2014-2019 BMW M3 4 Door Controls User Manual
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Controls for Your BMW M3 4 Door Fifth Generation (2014-2019)

Controls  
The information in this chapter helps you in  
confidently operating your vehicle. All features  
and accessories that are useful for driving and  
your safety, comfort and convenience are  
described here.  
 
Controls  
Opening and closing  
Opening and closing  
WARNING  
Vehicle features and options  
Unlocking from the inside is only possi‐  
ble with special knowledge.  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due  
to the selected options or country versions.  
This also applies to safety-related functions  
and systems. When using these functions and  
systems, the applicable laws and regulations  
must be observed.  
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐  
cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐  
tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock  
the vehicle from the outside when there are  
people in it.◀  
WARNING  
Unattended children or animals can  
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐  
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐  
tions:  
Remote control  
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Pressing the Start/Stop button.  
Releasing the parking brake.  
General information  
The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐  
trols with integrated key.  
Opening and closing the doors or win‐  
dows.  
Each remote control contains a replaceable  
battery. Replace the battery, refer to  
page 36.  
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Engaging selector lever position N.  
Using vehicle equipment.  
You may set the key functions depending on  
the optional features and country-specific ver‐  
sion. Settings, refer to page 44.  
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not  
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐  
hicle. Take the remote control with you when  
exiting and lock the vehicle.◀  
The vehicle stores personal settings for every  
remote control. Personal Profile, refer to  
page 42.  
Overview  
The remote controls hold information about re‐  
quired maintenance. Service data in the re‐  
mote control, refer to page 201.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
People or animals in the vehicle can lock  
the doors from the inside and lock themselves  
in. In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened  
from the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take  
the remote control with you so that the vehicle  
can be opened from the outside.◀  
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Unlocking  
Locking  
Open tailgate  
Panic mode  
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Opening and closing  
Controls  
If the engine or ignition is still switched on  
when you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn  
honks twice. In this case, the engine or ignition  
must be switched off by means of the Start/  
Stop button.  
Unlocking  
Press button on the remote control.  
Depending on the settings, refer to page 44,  
the following access points are unlocked.  
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Driver's door and fuel filler flap.  
Lock  
Press the button of the remote control  
again to unlock the other vehicle access  
points.  
Press button on the remote control with  
the vehicle locked.  
This function is not available, if the interior  
lamps were switched off manually.  
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All doors, tailgate, and fuel filler flap.  
In addition, the following functions are exe‐  
cuted:  
The light functions may depend on the ambi‐  
ent brightness.  
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The settings saved in the driver profile, re‐  
fer to page 42, are applied.  
If the button is pressed again within 10 sec‐  
onds after vehicle was locked, the interior mo‐  
tion sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the anti-  
theft warning system, refer to page 46, are  
turned off. After locking, wait 10 seconds be‐  
fore pressing the button again.  
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The interior lights and courtesy lights are  
activated. This function is not available, if  
the interior lights were switched off man‐  
ually.  
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The welcome lights are switched on, if this  
function was activated.  
Tailgate  
The alarm system, refer to page 45, is  
switched off.  
General information  
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place  
the remote control in the cargo area.  
The light functions may depend on the ambi‐  
ent brightness.  
Depending on your vehicle's equipment and  
the country version, it is possible to specify  
whether the doors are also unlocked when un‐  
locking with the remote control. Adjusting the  
settings, refer to page 44.  
Convenient opening  
Press and hold this button on the re‐  
mote control after unlocking.  
The windows and the glass sunroof are  
opened, as long as the button on the remote  
control is pressed.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐  
ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make  
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate  
is clear during opening and closing.◀  
Locking  
1. Close the driver's door.  
2.  
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Press button on the remote control.  
NOTE  
All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap  
are being locked.  
During opening, the tailgate pivots back  
and up. There is a risk of property damage.  
Make sure that the area of movement of the  
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀  
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The alarm system, refer to page 45, is  
switched on.  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
5. Press the cover closed.  
Opening  
6. Push the integrated key into the remote  
control until it engages.  
Press button on the remote control for  
approx. 1 second.  
Have old batteries disposed of by a  
dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop  
or take them to a collection point.  
Panic mode  
You can trigger the alarm system if you find  
yourself in a dangerous situation.  
Press button on the remote control for  
at least 3 seconds.  
Additional remote controls  
Additional remote controls are available from a  
dealer’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
To switch off the alarm: press any button.  
Replacing the battery  
Loss of the remote controls  
1. Remove the integrated key from the re‐  
mote control, refer to page 37.  
A lost remote control can be blocked and re‐  
placed by a dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
2. Place the integrated key underneath the  
battery compartment cover, arrow 1, and  
lift the cover with a lever movement of the  
integrated key, arrow 2.  
Malfunction  
General information  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
Remote control detection by the vehicle may  
malfunction under the following circumstan‐  
ces:  
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The battery of the remote control is dis‐  
charged. Replacing the battery, refer to  
page 36.  
3. Push battery in the direction of the arrow  
using a pointed object and lift it out.  
Interference of the radio connection from  
transmission towers or other equipment  
with high transmitting power.  
Shielding of the remote control due to  
metal objects.  
Do not transport the remote control to‐  
gether with metal objects.  
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Interference of the radio connection from  
mobile phones or other electronic devices  
in direct proximity to the remote control.  
Do not transport the remote control to‐  
gether with electronic devices.  
4. Insert a type CR 2450 battery with the pos‐  
itive side facing up.  
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Opening and closing  
Controls  
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Interference of radio transmission by a  
charging process of mobile devices, for in‐  
stance charging of a mobile phone.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Unlocking from the inside is only possi‐  
ble with special knowledge.  
The remote control is in direct proximity of  
the wireless charging tray.  
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐  
cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐  
tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock  
the vehicle from the outside when there are  
people in it.◀  
Place the remote control down at a differ‐  
ent location.  
In the case of interference, the vehicle can be  
unlocked and locked from the outside with the  
integrated key, refer to page 37.  
NOTE  
Starting the engine via emergency  
detection of the remote control  
The door lock is permanently joined with  
the door. The door handle can be moved.  
When pulling the door handle with the inte‐  
grated key inserted, paint or key can be dam‐  
aged. There is a risk of property damage. Re‐  
move the integrated key before pulling the  
outside door handle.◀  
Removing  
1. Hold the remote control with its back  
against the marked area on the steering  
column.  
2. Start the engine within 10 seconds.  
If the remote control is not detected, slightly  
change the position of the remote control and  
repeat the procedure.  
Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the inte‐  
grated key, arrow 2.  
Integrated key  
General information  
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked  
without remote control using the integrated  
key.  
The integrated key can also be used for the  
glove compartment on the front passenger  
side.  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
Locking/unlocking via the door lock  
Overview  
Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door  
lock using the integrated key.  
Button for the central locking system.  
The other doors must be unlocked or locked  
from the inside.  
Unlocking and locking  
Press button. For locking, the front doors must  
be closed.  
Alarm system  
The alarm system is not switched on if the ve‐  
hicle is locked with the integrated key.  
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The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.  
The vehicle is not secured against theft  
when locking.  
The alarm system is triggered when the door is  
opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via  
the door lock.  
Opening  
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Press button to unlock the doors  
together, and then pull the door handle  
above the armrest.  
In order to stop the alarm, unlock the vehicle  
with the remote control or switch on the igni‐  
tion, if needed, through emergency detection  
of the remote control, refer to page 37.  
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On the door to be opened, pull the door  
handle twice: the first time unlocks the  
door, the second time opens it. The other  
doors remain locked.  
Button for central locking  
system  
Comfort Access  
General information  
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is  
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning  
system and interior lights come on.  
Concept  
The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐  
ing the remote control.  
All you need to do is to have the remote con‐  
trol with you, such as in your pants pocket.  
The vehicle automatically detects the remote  
control when it is in close proximity or in the  
vehicle's interior.  
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Opening and closing  
Controls  
ger for approx. 1 second without grasping the  
door handle.  
General information  
Comfort Access supports the following func‐  
tions:  
This corresponds with pressing the button  
on the remote control.  
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Unlocking and locking the vehicle.  
Convenient closing.  
Convenient closing  
Opening tailgate.  
Open tailgate with no-touch activation.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Functional requirements  
With convenient closing, body parts can  
be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure  
that the area of movement of the doors is clear  
during convenient closing.◀  
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To lock the vehicle, the remote control  
must be located outside of the vehicle near  
the doors.  
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The next unlocking and locking cycle is not  
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.  
Closing  
Unlocking  
Touch the surface on the door handle of the  
driver's or front passenger door, arrow, with  
your finger and hold it there without grasping  
the door handle.  
Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front  
passenger door completely.  
This corresponds with pressing the button  
on the remote control.  
This corresponds with pressing and holding  
the button  
on the remote control.  
Locking  
In addition to locking, the windows and the  
glass sunroof close and the exterior mirrors  
fold in.  
Open tailgate  
General information  
If you open the tailgate via Comfort Access,  
locked doors will not be unlocked.  
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place  
the remote control in the cargo area.  
Touch the surface on the door handle of the  
driver's or front passenger door with your fin‐  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
The sensor has an approximate range of  
5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear of the vehi‐  
cle.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐  
ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make  
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate  
is clear during opening and closing.◀  
If you open the tailgate with no-touch activa‐  
tion, locked doors will not be unlocked.  
Safety information  
NOTE  
WARNING  
During opening, the tailgate pivots back  
and up. There is a risk of property damage.  
Make sure that the area of movement of the  
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀  
During no-touch activation, vehicle parts  
may be touched, e.g., hot exhaust system.  
There is a risk of injury. When moving your  
foot, make sure you have a firm stance and do  
not touch the vehicle.◀  
Opening  
WARNING  
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐  
ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make  
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate  
is clear during opening and closing.◀  
NOTE  
During opening, the tailgate pivots back  
and up. There is a risk of property damage.  
Make sure that the area of movement of the  
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀  
Press button on the tailgate.  
Opening tailgate with no-touch  
activation  
Performing the foot movement  
1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at  
about an arm's length away from the rear  
of the vehicle.  
Concept  
The tailgate can be opened with no-touch acti‐  
vation using the remote control you are carry‐  
ing. Two sensors detect a forward-directed  
foot motion in the center of the area at the rear  
of the vehicle and the tailgate is opened.  
2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the direc‐  
tion of travel and immediately pull it back.  
With this movement, the leg must pass  
through the ranges of both sensors.  
General information  
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place  
the remote control in the cargo area.  
If the remote control is in the sensor area, the  
tailgate may open or close inadvertently if you  
unintentionally move your foot or if something  
else moves in the detection area.  
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Opening and closing  
Controls  
Opening  
Safety information  
Perform the foot movement described earlier.  
The tailgate is opened.  
WARNING  
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐  
ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make  
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate  
is clear during opening and closing.◀  
Before the opening, the hazard warning sys‐  
tem flashes.  
Malfunction  
NOTE  
Remote control detection by the vehicle may  
malfunction under the following circumstan‐  
ces:  
During opening, the tailgate pivots back  
and up. There is a risk of property damage.  
Make sure that the area of movement of the  
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀  
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The battery of the remote control is dis‐  
charged. Replace the battery, refer to  
page 36.  
Opening and closing  
Interference of the radio connection from  
transmission towers or other equipment  
with high transmitting power.  
Opening from the outside  
Shielding of the remote control due to  
metal objects.  
Do not transport the remote control to‐  
gether with metal objects.  
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Interference of the radio connection from  
mobile phones or other electronic devices  
in direct proximity to the remote control.  
Do not transport the remote control to‐  
gether with electronic devices.  
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Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.  
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock  
the vehicle using the buttons of the remote  
control or using the integrated key, refer to  
page 37.  
With Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle or  
have the remote control with you.  
Press button on the tailgate.  
Press button on the remote con‐  
trol for approx. 1 second.  
Tailgate  
Depending on the setting, the doors may  
also be unlocked. Unlocking with the re‐  
mote control, refer to page 35.  
General information  
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place  
the remote control in the cargo area.  
Opening from the inside  
Depending on your vehicle's equipment and  
the country version, it is possible to specify  
whether the doors are also unlocked when un‐  
locking with the remote control. Adjusting the  
settings, refer to page 44.  
With the vehicle stationary, press the  
button in the driver's floor area.  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
Closing  
Personal Profile  
Concept  
Via Personal Profiles, individual settings for  
several drivers can be stored and called up  
again when required.  
General information  
There are three driver profiles with which per‐  
sonal vehicle settings can be stored. Every re‐  
mote control has one of these driver profiles  
assigned.  
Grasp the recess grip and pull tailgate down.  
If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote con‐  
trol, the assigned personal driver profile will be  
activated. All settings stored in the driver pro‐  
file are automatically applied.  
Locking separately  
The tailgate can be locked separately using the  
switch in the glove compartment. If the glove  
compartment is locked, the tailgate cannot be  
opened.  
If several drivers use their own remote control,  
the vehicle will adjust the personal settings  
during unlocking. These settings are also re‐  
stored, if the vehicle has been used in the  
meantime by a person with a different remote  
control.  
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Tailgate secured, arrow 1.  
Tailgate not secured, ar‐  
row 2.  
Changes to the settings are automatically  
saved in the driver profile currently activated.  
Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position. The  
tailgate is secured and decoupled from the  
central locking system.  
If another driver profile is selected via iDrive,  
the settings saved in it will be applied automat‐  
ically. The new driver profile is assigned to the  
remote control currently used.  
This is beneficial when the vehicle is parked  
using valet service. The remote control can be  
handed out without the integrated key.  
There is an additional guest profile available  
that is not assigned to any remote control: it  
can be used to apply settings in the vehicle  
without changing the personal driver profiles.  
Trunk emergency unlocking  
Functional requirements  
For the system to be able to identify the driver  
profile associated to a particular driver, the de‐  
tected remote control must be clearly allo‐  
cated to the driver.  
This is the case when:  
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The driver is only carrying his or her own  
remote control.  
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.  
The tailgate unlocks.  
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The driver unlocks the vehicle.  
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Opening and closing  
Controls  
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The driver gets into the vehicle through the  
driver's door.  
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All settings stored in the called-up profile  
are automatically applied.  
The called-up profile is assigned to the re‐  
mote control being used at the time.  
Settings  
The settings for the following systems and  
functions are saved in the active profile. The  
scope of storable settings depends on country  
and equipment.  
If the profile is already assigned to a differ‐  
ent remote control, this profile will apply to  
both remote controls.  
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Unlocking and locking.  
Lights.  
Using a guest profile  
The guest profile is for individual settings that  
are stored in none of the three personal pro‐  
files.  
Climate control.  
Radio.  
This can be useful for drivers who are using  
the vehicle temporarily and do not have their  
own profile.  
Instrument cluster.  
Programmable memory buttons.  
Volumes, tone.  
Using iDrive:  
Control Display.  
Navigation.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Profiles"  
3. "Guest"  
Park Distance Control PDC.  
Rearview camera.  
Side View.  
The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not  
assigned to the current remote control.  
Top View.  
Renaming profiles  
A personal name can be assigned to every pro‐  
file to avoid confusion between the profiles.  
Head-up Display.  
M Drive: configurations.  
Driver's seat position, exterior mirror posi‐  
tion, steering wheel position.  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Settings"  
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Intelligent Safety.  
2. "Profiles"  
Active Blind Spot Detection.  
The active profile is selected.  
3. Open "Options".  
4. "Rename current profile"  
Profile management  
Opening profiles  
Regardless of the remote control in use, a dif‐  
ferent profile may be activated. This allows you  
to call up personal vehicle settings if you did  
not unlock the vehicle with your own remote  
control.  
Reset profiles  
The settings of the active profile are reset to  
their factory settings.  
Using iDrive:  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Settings"  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Profiles"  
2. "Profiles"  
3. Open "Options".  
4. "Reset current profile"  
3. Select a profile.  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
3. Open "Options".  
Exporting profiles  
Most settings of the active profile can be ex‐  
ported.  
4. "Display user list at startup"  
System limits  
This can be helpful for saving and retrieving  
personal settings, for instance before deliver‐  
ing the vehicle to a workshop. Profiles can be  
taken to another vehicle equipped with the  
Personal Profile function.  
A clear assignment between the remote con‐  
trol and driver may not be possible in the fol‐  
lowing cases, for example.  
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The passenger unlocks the vehicle with his  
or her own remote control, but another  
person is driving.  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Settings"  
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The driver unlocks the vehicle via Comfort  
Access and has multiple remote controls  
with him or her.  
2. "Profiles"  
3. "Export profile"  
4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"  
USB interface: "USB device"  
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The driver changes, but the vehicle is not  
locked and unlocked.  
Multiple remote controls are located out‐  
side of the vehicle.  
Popular file systems for USB media are sup‐  
ported. FAT32 and exFAT are the recom‐  
mended formats for profile export. Other for‐  
mats may not support the export.  
Settings  
Importing profiles  
General information  
Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be  
imported via BMW Online.  
Depending on the equipment and country-  
specific variant of your vehicle, different open‐  
ing and closing settings are available.  
Profiles stored on a USB storage device can be  
imported via the USB interface.  
These settings are saved in the active driver  
profile, refer to page 42.  
Existing settings are overwritten with the im‐  
ported profile.  
Using iDrive:  
Unlocking  
1. "Settings"  
Doors  
2. "Profiles"  
Using iDrive:  
3. "Import profile"  
1. "Settings"  
4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"  
USB interface: "USB device"  
2. "Doors/key"  
3.  
Select the symbol.  
Display profile list during start  
The profile list can be displayed during each  
start to select the desired profile.  
4. Select the desired function:  
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"Driver's door only"  
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler  
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐  
locks the entire vehicle.  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Profiles"  
"All doors"  
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Opening and closing  
Controls  
The entire vehicle is unlocked.  
The vehicle locks automatically after  
you drive off.  
Tailgate  
Using iDrive:  
Adjusting the last seat and mirror  
position  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Doors/key"  
1. "Settings"  
3.  
Select the symbol.  
2. "Doors/key"  
4. Select the desired function:  
3. "Last seat position autom."  
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"Tailgate"  
When the vehicle is unlocked, the driver's seat  
and exterior mirrors resume their last set posi‐  
tions.  
The tailgate is opened.  
"Tailgate + door(s)"  
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The tailgate is opened and the doors  
are unlocked.  
Alarm system  
Confirmation signals from the vehicle  
General information  
Using iDrive:  
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm  
system reacts to the following changes:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Doors/key"  
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Unauthorized opening of a door, the hood  
or the tailgate.  
3. Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐  
mation signals.  
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Movements in the interior.  
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With alarm system:  
Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐  
tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing  
the vehicle.  
"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"  
Unlocking is signaled by one honk of  
the horn.  
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Disconnected battery voltage.  
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"Flash when lock/unlock"  
The alarm system signals these changes visu‐  
ally and acoustically:  
Unlocking is signaled by two flashes,  
locking by one.  
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Acoustic alarm.  
By switching on the hazard warning sys‐  
tem.  
Automatic locking  
Using iDrive:  
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By flashing the daytime running lights.  
1. "Settings"  
Switching on and off  
2. "Doors/key"  
When you lock and unlock the vehicle with the  
remote control or with Comfort Access, the  
alarm system is switched on and off at the  
same time.  
3. Select the desired function:  
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"Lock if no door is opened"  
The vehicle locks automatically after a  
short period of time if no door is  
opened after unlocking.  
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"Lock after start driving"  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
are not correctly closed. Correctly closed  
access points are secured.  
Opening the doors with the alarm  
system switched on  
The alarm system is triggered when a door is  
opened if the door was unlocked using the in‐  
tegrated key in the door lock.  
When the still open access points are  
closed, interior motion sensor and tilt alarm  
sensor will be switched on.  
Switching off the alarm, refer to page 47.  
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The indicator light goes out after unlock‐  
ing:  
Opening the tailgate with the alarm  
system switched on  
The tailgate can be opened even when the  
alarm system is switched on.  
The vehicle has not been tampered with.  
The indicator light flashes after unlocking  
until the engine ignition is switched on, but  
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:  
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and  
monitored again provided the doors are  
locked. The hazard warning system flashes  
once.  
An alarm has been triggered.  
Tilt alarm sensor  
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.  
Panic mode  
You can trigger the alarm system if you find  
yourself in a dangerous situation.  
The alarm system responds in situations such  
as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehi‐  
cle is towed.  
Press button on the remote control for  
at least 3 seconds.  
Interior motion sensor  
The windows and the glass sunroof must be  
closed for the system to function properly.  
To switch off the alarm: press any button.  
Indicator light on the interior mirror  
Avoiding unintentional alarms  
General information  
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐  
sor can trigger an alarm, although no unauthor‐  
ized action occurred.  
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:  
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In automatic vehicle washes.  
In duplex garages.  
During transport on trains carrying vehi‐  
cles, at sea or on a trailer.  
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The indicator light flashes briefly every  
2 seconds:  
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With animals in the vehicle.  
The alarm system is switched on.  
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion  
sensor can be switched off in such situations.  
Indicator light flashes for approx. 10 sec‐  
onds, then it flashes briefly every 2 sec‐  
onds:  
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor  
are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate  
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Opening and closing  
Controls  
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▷
Engaging selector lever position N.  
Using vehicle equipment.  
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and  
interior motion sensor  
Press the remote control button again  
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle  
is locked.  
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not  
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐  
hicle. Take the remote control with you when  
exiting and lock the vehicle.◀  
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐  
onds and then continues to flash.  
Overview  
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐  
sor are turned off until the vehicle is locked  
again.  
Switching off the alarm  
▷
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control  
or switch on the ignition, if needed through  
emergency detection of remote control, re‐  
fer to page 36.  
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With Comfort Access:  
Power windows  
Safety switch  
If you are carrying the remote control on  
your person, grasp the door handle on the  
driver's or front passenger door com‐  
pletely.  
Opening  
Power windows  
▷
Press the button to the resistance  
point.  
Safety information  
The window opens while the switch is be‐  
ing held.  
WARNING  
When operating the windows, body parts  
and objects can be jammed. There is a risk of  
injury or risk of property damage. Make sure  
that the area of movement of the windows is  
clear during opening and closing.◀  
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Press the switch beyond the resist‐  
ance point.  
The window opens automatically. Pressing  
the switch again stops the motion.  
WARNING  
Convenient opening via the remote control, re‐  
fer to page 35.  
Unattended children or animals can  
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐  
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐  
tions:  
Closing  
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Pull the switch to the resistance  
point.  
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Pressing the Start/Stop button.  
Releasing the parking brake.  
The window closes while the switch is be‐  
ing held.  
Opening and closing the doors or win‐  
dows.  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
Safety switch  
▷
Pull the switch beyond the resistance  
point.  
General information  
The window closes automatically. Pulling  
again stops the motion.  
The safety switch in the driver's door can be  
used to prevent children, for instance from  
opening and closing the rear windows using  
the switches in the rear.  
Closing by means of Comfort Access, refer to  
page 39.  
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the  
safety function is switched off automatically.  
Pinch protection system  
General information  
Switching on and off  
If closing force exceeds a specific threshold as  
a window closes, closing is interrupted.  
Press button.  
The LED lights up if the safety func‐  
tion is switched on.  
The window opens slightly.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Roller sunblinds  
Accessories on the windows such as an‐  
tennas can impact jam protection. There is a  
risk of injury. Do not install accessories in the  
area of movement of the windows.◀  
Roller sunblind for rear window  
General information  
If you are no longer able to move the roller sun‐  
blind for the rear window after having activated  
it a number of times in a row, the system is  
blocked for a limited time to prevent overheat‐  
ing. Let the system cool.  
Closing without the jam protection  
system  
In case of danger from the outside or if ice  
might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol‐  
lows:  
The roller sunblind for the rear window cannot  
be moved at low interior temperatures.  
1.  
2.  
Pull the switch past the resistance  
point and hold it there.  
Extending or retracting roller sunblind  
for rear window  
The window closes with limited jam pro‐  
tection . If the closing force exceeds a spe‐  
cific threshold, closing is interrupted.  
Press button.  
Pull the switch past the resistance  
point again within approx. 4 seconds and  
hold it there.  
Roller sunblinds for the rear side  
windows  
Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hook  
it onto the bracket.  
The window closes without jam protec‐  
tion .  
WARNING  
With closed roller sunblinds and open  
windows, the roller sunblinds can be loaded  
heavily while driving due to the wind. The roller  
sunblinds can be damaged and compromise  
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Opening and closing  
Overview  
Controls  
the passengers. There is risk of injuries. Do not  
open the windows while driving if the roller  
sunblinds are closed.◀  
Glass sunroof, electric  
General information  
The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be  
operated together or separately using the  
same switch.  
Tilting the glass sunroof  
The glass sunroof is operational when the igni‐  
tion is switched on.  
Push switch briefly upward.  
▷
The closed glass sunroof  
tilts.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
▷
The opened glass sunroof  
closes until it is in the tilted  
position. The sliding visor  
does not move.  
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐  
ing the glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury.  
Make sure that the area of movement of the  
glass sunroof is clear during opening and clos‐  
ing.◀  
Opening/closing the glass sunroof and  
sliding visor together  
WARNING  
▷
Press the switch in the de‐  
sired direction to the resist‐  
ance point and hold it there.  
Unattended children or animals can  
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐  
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐  
tions:  
Glass sunroof and sliding vi‐  
sor open together while the  
switch is being held.  
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Pressing the Start/Stop button.  
Releasing the parking brake.  
The glass sunroof closes  
while the switch is being  
held. The sliding visor can  
be manually closed.  
Opening and closing the doors or win‐  
dows.  
▷
▷
Engaging selector lever position N.  
Using vehicle equipment.  
▷
Press the switch in the desired direction  
past the resistance point.  
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not  
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐  
hicle. Take the remote control with you when  
exiting and lock the vehicle.◀  
The glass sunroof and sliding visor open  
automatically.  
The glass sunroof closes automatically.  
The sliding visor can be manually closed.  
Pressing the switch upward stops the mo‐  
tion.  
Convenient opening via the remote control, re‐  
fer to page 35.  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
Closing by means of Comfort Access, refer to  
page 38.  
Closing from the raised position  
without jam protection  
If there is an external danger,  
push the switch forward past the  
resistance point and hold it.  
Comfort position  
If the glass sunroof is not completely opened  
automatically, the comfort position has been  
attained. In this position the wind noises in the  
interior are the least.  
The glass sunroof closes with‐  
out jam protection .  
If desired, continue the movement by pressing  
the switch.  
Initializing after a power interruption  
General information  
Jam protection system  
General information  
After a power failure during the opening or  
closing process, the glass sunroof can only be  
operated to a limited extent.  
If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐  
roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐  
ment is stopped, beginning at approximately  
the middle of the opening in the roof, or from  
the tilted position during closing. The glass  
sunroof opens slightly.  
The system can be initialized under the follow‐  
ing conditions.  
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The vehicle is parked in a horizontal posi‐  
tion.  
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▷
The engine is running.  
The external temperature is above  
41 ℉/5 ℃.  
Closing from the open position  
without jam protection  
If there is an external danger, proceed as fol‐  
lows:  
During initialization, the glass sunroof closes  
without jam protection .  
Make sure that the closing area is clear.  
1. Push the switch forward past the resist‐  
ance point and hold.  
Initializing the system  
The glass sunroof closes with limited jam  
protection . If the closing force exceeds a  
specific threshold, closing is interrupted.  
Press the switch up and hold it  
until the initialization is com‐  
plete:  
Initialization begins within  
15 seconds and is completed  
when the glass sunroof is completely closed.  
2. Push the switch forward again past the re‐  
sistance point and hold until the glass sun‐  
roof closes without jam protection . Make  
sure that the closing area is clear.  
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Settings  
Controls  
Settings  
just the seat prior to starting the trip. Adjust  
the backrest so that it is in the most upright  
position as possible and do not adjust again  
while driving.◀  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due  
to the selected options or country versions.  
This also applies to safety-related functions  
and systems. When using these functions and  
systems, the applicable laws and regulations  
must be observed.  
WARNING  
There is a risk of jamming when moving  
the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of  
property damage. Make sure that the area of  
movement of the seat is clear prior to any ad‐  
justment.◀  
Manually adjustable seats  
Overview  
Sitting safely  
An ideal seating position that meets the needs  
of the occupants can make a vital contribution  
to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.  
In the event of an accident, the correct seating  
position plays an important role. Additionally,  
observe the following chapters for safe driving:  
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Safety belts, refer to page 54.  
Head restraints, refer to page 56.  
Airbags, refer to page 103.  
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2
3
4
5
6
Forward/backward  
Seat tilt  
Seats  
Backrest width  
Lumbar support  
Height  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Seat adjustments while driving can lead  
Backrest tilt  
to unexpected movements of the seat. Vehicle  
control could be lost. There is a risk of an acci‐  
dent. Only adjust the seat on the driver's side  
when the vehicle is stationary.◀  
WARNING  
With a backrest inclined too far to the  
rear, the protective effect of the safety belt  
cannot be ensured anymore. There is a risk of  
sliding under the safety belt in an accident.  
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Ad‐  
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Controls  
Settings  
Forward/backward  
Seat tilt  
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired  
direction.  
Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired  
tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight  
to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat  
engages properly.  
After releasing the lever, move the seat for‐  
ward or back slightly making sure it engages  
properly.  
Electrically adjustable seats  
Overview  
Height  
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat  
or lift it off, as necessary.  
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2
3
4
5
Seat and mirror memory  
Backrest width  
Lumbar support  
Backrest tilt  
Backrest tilt  
Forward/backward, height, seat tilt  
General information  
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored  
for the profile currently used. When the vehicle  
is unlocked via the remote control, the position  
is automatically retrieved if the function, refer  
to page 45, is activated for this purpose.  
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the  
backrest or lift it off, as necessary.  
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Settings  
Controls  
Forward/backward  
Backrest tilt  
Push switch forward or backward.  
Move switch forward or backward.  
Height  
Lumbar support  
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐  
justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐  
gion of the spine. The lower back and the  
spine are supported for upright posture.  
▷
Press the front/rear section  
of the switch:  
The curvature is increased/  
decreased.  
▷
Press the upper/lower sec‐  
tion of the switch:  
Push switch up or down.  
The curvature is shifted up/  
down.  
Seat tilt  
Backrest width  
You can change the width of the backrest us‐  
ing the side wings to adjust the lateral support.  
Press button on the corre‐  
sponding side.  
Move switch up or down.  
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Controls  
Settings  
Front seat heating  
Overview  
Switching on  
Press button once for each tempera‐  
ture level.  
The maximum temperature is reached when  
three LEDs are lit.  
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mi‐  
nutes after a stop, seat heating is activated au‐  
tomatically with the temperature selected last.  
Switching off  
Press and hold the button, until the  
LEDs go out.  
Seat heating  
Switching on  
Safety belts  
Press button once for each tempera‐  
ture level.  
Number of safety belts  
The maximum temperature is reached when  
three LEDs are lit.  
The vehicle is fitted with five safety belts to en‐  
sure occupant safety. However, they can only  
offer protection when adjusted correctly.  
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mi‐  
nutes after a stop, seat heating is activated au‐  
tomatically with the temperature selected last.  
The two outer safety belt buckles of the rear  
seat are intended for the persons sitting on the  
left and right.  
The center safety belt buckle of the rear seat is  
intended for the person sitting in the middle.  
Switching off  
Press and hold the button, until the  
LEDs go out.  
General information  
Always make sure that safety belts are being  
worn by all occupants before driving off. Al‐  
though airbags enhance safety by providing  
added protection, they are not a substitute for  
safety belts.  
Rear seat heating  
Overview  
Slowly guide the safety belt out of the holder  
when fastening it.  
The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point  
will be correct for adult seat occupants of ev‐  
ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted.  
Seat heating  
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Settings  
Controls  
Safety information  
Correct use of safety belts  
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Wear the safety belt twist-free and as tight  
to your body as possible over your lap and  
shoulders.  
WARNING  
If the safety belt is used to buckle more  
than one person, the protective effect of the  
safety belt can no longer be ensured. There is  
a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not allow  
more than one person to wear a single safety  
belt. Infants and children are not allowed on an  
occupant's lap, but must be transported and  
secured in designated child restraint sys‐  
tems.◀  
Wear the safety belt deep on your hips  
over your lap. The safety belt may not  
press on your stomach.  
Do not rub the safety belt against sharp  
edges, or guide it or jam it in across hard or  
fragile objects.  
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Avoid thick clothing.  
Re-tighten the safety belt frequently up‐  
ward around your upper body.  
WARNING  
The protective effect of the safety belts  
can be limited or lost when safety belts are fas‐  
tened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened  
safety belt can cause additional injuries, e.g., in  
the event of an accident or during braking and  
evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injuries or  
danger to life. Make sure that all occupants are  
wearing safety belts correctly.◀  
Buckling the safety belt  
WARNING  
The protective effect of the safety belts  
may not be fully functional or fail in the follow‐  
ing situations:  
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in  
the belt buckle.  
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Safety belts are damaged, soiled or  
changed in any other way.  
Safety belt buckle is damaged or heavily  
soiled.  
Unbuckling the safety belt  
1. Hold the safety belt firmly.  
Belt tensioners or belt retractors were  
modified.  
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.  
3. Guide the safety belt back into its roll-up  
mechanism.  
Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged in  
the event of an accident. There is a risk of inju‐  
ries or danger to life. Do not modify safety  
belts, safety belt buckles, belt tensioners, belt  
retractors or belt anchors and keep them  
clean. Have the safety belts checked after an  
accident at the dealer’s service center or an‐  
other qualified service center or repair shop.◀  
Safety belt reminder for driver's and  
passenger's seat  
The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐  
nal sounds. Make sure that the safety  
belts are positioned correctly. The  
safety belt reminder is active at speeds above  
approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. It can also be activated  
if objects are placed on the front passenger  
seat.  
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Controls  
Settings  
Safety information  
Head restraints  
WARNING  
Safety information  
Using the memory function while driving  
WARNING  
can lead to unexpected movements of the  
seat. Vehicle control could be lost. There is a  
risk of an accident. Only retrieve the memory  
function when the vehicle is stationary.◀  
Objects on the head restraint reduce the  
protective effect in the head and neck area.  
There is a risk of injury.  
▷
▷
Do not use seat or head restraint covers.  
WARNING  
Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,  
directly on the head restraint.  
There is a risk of jamming when moving  
the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of  
property damage. Make sure that the area of  
movement of the seat is clear prior to any ad‐  
justment.◀  
▷
▷
Only use accessories that have been de‐  
termined to be safe for attachment to a  
head restraint.  
Do not use any accessories, e.g., pillows,  
while driving.◀  
Overview  
Distance  
The spacing is adjusted to the back of the  
head using the incline of the seat backrest.  
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint  
is as close as possible to the back of the head.  
Adjusting the height  
The height of the head restraints cannot be ad‐  
justed.  
Storing  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Set the desired position.  
Removing  
The head restraints cannot be removed.  
3.  
Press button. The LED in the but‐  
ton lights up.  
Seat and mirror memory  
4. Press selected button 1 or 2 while the LED  
is lit. The LED goes out.  
Concept  
Two driver's seat and exterior mirror positions  
can be stored per driver profile, refer to  
page 42, and called up. Settings for the back‐  
rest width and lumbar support are not stored in  
memory.  
Button was pressed inadvertently:  
Press button again.  
The LED goes out.  
Calling up settings  
The stored position is called up automatically.  
Press selected button 1 or 2.  
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Settings  
Controls  
The procedure stops when a switch for setting  
the seat or one of the memory buttons is  
pressed.  
Overview  
While driving, the seat position adjustment on  
the driver's side is interrupted after a short  
time.  
Calling up of a seat position  
deactivated  
After a brief period, calling up stored seat posi‐  
tions is deactivated to save battery power.  
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2
3
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To reactivate calling up of a seat position:  
Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor  
Folding in and outꢀꢁ58  
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Open and close the door or tailgate.  
Press a button on the remote control.  
Press the Start/Stop button.  
Selecting a mirror  
To change over to the other mirror:  
Slide the switch.  
Mirrors  
Exterior mirrors  
Adjusting electrically  
Press button.  
General information  
The mirror movement follows the but‐  
ton movement.  
The mirror on the passenger side is more  
curved than the driver's side mirror.  
The mirror setting is stored for the driver pro‐  
file currently in use. When the vehicle is un‐  
locked via the remote control, the position is  
automatically retrieved if the function, refer to  
page 45, is activated for this purpose.  
Saving positions  
The current exterior mirror position can be  
stored via the seat and mirror memory, refer to  
page 56.  
Safety information  
Adjusting manually  
In case of an electrical malfunction, press the  
edges of the mirror.  
WARNING  
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer  
than they appear. The distance to the traffic  
behind could be incorrectly estimated, e.g.,  
while changing lanes. There is a risk of an acci‐  
dent. Estimate the distance to the traffic be‐  
hind by looking over your shoulder.◀  
Automatic Curb Monitor  
Concept  
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on  
the front passenger side is tilted downward.  
This improves your view of the curb and other  
low-lying obstacles when parking, e.g.  
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Controls  
Settings  
Activating  
Interior mirror, automatic dimming  
feature  
1.  
Slide the switch to the driver's side  
mirror position.  
Overview  
2. Engage selector lever position R.  
Deactivating  
Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror  
position.  
Folding in and out  
NOTE  
Depending on the vehicle width, the ve‐  
hicle can be damaged in vehicle washes. There  
is a risk of property damage. Before washing,  
fold in the mirrors by hand or with the button.◀  
Photocells are used for control:  
▷
▷
In the mirror glass.  
On the back of the mirror.  
Press button.  
Functional requirements  
▷
▷
Keep the photocells clean.  
Possible at speeds up to approx.  
15 mph/20 km/h.  
Do not cover the area between the inside  
rearview mirror and the windshield.  
Fold the mirrors in and out is advantageous in  
the following situations:  
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▷
▷
In vehicle washes.  
On narrow roads.  
Steering wheel  
For folding mirrors back out that were  
folded away manually.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐  
matically at a speed of approx.  
25 mph/40 km/h.  
Steering wheel adjustments while driving  
can lead to unexpected steering wheel move‐  
ments. Vehicle control could be lost. There is a  
risk of an accident. Adjust the steering wheel  
while the vehicle is stationary only.◀  
Automatic heating  
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated  
whenever the engine is running.  
Automatic dimming feature  
The exterior mirror on the driver's side is auto‐  
matically dimmed. Photocells in the interior  
mirror are used to control this.  
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Settings  
Controls  
Settings  
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 up.  
Heated steering wheel  
Overview  
Heated steering wheel  
Switching on/off  
Press button.  
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
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Controls  
Transporting children safely  
Transporting children safely  
to the selected options or country versions.  
Vehicle features and options  
This also applies to safety-related functions  
and systems. When using these functions and  
systems, the applicable laws and regulations  
must be observed.  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due  
The right place for children  
system can no longer be used due to their age,  
weight and size.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Unattended children or animals can  
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐  
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐  
tions:  
Safety information  
WARNING  
The safety belt cannot be fastened cor‐  
rectly on children shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm  
without suitable additional child restraint sys‐  
tems. The protective effect of the safety belts  
can be limited or lost when safety belts are fas‐  
tened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened  
safety belt can cause additional injuries, for in‐  
stance in the event of an accident or during  
braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk  
of injuries or danger to life. Secure children  
shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm using suitable child  
restraint systems.◀  
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▷
▷
Pressing the Start/Stop button.  
Releasing the parking brake.  
Opening and closing the doors or win‐  
dows.  
▷
▷
Engaging selector lever position N.  
Using vehicle equipment.  
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not  
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐  
hicle. Take the remote control with you when  
exiting and lock the vehicle.◀  
Children on the front passenger seat  
General information  
Always transport children in the rear  
seat  
Should it ever be necessary to use a child re‐  
straint system in the front passenger seat,  
make sure that the front, knee and side airbags  
on the front passenger side are deactivated.  
Automatic deactivation of front-seat passen‐  
ger airbags, refer to page 105.  
General information  
Accident research shows that the safest place  
for children is in the rear seat.  
Transport children younger than 13 years of  
age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm only in the rear  
seat in suitable child restraint systems de‐  
signed for the age, weight and size of the child.  
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a  
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint  
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Transporting children safely  
Controls  
Safety information  
On the front passenger seat  
WARNING  
Deactivating airbags  
Active front-seat passenger airbags can  
WARNING  
injure a child in a child restraint system when  
the airbags are activated. There is a risk of in‐  
jury. Make sure that the front-seat passenger  
airbags are deactivated and that the PASSEN‐  
GER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp lights up.◀  
Active front-seat passenger airbags can  
injure a child in a child restraint system when  
the airbags are activated. There is a risk of in‐  
jury. Make sure that the front-seat passenger  
airbags are deactivated and that the PASSEN‐  
GER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp lights up.◀  
WARNING  
The stability of the child restraint system  
is limited or compromised with incorrect seat  
adjustment or improper installation of the child  
seat. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.  
Make sure that the child restraint system fits  
securely against the backrest. If possible, ad‐  
just the backrest tilt for all affected backrests  
and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that  
seats and backrests are securely engaged. If  
possible, adjust the height of the head re‐  
straints or remove them.◀  
After installing a child restraint system in the  
front passenger seat, make sure that the front,  
knee and side airbags on the front passenger  
side are deactivated.  
Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags  
automatically, refer to page 105.  
Seat position and height  
Before installing a child restraint system, move  
the front passenger seat as far back as possi‐  
ble and bring it as far up as possible to obtain  
the best possible position for the belt and to  
offer optimal protection in the event of an acci‐  
dent.  
Installing child restraint  
systems  
If the upper anchorage of the safety belt is lo‐  
cated in front of the belt guide of the child seat,  
move the passenger seat carefully forward un‐  
til the best possible belt guide position is  
reached.  
General information  
Pay attention to the specifications of the child  
restraint system manufacturer when selecting,  
installing, and using child restraint systems.  
Backrest width  
Safety information  
Adjustable backrest width: before installing a  
child restraint system in the front passenger  
seat, open the backrest width completely. Do  
not change the backrest width again and do  
not call up a memory position.  
WARNING  
The stability of the child restraint system  
is limited or compromised with incorrect seat  
adjustment or improper installation of the child  
seat. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.  
Make sure that the child restraint system fits  
securely against the backrest. If possible, ad‐  
just the backrest tilt for all affected backrests  
and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that  
seats and backrests are securely engaged. If  
possible, adjust the height of the head re‐  
straints or remove them.◀  
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Transporting children safely  
Child seat security  
Locking the safety belt  
1. Pull out the belt strap completely.  
2. Secure the child restraint system with the  
safety belt.  
3. Allow the belt strap to be pulled in and pull  
it tight against the child restraint system.  
The safety belt is locked.  
Unlocking the safety belt  
1. Unbuckle the belt buckle.  
The rear safety belts and the front passenger  
safety belt can be permanently locked to fas‐  
ten child restraint systems.  
2. Remove the child restraint system.  
3. Allow the belt strap to be pulled in com‐  
pletely.  
LATCH child restraint fixing system  
General information  
Position  
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil‐  
dren.  
The corresponding symbol shows the  
mounts for the lower LATCH anchors.  
Seats equipped with lower anchors are  
marked with a pair, 2, of LATCH sym‐  
bols. It is not recommended to use the  
inner lower anchors of standard outer  
LATCH positions to fasten a child restraint  
system on the middle seat. Use the vehicle  
seat belt instead for the middle seat.  
Pay attention to the operating and safety infor‐  
mation of the child restraint system manufac‐  
turer when installing and using LATCH child  
restraint fixing systems.  
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors  
The lower anchors may be used to attach the  
CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child  
and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child  
is restrained by the internal harnesses.  
Before installing LATCH child  
restraint fixing systems  
Pull the safety belt away from the area of the  
child restraint system.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Assembly of LATCH child restraint  
fixing systems  
1. Install child restraint system, see manufac‐  
turer's information.  
If the LATCH child restraint fixing sys‐  
tems are not correctly engaged, the protective  
effect of the LATCH child restraint fixing sys‐  
tem can be limited. There is a risk of injuries or  
danger to life. Make sure that the lower an‐  
chors are securely engaged and that the  
LATCH child restraint fixing system fits se‐  
curely against the backrest.◀  
2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐  
erly connected.  
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Controls  
Child restraint system with a tether  
strap  
5
6
Mounting point  
Hook for upper retaining strap  
Mounting points  
Attaching the upper retaining strap to  
the anchor  
1. Lift the cover over the anchor.  
The respective symbol shows the an‐  
chor for the upper retaining strap.  
Seats with an upper top tether are  
marked with this symbol. It can be found on  
the rear seat backrest or the rear window shelf.  
2. Guide the upper retaining strap over the  
head restraint.  
3. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to  
the anchor.  
Safety information  
4. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it  
down.  
NOTE  
The mounting points for the upper re‐  
taining straps of child restraint systems are  
only provided for these retaining straps. When  
other objects are mounted, the anchors can be  
damaged. There is a risk of property damage.  
Only mount child restraint systems to the up‐  
per retaining straps.◀  
Locking the doors and  
windows in the rear  
Rear doors  
Routing the retaining strap  
WARNING  
If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly  
used for the child restraint system, the protec‐  
tive effect can be reduced. There is a risk of in‐  
jury. Make sure that the upper retaining strap is  
not guided across sharp edges and without  
twisting to the upper retaining strap.◀  
Push the locking lever on the rear doors down.  
The door can now be opened from the outside  
only.  
Safety switch for the rear  
Press button on the driver's door.  
The LED lights up if the safety func‐  
tion is switched on.  
This locks various functions so that they can‐  
not be operated from the rear.  
1
2
3
4
Direction of travel  
Upper retaining strap  
Head restraint  
Rear window shelf  
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Driving  
Driving  
Ignition off  
Vehicle features and options  
M double-clutch transmission: press the Start/  
Stop button again without stepping on the  
brake.  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due  
to the selected options or country versions.  
This also applies to safety-related functions  
and systems. When using these functions and  
systems, the applicable laws and regulations  
must be observed.  
Manual transmission: press the Start/Stop but‐  
ton again without stepping on the clutch pedal.  
All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go  
out.  
To save battery power when the engine is off,  
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary  
electronic systems/power consumers.  
Start/Stop button  
Safety measures  
When switching off the ignition, the transmis‐  
sion position P is selected automatically if the  
selector lever position D or R is selected.  
Concept  
Pressing the Start/Stop button  
switches the ignition on or off  
and starts the engine.  
The ignition is switched off automatically in the  
following situations while the vehicle is station‐  
ary and the engine is off:  
M double-clutch transmission:  
the engine starts with the brake  
pedal pressed when you press the Start/Stop  
button.  
▷
When locking the vehicle, and when the  
low beams are activated.  
▷
Shortly before the battery is discharged  
completely, so that the engine can still be  
started.  
Manual transmission: the engine starts with  
the clutch pedal pressed when the Start/Stop  
button is pressed.  
▷
▷
When opening or closing the driver door, if  
the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and  
the low beams are switched off.  
Ignition on  
M double-clutch transmission: press the Start/  
Stop button, and do not press on the brake  
pedal at the same time.  
While the driver's safety belt is unbuckled  
with driver's door open and low beams off.  
The low beams switch to parking lights after  
approx. 15 minutes of no use.  
Manual transmission: press the Start/Stop but‐  
ton without stepping on the clutch pedal.  
Radio ready state  
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.  
Most of the indicator and warning lights in the  
instrument cluster light up for a varied length  
of time.  
General information  
In the radio-ready state, certain power con‐  
sumers remain ready for operation.  
To save battery power when the engine is off,  
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary  
electronic systems/power consumers.  
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WARNING  
Activating  
With the engine running, press the Start/Stop  
button.  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move  
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐  
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle  
against rolling.  
If the engine is not running and the ignition is  
switched on, the system automatically acti‐  
vates the radio-ready state when the door is  
opened if the lights are switched off or the day‐  
time running lights are activated.  
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured  
against rolling away, observe the following:  
▷
▷
Set the parking brake.  
The radio-ready state remains active if, for in‐  
stance the ignition is automatically switched  
off for the following reasons:  
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
turn the front wheels in the direction of the  
curb.  
▷
▷
▷
Opening or closing the driver's door.  
Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.  
▷
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel  
chock.◀  
When automatically switching from low  
beams to parking lights.  
NOTE  
In the case of repeated starting attempts  
Switching off automatically  
The radio-ready state is switched off automati‐  
cally in the following situations:  
or repeated starting in quick succession, the  
fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned.  
The catalytic converter can overheat. There is  
a risk of property damage. Avoid repeated  
starting in quick succession.◀  
▷
▷
After approx. 8 minutes.  
When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐  
tral locking system.  
M double-clutch transmission  
▷
Shortly before the battery is discharged  
completely, so that the engine can still be  
started.  
Starting the engine  
1. Depress the brake pedal.  
2. Press the Start/Stop button.  
Starting the engine  
The ignition is activated automatically for a  
brief time and is stopped as soon as the engine  
starts.  
Safety information  
DANGER  
Manual transmission  
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila‐  
tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can  
enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases con‐  
tain carbon monoxide, an odorless and color‐  
less but highly toxic gas. In enclosed areas, ex‐  
haust gases can also accumulate outside of  
the vehicle. There is danger to life. Keep the  
exhaust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventila‐  
tion.◀  
Starting the engine  
1. Depress the brake pedal.  
2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neu‐  
tral.  
3. Press the Start/Stop button.  
The ignition is activated automatically for a  
brief time and is stopped as soon as the engine  
starts.  
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Driving  
M double-clutch transmission  
Switching off the engine  
Engine stop  
Safety information  
1. Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to  
a stop.  
WARNING  
Unattended children or animals can  
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐  
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐  
tions:  
2. Press the Start/Stop button.  
The engine is switched off.  
The radio-ready state is switched on.  
3. Set the parking brake.  
▷
▷
▷
Pressing the Start/Stop button.  
Releasing the parking brake.  
Manual transmission  
Opening and closing the doors or win‐  
dows.  
Switching off the engine  
1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press the  
Start/Stop button.  
▷
▷
Engaging selector lever position N.  
Using vehicle equipment.  
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not  
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐  
hicle. Take the remote control with you when  
exiting and lock the vehicle.◀  
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.  
3. Set the parking brake.  
WARNING  
Auto Start/Stop function  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move  
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐  
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle  
against rolling.  
Concept  
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.  
The system switches off the engine during a  
stop, e.g., in traffic congestion or at traffic  
lights. The ignition remains switched on. The  
engine starts again automatically for driving  
off.  
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured  
against rolling away, observe the following:  
▷
▷
Set the parking brake.  
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
turn the front wheels in the direction of the  
curb.  
General information  
After every start of the engine using the Start/  
Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is in  
the last selected state. When the Auto Start/  
Stop function is active, it is available when the  
vehicle is traveling faster than about  
3 mph/5 km/h.  
▷
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel  
chock.◀  
Before driving into a vehicle wash  
So that the vehicle can roll into a vehicle wash,  
observe instructions for going into an auto‐  
matic vehicle wash, refer to page 216.  
Engine stop  
The engine is switched off automatically dur‐  
ing a stop under the following conditions:  
M double-clutch transmission:  
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▷
▷
▷
The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐  
tion D.  
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.  
At higher elevations.  
The brake pedal remains depressed while  
the vehicle is stopped.  
The engine compartment lid is unlocked.  
The parking assistant is activated.  
Stop-and-go traffic.  
The driver's safety belt is buckled or the  
driver's door is closed.  
Use of fuel with high ethanol content.  
Manual transmission:  
▷
Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is  
not pressed.  
Starting the engine  
The engine starts automatically under the fol‐  
lowing conditions:  
▷
The driver's safety belt is buckled or the  
driver's door is closed.  
▷
M double-clutch transmission: by releasing  
the brake pedal.  
The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced  
when the engine is switched off.  
▷
Manual transmission: clutch pedal is  
pressed.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.  
The READY display in the tach‐  
ometer signals that the Auto  
Start/Stop function is ready to  
start the engine automatically.  
Safety mode  
After the engine switches off automatically, it  
will not start again automatically if any one of  
the following conditions are met:  
The display indicates that the  
conditions for an automatic en‐  
gine stop have not been met.  
▷
The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and  
the driver's door is open.  
▷
The hood was unlocked.  
Some indicator lights light up for a varied  
length of time.  
Functional limitations  
The engine is not switched off automatically in  
the following situations:  
The engine can only be started via the Start/  
Stop button.  
Functional limitations  
▷
▷
External temperature too low.  
Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐  
vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
The external temperature is high and auto‐  
matic climate control is running.  
▷
▷
▷
The vehicle's interior has not yet been  
heated or cooled to the required level.  
▷
Excessive warming of the vehicle's interior  
when the cooling function is switched on.  
The engine is not yet at operating temper‐  
ature.  
▷
▷
The steering wheel is turned.  
Double-clutch transmission: change from  
selector lever position D to N, R or D/S.  
The wheels are at a sharp angle or the  
steering wheel is being turned.  
▷
▷
M double-clutch transmission: accelerat‐  
ing while simultaneously applying the  
brake.  
▷
▷
After driving in reverse.  
Fogging of the windows when the auto‐  
matic climate control is switched on.  
The vehicle begins rolling.  
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Driving  
▷
Fogging of the windows when the auto‐  
matic climate control is switched on.  
▷
▷
LED comes on: auto Start/Stop function is  
deactivated.  
▷
▷
Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.  
The engine is started during an automatic  
engine stop.  
Excessive cooling of the vehicle's interior  
when the heating is switched on.  
The engine can only be stopped or started  
via the Start/Stop button.  
▷
Low brake vacuum pressure; this can oc‐  
cur, for instance if the brake pedal is de‐  
pressed a number of times in succession.  
LED goes out: auto Start/Stop function is  
activated.  
Preventing an automatic engine stop  
with aM double-clutch transmission  
Switching off the vehicle during an  
automatic engine stop  
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle  
can be switched off permanently, for instance  
when leaving it.  
Concept  
To make it possible to drive off very quickly,  
such as at an intersection, the automatic en‐  
gine stop can be actively prevented.  
M double-clutch transmission:  
1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is  
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function  
is deactivated.  
Preventing an engine stop using the  
brake pedal  
Selector lever position P is engaged auto‐  
matically.  
The engine stop can be actively prevented  
within one second after the vehicle comes to a  
standstill:  
2. Set the parking brake.  
Manual transmission:  
▷
Immediately after the vehicle comes to a  
standstill, briefly press the brake pedal  
forcefully.  
1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is  
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function  
is deactivated.  
▷
Then press the brake pedal with normal  
braking force.  
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.  
3. Set the parking brake.  
Activating/deactivating the system  
manually  
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.  
Using the button  
Automatic deactivation  
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func‐  
tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea‐  
sons, e.g., if no driver is detected.  
Malfunction  
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer  
switches off the engine automatically. A Check  
Control message is displayed. It is possible to  
continue driving. Have the system checked by  
a dealer’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Press button.  
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Controls  
Releasing  
Parking brake  
Safety information  
WARNING  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move  
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐  
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle  
against rolling.  
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured  
against rolling away, observe the following:  
Raise lever slightly, press the button and guide  
the lever down.  
▷
▷
Set the parking brake.  
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
turn the front wheels in the direction of the  
curb.  
Turn signal, high beams,  
headlight flasher  
▷
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel  
chock.◀  
Turn signal  
Applying  
Turn signal in exterior mirror  
The lever automatically engages after being  
pulled up.  
When driving and during operation of the turn  
signals or hazard warning system, do not fold  
in the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lights  
on the exterior mirror are easy to see.  
The indicator lamp lights up red. The  
parking brake is set.  
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian  
models  
Using turn signals  
If for once use during driving is required, en‐  
gage the parking brake slightly and hold the  
button down.  
To prevent corrosion and one-sided brake ac‐  
tion, lightly apply the parking brake periodically  
while coasting, if traffic conditions permit.  
The brake lights will not light up if the parking  
brake is set.  
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.  
The lever returns into its starting position after  
actuation.  
To switch off manually, slightly tap the lever to  
the resistance point.  
Triple turn signal activation  
Lightly tap the lever up or down.  
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Driving  
The turn signal flashes three times.  
The function can be activated or deactivated.  
Using iDrive:  
Safety information  
WARNING  
If the wipers start moving in the folded  
away state, body parts can be jammed or dam‐  
age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is  
a risk of injury or risk of property damage.  
Make sure that the vehicle is switched off  
when the wipers are in the folded away state  
and the wipers are folded in when switching  
on.◀  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Lighting"  
3. "Triple turn signal"  
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐  
rently used.  
Signaling briefly  
NOTE  
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold  
it there for as long as you want the turn signal  
to flash.  
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,  
the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper  
motor can overheat when switching on. There  
is a risk of property damage. Defrost the wind‐  
shield prior to switching the wipers on.◀  
Malfunction  
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp  
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.  
Switching on  
High beams, headlight flasher  
Push the lever forward or pull it backward.  
Tap up the lever or press it past the resistance  
point.  
▷
Normal wiper speed: tap up once.  
▷
▷
High beams on, arrow 1.  
The wipers switch to intermittent operation  
when the vehicle is stationary.  
High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.  
▷
Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap once  
beyond the resistance point.  
Washer/wiper system  
Wipers change to normal speed when ve‐  
hicle comes to standstill.  
General information  
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐  
sition when released.  
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry,  
as this may damage the wiper blades or cause  
them to become worn more quickly.  
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Switching off and brief wipe  
Activating/deactivating  
Press button on the wiper lever.  
Wiping is started.  
Press the lever down.  
▷
▷
▷
To switch off from fast wiper speed: press  
down twice.  
If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor:  
LED in wiper lever lights up.  
To switch off from normal wiper speed:  
press down once.  
If wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper opera‐  
tion is deactivated.  
Brief wipe: press down once.  
During trip interruption with the rain sensor  
switched on: if the trip is resumed within ap‐  
prox. 15 minutes, the rain sensor is automati‐  
cally activated again.  
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐  
sition when released.  
Interval mode or rain sensor  
Concept  
The rain sensor automatically controls the time  
between wipes depending on the intensity of  
the rainfall.  
Setting the frequency or sensitivity of  
the rain sensor  
General information  
The sensor is located on the windshield, di‐  
rectly in front of the interior mirror. Without the  
rain sensor, the frequency of the wiper opera‐  
tion is preset.  
Safety information  
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency  
or sensitivity of the rain sensor.  
NOTE  
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers  
can accidentally start moving in vehicle  
washes. There is a risk of property damage.  
Deactivate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.◀  
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain  
sensor.  
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain  
sensor.  
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Driving  
Windshield and headlamp washer  
system  
Fold-away position of the wipers  
Concept  
Safety information  
The wipers can be folded away from the wind‐  
shield in the fold-away position.  
WARNING  
The washer fluid can freeze onto the win‐  
dow at low temperatures and obstruct the  
view. There is a risk of an accident. Only use  
the washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot  
freeze. Use antifreeze, if needed.◀  
General information  
Important, e.g., when changing the wiper  
blades or when folding out under frosty condi‐  
tions.  
NOTE  
Safety information  
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty,  
the wash pump cannot work as intended.  
There is a risk of property damage. Do not use  
the washer system when the washer fluid res‐  
ervoir is empty.◀  
WARNING  
If the wipers start moving in the folded  
away state, body parts can be jammed or dam‐  
age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is  
a risk of injury or risk of property damage.  
Make sure that the vehicle is switched off  
when the wipers are in the folded away state  
and the wipers are folded in when switching  
on.◀  
Cleaning  
NOTE  
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,  
the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper  
motor can overheat when switching on. There  
is a risk of property damage. Defrost the wind‐  
shield prior to switching the wipers on.◀  
Pull the lever.  
Folding away the wipers  
1. Switch the ignition on and off again.  
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐  
shield and activates the wipers briefly.  
2. With frosty conditions, make sure that the  
blades are not frozen to the windshield  
In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regu‐  
lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are acti‐  
vated.  
3. Press the wiper lever up beyond the point  
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐  
Windshield washer nozzles  
The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐  
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.  
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onds, until the wipers remain in a nearly  
vertical position  
away from ignition sources. Do not refill oper‐  
ating materials into different bottles. Store op‐  
erating materials out of reach of children.  
4. Fold the wipers all the way away from the  
windshield.  
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is  
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual  
states; do not exceed the allowable washer  
fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the  
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐  
tainer.  
Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concen‐  
trate or the equivalent is recommended.◀  
WARNING  
Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on  
contact with hot engine parts. There is a risk of  
injury or risk of property damage. Only add  
washer fluid when the engine is cooled down.  
Next, fully close the lid of the washer fluid res‐  
ervoir.◀  
Folding down the wipers  
After the wipers are folded back down, the  
wiper system must be reactivated.  
1. Fold the wipers back down onto the wind‐  
shield.  
NOTE  
2. Switch on the ignition.  
Silicon-containing additives in the  
washer fluid for the water-repelling effect on  
the windows can lead to damage to the wash‐  
ing system. There is a risk of property damage.  
Do not add silicon-containing additives to the  
washer fluid.◀  
3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to  
their resting position and are ready again  
for operation.  
Washer fluid  
NOTE  
General information  
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐  
ervoir.  
Mixing different windshield washer con‐  
centrates or antifreeze agents can damage the  
washing system. There is a risk of property  
damage. Do not mix different windshield  
washer concentrates or antifreeze agents. Ob‐  
serve the information and mixing ratios pro‐  
vided on the containers.◀  
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield  
washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield  
washer concentrate containing antifreeze can  
be used.  
Recommended minimum fill quantity:  
0.2 US gal/1 liter.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Some antifreeze agents can contain  
harmful substances and are flammable. There  
is a risk of fire and a risk of injury. Observe the  
instructions on the containers. Keep antifreeze  
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Driving  
6th gear, press the gearshift lever to the  
right.◀  
Overview  
Shifting  
General information  
The engine speed during shifting is adjusted  
automatically for harmonious and dynamic  
gear shifting.  
Reverse gear  
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.  
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en‐  
gine compartment.  
To overcome the resistance push the gearshift  
lever dynamically to the left and engage re‐  
verse gear with a forward shifting movement.  
Malfunction  
The use of undiluted windshield washer con‐  
centrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead  
to incorrect readings at temperatures below  
+5 ℉/-15 ℃.  
M double-clutch  
transmission with Drivelogic  
General information  
Manual transmission  
The M double-clutch transmission with Drive‐  
logic is an automatic shift transmission with  
two clutches and partial transmissions in which  
the gears can be changed without interrupting  
the tractive force.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move  
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐  
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle  
against rolling.  
The operation is via the selector lever or two  
shift paddles on the steering wheel.  
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured  
against rolling away, observe the following:  
Functions  
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▷
▷
▷
Drive mode or Sequential mode.  
Various drive programs, Drivelogic.  
Upshifting display, Shift point indicator.  
▷
▷
Set the parking brake.  
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
turn the front wheels in the direction of the  
curb.  
Automatic downshifting and protection  
from misshifting even in sequential mode.  
▷
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel  
chock.◀  
▷
▷
Launch Control.  
Low Speed Assistant.  
NOTE  
When shifting to a lower gear, excessive  
speeds can damage the engine. There is a risk  
of property damage. When shifting into 5th or  
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Driving  
Controls  
The engaged selector lever position is dis‐  
played in the instrument cluster and on the se‐  
lector lever.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move  
If a selector lever position is engaged, the vehi‐  
cle may start rolling, after the brake is released,  
e.g., on downhill slopes. Thus, drive off imme‐  
diately after releasing the brake.  
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐  
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle  
against rolling.  
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured  
against rolling away, observe the following:  
Use the Slow Speed Assistant for maneuver‐  
ing and during stop-and-go traffic.  
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▷
Set the parking brake.  
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
turn the front wheels in the direction of the  
curb.  
Low Speed Assistant  
Concept  
▷
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel  
chock.◀  
The Low Speed Assistant gives assistance at  
very low speeds. The vehicle moves at walking  
speed.  
This can also be used for rocking the vehicle in  
the snow. To do this, switch between reverse  
gear and forward gear without stepping on the  
brakes in the process.  
Selector lever, selector lever positions  
Overview  
Safety information  
NOTE  
When using the function and simultane‐  
ously stepping on the brake pedal for a longer  
time, the transmission can overheat. There is a  
risk of property damage. When using the func‐  
tion, do not brake for a longer period.◀  
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R: reverse gear.  
Activating  
N: neutral.  
1. Engage a driving position.  
2. Briefly tap the accelerator pedal.  
The vehicle rolls at minimum speed.  
Center position, forward position.  
+: manual upshifting.  
-: manual downshifting.  
This is possible in 1st and 2nd gear and in re‐  
verse gear.  
D/S: switch between drive mode and se‐  
quential mode.  
Deactivating  
Engaging a selector lever position  
Press on the brake pedal and pull or push the  
selector lever in the corresponding direction.  
Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to a  
stop.  
As soon as the selector lever is released, it re‐  
verts to the center position. In position R, the  
selector lever locks.  
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Driving  
forward gear and reverse gear without step‐  
ping on the brakes in the process.  
Flashing display on the selector lever  
of the double clutch transmission  
The actually engaged transmission position  
can deviate from the selector lever position in  
some situations. The display in the selector  
lever flashes.  
N is Neutral  
The vehicle may roll in selector lever posi‐  
tion N, e.g., in vehicle washes, refer to  
page 216.  
Observe the display in the instrument cluster  
in these cases.  
P Park  
The drive wheels are blocked.  
P is engaged automatically:  
D is Drive mode  
In Drive mode, all forward gears are automati‐  
cally changed.  
▷
After the engine is switched off when the  
vehicle is in radio-ready state, refer to  
page 64, or when the ignition is switched  
off, refer to page 64, and when position R  
or D is set.  
Kickdown: for maximum acceleration, e.g.,  
when passing. To do this, depress the acceler‐  
ator pedal past the resistance point.  
Switch to Sequential mode: shift using the  
shift paddles or the selector lever, or push the  
selector lever in the D/S direction.  
▷
With the ignition is off, if position N is set.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
Drive mode  
S is Sequential mode  
Use the shift paddles or the selector lever to  
upshift or downshift without letting off the gas.  
▷
Engaged gear together with  
a D, arrow 1.  
▷
▷
Shortly before falling below a gear-de‐  
pendent minimum speed, the transmission  
is automatically downshifted.  
▷
Selected driving program,  
Drivelogic, refer to  
page 77, arrow 2.  
Upshifting or downshifting is done only if  
the rpm and vehicle speed are appropriate.  
E.g., there is no downshifting if the engine  
speed is too high.  
Sequential mode  
▷
▷
Engaged gear, arrow 1.  
▷
▷
Kickdown: the lowest possible gear is se‐  
lected by simultaneously operating the  
kickdown and the left shift paddle or selec‐  
tor lever.  
Selected driving program,  
Drivelogic, refer to  
page 77, arrow 2.  
▷
Gear shift indicator, refer to  
page 89  
It is also possible to start out in 2nd gear,  
e.g., on icy roads.  
Switch to Drive mode: push selector lever in  
D/S direction.  
Information  
When the external temperature is very low, the  
display may not work. Current driving direction  
is recognizable at the engaged selector lever  
position.  
Reverse R  
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.  
It is also possible to rock the vehicle up to  
6 mph/10 km/h. To do this, switch between  
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Driving  
Controls  
Gear change  
In Sequential mode  
Choice of three driving programs:  
General information  
Shifting in Sequential mode possible.  
▷
▷
▷
S1: comfortable shifting operations.  
S2: sporty, fast shifting operations.  
A shift in Drive mode causes a switch to Se‐  
quential mode.  
S3: maximum shifting speed, Launch Con‐  
trol.  
Using the selector lever  
Selecting driving program using  
button in center console  
▷
To shift up: pull the selector lever rear‐  
wards.  
▷
To shift down: press the selector lever for‐  
ward.  
Using the shift paddles on the steering  
wheel  
Press button repeatedly until the de‐  
sired driving program is displayed in  
the instrument cluster.  
Selecting driving program using  
M Drive  
On the Control Display:  
▷
▷
Shift up: pull right shift paddle.  
Shift down: pull left shift paddle.  
1. "Settings"  
Drivelogic  
2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"  
3.  
Select the symbol.  
General information  
Various driving programs are available.  
4. "Mode"  
5. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached and press the controller.  
After each switch between Sequential mode  
and Drive mode, the last program selected is  
an active.  
▷
▷
"D": drive mode  
Exception: after each engine start, driving pro‐  
gram 1 is active in Drive mode.  
"S": sequential mode.  
6. "Shift position"  
7. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached and press the controller.  
In Drive mode  
Choice of three driving programs:  
8. Selecting another driving program.  
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▷
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D1: efficient driving.  
D2: relaxed driving.  
D3: sporty driving.  
When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐  
ately applied.  
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Driving  
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,  
press the corresponding button on the steer‐  
ing wheel:  
Activate Launch Control  
1. Deactivate Dynamic Stability Control, refer  
to page 122.  
▷
2. Select Sequential mode with gear 1 and  
driving program 3.  
▷
3. With the engine running, apply the brake  
with the left foot.  
WARNING  
4. Fully depress the accelerator pedal.  
The starting engine speed adjusts.  
Depending on the setting, the DSC may  
only be available to a limited extent or may not  
be available with activated M drive. There is a  
risk of accidents or risk of property damage.  
Heed the settings for DSC in the M drive and  
react actively, if necessary. Adapt your driving  
style and react, if necessary.◀  
A flag symbol appears in the instrument  
cluster.  
5. If necessary, change the starting engine  
speed by 500 rpm via cruise control.  
6. Release the brake, the vehicle accelerates.  
Continue to depress the accelerator pedal.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
Upshifting occurs automatically as long as  
the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.  
Selected driving program corre‐  
sponds to the number of illumi‐  
nated fields.  
Launch Control is available again only after a  
certain distance has been driven.  
System limits  
This transmission has an overheating protec‐  
tion mechanism, which protects the clutch  
from extreme stress.  
Launch Control  
Concept  
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration  
on surfaces with good traction.  
▷
Indicator lamp lights up yellow:  
transmission too hot.  
Avoid high engine stress and fre‐  
quent starts.  
General information  
▷
Indicator lamp lights up red: transmission  
is overheating.  
The use of Launch Control causes premature  
component wear since this function represents  
a very heavy load for the vehicle.  
Further driving at a moderate pace is pos‐  
sible. At the next opportunity, stop the ve‐  
hicle, shut off the engine and allow the  
transmission to cool down.  
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,  
refer to page 164, period.  
Requirements  
Avoid fast starts, and on inclines did not accel‐  
erate lightly while letting the clutch slip; other‐  
wise, the transmission may overheat.  
Launch Control is available when the engine is  
warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving  
of at least 6 miles/10 km.  
During traffic jams or at very low speeds, use  
the Low Speed Assistant, refer to page 75.  
To start with Launch Control do not steer the  
steering wheel.  
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Controls  
Using the button  
M Driving Dynamics Control  
Concept  
The M Driving Dynamics Control affects the  
response of the vehicle to accelerator pedal  
movements.  
Programs  
Response behavior options:  
▷
"Efficient": efficient, comfortable. Minimal  
fuel consumption.  
Press button repeatedly until the desired  
program is displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
Ideal, e.g., in city traffic or on snow.  
"Sport": sporty, dynamic.  
▷
▷
"Sport Plus": spontaneous, direct. Maxi‐  
mum dynamics.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
Engine Dynamics Control with selected  
program with activated Display of the  
system states of the driving dynamics,  
refer to page 87.  
Selecting a channel  
Via M Drive  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"  
3.  
Select the symbol.  
4. Select the desired channel.  
When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐  
ately applied.  
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,  
press the corresponding button on the steer‐  
ing wheel:  
▷
▷
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Controls  
Displays  
Displays  
to the selected options or country versions.  
This also applies to safety-related functions  
and systems. When using these functions and  
systems, the applicable laws and regulations  
must be observed.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due  
Overview, instrument cluster  
1
2
3
4
Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ84  
Shift point indicatorꢀꢁ96  
Speedometer  
5
6
7
8
Engine oil temperatureꢀꢁ85  
Current fuel consumption  
Electronic displaysꢀꢁ80  
Reset milesꢀꢁ85  
Messages, for instance Check Control  
Tachometerꢀꢁ84  
Electronic displays  
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Selection lists, refer to page 90.  
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Onboard computer, refer to page 91.  
Date, refer to page 86.  
External temperature, refer to page 85.  
Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 67.  
Digital tachometer, refer to page 86.  
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Displays  
Controls  
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▷
Energy recovery, refer to page 87.  
Several of the lights are checked for proper  
functioning and light up temporarily when the  
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.  
Gear display with Drivelogic, refer to  
page 86.  
▷
▷
Miles/trip miles, refer to page 85.  
Red lights  
Messages, for instance Check Control, re‐  
fer to page 81.  
Safety belt reminder  
▷
▷
Current fuel consumption, refer to  
page 86.  
Safety belt on the driver's side is not  
buckled. For some country-specific  
models: passenger belt is not worn or  
objects are detected on the front passenger  
seat.  
Navigation display, see Owner's Manual for  
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐  
cation.  
▷
▷
▷
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Range, refer to page 86.  
Indicator lamp flashes or is illuminated: safety  
belt on the driver or passenger side is not  
buckled. The safety belt reminder can also be  
activated if objects are placed on the front pas‐  
senger seat.  
Service requirements, refer to page 88.  
Speed Limit Info, refer to page 89.  
System states of driving dynamics, refer to  
page 87.  
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned  
correctly.  
▷
Time, refer to page 85.  
Airbag system  
Check Control  
Airbag system and belt tensioner are  
not working.  
Concept  
The Check Control system monitors functions  
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions  
in the monitored systems.  
Have the vehicle checked immediately  
by a dealer’s service center or another quali‐  
fied service center or repair shop.  
General information  
Parking brake  
A Check Control message is displayed as a  
combination of indicator or warning lights and  
SMS text messages in the instrument cluster  
and in the Head-up Display.  
Release the parking brake, refer to  
page 69.  
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and  
an SMS text message may appear on the Con‐  
trol Display.  
Approach control warning  
Indicator light illuminates: advance  
warning is issued, for example when  
there is the impending danger of a col‐  
lision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is  
too small.  
Indicator/warning lights  
General information  
The indicator and warning lights in the instru‐  
ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐  
nations and colors.  
Increase distance.  
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Controls  
Displays  
Indicator light flashes: acute warning of the im‐  
minent danger of a collision when the vehicle  
approaches another vehicle at a relatively high  
differential speed.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to  
page 122.  
M Dynamic Mode MDM  
Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma‐  
neuver.  
M Dynamic Mode MDM is switched on.  
M Dynamic Mode, refer to page 123.  
Person warning  
Symbol in the instrument cluster.  
If a collision with a person detected in  
this way is imminent, the symbol lights  
up and a signal sounds.  
Indicator light also flashes: MDM con‐  
trols the drive and brake forces. The  
vehicle is stabilized.  
Indicator lights light up: MDM has mal‐  
functioned. Have the system checked  
by a dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
Yellow lights  
Anti-lock Braking System ABS  
Braking force boost may not be work‐  
ing. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the lon‐  
ger braking distance into account.  
M Dynamic Mode, refer to page 123.  
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  
Have the system immediately checked  
by a dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
The indicator light illuminates.  
The Tire Pressure Monitor reports a  
low tire inflation pressure or a flat tire.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control  
Observe the information in the Check Control  
message.  
The indicator light flashes: DSC con‐  
trols the drive and braking forces. The  
vehicle is stabilized. Reduce speed and  
adapt driving style to the driving circumstan‐  
ces.  
The indicator light flashes and then illuminates  
continuously.  
No flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can  
be detected.  
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunc‐  
tioned.  
▷
Interference caused by systems or devices  
with the same radio frequency: after leav‐  
ing the area of the interference, the system  
automatically becomes active again.  
Have the system checked by a dealer’s service  
center or another qualified service center or re‐  
pair shop.  
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▷
TPM was unable to complete the reset.  
Reset the system again.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to  
page 122.  
A wheel without TPM electronics is  
mounted: have it checked by a dealer’s  
service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop as needed.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control deactivated  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deac‐  
tivated.  
▷
Malfunction: have the system checked by a  
dealer’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
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Displays  
Controls  
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 106.  
Turn signal, refer to page 69.  
Steering system  
Parking lights, headlight  
Steering system in some cases not  
working.  
Parking lights or headlights are acti‐  
vated.  
Have the steering system checked by a  
dealer’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Parking lights/low beams, headlight  
control, refer to page 98.  
High-beam Assistant  
High-beam Assistant is switched on.  
Emissions  
▷
The warning light lights up:  
High beams are switched on and off  
automatically depending on the traffic  
situation.  
Emissions are deteriorating. Have  
the vehicle checked as soon as  
possible.  
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 100.  
▷
The warning light flashes under certain cir‐  
cumstances:  
Cruise control  
This indicates that there is excessive mis‐  
firing in the engine.  
The system is switched on. It maintains  
the speed that was set using the con‐  
trol elements on the steering wheel.  
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the  
system checked immediately; otherwise,  
serious engine misfiring within a brief pe‐  
riod can seriously damage emission con‐  
trol components, in particular the catalytic  
converter.  
Blue lights  
High beams  
High beams are activated.  
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer to  
page 202.  
High beams, refer to page 70.  
Lane departure warning  
Hiding Check Control messages  
System is switched on and under cer‐  
tain circumstances warns if a detected  
lane is left without flashing beforehand.  
Lane departure warning, refer to page 116.  
Green lights  
Turn signal  
Turn signal switched on.  
Press and hold button on signal lever.  
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator  
light indicates that a turn signal bulb  
has failed.  
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Controls  
Displays  
Further help  
Continuous display  
Some Check Control messages are displayed  
continuously and are not cleared until the mal‐  
function is eliminated. If several malfunctions  
occur at once, the messages are displayed  
consecutively.  
Depending on the Check Control message,  
further help can be selected.  
▷
▷
▷
"Owner's Manual"  
Display additional information about the  
Check Control message in the Integrated  
Owner's Manual.  
These messages can be hidden for approx.  
8 seconds. After this time, they are displayed  
again automatically.  
"Service request"  
Contact a dealer’s service center or an‐  
other qualified service center or repair  
shop.  
Temporary display  
Other Check Control messages are hidden au‐  
tomatically after approx. 20 seconds. They are  
stored and can be displayed again later.  
"Roadside Assistance"  
Contact Roadside Assistance.  
Displaying stored Check Control  
messages  
Using iDrive:  
Messages after trip completion  
Special messages displayed while driving are  
displayed again after the ignition is switched  
off.  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Check Control"  
Fuel gauge  
4. Select the SMS text message.  
Vehicle tilt position may cause  
the display to vary.  
Display  
Depending on the equipment  
version, the arrow beside the  
fuel pump symbol shows which  
Check Control  
At least one Check Control message is  
displayed or is stored.  
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.  
Information on refueling, refer to page 176.  
The yellow indicator light illuminates,  
once the fuel reserve is reached.  
SMS text messages  
SMS text messages in combination with a  
symbol in the instrument cluster explain a  
Check Control message and the meaning of  
the indicator and warning lights.  
Tachometer  
The yellow and red LEDs display  
the permitted speed range. The  
permitted engine speed in‐  
creases as the engine oil tem‐  
perature increases.  
Supplementary SMS text messages  
Additional information, such as on the cause of  
an error or the required action, can be called up  
via Check Control.  
With urgent messages the added text will be  
automatically displayed on the Control Display.  
Avoid engine speeds in the yellow warning  
field.  
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Controls  
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning  
field. In this range, the fuel supply is reduced to  
protect the engine.  
Show/reset miles  
Press the button.  
▷
When the ignition is  
switched off, the time, the  
external temperature and  
the odometer are displayed.  
Engine oil temperature  
▷
Cold engine: the pointer is at  
the low temperature end.  
Drive at moderate engine  
and vehicle speeds.  
▷
When the ignition is switched on, the trip  
odometer is reset.  
▷
Normal operating tempera‐  
ture: the pointer is in the  
middle or in the left half of  
the temperature display.  
External temperature  
WARNING  
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃  
there can be a risk of icy roads, e.g., on bridges  
or shady sections of road. There is a risk of an  
accident. Adjust your driving style to the  
▷
Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of  
the temperature range. A Check Control  
message is also displayed.  
weather conditions at low temperatures.◀  
When the engine oil temperature is too  
high, a red indicator lamp is displayed.  
If the indicator drops to  
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal  
sounds.  
A Check Control message is  
displayed.  
Coolant temperature  
If the coolant along with the engine becomes  
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.  
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.  
When the digital tachometer is activated, the  
external temperature can be displayed in the  
onboard computer.  
A red indicator light is displayed.  
Check the coolant level.  
Time  
Odometer and trip odometer  
The time is displayed in the in‐  
strument cluster.  
Display  
When the digital tachometer is  
activated, the time can be dis‐  
played in the onboard computer.  
▷
▷
Odometer, arrow 1.  
Trip odometer, arrow 2.  
The time can be set on the Control Display.  
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Displays  
Drive mode  
Date  
▷
▷
Engaged gear together with  
a D, arrow 1.  
The date is displayed in the on‐  
board computer.  
Selected driving program,  
Drivelogic, arrow 2.  
The date and date format can be  
set on the Control Display.  
Range  
Digital tachometer  
Display  
Display  
With a low remaining range:  
The current speed is displayed  
in the instrument cluster.  
▷
A Check Control message is  
displayed briefly.  
▷
The remaining range is  
shown on the onboard com‐  
puter.  
Activate display  
1. "Settings"  
▷
With a dynamic driving style, for instance  
taking curves aggressively, the engine  
function is not always ensured.  
2. "Instrument cluster"  
3. "Digital speedometer"  
The Check Control message appears continu‐  
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.  
Adjusting the unit  
1. "Settings"  
NOTE  
With a range of less than 30 miles/50 km  
it is possible that the engine will no longer have  
sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not en‐  
sured anymore. There is a risk of property  
damage. Refuel promptly.◀  
2. "Language/Units"  
3. "Dig. speedo:"  
4. Select the desired unit.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
Current fuel consumption  
Gear display with Drivelogic  
Display  
Sequential mode  
Displays the current fuel con‐  
sumption. Check whether you  
are currently driving in an effi‐  
cient and environmentally-  
friendly manner.  
▷
▷
Engaged gear, arrow 1.  
Selected driving program,  
Drivelogic, arrow 2.  
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Controls  
Displaying the current fuel  
consumption  
Using iDrive:  
Displaying fuel consumption history  
The average fuel consumption can be dis‐  
played within an adjustable time frame.  
"Consumption history"  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Instrument cluster"  
Adjusting fuel consumption history  
time frame  
3. If necessary, "M dynamic driving syst."  
The display for the current fuel con‐  
sumption is active.  
Select the symbol.  
Resetting fuel consumption history  
1. Open "Options".  
Display of the driving dynamics sys‐  
tems, refer to page 87.  
The bar display for the current fuel consump‐  
tion is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
2. "Reset consumption history"  
Displaying EfficientDynamics info  
The current efficiency can be displayed.  
"EfficientDynamics info"  
Energy recovery  
The following systems are displayed:  
Display  
▷
▷
▷
Auto Start/Stop function.  
Energy recovery.  
The kinetic energy of the vehicle  
is converted to electrical energy  
while the vehicle is coasting.  
The vehicle battery is partially  
charged and fuel consumption  
can be reduced.  
Climate control output.  
Dynamic driving systems  
Display  
Displaying energy recovery  
1. "Settings"  
The driving dynamics system  
states are displayed in the in‐  
strument cluster.  
2. "Instrument cluster"  
3. If necessary, "M dynamic driving syst."  
The display for the energy recovery is  
active.  
Symbols Description  
Display of the driving dynamics sys‐  
tems, refer to page 87.  
M Engine Dynamics Control, refer  
to page 79.  
Adaptive M chassis, refer to  
page 124.  
EfficientDynamics display  
Displaying Efficient Dynamics  
Information on fuel consumption and technol‐  
ogy can be displayed while driving.  
Servotronic, refer to page 125.  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "EfficientDynamics"  
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Displays  
Activate display  
Symbols  
1. "Settings"  
Symbols  
Description  
2. "Instrument cluster"  
No service is currently re‐  
quired.  
3. If necessary, "M dynamic driving syst."  
The display for the dynamic driving  
systems is active.  
The deadline for scheduled  
maintenance or a legally man‐  
dated inspection is approach‐  
ing.  
Display for current consumption, refer  
to page 86, and energy recovery, refer to  
page 87.  
The service deadline has al‐  
ready passed.  
Service requirements  
Concept  
Entering appointment dates  
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle in‐  
spections.  
The function displays the service requirements  
and the corresponding maintenance scopes.  
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are  
set correctly.  
General information  
After the ignition is turned on the instrument  
cluster briefly displays available driving dis‐  
tance or time to the next scheduled mainte‐  
nance.  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
A service advisor can read out the current  
service requirements from your remote con‐  
trol.  
3.  
"Service required"  
4. "§ Vehicle inspection"  
5. "Date:"  
Display  
6. Adjust the settings.  
7. Confirm.  
Detailed information on service  
requirements  
The entered date is stored.  
More information on the scope of service re‐  
quired can be displayed on the Control Dis‐  
play.  
Automatic Service Request  
Data regarding the service status or legally  
mandated vehicle inspections is automatically  
transmitted to your dealer’s service center be‐  
fore a service due date.  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
You can check when your dealer’s service cen‐  
ter was notified.  
3.  
"Service required"  
Using iDrive:  
Required maintenance procedures and le‐  
gally mandated inspections are displayed.  
1. "Vehicle info"  
4. Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐  
tion.  
2. "Vehicle status"  
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Displays  
Controls  
3. Open "Options".  
with the vehicle's onboard data, such as from  
the rain sensor, and will be displayed depend‐  
ing on the situation. The system takes into ac‐  
count the information stored in the navigation  
system and also displays speed limits present  
on routes without signs.  
4. "Last Service Request"  
Gear shift indicator  
Concept  
Safety information  
The system recommends the most fuel effi‐  
cient gear for the current driving situation.  
WARNING  
The system does not release from the  
personal responsibility to correctly assess visi‐  
bility and traffic situation. There is a risk of an  
accident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic  
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively  
intervene in the respective situations.◀  
General information  
The gear shift indicator is active in the sequen‐  
tial mode of the M double clutch transmission  
and for the manual transmission.  
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis‐  
played in the instrument cluster.  
Overview  
Camera  
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the  
engaged gear is displayed.  
Displays  
Symbol Description  
Shift up to fuel efficient gear.  
Shift down to fuel efficient gear.  
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.  
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐  
ror clean and clear.  
Speed Limit Info  
Speed Limit Info  
Concept  
Switching on/off  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Settings"  
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum  
permitted speed in the instrument cluster.  
2. "Instrument cluster"  
3. "Speed limit information"  
General information  
If Speed Limit Info is switched on, it can be dis‐  
played on the CID (central information display)  
in the instrument cluster via the onboard com‐  
puter.  
The camera in the area of the interior mirror  
detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as  
well as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic  
signs with extra symbols for wet road condi‐  
tions, etc., are also detected and compared  
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Displays  
▷
▷
If the traffic signs are non-conforming.  
Display  
The following is displayed in the instrument  
cluster:  
During calibration of the camera immedi‐  
ately after vehicle delivery.  
▷
When signs that are valid for a parallel road  
are detected.  
Speed Limit Info  
Current speed limit.  
Selection lists  
General information  
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the  
following can be displayed or operated using  
the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steer‐  
ing wheel as well as the displays in the instru‐  
ment cluster and the Head-up Display:  
Speed Limit Info not available.  
▷
▷
▷
Current audio source.  
Speed Limit Info can also be displayed in the  
Head-up Display.  
Redial phone feature.  
Turn on voice activation system.  
System limits  
The system may not be fully functional and  
may provide incorrect information in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
Activating a list and adjusting the  
setting  
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.  
When signs are fully or partially concealed  
by objects, stickers or paint.  
▷
▷
▷
When driving very close to the vehicle in  
front of you.  
When driving toward bright lights or strong  
reflections.  
When the windshield in front of the interior  
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a  
sticker, etc.  
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn  
the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding  
list.  
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
In the event of incorrect detection by the  
camera.  
1. Turn the thumbwheel and select the de‐  
sired setting.  
If the speed limits stored in the navigation  
system are incorrect.  
2. Press the thumbwheel.  
In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐  
tem.  
When roads differ from the navigation,  
such as due to changes in road routing.  
When passing buses or trucks with a  
speed sticker.  
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Displays  
Controls  
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
Average consumption, fuel.  
Current consumption, fuel.  
Average speed.  
Display  
Date.  
Speed Limit Info.  
Depending on the equipment, the time of  
arrival.  
When destination guidance is activated in  
the navigation system.  
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,  
the list in the instrument cluster can differ from  
the illustration shown.  
▷
▷
Depending on the equipment, the distance  
to destination.  
When destination guidance is activated in  
the navigation system.  
External temperature and date.  
Onboard computer  
When the digital tachometer is active.  
Concept  
Selecting information  
The onboard computer displays different vehi‐  
cle data in the instrument cluster, such as  
average values.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment version,  
you can select what information from the on‐  
board computer is to be displayed on the CID  
(central information display) of the instrument  
cluster.  
Calling up information on the CID  
(central information display)  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Instrument cluster"  
3. Select the desired information.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
Indication in the info display  
The information from the on‐  
board computer is shown in the  
info display in the instrument  
cluster.  
Press and hold button on signal lever.  
Information is displayed in the CID (central in‐  
formation display) of the instrument cluster.  
Information at a glance  
Information in detail  
Range  
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn  
signal lever calls up the following information in  
the CID (central information display):  
Displays the estimated cruising range available  
with the remaining fuel.  
▷
Range.  
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Displays  
It is calculated based on your driving style over  
the last 20 miles/30 km.  
Speed Limit Info  
Further information, see chapter Speed Limit  
Info.  
Average fuel consumption  
The average fuel consumption is calculated for  
the period while the engine is running.  
Onboard computer on the Control  
Display  
The average fuel consumption is calculated for  
the distance traveled since the last reset by the  
onboard computer.  
Concept  
The onboard computer displays different vehi‐  
cle data on the Control Display, such as aver‐  
age values.  
Average speed  
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the  
engine manually stopped are not included in  
the calculation of the average speed.  
General information  
The vehicle features two types of onboard  
computers.  
Resetting average values  
▷
▷
"Onboard info": average values, such as  
the fuel consumption, are displayed. The  
values can be reset individually.  
"Trip computer": the values deliver an  
overview of a certain distance and can be  
reset as often as necessary.  
Calling up the onboard computer or  
trip computer  
Using iDrive:  
Press and hold button on turn signal lever.  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"  
Distance to destination  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the dis‐  
tance remaining to the destination is displayed  
if a destination is entered in the navigation sys‐  
tem before the trip is started.  
Resetting the onboard computer  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "Onboard info"  
3. "Consumpt." or "Speed"  
4. "Yes"  
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐  
tomatically.  
Time of arrival  
Depending on the vehicle equip‐  
ment, the estimated time of ar‐  
rival is displayed if a destination  
is entered in the navigation sys‐  
tem before the trip is started.  
Resetting the trip computer  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "Trip computer"  
The time must be correctly set.  
3. "Reset": all values are reset.  
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Displays  
Controls  
"Automatically reset": all values are reset  
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle has come  
to a standstill.  
Activating/deactivating the speed  
warning  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Speed"  
Sport displays  
3. "Warning"  
General information  
4. Press the controller.  
On the Control Display, the current values for  
performance and torque can be displayed if  
the vehicle is appropriately equipped.  
Setting your current speed as the  
speed warning  
Using iDrive:  
Displaying sport displays  
1. "Settings"  
Using iDrive:  
2. "Speed"  
1. "Vehicle info"  
3. "Select current speed"  
4. Press the controller.  
2. "Sport displays"  
Speed warning  
Settings on the Control  
Display  
Concept  
A speed limit can be set that when reached will  
cause a warning to be issued.  
Time  
Setting the time zone  
1. "Settings"  
General information  
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed  
drops below the set speed limit once by at  
least 3 mph/5 km/h.  
2. "Time/Date"  
3. "Time zone:"  
4. Select the desired time zone.  
The time zone is stored.  
Displaying, setting or changing the  
speed warning  
Using iDrive:  
Setting the time  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Time/Date"  
3. "Time:"  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Speed"  
3. "Warning at:"  
4. Turn the controller until the desired speed  
is displayed.  
4. Turn the controller until the desired hours  
are displayed.  
5. Press the controller.  
5. Press the controller.  
6. Turn the controller until the desired mi‐  
nutes are displayed.  
7. Press the controller.  
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Displays  
The time is stored.  
Language  
Setting the time format  
1. "Settings"  
Setting the language  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Time/Date"  
2. "Language/Units"  
3. "Language:"  
3. "Format:"  
4. Select the desired format.  
The time format is stored.  
4. Select the desired language.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
Automatic time setting  
Setting the voice dialog  
Voice dialog for the voice activation system,  
refer to page 28.  
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,  
the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are  
updated automatically.  
1. "Settings"  
Units of measurement  
2. "Time/Date"  
3. "Auto time set"  
Setting the units of measurement  
To set the units for fuel consumption, route/  
distance and temperature:  
Date  
1. "Settings"  
Setting the date  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Time/Date"  
3. "Date:"  
2. "Language/Units"  
3. Select the desired menu item.  
4. Select the desired unit.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
4. Turn the controller until the desired day is  
displayed.  
5. Press the controller.  
Brightness  
6. Make the necessary settings for the month  
and year.  
Setting the brightness  
The date is stored.  
To set the brightness of the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
Setting the date format  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Control display"  
3. "Brightness"  
2. "Time/Date"  
4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐  
ness is set.  
3. "Format:"  
4. Select the desired format.  
The date format is stored.  
5. Press the controller.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐  
ness settings may not be clearly visible.  
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Controls  
▷
▷
▷
▷
Navigation system.  
Activating/deactivating the display of  
the current vehicle position  
If GPS geolocation has been activated, the cur‐  
rent vehicle position can be displayed in the  
BMW ConnectedDrive app or in the Connec‐  
tedDrive customer portal.  
Check Control messages.  
Selection list from the instrument cluster.  
Driver assistance systems.  
Some of this information is only displayed  
briefly as needed.  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Settings"  
M view  
2. "GPS tracking"  
3. "GPS tracking"  
Head-up Display  
Concept  
This system projects important information  
into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Current engine speed, highlighted  
Shift point indicator  
The driver can get information without averting  
his or her eyes from the road.  
Pre-warning field, speed display  
Red warning field, speed display  
Speed  
Overview  
Gear display/warning messages  
Activate M view:  
Select displays in the Head-up Display.  
Selecting displays in the Head-up  
Display  
Using iDrive:  
Switching on/off  
1. "Settings"  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Head-Up Display"  
3. "Displayed information"  
2. "Head-Up Display"  
3. "Head-Up Display"  
4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up  
Display.  
Display  
Setting the brightness  
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the  
ambient brightness.  
Standard view  
The following information is displayed on the  
Head-up Display:  
The basic setting can be adjusted.  
▷
Speed.  
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Controls  
Displays  
Using iDrive:  
Display visibility  
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up  
Display is influenced by the following factors:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Head-Up Display"  
3. "Brightness"  
▷
▷
Certain sitting positions.  
Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐  
play.  
4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐  
ness is set.  
▷
▷
▷
Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.  
Wet roads.  
5. Press the controller.  
When the low beams are activated, the bright‐  
ness of the Head-up Display can be addition‐  
ally influenced using the instrument lighting.  
Unfavorable light conditions.  
If the image is distorted, have the basic set‐  
tings checked by a dealer’s service center or  
another qualified service center or repair shop.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
Follow the instructions for cleaning the Head-  
up Display, refer to page 219.  
Adjusting the height  
Using iDrive:  
Special windshield  
The windshield is part of the system.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Head-Up Display"  
3. "Height"  
The shape of the windshield makes it possible  
to display a precise image.  
4. Turn the controller until the desired height  
is reached.  
A film in the windshield prevents double im‐  
ages from being displayed.  
5. Press the controller.  
For this reason, it is strongly suggested to  
have the special windshield replaced by a deal‐  
er’s service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop, if necessary.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
Setting the rotation  
The screen of the Head-up Display can be ro‐  
tated around its own axis.  
Shift point indicator  
Using iDrive:  
General information  
1. "Settings"  
The display is in the Head-up Display and in‐  
strument cluster.  
2. "Head-Up Display"  
3. "Rotation"  
4. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is selected.  
5. Press the controller.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
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Controls  
Shift lights in the instrument cluster  
Display  
Display  
▷
▷
▷
Current engine speed is displayed in the  
tachometer.  
▷
▷
▷
Current engine speed is displayed in the  
tachometer.  
Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated  
fields indicate the upcoming shift moment.  
Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated  
fields indicate the upcoming shift moment.  
Arrow 2: fields are illuminated in red. Do  
not wait any further to shift.  
Arrow 2: fields are illuminated in red. Do  
not wait any further to shift.  
When the maximum possible speed is  
reached, the entire display flashes.  
When the maximum possible speed is  
reached, the entire display flashes.  
When the maximum speed is exceeded, the  
supply of fuel is interrupted in order to protect  
the engine.  
When the maximum speed is exceeded, the  
supply of fuel is interrupted in order to protect  
the engine.  
Shift point indicator in the Head-up  
Display  
Switching on  
Shift lights are only shown in the Head-up Dis‐  
play in the M view, refer to page 95.  
1. Switch on Head-up Display, refer to  
page 95.  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Head-Up Display"  
4. "Displayed information"  
5. "M View"  
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Lights  
Lights  
Vehicle features and options  
Symbol  
Function  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due  
to the selected options or country versions.  
This also applies to safety-related functions  
and systems. When using these functions and  
systems, the applicable laws and regulations  
must be observed.  
Low beams  
Instrument lighting  
Parking lights, cornering  
lights and roadside parking  
lights  
Overview  
General information  
Switches in the vehicle  
Position of switch:  
,
,
The exterior lighting is automatically switched  
off at these switch settings if the driver's door  
is opened when the ignition is switched off.  
Parking lights  
Position of switch:  
The vehicle is illuminated on all sides.  
Do not use the parking lights for extended pe‐  
riods; otherwise, they might drain the battery  
and it would then be impossible to start the en‐  
gine.  
The light switch element is located next to the  
steering wheel.  
Symbol  
Function  
When parking, switch on the one-sided road‐  
side parking lamp, refer to page 98.  
Automatic headlight control  
Adaptive Light Control  
Low beams  
Position of switch:  
Lights off  
Daytime running lights  
The low beams light up when the ignition is  
switched on.  
Parking lights  
Roadside parking lights  
Concept  
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.  
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Controls  
Switching on  
Headlamp courtesy delay feature  
General information  
The low beams stay lit for a short while if the  
headlight flasher is switched on after the radio-  
ready state is switched off.  
Setting the duration  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Settings"  
With the ignition switched off, press the lever  
either up or down past the resistance point for  
approx. 2 seconds.  
2. "Lighting"  
3. "Pathway lighting:"  
4. Set length of time.  
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐  
rently used.  
Switching off  
Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in  
the opposite direction.  
Automatic headlight control  
Welcome lights and  
headlamp courtesy delay  
feature  
Concept  
The low beams are switched on and off auto‐  
matically depending on the ambient bright‐  
ness, for instance in tunnels, in twilight or if  
there is precipitation.  
Welcome lights  
General information  
Depending on the equipment, when switching  
off the vehicle, switch position  
General information  
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can  
cause the lights to be switched on.  
or  
.
Depending on the ambient brightness, individ‐  
ual light functions may be switched on briefly,  
when the vehicle is unlocked.  
When emerging from a tunnel during the day,  
the low beams are not switched off immedi‐  
ately but instead only after approx. 2 minutes.  
Activating/deactivating  
Using iDrive:  
Activating  
Position of switch:  
1. "Settings"  
The indicator light in the instrument cluster is  
illuminated when the low beams are switched  
on.  
2. "Lighting"  
3. "Welcome lights"  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
System limits  
The automatic headlight control cannot serve  
as a substitute for your personal judgment of  
lighting conditions.  
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Lights  
For example, the sensors are unable to detect  
fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks un‐  
der these conditions, you should always switch  
on the lights manually.  
Depending on the equipment version, Adap‐  
tive Light Control consists of one or several  
systems:  
▷
Cornering light, refer to page 100.  
Activating  
Position of switch  
switched on.  
Daytime running lights  
with the ignition  
General information  
Position of switch:  
,
,
Cornering light  
The daytime running lights light up when the  
ignition is switched on. After the ignition is  
switched off, the parking lights light up in posi‐  
In tight curves, for instance on mountainous  
roads or when turning, a cornering light is  
switched on up to a certain speed. As a result  
the inside of the curve is better lighted.  
tion  
.
The cornering light is automatically switched  
on depending on the steering angle or the use  
of turn signals.  
Activating/deactivating  
In some countries, daytime running lights are  
mandatory, so it may not be possible to deacti‐  
vate the daytime running lights.  
When driving in reverse, the cornering lights  
may be automatically switched on regardless  
of the steering angle.  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Settings"  
Malfunction  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
2. "Lighting"  
3. "Daytime running lamps"  
Adaptive Light Control is malfunctioning or has  
failed. Have the system immediately checked  
by a dealer’s service center or another quali‐  
fied service center or repair shop.  
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐  
rently used.  
Adaptive Light Control  
Self-leveling headlights  
The concept  
The self-leveling headlights compensate for  
acceleration and braking operations in order  
not to blind the oncoming traffic and to achieve  
optimum illumination of the roadway.  
Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlight  
control system that enables dynamic illumina‐  
tion of the road surface.  
General information  
Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐  
rameters, the light from the headlight follows  
the course of the road.  
High-beam Assistant  
Concept  
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap‐  
tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv‐  
er's side when the vehicle is at a standstill.  
The high-beam Assistant detects other traffic  
participants early on and automatically  
switches the high beams on or off depending  
on the traffic situation. The assistant ensures  
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Lights  
Controls  
that the high beams are switched on, when‐  
ever the traffic situation allows. In the low  
speed range, the high beams are not switched  
on by the system.  
System limits  
The high-beam Assistant cannot serve as a  
substitute for the driver's personal judgment of  
when to use the high beams. Therefore, man‐  
ually switch off the high beams in situations  
where required to avoid a safety risk.  
General information  
The system responds to light from oncoming  
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to  
adequate illumination, for instance in towns  
and cities.  
The system is not fully functional in the follow‐  
ing situations, and driver intervention may be  
necessary:  
▷
In very unfavorable weather conditions,  
such as fog or heavy precipitation.  
The high beams can be switched on and off at  
any time as usual.  
▷
When detecting poorly-lit road users such  
as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders  
and wagons; when driving close to train or  
ship traffic; and at animal crossings.  
Activating/deactivating  
1. Depending on the equipment, turn the light  
switch into position  
or  
.
▷
In tight curves, on hilltops or in depres‐  
sions, in cross traffic or half-obscured on‐  
coming traffic on highways.  
2. Press button on the turn signal lever, ar‐  
row.  
▷
▷
In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the  
presence of highly reflective signs.  
When the windshield in front of the interior  
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with  
stickers, etc.  
Instrument lighting  
Settings  
The indicator light in the instrument  
cluster is illuminated when the low  
beams are switched on.  
The parking lights or low beams  
must be switched on to adjust  
the brightness.  
The headlights are automatically switched be‐  
tween low beams and high beams.  
Adjust the brightness with the  
thumbwheel.  
The blue indicator light in the instru‐  
ment cluster lights up when the system  
switches on the high beams.  
Interior lights  
The high-beam Assistant is deactivated when  
manually switching the high beams on and off,  
refer to page 70. To reactivate the high-beam  
Assistant, press the button on the turn signal  
lever.  
General information  
Depending on the equipment, the interior  
lights, footwell lights, entry lamps, and cour‐  
tesy lamps are controlled automatically.  
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Thumb wheel for the instrument lighting con‐  
trols brightness of some of these features.  
3. "Ambient:"  
4. Select the desired setting.  
Overview  
Setting the brightness  
Depending on the equipment, the brightness  
of the ambient light can be adjusted via the  
thumbwheel for the instrument lighting or on  
the Control Display.  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Lighting"  
3. "Brightness:"  
4. Adjust the brightness.  
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2
Interior lights  
Reading lights  
Switching interior lights on/off  
manually  
Press button.  
To switch off permanently: press the button for  
approx. 3 seconds.  
Switch back on: press button.  
Switching the reading lights on and off  
manually  
Press button.  
Reading lights are located at the front and rear  
next to the interior lights.  
Ambient light  
General information  
Depending on your optional features lighting  
can be adjusted for some lights in the interior.  
Selecting color scheme  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Lighting"  
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to the selected options or country versions.  
This also applies to safety-related functions  
and systems. When using these functions and  
systems, the applicable laws and regulations  
must be observed.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due  
Airbags  
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3
Front airbag, driver  
Front airbag, front passenger  
Head airbag  
4
5
Side airbag  
Knee airbag  
Front airbags  
Side airbag  
Front airbags help protect the driver and the  
front passenger by responding to frontal im‐  
pacts in which safety belts alone would not  
provide adequate protection.  
In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the  
side of the body in the chest and lap area.  
Head airbag  
In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports  
the head.  
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Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐  
bag cover panels, do not cover them or  
modify them in any way.  
Ejection Mitigation  
The head airbag system is designed as an  
ejection mitigation countermeasure to reduce  
the likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupants  
through side windows during rollovers or side  
impact events.  
Dashboard and windshield on the front  
passenger side must stay clear - do not at‐  
tach adhesive labels or coverings and do  
not attach brackets or cables, for instance  
for GPS devices or mobile phones.  
Knee airbag  
The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal  
impact.  
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Do not use the cover of the front airbag on  
the front passenger side as a storage area.  
Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or  
other objects on the front passenger seat  
that are not specifically suited for seats  
with integrated side airbags.  
Protective action  
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐  
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end  
collisions.  
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Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as  
jackets, over the backrests.  
Information on optimum effect of the  
airbags  
Never modify either the individual compo‐  
nents or the wiring in the airbag system.  
This also applies to steering wheel covers,  
the dashboard, and the seats.  
WARNING  
If the seat position is incorrect or the de‐  
ployment area of the airbags is impaired, the  
airbag system cannot provide protection as in‐  
tended and may cause additional injuries due  
to triggering. There is a risk of injuries or dan‐  
ger to life. Follow the information on optimum  
protective effect of the airbag system.◀  
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Do not remove the airbag system.  
Even when you follow all instructions very  
closely, injury from contact with the airbags  
cannot be fully ruled out in certain situations.  
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to  
short-term and, in most cases, temporary  
hearing impairment in sensitive occupants.  
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Keep a distance from the airbags.  
Make sure that occupants keep their heads  
away from the side airbag.  
Vehicle modifications for a person with disabili‐  
ties may affect the air bag system; therefore,  
contact BMW Customer Relations or your au‐  
thorized BMW service center.  
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Always grasp the steering wheel on the  
steering wheel rim. Hold your hands at the  
3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to keep  
the risk of injury to your hands or arms as  
low as possible when the airbag is trig‐  
gered.  
Warnings and information on the airbags are  
also found on the sun visors.  
Functional readiness of the airbag  
system  
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Make sure that the front passenger is sit‐  
ting correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and  
legs in the floor area and does not support  
them on the dashboard.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
There should be no additional persons, an‐  
imals or objects between an airbag and a  
person.  
Individual components can be hot after  
triggering of the airbag system. There is a risk  
of injury. Do not touch individual compo‐  
nents.◀  
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WARNING  
Safety information  
Improperly executed work can lead to  
failure, malfunction or unintentional triggering  
of the airbag system. In the case of a malfunc‐  
tion, the airbag system might not trigger as in‐  
tended in the event of an accident despite re‐  
spective accident severity. There is a risk of  
injuries or danger to life. Have the airbag sys‐  
tem checked, repaired, dismantled and scrap‐  
ped by a dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.◀  
WARNING  
To ensure the front-seat passenger air‐  
bag function, the system must be able to de‐  
tect whether a person is sitting in the front  
passenger seat. The entire seat cushion area  
must be used for this purpose. There is a risk  
of injuries or danger to life. Make sure that the  
front passenger keeps his or her feet in the  
floor area.◀  
Malfunction of the automatic  
deactivation system  
When transporting older children and adults,  
the front-seat passenger airbags may be deac‐  
tivated in certain sitting positions. In this case,  
the indicator lamp for the front-seat passenger  
airbags lights up.  
Correct function  
When the ignition is switched on, the  
warning lamp in the instrument cluster  
lights up briefly and thereby indicates  
the operational readiness of the entire airbag  
system and the belt tensioner.  
In this case, change the sitting position so that  
the front-seat passenger airbags are activated  
and the indicator lamp goes out.  
Airbag system malfunctioning  
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Warning lamp does not come on when the  
ignition is turned on.  
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have  
the person sit in the rear.  
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The warning lamp lights up continuously.  
To enable correct recognition of the occupied  
seat cushion  
Automatic deactivation of the front-  
seat passenger airbags  
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Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats  
or other items to the front passenger seat  
unless they are specifically determined to  
be safe for use on the front passenger  
seat.  
Concept  
The system reads if the front passenger seat is  
occupied by measuring the human body's re‐  
sistance.  
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Do not place any electronic devices on the  
passenger seat if a child restraint system is  
to be installed on it.  
Front, knee and side airbag on the front pas‐  
senger's side are either activated or deacti‐  
vated.  
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Do not place objects under the seat that  
could press against the seat from below.  
General information  
No moisture in or on the seat.  
Before transporting a child on the front pas‐  
senger seat, refer to the safety notes and in‐  
structions for children on the front passenger  
seat, see Children.  
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on the positions of the driver's/front passeng‐  
er's seat.  
Indicator lamp for the front-seat  
passenger airbags  
To maintain the accuracy of this function over  
the long term, calibrate the front seats as soon  
as a respective message appears on the Con‐  
trol Display.  
Calibrating the front seats  
WARNING  
There is a risk of jamming when moving  
the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of  
property damage. Make sure that the area of  
movement of the seat is clear prior to any ad‐  
justment.◀  
The indicator lamp for the front-seat passen‐  
ger airbags indicates the operating state of the  
front-seat passenger airbags.  
The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ei‐  
ther activated or deactivated.  
A corresponding message appears on the  
Control Display.  
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The indicator lamp lights up  
when a child is properly  
seated in a child restraint fix‐  
ing system or when the seat  
is empty. The airbags on the  
front passenger side are not  
activated.  
1. Press the switch and move the respective  
seat all the way forward.  
2. Press the switch forward again. The seat  
still moves forward slightly.  
3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.  
The calibration procedure is completed when  
the message on the Control Display disap‐  
pears.  
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The indicator lamp does not light up when,  
e.g., a correctly seated person of sufficient  
size is detected on the seat. The airbags  
on the front passenger side are activated.  
If the message continues to be displayed, re‐  
peat the calibration.  
If the message does not disappear after a re‐  
peat calibration, have the system checked as  
soon as possible.  
Detected child restraint systems  
The system generally detects children seated  
in a child restraint system, particularly in child  
restraint systems required by NHTSA at the  
point in time when the vehicle was manufac‐  
tured. After installing a child restraint system,  
make sure that the indicator light for the front-  
seat passenger airbags lights up. This indi‐  
cates that the child restraint system has been  
detected and the front-seat passenger airbags  
are not activated.  
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  
Concept  
The system monitors tire inflation pressure in  
the four mounted tires. The system warns you  
if there is a significant loss of pressure in one  
or more tires. For this purpose, sensors in the  
tire valves measure the tire inflation pressure  
and tire temperature.  
Strength of the driver's and front-seat  
passenger airbag  
The explosive power that activates driver's/  
front passenger's airbags very much depends  
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All wheels are yellow  
With use of the system observe further infor‐  
mation found under Tire inflation pressure, re‐  
fer to page 180.  
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in  
several tires.  
Gray wheels  
The system cannot detect a flat tire. Reasons  
for this may be:  
Functional requirements  
The system must have been reset with the  
correct tire inflation pressure; otherwise, relia‐  
ble signaling of tire inflation pressure loss is  
not assured.  
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The system is being reset.  
Malfunction.  
Reset the system after each adjustment of the  
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or  
wheel change.  
Status information  
The status control display additionally shows  
the current tire inflation pressures and, de‐  
pending on the model, tire temperatures. It  
shows the actual values read; they may vary  
depending on driving style or weather condi‐  
tions.  
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to  
ensure that the system will operate properly.  
Status display  
The current status of the Tire Pressure Moni‐  
tor TPM can be displayed, for instance  
whether or not the TPM is active.  
Resetting the system  
Reset the system after each adjustment of the  
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or  
wheel change.  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Vehicle info"  
Using iDrive:  
2. "Vehicle status"  
1. "Vehicle info"  
3.  
"Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
The status is displayed.  
3.  
"Perform reset"  
Status control display  
4. Start the engine but do not drive off.  
Tire and system status are indicated by the  
color of the wheels and a SMS text message  
on the Control Display.  
5. Reset tire inflation pressure: "Perform  
reset".  
6. Drive away.  
The wheels are displayed in gray and the sta‐  
tus is displayed.  
All wheels green  
System is active and will issue a warning re‐  
lated to the tire inflation pressures stored dur‐  
ing the last reset.  
After driving faster than 19 mph/30 km/h for a  
short period, the set tire inflation pressures are  
accepted as reference values. The reset is  
completed automatically while driving.  
One wheel is yellow  
After a successfully completed Reset, the  
wheels on the Control Display are shown in  
green and "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)  
active" is displayed.  
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in  
the indicated tire.  
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You may interrupt this trip at any time. When  
you continue the reset resumes automatically.  
2. At the next opportunity, e.g., gas station,  
check and correct the tire inflation pres‐  
sure in all four tires, if necessary.  
Messages  
3. Reset the system.  
Required tire inflation pressure check  
message  
Message in case of sharp tire inflation  
pressure loss  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
The yellow warning lamp lights up.  
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The system has detected a wheel  
change, but no reset was done.  
In addition, a symbol with the affected  
tires will be displayed in the Check  
Control message.  
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No reset was performed for the system.  
System will issue a warning related to the  
tire inflation pressures stored during the  
last reset.  
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There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire in‐  
flation pressure.  
No reset was performed for the system.  
The system issues a warning based on the  
tire inflation pressures stored during the  
last reset.  
Inflation was not carried out according to  
specifications.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
In these cases:  
The tire inflation pressure has fallen  
below the level of the last reset.  
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid  
sudden braking and steering maneuvers.  
In these cases:  
WARNING  
1. Check the tire pressure and correct as  
needed.  
A damaged regular tire with low or miss‐  
ing tire inflation pressure impacts handling,  
such as steering and braking response. Run-  
flat tires can maintain limited stability. There is  
a risk of an accident. Do not continue driving if  
the vehicle is equipped with normal tires. Fol‐  
low the information on run-flat tires and contin‐  
ued driving with these tires.◀  
2. Reset the system.  
Message in case of low tire pressure  
The yellow warning lamp lights up.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
A low tire inflation pressure might turn on DSC  
Dynamic Stability Control.  
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There is a tire inflation pressure loss.  
Actions in the event of a flat tire  
1. Identify the damaged tire.  
No reset was performed for the system.  
System will issue a warning related to the  
tire inflation pressures stored during the  
last reset.  
Check the air pressure in all four tires, for  
instance using the tire pressure gage of a  
tire repair kit.  
In these cases:  
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires  
is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may  
not have been reset. In this case, perform  
the reset.  
1. Reduce your speed and drive moderately.  
Do not exceed a speed of  
80 mph/130 km/h.  
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If identification of flat tire damage is not  
possible, please contact a dealer’s service  
center or another qualified service center  
or repair shop.  
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TPM was unable to complete the reset.  
Reset the system again.  
Interference caused by systems or devices  
with the same radio frequency: After leav‐  
ing the area of the interference, the system  
automatically becomes active again.  
2. Repair the flat tire, for instance with a tire  
repair kit or by changing the tire.  
Use of sealant, for instance from the tire repair  
kit, may damage the TPM wheel electronics. In  
this case, have the electronics checked and re‐  
placed at the next opportunity.  
Declaration according to NHTSA/  
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring  
System  
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)  
should be checked monthly when cold and in‐  
flated to the inflation pressure recommended  
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle  
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your  
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size  
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation  
pressure label, you should determine the  
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)  
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has  
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring  
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres‐  
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is  
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when  
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you  
should stop and check your tires as soon as  
possible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐  
sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated  
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to  
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef‐  
ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the  
vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please  
note that the TPMS is not a substitute for  
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's  
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,  
even if under-inflation has not reached the  
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low  
tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also  
been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi‐  
cator to indicate when the system is not oper‐  
ating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica‐  
tor is combined with the low tire pressure  
telltale. When the system detects a malfunc‐  
tion, the telltale will flash for approximately one  
minute and then remain continuously illumi‐  
nated. This sequence will continue upon sub‐  
System limits  
The system does not function properly if a re‐  
set has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire is  
reported though tire inflation pressures are  
correct.  
The tire inflation pressure depends on the  
tire's temperature. Driving or exposure to the  
sun will increase the tire's temperature, thus  
increasing the tire inflation pressure. The tire  
inflation pressure is reduced when the tire  
temperature falls again. These circumstances  
may cause a warning when temperatures fall  
very sharply.  
The system cannot indicate sudden serious  
tire damage caused by external circumstances.  
Malfunction  
The yellow warning lamp flashes and  
then lights up continuously. A Check  
Control message is displayed. No flat  
tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be de‐  
tected.  
Examples and recommendations in the follow‐  
ing situations:  
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A wheel without TPM electronics is  
mounted: Have it checked by a dealer’s  
service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop as needed.  
Malfunction: Have system checked by a  
dealer’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
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sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐  
function exists. When the malfunction indicator  
is illuminated, the system may not be able to  
detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.  
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of  
reasons, including the installation of replace‐  
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle  
that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐  
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐  
tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels  
on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement  
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS  
to continue to function properly.  
WARNING  
Due to system limits, individual functions  
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing  
with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,  
e.g., approach control warning with light brak‐  
ing function. There is a risk of an accident.  
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to  
tow-starting/towing.◀  
Overview  
Button in the vehicle  
Intelligent Safety  
The concept  
Intelligent Safety enables central operation of  
the driver assistance system.  
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, In‐  
telligent Safety consists of one or more sys‐  
tems that can help prevent a imminent colli‐  
sion. These systems are active automatically  
every time the engine is started using the  
Start/Stop button:  
Intelligent Safety button  
Camera  
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Front-end collision warning with City Brak‐  
ing function, refer to page 111.  
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Pedestrian warning, refer to page 113.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Indicators and warnings do not relieve  
the driver from personal responsibility. Due to  
system limits, warnings or reactions of the sys‐  
tem may not be output or they may be output  
too late or incorrectly. There is a risk of an ac‐  
cident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic  
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively  
intervene in the respective situations.◀  
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.  
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐  
ror clean and clear.  
Switching on/off  
The Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐  
cally active after every departure.  
Press button: the systems are turned  
off. The LED goes out.  
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Press button: the systems are turned on. The  
LED lights up.  
Detection range  
Settings can be made on the Control Display.  
Approach control warning  
with City light braking  
function  
Concept  
Objects that the system can detect are taken  
into account.  
The system can help prevent accidents. If an  
accident cannot be prevented, the system will  
help reduce the collision speed.  
Safety information  
The system sounds a warning before an immi‐  
nent collision and actuates brakes independ‐  
ently, if needed.  
WARNING  
Indicators and warnings do not relieve  
the driver from personal responsibility. Due to  
system limits, warnings or reactions of the sys‐  
tem may not be output or they may be output  
too late or incorrectly. There is a risk of an ac‐  
cident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic  
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively  
intervene in the respective situations.◀  
The automatic braking intervention is done  
with limited force and duration.  
A camera in the area of the rearview mirror  
controls the system.  
The approach control warning is available even  
if cruise control has been deactivated.  
With the vehicle approaching another vehicle  
intentionally, the approach control warning and  
braking are delayed in order to avoid false sys‐  
tem reactions.  
WARNING  
Due to system limits, individual functions  
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing  
with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,  
e.g., approach control warning with light brak‐  
ing function. There is a risk of an accident.  
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to  
tow-starting/towing.◀  
General information  
The system warns at two levels of an imminent  
danger of collision at speeds from approx.  
3 mph/5 km/h. Time of warnings may vary with  
the current driving situation.  
Appropriate braking kicks in at speeds of up to  
35 mph/60 km/h.  
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Button in the vehicle  
Setting the warning time  
The warning time can be set.  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Frontal Coll. Warning"  
3. Activate the desired time on the Control  
Display.  
The selected time is stored for the driver pro‐  
file currently used.  
Warning with braking function  
Display  
Intelligent Safety button  
A warning symbol appears in the instrument  
cluster and in the Head-up Display if a collision  
with a detected vehicle is imminent.  
Camera  
Symbol Measure  
Symbol lights up red: prewarning.  
Brake and increase distance.  
Symbol flashes red and an acoustic  
signal sounds: acute warning.  
You are requested to intervene by  
braking or make an evasive maneu‐  
ver.  
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.  
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐  
ror clean and clear.  
Prewarning  
This warning is issued, e.g., when there is the  
impending danger of a collision or the distance  
to the vehicle ahead is too small.  
Switching on/off  
Switching on automatically  
The driver must intervene actively when there  
is a prewarning.  
The system is automatically active after every  
driving off.  
Acute warning with braking function  
Switching off  
Acute warning is displayed in case of the immi‐  
nent danger of a collision when the vehicle ap‐  
proaches another object at a high differential  
speed.  
Press button: the system is switched  
off. The LED goes out.  
Re-press button: the system is switched on.  
The LED lights up.  
The driver must intervene actively when there  
is an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is  
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assisted by a minor automatic braking inter‐  
vention in a possible risk of collision.  
E.g., the following situations may not be de‐  
tected:  
Acute warnings can also be triggered without  
previous forewarning.  
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Slow moving vehicles when you approach  
them at high speed.  
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Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of  
you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.  
Braking intervention  
The warning prompts the driver himself/herself  
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐  
ing force is used. Prerequisite for the brake  
booster is sufficiently quick and hard stepping  
on the brake pedal. The system can assist with  
some braking intervention if there is a risk of a  
collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus  
come to a complete stop.  
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Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.  
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional in the  
following situations:  
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In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐  
fall.  
Manual transmission: during a braking inter‐  
vention up to a complete stop, the engine may  
be shut down.  
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In tight curves.  
If the driving stability control systems are  
limited or deactivated, for instance DSC  
OFF.  
The braking intervention is executed only if ve‐  
hicle stability has not been restricted, for in‐  
stance by deactivating the DSC Dynamic Sta‐  
bility Control.  
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If the field of view of the camera in the mir‐  
ror is dirty or obscured.  
The braking intervention can be interrupted by  
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐  
tively moving the steering wheel.  
Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐  
gine via the Start/Stop button.  
During calibration of the camera immedi‐  
ately after vehicle delivery.  
Object detection can be restricted. Observe  
the limitations of the detection range and func‐  
tional restrictions.  
If there are constant blinding effects be‐  
cause of oncoming light, for instance from  
the sun low in the sky.  
System limits  
Warning sensitivity  
Safety information  
The more sensitive the warning settings are,  
such as the warning time, the more warnings  
are displayed. However, there may also be an  
excess of false warnings.  
WARNING  
The system can react incorrectly or not  
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of  
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe  
the information regarding the system limits  
and actively intervene, if needed.◀  
Pedestrian warning with  
Approach control  
Detection range  
The system's detection potential is limited.  
Concept  
Thus, a system reaction might not come or  
might come late.  
The system can help prevent accidents with  
pedestrians.  
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When driving at city speeds, the system will is‐  
sue a warning if there is imminent danger of a  
collision with pedestrians and includes a brak‐  
ing function.  
tem may not be output or they may be output  
too late or incorrectly. There is a risk of an ac‐  
cident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic  
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively  
intervene in the respective situations.◀  
The camera in the area of the rearview mirror  
controls the system.  
WARNING  
Due to system limits, individual functions  
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing  
with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,  
e.g., approach control warning with light brak‐  
ing function. There is a risk of an accident.  
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to  
tow-starting/towing.◀  
General information  
With sufficient brightness, the system warns  
about possible collision danger with pedes‐  
trians starting at approx. 6 mph/10 km/h to ap‐  
prox. 35 mph/60 km/h and assists with braking  
before a collision.  
The system reacts to people who are within  
the detection range of the system.  
Overview  
Detection range  
Button in the vehicle  
The detection area in front of the vehicle is div‐  
ided into two areas:  
Intelligent Safety button  
▷
Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the  
vehicle.  
Camera  
▷
Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and  
left of the central area.  
A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo‐  
cated within the central area. A warning is is‐  
sued about pedestrians who are located within  
the extended area only if they are moving in  
the direction of the central area.  
Safety information  
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.  
WARNING  
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐  
ror clean and clear.  
Indicators and warnings do not relieve  
the driver from personal responsibility. Due to  
system limits, warnings or reactions of the sys‐  
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Object detection can be restricted. Observe  
the limitations of the detection range and func‐  
tional restrictions.  
Switching on/off  
Switching on automatically  
The system is automatically active after every  
driving off.  
System limits  
Safety information  
Switching off  
WARNING  
Press button: the systems are turned  
off. The LED goes out.  
The system can react incorrectly or not  
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of  
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe  
the information regarding the system limits  
and actively intervene, if needed.◀  
Press button: the systems are turned on. The  
LED lights up.  
Warning with braking function  
Display  
If a collision with a person detected in this way  
is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the  
instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.  
Detection range  
The detection potential of the camera is lim‐  
ited.  
Thus, a warning might not be issued or be is‐  
sued late.  
The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐  
nal sounds.  
E.g., the following situations may not be de‐  
tected:  
Intervene immediately by braking or make an  
evasive maneuver.  
▷
▷
Partially covered pedestrians.  
Pedestrians that are not detected as such  
because of the viewing angle or contour.  
Braking intervention  
▷
▷
Pedestrians outside of the detection range.  
The warning prompts the driver himself/herself  
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐  
ing force is used. Prerequisite for the brake  
booster is sufficiently quick and hard stepping  
on the brake pedal. The system can assist with  
some braking intervention if there is a risk of a  
collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus  
come to a complete stop.  
Pedestrians having a body size less than  
32 in/80 cm.  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional or may  
not be available in the following situations:  
▷
In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐  
fall.  
Manual transmission: during a braking inter‐  
vention up to a complete stop, the engine may  
be shut down.  
▷
▷
In tight curves.  
If the driving stability control systems are  
deactivated, for instance DSC OFF.  
The braking intervention is executed only if ve‐  
hicle stability has not been restricted, for in‐  
stance by deactivating the DSC Dynamic Sta‐  
bility Control.  
▷
▷
If the field of view of the camera or the  
windshield are dirty or covered.  
Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐  
gine via the Start/Stop button.  
The braking intervention can be interrupted by  
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐  
tively moving the steering wheel.  
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▷
▷
During calibration of the camera immedi‐  
ately after vehicle delivery.  
Overview  
Button in the vehicle  
If there are constant blinding effects be‐  
cause of oncoming light, for instance from  
the sun low in the sky.  
▷
When it is dark outside.  
Lane departure warning  
Concept  
Starting at a specific speed, this system alerts  
you when the vehicle on streets with lane  
markings is about to leave the lane. This  
speed, depending on the country version, is  
between 35 mph/55 km/h and  
Lane departure warning  
Camera  
45 mph/70 km/h.  
When switching on the system below this  
speed, a message is displayed in the instru‐  
ment cluster.  
The steering wheel begins vibrating gently in  
the event of warnings. The time of the warning  
may vary depending on the current driving sit‐  
uation.  
The system does not provide a warning if the  
turn signal is set before leaving the lane.  
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.  
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐  
ror clean and clear.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
The system does not release the driver  
from the personal responsibility to correctly  
assess route and traffic situation. There is a  
risk of an accident. Adjust the driving style to  
the traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and  
actively intervene in the respective situations.  
In the event of a warning, do not unnecessarily  
jerk the steering wheel.◀  
Switching on/off  
Press button.  
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐  
rently used.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
▷
▷
Lines: system is activated.  
Arrows: at least one lane marking  
was detected and warnings can be  
issued.  
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▷
▷
When the windshield in front of the interior  
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with  
stickers, etc.  
Issued warning  
If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has  
been detected, the steering wheel begins vi‐  
brating.  
During calibration of the camera immedi‐  
ately after vehicle delivery.  
If the turn signal is set before changing the  
lane, a warning is not issued.  
Active Blind Spot Detection  
End of warning  
The warning is canceled in the following situa‐  
tions:  
The concept  
▷
▷
▷
▷
Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.  
When returning to your own lane.  
When braking hard.  
When using the turn signal.  
System limits  
Safety information  
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor  
the area behind and next to the vehicle at  
speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.  
WARNING  
The system can react incorrectly or not  
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of  
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe  
the information regarding the system limits  
and actively intervene, if needed.◀  
The system indicates whether there are vehi‐  
cles in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching  
from behind on the adjacent lane, arrow 2.  
The lamp in the exterior mirror housing is dim‐  
med.  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional in the  
following situations:  
Before you change lanes after setting the turn  
signal, the system issues a warning in the sit‐  
uations described above.  
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.  
In the event of missing, worn, poorly visi‐  
ble, merging, diverging, or multiple lane  
markings such as in construction areas.  
The lamp in the exterior mirror housing flashes  
and the steering wheel vibrates.  
Safety information  
▷
When lane markings are covered in snow,  
ice, dirt or water.  
WARNING  
▷
▷
In tight curves or on narrow lanes.  
The system does not release from the  
personal responsibility to correctly assess visi‐  
bility and traffic situation. There is a risk of an  
accident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic  
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively  
intervene in the respective situations.◀  
When the lane markings are covered by  
objects.  
▷
▷
When driving very close to the vehicle in  
front of you.  
When driving toward bright lights.  
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Overview  
Button in the vehicle  
Display  
Lamp in the exterior mirror housing  
Active Blind Spot Detection  
Prewarning  
The dimmed lamp in the exterior mirror hous‐  
ing indicates when there are vehicles in the  
blind spot or approaching from behind.  
Radar sensors  
Acute warning  
If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the  
critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates briefly  
and the lamp in the exterior mirror housing  
flashes brightly.  
The warning stops when the turn signal is  
switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the  
critical zone.  
The radar sensors are located in the rear  
bumper.  
Brief flashing  
A brief flashing of the lamp during vehicle un‐  
locking serves as system self-test.  
Switching on/off  
Press button.  
System limits  
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐  
rently used.  
The system can react incorrectly or not  
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of  
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe  
the information regarding the system limits  
and actively intervene, if needed.◀  
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trips, e.g., on highways. In this situation, it is  
recommended that the driver takes a break.  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional in the  
following situations:  
Safety information  
▷
When a vehicle is approaching at a speed  
much faster than your own.  
WARNING  
The system does not release from the  
personal responsibility to correctly assess  
one's physical state. An increasing lack of  
alertness or fatigue may not be detected or not  
be detected in time. There is a risk of an acci‐  
dent. Make sure that the driver is rested and  
alert. Adjust the driving style to the traffic con‐  
ditions.◀  
▷
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.  
In tight curves or on narrow lanes.  
If the bumper is dirty or iced up, or covered  
with stickers.  
▷
If cargo protrudes.  
A Check Control message is displayed when  
the system is not fully functional.  
Function  
Brake force display  
The system is activated each time the engine  
is started and cannot be switched off.  
Concept  
After travel has begun, the system monitors  
certain aspects of the driver's behavior, so that  
decreasing alertness or fatigue can be de‐  
tected.  
Additional brake lamps indicate emergency  
braking to the traffic behind. This can reduce  
the risk of a rear-end collision.  
This procedure takes the following criteria into  
account:  
General information  
▷
Personal driving style, e.g., steering behav‐  
ior.  
▷
Driving conditions, e.g., length of trip.  
Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h, the  
system is active and can display a recommen‐  
dation to take a break.  
Break recommendation  
If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued, a  
message is displayed in the Control Display  
with the recommendation to take a break.  
▷
▷
During normal brake application, the outer  
brake lights light up.  
During heavy brake application, the inner  
brake lights additionally light up.  
A recommendation to take a break is displayed  
only once during an uninterrupted trip.  
After a break, another recommendation to take  
a break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐  
mately 45 minutes.  
Attentiveness assistant  
Concept  
The system can detect decreasing alertness or  
fatigue of the driver during long, monotonous  
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System limits  
The function may be limited in the following  
situations, e.g., and will either output an incor‐  
rect warning or no warning at all:  
▷
▷
When the clock is set incorrectly.  
When the vehicle speed is mainly below  
about 43 mph/70 km/h.  
▷
▷
With a sporty driving style, such as during  
rapid acceleration or when cornering fast.  
In active driving situations, such as when  
changing lanes frequently.  
▷
▷
When the road surface is poor.  
In the event of strong side winds.  
The system is reset approx. 45 minutes after  
parking the vehicle, e.g., in the case of a break  
during longer trips on highways.  
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Controls  
Driving stability control systems  
When the engine is started, an efficient vehicle  
state is active by default. M Drive is deacti‐  
vated.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due  
to the selected options or country versions.  
This also applies to safety-related functions  
and systems. When using these functions and  
systems, the applicable laws and regulations  
must be observed.  
General information  
Configurations  
The configurations are preassigned as follows:  
▷
▷
"M Drive 1": relaxed, comfortable driving.  
"M Drive 2": sporty, dynamic driving.  
Setting options  
Anti-lock Braking System  
ABS  
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during  
braking.  
Symbol Meaning  
Dynamic Stability Control DSC, re‐  
fer to page 122, and M Dynamic  
Mode MDM.  
The vehicle maintains its steering power even  
during full brake applications, thus increasing  
active safety.  
Programs of M Engine Dynamics  
Control, refer to page 79.  
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐  
gine.  
Programs of the Adaptive M chas‐  
sis, refer to page 124.  
Programs of Servotronic, refer to  
page 125.  
Brake assistant  
Drivelogic, refer to page 77: shift  
modes and Drivelogic driving pro‐  
grams.  
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system  
automatically produces the greatest possible  
braking force boost. It reduces the braking dis‐  
tance to a minimum during emergency stop.  
This system utilizes all of the benefits provided  
by ABS.  
Views of the Head-up Display, refer  
to page 95.  
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal  
for the duration of the emergency stop.  
Configuring M Drive  
The preassigned configurations can be individ‐  
ually adjusted.  
M Drive  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
Concept  
2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"  
Individual settings can be carried out in two  
preassigned configurations for the vehicle.  
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3. Select the desired setting option.  
4. Select the desired channel.  
To reactivate all settings made for M Drive on  
the Control Display, briefly press one of the fol‐  
lowing buttons:  
Individual settings are stored for the profile  
currently used.  
▷
If M Drive is activated, a change in the setting  
on the Control Display is immediately adopted.  
▷
To adopt the changed settings in M Drive,  
press and hold the corresponding button.  
Activating/deactivating M Drive  
Activating  
Press the corresponding button on the steer‐  
ing wheel:  
Reset M Drive  
Individual settings can be reset to default val‐  
ues.  
▷
Activate M Drive 1.  
1. "Settings"  
▷
Activate M Drive 2.  
2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"  
3. "Reset M Drive 1" or "Reset M Drive 2"  
4. "Yes"  
If DSC OFF or MDM is set in M Drive, a mes‐  
sage appears in the instrument cluster. This  
message is confirmed by pressing the button  
again.  
To cancel resetting: "No"  
DSC Dynamic Stability  
Control  
Deactivating  
Press the corresponding button on the steer‐  
ing wheel.  
Concept  
Indicator lights  
Within the physical limits, the system helps to  
keep the vehicle on a steady course by reduc‐  
ing engine speed and by applying brakes to  
the individual wheels.  
▷
Indicator lamp comes on: corre‐  
sponding M Drive is activated.  
▷
Indicator lamp flashes: M Drive  
could not be activated. Antilock  
braking system ABS or Dynamic  
Stability Control DSC directly regu‐  
late the driving stability.  
General information  
Dynamic Stability Control detects, e.g., the fol‐  
lowing unstable driving conditions:  
▷
▷
Fishtailing, which can lead to oversteering.  
Reactivate M Drive if indicator lamp  
is no longer flashing.  
Loss of traction of the front wheels, which  
can lead to understeering.  
Performing M Drive settings using the  
buttons  
Safety information  
If M Drive is activated, individual settings can  
also be modified outside of M Drive, e.g., using  
the buttons in the center console. This deacti‐  
vates M Drive.  
WARNING  
The system does not release from the  
personal responsibility to correctly assess the  
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐  
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic  
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situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust  
Deactivating DSC  
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic closely and actively intervene in the re‐  
spective situations.◀  
Press and hold this button but not longer  
than approx. 10 seconds, until the indica‐  
tor light for DSC OFF lights up in the instru‐  
ment cluster and displays DSC OFF.  
WARNING  
DSC is switched off.  
When driving with roof load, e.g., with  
roof-mounted luggage rack, driving safety may  
not be ensured in driving-critical situations due  
to the elevated center of gravity. There is a risk  
of accidents or risk of property damage. Do not  
deactivate Dynamic Stability Control DSC  
when driving with roof load.◀  
Activating DSC  
Press button.  
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator  
lamp go out.  
Overview  
Indicator/warning lights  
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐  
played in the instrument cluster.  
Button in the vehicle  
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is  
deactivated.  
M Dynamic Mode MDM  
Concept  
M Dynamic Mode makes it possible to drive on  
a dry roadway with high longitudinal and trans‐  
verse acceleration but with limited driving sta‐  
bility.  
DSC OFF button  
Only in the absolute limit area does the system  
intervene for stabilization by reducing the en‐  
gine power and by braking interventions on the  
wheels. In this driving condition, additional  
steering corrections may be necessary.  
Indicator/warning lights  
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐  
trols the drive and braking forces.  
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has  
malfunctioned.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF  
General information  
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is  
reduced during acceleration and when driving  
in curves.  
When M Dynamic Mode is activated, sta‐  
bilizing interventions are carried out only to a  
reduced extent. There is a risk of accidents or  
risk of property damage. Adapt to traffic condi‐  
tions. Watch traffic closely and actively inter‐  
vene in the respective situations. In the event  
of a warning, do not unnecessarily jerk the  
steering wheel.◀  
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC  
again as soon as possible.  
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To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC  
again as soon as possible.  
Indicator lights light up:  
M Dynamic Mode is activated.  
Activating MDM  
DSC indicator lamp also flashes:  
Press button briefly.  
M Dynamic Mode controls the drive  
forces and brake forces.  
The MDM and DSC OFF indicator lights  
on the instrument cluster light up.  
Indicator lights light up:  
M Dynamic Mode or DSC has failed.  
Deactivating MDM  
Press button.  
The MDM and DSC OFF indicator lights  
go out.  
Active M differential  
Via M Drive  
On the Control Display:  
The concept  
The active M differential assures continuously  
variable locking of the rear axle differential de‐  
pending on the driving situation. This prevents  
individual rear wheels from spinning even  
when DSC is switched off and in M Dynamic  
Mode, so that optimum traction is always as‐  
sured in all driving situations.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"  
3.  
Select the symbol.  
4. "MDM"  
To open M Drive with the selected settings,  
press the corresponding button on the steer‐  
ing wheel:  
The driver is responsible adapting his or her  
driving behavior to the situation.  
▷
▷
Adaptive M chassis  
A message appears in the instrument cluster.  
This message is confirmed by pressing the  
button again.  
Concept  
This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐  
tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav‐  
eling on uneven road surfaces.  
Deactivating MDM  
Press the appropriate button 1 or button 2 on  
the steering wheel again.  
This enhances the driving dynamics and driv‐  
ing comfort depending on the road surface  
condition and driving style.  
M Dynamic Mode and the settings selected  
under M Drive are deactivated.  
Programs  
Setting options for calibrating the shock ab‐  
sorbers:  
Indicator/warning lights  
▷
▷
"Comfort": comfort-oriented.  
"Sport": balanced out.  
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"Sport Plus": consistently sporty.  
Drive-off assistant  
Selecting a channel  
Concept  
This system supports driving off on inclines.  
The parking brake is not required.  
Via M Drive  
1. "Settings"  
2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"  
Driving off with the drive-off assistant  
1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot  
brake.  
3.  
Select the symbol.  
4. Select the desired channel.  
2. Release the foot brake and drive off with‐  
out delay.  
When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐  
ately applied.  
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is  
held in place for approx. 2 seconds.  
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,  
press the corresponding button on the steer‐  
ing wheel:  
Depending on the vehicle load, the vehicle may  
roll back slightly.  
▷
▷
Servotronic  
Concept  
Using the button  
The Servotronic varies the steering force re‐  
quired to turn the wheels in accordance with  
the vehicle speed. At low speeds, the steering  
force is strongly supported, i. e. during steer‐  
ing, low force is required. As the speed in‐  
creases, the assistance of the steering force is  
reduced.  
Furthermore, the steering force adapts accord‐  
ing to the driving program, so that a direct,  
sporty feel and/or comfortable steering is con‐  
veyed.  
Press button repeatedly until the desired  
program is displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
Programs  
Steering force setting options:  
Display in the instrument cluster  
▷
▷
▷
"Comfort": low.  
Adaptive M chassis with selected pro‐  
gram for the active display of driving  
dynamics system statuses, refer to  
page 87.  
"Sport": medium.  
"Sport Plus": high.  
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Selecting a channel  
Via M Drive  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"  
3. Select the symbol.  
4. Select the desired channel.  
When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐  
ately applied.  
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,  
press the corresponding button on the steer‐  
ing wheel:  
▷
▷
Using the button  
Press button repeatedly until the desired  
program is displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
Servotronic with selected program with  
activated display of the System states  
of the driving dynamics, refer to  
page 87.  
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Controls  
Driving comfort  
▷
▷
▷
On winding roads.  
In heavy traffic.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due  
to the selected options or country versions.  
This also applies to safety-related functions  
and systems. When using these functions and  
systems, the applicable laws and regulations  
must be observed.  
On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or  
on a loose road surface.  
There is a risk of accidents or risk of property  
damage. Only use the system if driving at con‐  
stant speed is possible.◀  
WARNING  
The desired speed can be incorrectly ad‐  
justed or called up by mistake. There is a risk  
of an accident. Adjust the desired speed to the  
traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and ac‐  
tively intervene in the respective situations.◀  
Cruise control  
Concept  
Overview  
Using this system, a desired speed can be ad‐  
justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.  
The system maintains the desired speed. The  
system accelerates and brakes automatically  
as needed.  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
Button Function  
Cruise control on/off, interrupting,  
refer to page 127.  
General information  
Depending on the driving settings, the features  
of the cruise control can change in certain  
areas.  
Store speed, refer to page 128.  
Resume speed, continue cruise con‐  
trol, refer to page 129.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Rocker switch: adjust speed, refer to  
page 128.  
The system does not release from the  
personal responsibility to correctly assess the  
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐  
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic  
situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust  
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic closely and actively intervene in the re‐  
spective situations.◀  
Switching on/off and interrupting  
cruise control  
Switching on  
Press button on the steering wheel.  
WARNING  
The marking in the speedometer is set to the  
current speed.  
The use of the system can lead to an in‐  
creased risk of accidents in the following situa‐  
tions:  
Cruise control can be used.  
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DSC will be switched on, if needed.  
When the system is switched on, the current  
speed is maintained and stored as the desired  
speed.  
Switching off  
The stored speed is displayed in the speedom‐  
eter and briefly in the instrument cluster, refer  
to page 129.  
Press button on the steering wheel.  
▷
▷
If active: press twice.  
DSC will be switched on, if needed.  
If interrupted: press once.  
The speed can also be stored by pressing a  
button.  
The displays go out. The stored desired speed  
is deleted.  
Press button.  
Interrupting manually  
When active, press the button on the  
steering wheel.  
Changing the speed  
Interrupting automatically  
The system is automatically interrupted in the  
following situations:  
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When the driver applies the brakes.  
If the clutch pedal is depressed for a few  
seconds or released while a gear is not en‐  
gaged.  
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly  
until the desired speed is set.  
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If the gear engaged is too high for the cur‐  
rent speed.  
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If MDM is activated or DSC is deactivated.  
When DSC is actively controlling stability.  
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the  
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the  
road is clear.  
Setting the speed  
▷
Each time the rocker switch is pressed to  
the point of resistance, the desired speed  
increases or decreases by approx.  
1 mph/1 km/h.  
Maintaining/storing the speed  
▷
Each time the rocker switch is pressed  
past the point of resistance, the desired  
speed increases or decreases by a maxi‐  
mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.  
The maximum speed that can be set de‐  
pends on the vehicle.  
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Pressing the rocker switch to the resist‐  
ance point and holding it accelerates or de‐  
celerates the vehicle without requiring  
pressure on the accelerator pedal.  
Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐  
terrupted.  
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After the rocker switch is released, the ve‐  
hicle maintains its final speed. Pressing the  
switch beyond the resistance point causes  
the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.  
▷
The marking does not light up: the system  
is switched off.  
Brief status display  
Selected desired speed.  
Continuing cruise control  
General information  
An interrupted cruise control can be continued  
by calling up the stored speed.  
If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the  
conditions necessary for operation are not cur‐  
rently fulfilled.  
Make sure that the difference between current  
speed and stored speed is not too large before  
calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, unin‐  
tentional braking or accelerating may occur.  
Displays in the Head-up Display  
Some system information can also be dis‐  
played in the Head-up Display.  
In the following cases, the stored speed value  
is deleted and cannot be called up again:  
System limits  
Engine power  
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When the system is switched off.  
When the ignition is switched off.  
The desired speed is also maintained downhill,  
but may not be maintained on uphill grades if  
engine power is insufficient.  
Calling up stored speed  
Press button on the steering wheel.  
The stored speed is reached again and main‐  
tained.  
PDC Park Distance Control  
Concept  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
Indicator lamp  
PDC is a support when parking. When you  
slowly approach an object in the rear - or also  
in the front of the vehicle if the feature is availa‐  
ble - then the object is reported through:  
Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐  
ped, the indicator lamp in the instru‐  
ment cluster indicates whether the sys‐  
tem is switched on.  
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Signal tones.  
Visual display.  
General information  
The ultrasound sensors for measuring the dis‐  
tances are located in the bumpers.  
Desired speed and stored speed  
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Marking lights up green:  
system is active, the mark‐  
ing indicates the desired  
speed.  
The maneuvering range, depending on the ob‐  
stacle and environmental conditions, is approx.  
6 ft/2 m.  
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Marking lights up orange:  
system is interrupted, the  
marking indicates the stored  
speed.  
An acoustic warning is first given in the follow‐  
ing situations:  
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By the front sensors and the two rear cor‐  
ner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm from  
the object.  
Ultrasound sensors  
Ultrasound sensors of the PDC,  
e.g., in the bumpers.  
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By the rear middle sensors at a distance to  
the object of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.  
When a collision is imminent.  
Functional requirements  
Safety information  
Ensure full functionality:  
WARNING  
▷
Do not cover sensors, for instance with  
stickers, bicycle racks.  
The system does not release from the  
personal responsibility to correctly assess the  
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐  
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic  
situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust  
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic closely and actively intervene in the re‐  
spective situations.◀  
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Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.  
Switching on/off  
Switching on automatically  
With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐  
tion R.  
WARNING  
Due to high speeds when PDC is acti‐  
vated, the warning can be delayed due to  
physical circumstances. There is a risk of injury  
or risk of property damage. Avoid approaching  
an object too fast. Avoid driving off fast while  
PDC is not yet active.◀  
Automatic deactivation during forward  
travel  
The system switches off when a certain driving  
distance or speed is exceeded.  
Switch the system back on, if needed.  
With front PDC: switching on/off  
manually  
Overview  
Press park assistance button.  
With front PDC: button in vehicle  
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On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
WARNING  
Signal tones  
When approaching an object, an intermittent  
sound indicates the position of the object. E.g.,  
if an object is detected to the left rear of the  
vehicle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear  
speaker.  
Park assistance button  
The shorter the distance to the object, the  
shorter the intervals.  
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If the distance to a detected object is less than  
approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a continuous tone is  
sounded.  
the information regarding the system limits  
and actively intervene, if needed.◀  
With front PDC: if objects are simultaneously  
located both in front of and behind the vehicle,  
an alternating continuous signal is sounded.  
Limits of ultrasonic measurement  
Ultrasonic measurements might not function in  
the following situations:  
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For small children and animals.  
Volume  
For persons with certain clothing, e.g.,  
coats.  
The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the  
entertainment volume can be adjusted.  
▷
With external interference of the ultra‐  
sound, e.g., from passing vehicles or loud  
machines.  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"  
2. "Tone"  
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When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐  
aged or out of position.  
3. "Volume settings"  
4. "PDC"  
Under certain weather conditions such as  
high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐  
treme heat or strong wind.  
5. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is selected.  
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With tow bars and trailer couplings of other  
vehicles.  
6. Press the controller.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
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With thin or wedge-shaped objects.  
With moving objects.  
With elevated, protruding objects such as  
ledges or cargo.  
Visual warning  
The approach of the vehicle to an object can  
be shown on the Control Display. Objects that  
are farther away are already displayed on the  
Control Display before a signal sounds.  
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With objects with corners and sharp edges.  
With objects with a fine surface structure  
such as fences.  
A display appears as soon as Park Distance  
Control (PDC) is activated.  
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For objects with porous surfaces.  
If cargo protrudes.  
The range of the sensors is represented in the  
colors green, yellow and red.  
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs,  
can move into the blind area of the sensors  
before or after a continuous tone sounds.  
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐  
played, the switch can be made to PDC:  
"Rear view camera"  
False warnings  
The system may issue a warning under the fol‐  
lowing conditions even though there is no ob‐  
stacle within the detection range:  
System limits  
Safety information  
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In heavy rain.  
WARNING  
When sensors are very dirty or covered  
with ice.  
The system can react incorrectly or not  
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of  
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe  
▷
When sensors are covered in snow.  
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On rough road surfaces.  
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control  
Display.  
On uneven surfaces, such as speed  
bumps.  
Safety information  
▷
In large buildings with right angles and  
smooth walls, for instance in underground  
garages.  
WARNING  
The system does not relieve from the  
personal responsibility to correctly assess the  
traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.  
Adjust the driving style to the traffic condi‐  
tions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings  
closely and actively intervene in the respective  
situations.◀  
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In automatic vehicle washes.  
Due to heavy exhaust.  
Due to other ultrasound sources, for in‐  
stance sweeping machines, high pressure  
steam cleaners or neon lights.  
As soon as the malfunction due to other ultra‐  
sound sources is no longer present, the sys‐  
tem is again fully functional.  
Overview  
Button in the vehicle  
Malfunction  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded  
area on the Control Display.  
PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a  
dealer’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Surround View  
Park assistance button  
Concept  
Surround View comprises various camera as‐  
sistance systems that help the driver when  
parking, maneuvering, and at complex exits  
and intersections.  
Camera  
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Rearview camera, refer to page 132  
Side View, refer to page 135.  
Top View, refer to page 136.  
Rearview camera  
The camera lens is located in the handle of the  
tailgate.  
Concept  
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If  
necessary, clean the camera lens.  
The rearview camera provides assistance in  
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area  
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Lanes and turning radius are indicated.  
Obstacle marking  
Switching on/off  
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Switching on automatically  
"Obstacle marking"  
The system is switched on automatically if se‐  
lector lever position R is engaged when the en‐  
gine is running.  
Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.  
Pathway lines  
The rearview camera image is displayed if the  
system was switched on via iDrive.  
Automatic deactivation during forward  
travel  
The system switches off when a certain driving  
distance or speed is exceeded.  
Switch the system back on, if needed.  
Switching on/off manually  
Pathway lines can be superimposed on the im‐  
age of the rearview camera.  
Press park assistance button.  
Pathway lines help you to estimate the space  
required when parking and maneuvering on  
level roads.  
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On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
Pathway lines depend on the current steering  
angle and are continuously adjusted to the  
steering wheel movements.  
The PDC is shown on the Control Display.  
Switching the view via iDrive  
With PDC activated or Top View switched on:  
"Rear view camera"  
Turning radius lines  
The rearview camera image is displayed.  
Display on the Control Display  
Functional requirement  
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The rearview camera is switched on.  
The tailgate is fully closed.  
Keep the recording range of the camera  
clear. Protruding cargo can lead to mal‐  
functions.  
Turning radius lines can only be superimposed  
on the rearview camera image together with  
pathway lines.  
Activating assistance functions  
More than one assistance function can be ac‐  
tive at the same time.  
Turning radius lines show the course of the  
smallest possible turning radius on a level  
road.  
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Parking aid lines  
"Parking aid lines"  
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Only one turning radius line is displayed after  
the steering wheel is turned past a certain an‐  
gle.  
2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where  
the pathway line covers the corresponding  
turning radius line.  
Obstacle marking  
Display settings  
Obstacle markings can be faded into the image  
of the rearview camera.  
Brightness  
With the rearview camera switched on:  
The colored thresholds of the obstacle mark‐  
ings match the markings of the PDC.  
1.  
Select the symbol.  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached, and press the controller.  
Parking using pathway and turning  
radius lines  
1. Position the vehicle so that the turning ra‐  
dius lines lead to within the limits of the  
parking space.  
Contrast  
With the rearview camera switched on:  
1.  
Select the symbol.  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached, and press the controller.  
System limits  
Detection of objects  
Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding  
objects such as ledges may not be detected by  
the system.  
Assistance functions also take into account  
data of the PDC.  
Follow instructions in the PDC chapter.  
The objects displayed on the Control Display  
may be closer than they appear. Do not esti‐  
mate the distance from the objects on the dis‐  
play.  
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Cameras  
Side View  
Concept  
Side View provides an early look at cross traffic  
at blind driveways and intersections. Road  
users concealed by obstacles to the left and  
right of the vehicle can only be detected rela‐  
tively late from the driver's seat. To improve  
visibility, two cameras in the front of the vehi‐  
cle record the traffic situation on each side.  
The images from both cameras are shown si‐  
multaneously on the Control Display.  
Two cameras integrated in the bumpers cap‐  
ture the image.  
The two camera lenses are located on the  
sides of the bumper.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If  
required, clean the camera lenses.  
The system does not relieve from the  
personal responsibility to correctly assess the  
traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.  
Adjust the driving style to the traffic condi‐  
tions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings  
closely and actively intervene in the respective  
situations.◀  
Switching on/off  
Switching on/off manually  
Press button.  
Overview  
Automatic deactivation during forward  
travel  
Button in the vehicle  
The system switches off when a certain driving  
distance or speed is exceeded.  
Switch the system back on, if needed.  
Display  
The traffic area to the left and right is displayed  
on the Control Display.  
Side View  
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The range is at least 7 ft/2 m to the side and  
rear.  
In this way, obstacles up to the height of the  
exterior mirrors are detected early.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
The system does not relieve from the  
personal responsibility to correctly assess the  
traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.  
Adjust the driving style to the traffic condi‐  
tions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings  
closely and actively intervene in the respective  
situations.◀  
Guidelines at the bottom of the image show  
the position of the front of the vehicle.  
Brightness  
With the Side View switched on:  
1.  
"Brightness"  
Overview  
2. Turn the Controller until the desired set‐  
ting is reached, and press the Controller.  
Button in the vehicle  
Contrast  
With the Side View switched on:  
1.  
"Contrast"  
2. Turn the Controller until the desired set‐  
ting is reached, and press the Controller.  
System limits  
The cameras capture a maximum range of  
330 ft/100 m.  
Park assistance button  
Cameras  
Top View  
The concept  
Top View provides assistance in parking and  
maneuvering. The area around the doors and  
the road area around the vehicle are shown on  
the Control Display for this purpose.  
General information  
The image is captured by two cameras inte‐  
grated in the exterior mirrors and by the rear‐  
view camera.  
Cameras at the bottom in the mirror housings.  
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Rearview camera  
The display appears as soon as Top View is  
activated.  
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If  
required, clean the camera lenses.  
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐  
played, it is possible to switch to top view:  
Switching on/off  
"Rear view camera"  
Switching on automatically  
Brightness  
The system is switched on automatically if se‐  
lector lever position R is engaged when the en‐  
gine is running.  
With Top View switched on:  
1.  
Select the symbol.  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached, and press the controller.  
The Top View and PDC images are displayed if  
the system is switched on via iDrive.  
Contrast  
With Top View switched on:  
Automatic deactivation during forward  
travel  
The system switches off when a certain driving  
distance or speed is exceeded.  
1.  
Select the symbol.  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached, and press the controller.  
Switch the system back on, if needed.  
Switching on/off manually  
Displaying the turning radius and  
pathway lines  
Press park assistance button.  
▷
The static, red turning radius line shows  
the space needed to the side of the vehicle  
when the steering wheel is turned all the  
way.  
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
Top View is displayed.  
▷
The variable, green pathway line assists  
you in assessing the amount of space ac‐  
tually needed to the side of the vehicle.  
Display  
The lane line depends on the engaged  
gear and the current steering angle. The  
track line is continuously adjusted for the  
steering wheel movement.  
Visual warning  
The approach of the vehicle to an object can  
be shown on the Control Display.  
When the distance to an object is small, a red  
bar is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in  
the PDC display.  
"Parking aid lines"  
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.  
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System limits  
Safety information  
Top View cannot be used in the following sit‐  
uations:  
WARNING  
The system does not release from the  
▷
▷
▷
▷
With a door open.  
personal responsibility to correctly assess the  
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐  
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic  
situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust  
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic closely and actively intervene in the re‐  
spective situations.◀  
With the tailgate open.  
With an exterior mirror folded in.  
In poor light.  
A Check Control message is displayed in some  
of these situations.  
NOTE  
The parking assistant can steer the vehi‐  
cle over or onto curbs. There is a risk of prop‐  
erty damage. Watch traffic closely and actively  
intervene in the respective situations.◀  
Parking assistant  
Concept  
Also observe the safety information for PDC  
Park Distance Control.  
Overview  
Button in the vehicle  
This system assists the driver in parking paral‐  
lel to the road.  
General information  
Parking assistant handling is divided into three  
steps:  
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▷
▷
Switching on and activating.  
Parking space search.  
Parking.  
Park assistance button  
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces  
on both sides of the vehicle.  
The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐  
sible parking line and takes control of steering  
during the parking procedure.  
System status and instructions on required ac‐  
tions are displayed on the Control Display.  
The parking assistant uses the sensors of PDC  
Park Distance Control.  
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When parking in parking spaces on the  
driver's side, the corresponding turn signal  
must be set where applicable.  
Ultrasound sensors  
Switching on and activating  
Switching on with the button  
Press park assistance button.  
The LED lights up.  
The current status of the parking space search  
is indicated on the Control Display.  
The four ultrasound sensors for measuring  
parking spaces are located in the front and rear  
on the side of the vehicle.  
Parking assistant is activated automatically.  
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking  
spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.  
Switching on with reverse gear  
Shift into reverse.  
The current status of the parking space search  
is indicated on the Control Display.  
Functional requirements  
To activate:  
"Parking Assistant"  
Ultrasound sensors  
Ensure full functionality:  
Display on the Control Display  
System activated/deactivated  
▷
Do not cover sensors, for instance with  
stickers.  
▷
Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.  
Symbol Meaning  
For measuring parking spaces  
Gray: the system is not available.  
▷
Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐  
prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.  
White: the system is available but  
not activated.  
▷
Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐  
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.  
The system is activated.  
Suitable parking space  
Parking space search and system  
status  
▷
Gap between two objects with a minimum  
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.  
▷
Min. length of gap between two objects:  
your vehicle's length plus approx.  
4 ft/1.2 m.  
▷
Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.  
For parking  
▷
▷
Doors and tailgate are closed.  
The parking brake is released.  
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▷
Colored symbols, see arrows, on the side  
of the vehicle image; the parking assistant  
is activated and the parking space search  
is active.  
The end of the parking procedure is indi‐  
cated on the Control Display.  
4. Adjust the parking position yourself, if  
needed.  
Control Display shows suitable parking  
spaces at the edge of the road next to the  
vehicle symbol. When the parking assistant  
is active, suitable parking spaces are high‐  
lighted.  
Interrupting manually  
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any  
time:  
▷
Press park assistance button.  
▷
▷
The parking procedure is ac‐  
tive. Steering control has  
been taken over by system.  
▷
"Parking Assistant" Select the symbol  
on the Control Display.  
Interrupting automatically  
The system is interrupted automatically in the  
following situations:  
Parking space search is always active  
whenever the vehicle is moving forward  
slow and straight, even if the system is de‐  
activated. When the system is deactivated,  
the displays on the Control Display are  
shown in gray.  
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If the driver grasps the steering wheel or  
takes over steering.  
If a gear is selected that does not match  
the instruction on the Control Display.  
Parking using the parking assistant  
Parking  
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.  
6 mph/10 km/h.  
Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road  
surfaces.  
1.  
Press park assistance button or shift  
into reverse gear to switch the parking as‐  
sistant on, refer to page 139. Activate the  
parking assistant, if needed.  
When there are obstacles that are hard to  
overcome, such as curbs.  
When there are obstacles that suddenly  
appear.  
Parking assistant is activated.  
If the Park Distance Control PDC displays  
clearances that are too small.  
2. Pass the row of parked vehicles at a speed  
of up to approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and at a  
distance of maximum 5 ft/1.5 m.  
If a maximum number of parking attempts  
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.  
The status of the parking space search and  
possible parking spaces are displayed on  
the Control Display, refer to page 139.  
If a turn signal has been actuated contrary  
to the desired side for parking.  
3. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐  
play.  
When switching to another function on the  
Control Display.  
The best possible parking position will  
come after gear change on the stationary  
vehicle - wait for the automatic steering  
wheel move.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
Flashing display on the selector lever  
of the double clutch transmission  
The actually engaged transmission position  
can deviate from the selector lever position in  
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some situations after function interruption.  
The display in the selector lever flashes.  
▷
With ditches or edges, for instance an  
edge of a port.  
Observe the display in the instrument cluster,  
refer to page 76, in these cases.  
Limits of ultrasonic measurement  
Ultrasonic measurements might not function in  
the following situations:  
Resuming  
An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐  
tinued, if needed.  
▷
▷
For small children and animals.  
For persons with certain clothing, e.g.,  
coats.  
Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to  
page 139, and follow the instructions on the  
Control Display.  
▷
With external interference of the ultra‐  
sound, e.g., from passing vehicles or loud  
machines.  
Switching off  
The system can be switched off as follows:  
▷
▷
When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐  
aged or out of position.  
▷
Press park assistance button.  
Under certain weather conditions such as  
high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐  
treme heat or strong wind.  
▷
Switching off the ignition.  
▷
With tow bars and trailer couplings of other  
vehicles.  
System limits  
▷
▷
▷
With thin or wedge-shaped objects.  
With moving objects.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
With elevated, protruding objects such as  
ledges or cargo.  
The system can react incorrectly or not  
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of  
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe  
the information regarding the system limits  
and actively intervene, if needed.◀  
▷
▷
With objects with corners and sharp edges.  
With objects with a fine surface structure  
such as fences.  
▷
▷
▷
For objects with porous surfaces.  
If cargo protrudes.  
No parking assistance  
The parking assistant does not offer assis‐  
tance in the following situations:  
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs,  
can move into the blind area of the sensors  
before or after a continuous tone sounds.  
▷
In tight curves.  
Parking spaces that are not suitable may be  
detected or suitable parking spaces may not  
be detected at all.  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional in the  
following situations:  
Malfunction  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
▷
On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel  
roads.  
The parking assistant failed. Have the system  
checked by a dealer’s service center or an‐  
other qualified service center or repair shop.  
▷
▷
▷
On slippery ground.  
On steep uphill or downhill grades.  
With accumulations of leaves/snow in the  
parking space.  
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Climate control  
to the selected options or country versions.  
This also applies to safety-related functions  
and systems. When using these functions and  
systems, the applicable laws and regulations  
must be observed.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due  
Automatic climate control  
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AUTO program  
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11 Air flow, AUTO intensity  
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Display  
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Air conditioning  
14 Interior temperature sensor — always keep  
clear  
15 Defrosting windows and removing conden‐  
sation  
Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐  
lated-air mode  
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The vehicle's interior can only be cooled with  
the engine running.  
Climate control functions in detail  
Switching the system on/off  
Switching on/off  
Switching on  
Press button.  
Press any button except for the following:  
Air conditioning is switched on or off.  
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Rear window defroster.  
Seat heating.  
Depending on the weather, the windshield and  
side windows may fog up briefly when the en‐  
gine is started.  
Switching off  
Press the left button for the minimum  
The cooling function is switched on automati‐  
cally with the AUTO program.  
speed.  
When using the automatic climate control,  
condensation water, refer to page 166, devel‐  
ops and drains underneath the vehicle. This is  
normal.  
Temperature  
Concept  
The automatic climate control achieves the set  
temperature as quickly as possible, if neces‐  
sary by using the maximum cooling or heating  
power, and then keeps it constant.  
Maximum cooling  
Concept  
The system is set to the lowest temperature,  
optimum air flow and recirculated-air mode.  
Settings  
General information  
Turn the ring to set the desired  
temperature.  
The function is available above an external  
temperature of approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ And with the  
engine running.  
Switching on/off  
The automatic climate control reaches this  
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed,  
by increasing the cooling or heating output,  
and then keeps it constant.  
Press button.  
Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐  
gion. The vents need to be open for this.  
Do not rapidly switch between different tem‐  
perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic cli‐  
mate control will not have sufficient time to ad‐  
just the set temperature.  
The air flow can be adjusted with the air flow  
active.  
AUTO program  
Concept  
Air conditioning  
Concept  
Depending on the selected temperature, the  
intensity of the AUTO program, and outside in‐  
fluences, the air is directed to the windshield,  
side windows, upper body, and into the floor  
area.  
The air in the vehicle's interior will be cooled  
and dehumidified and, depending on the tem‐  
perature setting, warmed again.  
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Switching on/off  
Switching on/off  
Press button repeatedly to select an  
Press button.  
operating mode:  
Air flow, air distribution and tempera‐  
ture are controlled automatically.  
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LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.  
The cooling function, refer to page 143, is  
switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐  
gram.  
Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air  
control: a sensor detects pollutants in the  
outside air and shuts off automatically.  
At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐  
trols the program so as to prevent window  
condensation as much as possible.  
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Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the  
supply of outside air into the vehicle is per‐  
manently blocked.  
In the AUTO program, the air flow may be re‐  
duced during a phone call on the hands-free  
system.  
Recirculated-air mode switches off automati‐  
cally at low external temperatures after a cer‐  
tain amount of time in order to avoid window  
fogging.  
Intensity  
If the windows are fogged over, switch off the  
recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO  
button to utilize the condensation sensor.  
Make sure that air can flow to the windshield.  
With the AUTO program activated, the auto‐  
matic intensity control can be changed.  
Press the left or right side of the but‐  
ton: decrease or increase intensity.  
Controlling the air flow manually  
Concept  
The selected intensity is shown on the display  
of the automatic climate control.  
The air flow for climate control can be adjusted  
manually.  
Automatic recirculated-air control/  
recirculated-air mode  
General information  
Concept  
To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro‐  
gram first.  
The automatic recirculated-air control AUC  
recognizes odors or pollutants in the outside  
air. The outside air supply is shut off and the  
interior air is recirculated.  
Operation  
Press the left or right side of the but‐  
ton: decrease or increase air flow.  
General information  
If the system is activated, a sensor detects pol‐  
lutants in the outside air and controls the shut-  
off automatically.  
The selected air flow is shown on the display of  
the automatic climate control.  
The air flow of the automatic climate control  
may be reduced automatically to save battery  
power.  
If the system is deactivated, outside air contin‐  
uously flows into the vehicle's interior.  
With constant recirculated-air mode, the air  
quality in the vehicle's interior deteriorates and  
the fogging of the windows increases.  
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Controls  
Controlling the air distribution  
manually  
Rear window defroster  
Press button. The LED lights up.  
The rear window defroster switches  
off automatically after a certain period of time.  
Concept  
The air distribution for climate control can be  
adjusted manually.  
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter  
Operation  
In external and recirculated-air mode the mi‐  
crofilter/activated charcoal filter filters dust,  
pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air.  
Press button repeatedly to select a  
program:  
Have this filter changed during vehicle mainte‐  
nance, refer to page 201.  
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Upper body region.  
Upper body region and floor area.  
Floor area.  
Ventilation  
Windows and floor area: driver's side only.  
Windows, upper body region and floor  
area: driver's side only.  
Front ventilation  
If the windows are fogged over, press the  
AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen‐  
sor.  
Defrosting windows and removing  
condensation  
Concept  
Ice and condensation are quickly removed  
from the windshield and the front side win‐  
dows.  
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Lever for changing the air flow direction,  
arrow 1.  
Thumbwheels for opening and closing the  
vents continuously, arrows 2.  
Switching on/off  
Thumbwheel to vary the ventilation tem‐  
perature in the upper body region, arrow 3.  
Press button.  
The LED is illuminated with the sys‐  
tem switched on.  
Toward blue: colder.  
Toward red: warmer.  
For this purpose, point the side vents towards  
the side windows as needed.  
This does not change the set interior tem‐  
perature for the driver and front passenger.  
The air flow can be adjusted with the air flow  
active.  
Settings  
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If the windows are fogged over, you can also  
switch on the cooling function or press the  
AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen‐  
sor.  
Ventilation for cooling:  
Direct vent in your direction when vehicle's  
interior is too hot.  
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Draft-free ventilation:  
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Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you.  
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐  
trol flashes if the system is switched on.  
Ventilation in the rear  
Preselecting the activation time  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Climate"  
3. "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:"  
4. Set the desired time.  
Activating the activation time  
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Thumbwheel for variable opening and  
closing of the vents, arrow 1.  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Settings"  
Thumbwheel to vary the ventilation tem‐  
perature, arrow 2.  
2. "Climate"  
3. "Activate timer 1" or "Activate timer 2"  
Toward blue: colder.  
Toward red: warmer.  
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐  
trol lights up when the switch-on time is acti‐  
vated.  
This does not change the adjusted interior  
temperature.  
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐  
trol flashes when the system has been  
switched on.  
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Lever for changing the air flow direction,  
arrow 3.  
The system will only be switched on within the  
next 24 hours. After that, it needs to be reacti‐  
vated.  
Parked-car ventilation  
The concept  
The parked-car ventilation ventilates the vehi‐  
cle interior and lowers its temperature, if  
needed.  
The system can be switched on and off at any  
external temperature, either directly or by us‐  
ing two preset activation times. It remains  
switched on for 30 minutes.  
Open the vents to allow air to flow out.  
Switching on/off directly  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Climate"  
3. "Activate comf. ventilation"  
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Interior equipment  
the safety instructions of the hand-held trans‐  
mitter.◀  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due  
to the selected options or country versions.  
This also applies to safety-related functions  
and systems. When using these functions and  
systems, the applicable laws and regulations  
must be observed.  
Compatibility  
If this symbol is printed on the packag‐  
ing or in the owner's manual of the sys‐  
tem to be controlled, the system is  
generally compatible with the Universal Inte‐  
grated Remote Control.  
If you have any questions, please contact:  
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A dealer’s service center or another quali‐  
fied service center or repair shop.  
Universal Integrated Remote  
Control  
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on the Internet.  
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex  
Corporation.  
Concept  
The integrated Universal Remote Control in  
the interior mirror can operate up to 3 func‐  
tions of remote-controlled systems, such as  
garage door drives or lighting systems. The  
Universal Integrated Remote Control replaces  
up to 3 different hand-held transmitters. To  
operate the remote control, the buttons on the  
interior mirror must be programmed with the  
desired functions. The hand-held transmitter  
for the particular system is required in order to  
program the remote control.  
Control elements on the interior mirror  
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored  
functions for the sake of security.  
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LED, arrow 1.  
Buttons, arrow 2.  
The hand-held transmitter, arrow 3, is re‐  
quired for programming.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐  
ing remote-controlled systems, e.g., the ga‐  
rage door, using the integrated universal re‐  
mote control. There is a risk of injury or risk of  
property damage. Make sure that the area of  
movement of the respective system is clear  
during programming and operation. Also follow  
Programming  
General information  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Initial setup:  
Press and hold the two outer buttons on  
the interior mirror simultaneously for ap‐  
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proximately 20 seconds until the LED on  
the interior mirror flashes. This erases all  
programming of the buttons on the interior  
mirror.  
flashing rapidly and then stays lit constantly for  
2 seconds, the system features a rolling code  
radio system. Flashing and continuous illumi‐  
nation of the LED will repeat for approximately  
20 seconds.  
3. Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys‐  
tem to be controlled approx. 1 to 3 in‐  
ches/2.5 to 8 cm away from the buttons of  
the interior mirror. The required distance  
depends on the hand-held transmitter.  
For systems with a rolling code radio system,  
the Universal Integrated Remote Control and  
the system also have to be synchronized.  
Please read the owner's manual to find out  
how to synchronize the system.  
4. Simultaneously press and hold the button  
of the desired function on the hand-held  
transmitter and the button to be program‐  
med on the interior mirror. The LED on the  
interior mirror will begin flashing slowly.  
Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a sec‐  
ond person.  
Synchronizing the universal remote control  
with the system:  
5. Release both buttons as soon as the LED  
flashes more rapidly. The LED flashing  
faster indicates that the button on the inte‐  
rior mirror has been programmed.  
1. Park the vehicle within range of the re‐  
mote-controlled system.  
2. Program the desired button on the interior  
mirror as described.  
If the LED does not flash faster after at  
least 60 seconds, change the distance be‐  
tween the interior mirror and the hand-held  
transmitter and repeat the step. Several  
more attempts at different distances may  
be necessary. Wait at least 15 seconds be‐  
tween attempts.  
3. Locate and press the synchronizing button  
on the system being programmed. You  
have approx. 30 seconds for the next step.  
4. Hold down the programmed button on the  
interior mirror for approximately 3 seconds  
and then release it. If necessary, repeat this  
step up to three times in order to finish  
synchronization. Once synchronization is  
complete, the programmed function will be  
carried out.  
Canada: if programming with the hand-  
held transmitter was interrupted, hold  
down the interior mirror button and repeat‐  
edly press and release the hand-held  
transmitter button for 2 seconds.  
Reprogramming individual buttons  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
6. To program other functions on other but‐  
tons, repeat steps 3 to 5.  
The systems can be controlled using the inte‐  
rior mirror buttons.  
2. Press and hold the interior mirror button to  
be programmed.  
3. As soon as the interior mirror LED starts  
flashing slowly, hold the hand-held trans‐  
mitter for the system to be controlled ap‐  
prox. 1 to 3 inches/2.5 to 8 cm away from  
the buttons of the interior mirror. The re‐  
quired distance depends on the hand-held  
transmitter.  
Special feature of the rolling code  
wireless system  
If you are unable to operate the system after  
repeated programming, please check if the  
system to be controlled features a rolling code  
radio system.  
Read the system's owner's manual, or press  
the programmed button on the interior mirror  
longer. If the LED on the interior mirror starts  
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4. Likewise, press and hold the button of the  
desired function on the hand-held trans‐  
mitter.  
hold the two outer buttons on the interior mir‐  
ror simultaneously for approximately 20 sec‐  
onds until the LED on the interior mirror  
flashes rapidly.  
5. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐  
rior mirror LED flashes more rapidly. The  
LED flashing faster indicates that the but‐  
ton on the interior mirror has been pro‐  
grammed. The system can then be con‐  
trolled by the button on the interior mirror.  
Digital compass  
Overview  
If the LED does not flash faster after at  
most 60 seconds, change the distance and  
repeat the programming starting with  
step 4. Several more attempts at different  
distances may be necessary. Wait at least  
15 seconds between attempts.  
Canada: if programming with the hand-  
held transmitter was interrupted, hold  
down the interior mirror button and repeat‐  
edly press and release the hand-held  
transmitter button for 2 seconds.  
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Control button  
Mirror display  
Operation  
Mirror display  
WARNING  
The point of the compass is displayed in the  
mirror when driving straight.  
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐  
ing remote-controlled systems, e.g., the ga‐  
rage door, using the integrated universal re‐  
mote control. There is a risk of injury or risk of  
property damage. Make sure that the area of  
movement of the respective system is clear  
during programming and operation. Also follow  
the safety instructions of the hand-held trans‐  
mitter.◀  
Operating concept  
Various functions can be called up by pressing  
the control button with a pointed object, such  
as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object.  
The following setting options are displayed in  
succession, depending on how long the con‐  
trol button is pressed:  
The system, such as the garage door, can be  
operated using the button on the interior mirror  
while the engine is running or when the ignition  
is started. To do this, hold down the button  
within receiving range of the system until the  
function is activated. The interior mirror LED  
stays lit while the wireless signal is being  
transmitted.  
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Pressed briefly: turns display on/off.  
3 to 6 seconds: compass zone setting.  
6 to 9 seconds: compass calibration.  
9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand steering  
setting.  
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12 to 15 seconds: language setting.  
Setting the compass zones  
Deleting stored functions  
All stored functions will be deleted. The func‐  
tions cannot be deleted individually. Press and  
Sets the particular compass zones on the vehi‐  
cle so that the compass operates correctly; re‐  
fer to World map with compass zones.  
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World map with magnetic zones  
Procedure  
Procedure  
1. Press and hold the control button for ap‐  
prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the  
set compass zone appears in the mirror.  
1. Make sure that there are no large metallic  
objects or overhead power lines near the  
vehicle and that there is sufficient room to  
drive around in a circle.  
2. To change the zone setting, press the con‐  
trol button quickly and repeatedly until the  
number of the compass zone that corre‐  
sponds with your location appears in the  
mirror.  
2. Set the currently applicable compass zone.  
3. Press and hold the control button for ap‐  
prox. 6 to 7 seconds so that "C" appears  
on the display. Next, drive in a complete  
circle at least once at a speed of no more  
than 4 mph/7 km/h. If calibration is suc‐  
cessful, the "C" is replaced by the points of  
the compass.  
The set zone is stored automatically. The com‐  
pass is ready for use again after approximately  
10 seconds.  
Calibrating the digital compass  
The digital compass must be calibrated in the  
event of the following:  
Left/right-hand steering  
The digital compass is already set for right or  
left-hand steering at the factory.  
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The wrong compass point is displayed.  
The point of the compass displayed does  
not change despite changing the direction  
of travel.  
Setting the language  
Press and hold the control button for approx.  
12 to 13 seconds. Briefly press the control  
button again to switch between English "E"  
and German "O".  
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Not all points of the compass are dis‐  
played.  
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Settings are stored automatically after approxi‐  
mately 10 seconds.  
handle. Make sure that children do not use the  
lighter and burn themselves.◀  
NOTE  
If metal objects fall into the socket, they  
can cause a short circuit. There is a risk of  
property damage. Replace the cigarette lighter  
or socket cover again after using the socket.◀  
Sun visor  
Glare shield  
Fold the sun visor down or up.  
Vanity mirror  
A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be‐  
hind a cover. When the cover is opened, the  
mirror lighting switches on.  
Ashtray/cigarette lighter  
Ashtray  
Opening  
The lighter is located next to the ashtray.  
Push in the lighter.  
The lighter can be removed as  
soon as it pops back out.  
Sockets  
General information  
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for  
electrical equipment while the engine is run‐  
ning or when the ignition is switched on.  
Raise cover.  
Emptying  
Take out the insert.  
The total load of all sockets must not exceed  
140 watts at 12 volts.  
Do not damage the socket by using non-com‐  
patible connectors.  
Lighter  
WARNING  
Safety information  
Contact with hot heating elements or the  
hot socket of the cigarette lighter can cause  
burns. Flammable materials can ignite if the  
cigarette lighter falls down or is held against  
the respective objects. There is a risk of fire  
and injuries. Hold the cigarette lighter by its  
NOTE  
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery  
can work with high voltages and currents,  
which means that the 12 volt on-board net‐  
work can be overloaded or damaged. There is  
a risk of property damage. Only connect bat‐  
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tery chargers for the vehicle battery to the  
starting aid terminals in the engine compart‐  
ment.◀  
In the cargo area  
NOTE  
If metal objects fall into the socket, they  
can cause a short circuit. There is a risk of  
property damage. Replace the cigarette lighter  
or socket cover again after using the socket.◀  
Front center console  
The socket is located on the left side in the  
cargo area.  
USB interface/AUX-IN port  
Concept  
Mobile devices with USB port can be con‐  
nected to the USB interface.  
A mobile audio device, e.g., a MP3 player, can  
be connected using the AUX-IN port.  
Raise the lid and remove the cover or cigarette  
lighter.  
General information  
Rear center console  
Depending on the equipment, the USB inter‐  
face is located in the center console or in the  
glove compartment.  
USB interface in the glove  
compartment  
Mobile storage devices with USB port can be  
connected to the USB interface in the glove  
compartment.  
Common file systems are supported. FAT32  
and exFAT are the recommended formats.  
Remove the cover.  
The following applications are possible:  
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Exporting and importing profiles, refer to  
page 42.  
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Loading of software updates.  
Adding music files to the music collection  
and saving the music collection.  
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USB interface in the center console  
Connecting an external device  
In addition to the USB storage devices descri‐  
bed above, additional mobile devices with USB  
port can be connected to the USB interface in  
the center console.  
Observe the following when connecting:  
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Do not use force when plugging the con‐  
nector into the USB interface.  
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Use a flexible adapter cable.  
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Mobile phones supported by the USB in‐  
terface.  
Protect the USB storage device against  
mechanical damage.  
The snap-in adapter features a separate  
USB port that is automatically connected  
when a compatible mobile phone is in‐  
serted.  
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Due to the large number of USB media  
available on the market, it cannot be guar‐  
anteed that every device is operable on the  
vehicle.  
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Audio devices with USB port, for example  
MP3 player.  
Do not expose USB media to extreme envi‐  
ronmental conditions, such as very high  
temperatures; refer to the owner's manual  
of the device.  
This allows further uses:  
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Playing music files via USB audio.  
Playing video films via USB video.  
Due to the many different compression  
techniques, proper playback of the media  
stored on the USB storage device cannot  
be guaranteed in all cases.  
Information about compatible USB devices can  
be found at  
A connected USB storage device will be  
supplied with charging current via the USB  
interface if the device supports this. At  
higher temperatures, the USB storage de‐  
vice may cause a reduction in the charging  
current.  
Overview  
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To ensure proper transmission of the  
stored data, do not charge a USB storage  
device via the onboard socket, when it is  
connected to the USB interface.  
Depending on how the USB storage device  
should be used, settings may be required  
on the USB storage device, refer to the  
owner's manual of the device.  
The USB interface and the AUX-IN port are lo‐  
cated in the center armrest.  
Non- compatible USB media:  
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USB hard drives.  
USB hubs.  
USB memory card readers with multiple in‐  
serts.  
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HFS-formatted USB media.  
MTP devices.  
The USB interface is located in the glove com‐  
partment.  
Devices such as fans or lights.  
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NOTE  
Cargo area  
Vehicle parts can be damaged when  
folding down the rear backrest. There is a risk  
of property damage. Make sure that the area of  
movement of the rear backrest including head  
restraint is clear when folding down.◀  
Enlarging the cargo area  
Concept  
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding  
down the rear seat backrest.  
Folding down the rear seat backrest  
from the cargo area  
General information  
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of  
60 to 40. The left rear seat backrest is con‐  
nected to the center section.  
1. Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo  
area to release the rear seat backrest.  
The rear seat backrests can be folded down  
from the cargo area.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Danger of jamming with folding down the  
backrests. There is a risk of injury or risk of  
property damage. Make sure that the area of  
movement of the rear backrest and the of the  
head restraint is clear prior to folding down.◀  
2. The unlocked rear seat backrest moves  
forward slightly.  
3. Fold the rear seat backrest forward.  
WARNING  
With an unlocked backrest, an unsecured  
load can be thrown into the vehicle's interior,  
e.g., in case of an accident, braking or evasive  
maneuver. There is a risk of injury. Make sure  
that the backrest engages into the locking af‐  
ter folding it back.◀  
WARNING  
The stability of the child restraint system  
is limited or compromised with incorrect seat  
adjustment or improper installation of the child  
seat. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.  
Make sure that the child restraint system fits  
securely against the backrest. If possible, ad‐  
just the backrest tilt for all affected backrests  
and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that  
seats and backrests are securely engaged. If  
possible, adjust the height of the head re‐  
straints or remove them.◀  
Fold back the backrest  
Return the rear seat backrest to the seating  
position and engage it.  
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Controls  
Storage compartments  
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Storage compartment in the front center  
armrest, refer to page 156.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due  
to the selected options or country versions.  
This also applies to safety-related functions  
and systems. When using these functions and  
systems, the applicable laws and regulations  
must be observed.  
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Compartments in the doors, refer to  
page 156.  
Nets on the backrests of the front seats.  
Glove compartment  
Front passenger side  
Safety information  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Folded open, the glove compartment  
protrudes in the vehicle's interior. Objects in  
the glove compartment can be thrown into the  
vehicle's interior while driving, e.g., in the event  
of an accident or during braking and evasive  
maneuvers. There is a risk of injury. Always  
close the glove compartment immediately after  
using it.◀  
WARNING  
Loose objects or devices with a cable  
connection to the vehicle, e.g., mobile phones,  
can be thrown into the vehicle's interior while  
driving, e.g., in the event of an accident or dur‐  
ing braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a  
risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices  
with a cable connection to the vehicle in the  
vehicle's interior.◀  
Opening  
NOTE  
Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can  
damage the dashboard. There is a risk of prop‐  
erty damage. Do not use anti-slip pads.◀  
Storage compartments  
The following storage compartments are avail‐  
able in the vehicle interior:  
Pull the handle.  
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Glove compartment on the front passenger  
side, refer to page 155.  
The light in the glove compartment switches  
on.  
Glove compartment on the driver's side,  
refer to page 156.  
Closing  
Fold cover closed.  
Without Smoker's package: Front storage  
compartment, in front of the cupholders,  
refer to page 156.  
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Storage compartments  
Locking  
Front storage compartment  
The glove compartment can be locked with an  
integrated key to separately secure the tail‐  
gate, refer to page 42, e.g.  
This prevents access to the glove compart‐  
ment and to the cargo area.  
After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐  
mote control can be handed over, such as at a  
hotel, without the integrated key.  
Driver's side  
Raise the lid to open it.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Compartments in the doors  
Folded open, the glove compartment  
protrudes in the vehicle's interior. Objects in  
the glove compartment can be thrown into the  
vehicle's interior while driving, e.g., in the event  
of an accident or during braking and evasive  
maneuvers. There is a risk of injury. Always  
close the glove compartment immediately after  
using it.◀  
WARNING  
Breakable objects, e.g., glass bottles, can  
break in the event of an accident. Broken glass  
can be scattered in the vehicle's interior. There  
is a risk of injury. Do not stow any breakable  
objects in the vehicle's interior.◀  
Opening  
Center armrest  
Front  
A storage compartment is located in the center  
armrest between the front seats.  
Opening  
Pull the handle.  
Closing  
Fold cover closed.  
Fold the center armrest up.  
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Controls  
Repositioning  
Center armrest can be pushed forwards or  
backwards. It engages in the end positions.  
Clothes hooks  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Connection for an external audio  
device  
Clothing articles on the clothes hooks  
can obstruct the view while driving. There is a  
risk of an accident. When suspending clothing  
articles from the hooks, ensure that they will  
not obstruct the driver's view.◀  
An external audio device, for in‐  
stance an MP3 player, can be  
connected via the AUX-IN port  
or the USB audio interface in the  
center armrest.  
WARNING  
Improper use of the clothes hooks can  
lead to a risk of objects flying about during  
braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk  
of injury and risk of property damage. Only  
hang lightweight objects, e.g., clothing articles,  
from the clothes hooks.◀  
Cup holders  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Unsuitable containers in the cup holder  
and hot beverages can damage the cup holder  
and increase the risk of injury in the event of an  
accident. There is a risk of injury or risk of  
property damage. Use light-weight, unbreaka‐  
ble, and sealable containers. Do not transport  
hot beverages. Do not force objects into the  
cup holder.◀  
General information  
The clothes hooks are located in the grab han‐  
dles in the rear.  
Storage compartments in the  
cargo area  
Storage compartment  
A storage compartment is located on the left  
side.  
Front  
A storage compartment is located on the right  
side.  
Net  
Small objects can be stowed in the net on the  
left side.  
Multi-function hook  
Information  
WARNING  
Improper use of the multi-function hooks  
can lead to a risk of objects flying about during  
braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk  
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Storage compartments  
of injury and risk of property damage. Only  
hang lightweight objects, e.g., shopping bags,  
from the multi-function hooks. Only transport  
heavy luggage in the cargo area if it has been  
appropriately secured.◀  
Overview  
A multi-function hook is located on each side  
of the cargo area.  
Lashing eyes in the cargo area  
To secure the cargo, refer to page 169, there  
are four lashing eyes in the cargo area.  
Floor net  
To secure the cargo, refer to page 169, the  
floor net can also be used.  
Storage compartment under the cargo  
floor panel  
For the storage compartment under the cargo  
floor panel, do not exceed a maximum load of  
44 lbs/20 kg.  
Lift up the cargo floor panel, arrow.  
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Controls  
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