO intensity 123 remote control 30
Air distribution, Automatic car wash 183 Battery, vehicle 176
manual 120, 123 Automatic climate con‐ Belts, safety belts 49
Air flow, automatic climate trol 120 Beverage holder, cu‐
control 124 Automatic climate control with pholder 135
Air pressure, tires 155 enhanced features 122 Blinds, sun protection 43
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ Automatic Curb Monitor 53 BMW Assist, see user's
tion 125 Automatic deactivation, front manual for Navigation, Enter‐
Air volume, automatic climate passenger airbags 93 tainment and Communica‐
control 121 Automatic headlamp con‐ tion
Alarm system 40 trol 87 BMW Homepage 6
Alarm, unintentional 42 Automatic Hold 64 BMW Internet page 6
All around the center con‐ Automatic locking 37 BMW Maintenance Sys‐
sole 14 Automatic recirculated-air tem 168
All around the headliner 15 control 124 Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐
All around the steering Automatic tailgate 38 pholder 135
wheel 12 Automatic transmission with Brake assistant 102
ALL program, automatic cli‐ Steptronic 68 Brake discs, breaking in 140
mate control 124 AUTO program, automatic cli‐ Brake force display 101
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ mate control 123 Brake lamps, brake force dis‐
ter tires 161 AUTO program, climate con‐ play 101
All-wheel-drive 103 trol 121 Brake lights, adaptive 101
AUTO program, intensity 123 Brake pads, breaking in 140
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Front passenger airbags, au‐ Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ Ignition key, refer to Remote
tomatic deactivation 93 ture via remote control 35 control 30
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ Headlamp flasher 66 Ignition off 59
cator lamp 93 Headlamp flasher, bulb re‐ Ignition on 59
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 97 placement 173 Indication of a flat tire 95, 98
Fuel cap 152 Headlamp glass 172 Individual air distribu‐
Fuel consumption, current 78 Headlamps 172 tion 120, 123
Fuel consumption, refer to Headlamps, care 184 Individual settings, refer to
Average fuel consump‐ Headlamp washer system 66 Personal Profile 31
tion 82 Headliner 15 Inflation pressure, tires 155
Fuel filler flap 152 Head restraints 46 Inflation pressure warning,
Fuel gauge 76 Head restraints, front 50 tires 97
Fuel quality 154 Head restraints, rear 51 Info display, refer to Com‐
Fuel, tank capacity 192 Head-up Display 118 puter 81
Fuse 177 Head-up Display, care 186 Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
Heavy cargo, stowing 144 FTM 98
G Height, vehicle 190 Initializing, Tire Pressure Mon‐
High-beam Assistant 88 itor TPM 95
Garage door opener, refer to High beams 66 Instrument cluster 72
Integrated universal remote High beams/low beams, refer Instrument cluster, electronic
control 127 to High-beam Assistant 88 displays 73
Gasoline 154 High beams, bulb replace‐ Instrument lighting 89
Gasoline quality 154 ment 173 Integrated key 30
Gear change, automatic trans‐ Hill Descent Control HDC 103 Integrated universal remote
mission 69 Hills 142 control 127
General driving notes 140 Hints 6 Intensity, AUTO program 123
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ Holder for beverages 135 Interior equipment 127
amic glass sunroof 43 Homepage 6 Interior lamps 90
Glove compartment 134 Hood 163 Interior lamps via remote con‐
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ Horn 12 trol 35
proved 191 Hot exhaust system 140 Interior motion sensor 42
HUD Head-up Display 118 Interior rearview mirror 54
H Hydroplaning 141 Interior rearview mirror, auto‐
matic dimming feature 54
Handbrake, refer to Parking I Internet page 6
brake 63 Interval display, service re‐
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ Ice warning, refer to External quirements 78
nating code 128 temperature warning 77
Hazard warning flashers 178 Icy roads, refer to External J
HDC Hill Descent Control 103 temperature warning 77
Head airbags 91 Identification marks, tires 158 Jacking points for the vehicle
Headlamp control, auto‐ Identification number, refer to jack 176
matic 87 Important features in the en‐ Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 176
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ gine compartment 163 Joystick, automatic transmis‐
ture 87 iDrive 16 sion 69
Jump-starting 179
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RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ Status display, tires 94
nent, refer to Run-flat ror 52 Status information, iDrive 20
tires 162 Shifting, automatic transmis‐ Status of Owner's Manual 6
Rubber components, sion 68 Steering wheel, adjusting 54
care 185 Shift paddles on steering Steering wheel heating 54
Run-flat tires 162 wheel 70 Steptronic, automatic trans‐
Short commands 193 mission 68
S Side airbags 91 Stopping the engine 60
Signaling, horn 12 Storage compartments 134
Safe braking 141 Signals when unlocking 35 Storage compartments, loca‐
Safety 7 Sitting safely 46 tions 134
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ Size 190 Storage, tires 161
er's seat and front passenger Slide/tilt glass roof 43 Storing the vehicle 186
seat 50 Smallest turning circle 191 Summer tires, tread 159
Safety belts 49 Snow chains 162 Supplementary text mes‐
Safety belts, care 185 Socket 129 sages 75
Safety switch, windows 43 Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ Switch for Dynamic Driv‐
Safety systems, airbags 91 nostics 169 ing 105
Saving fuel 0 SOS button 178 Switch-on times, parked-car
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ Spare fuse 177 ventilation 126
play 16 Specified engine oil Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Screwdriver 171 types 166 Symbols 6
Screw thread for tow fit‐ Speed, average 82
ting 182 Speed limit detection, on‐ T
Seat and mirror memory 52 board computer 82
Seat belts, refer to Safety Speed limiter, display 79 Tachometer 76
belts 49 Speed Limit Information 79 Tailgate 37
Seat heating, front 49 Speed limit in the com‐ Tailgate, automatic 38
Seat heating, rear 49 puter 82 Tailgate via remote control 35
Seating position for chil‐ Split screen 21 Tail lamps 175
dren 55 SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Technical changes, refer to
Seats 46 Driving Control 105 Safety 7
Selection list in instrument Sport automatic transmis‐ Technical data 190
cluster 81 sion 70 Telephone, see user's manual
Selector lever, automatic SPORT program, Dynamic for Navigation, Entertain‐
transmission 69 Driving Control 105 ment and Communication
Sensors, care 186 Sport program, transmis‐ Temperature, automatic cli‐
Service and warranty 7 sion 70 mate control 121, 123
Service requirements, Condi‐ Sport steering, variable 105 Temperature display, external
tion Based Service CBS 168 Stability control systems 102 temperature 77
Service requirements, dis‐ Start/stop, automatic func‐ Temperature, engine oil 76
play 78 tion 61 Terminal, jump-starting 180
Service, Roadside Assis‐ Start/Stop button 59 Text messages, supplemen‐
tance 179 Start function during malfunc‐ tary 75
Settings on Control Dis‐ tion 31 Theft alarm system, refer to
play 83 Starting the engine 60 Alarm system 40
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