Controls for Your BMW Z4 2 Door Second Generation (2009-2016)

Controls  
This chapter enables you to operate your car  
with greater ease, explaining in detail the  
features designed to make your journey safer,  
more comfortable and more enjoyable.  
 
Controls  
Opening and closing  
Opening and closing  
If the car is equipped with the Comfort Access  
option, the remote control unit has a replacea‐  
ble battery, see page 29.  
Vehicle equipment  
This chapter describes all the standard equip‐  
ment, national-market-specific equipment and  
optional extras offered in the model series.  
Consequently, you will find that it contains de‐  
scriptions of items not available in a particular  
vehicle on account of a combination of options,  
for example, or the constraints applying to cer‐  
tain national-market versions. This also applies  
to safety-relevant functions and systems.  
The settings called up and implemented when  
the car is unlocked depend on which remote  
control is used to unlock the car, see Personal  
Profile.  
Information regarding Next Service indicator is  
also saved in the remote control, see Service  
data in the remote control, see page 166.  
Country-specific regulations must be observed  
when using the corresponding functions and  
systems.  
Integrated key  
Remote control  
Buttons on the remote control  
Press button 1 and remove the key.  
The integrated key fits the following locks:  
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Key switch for front passenger airbags, see  
page 80.  
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Glove box, see page 109.  
Driver's door, see page 25.  
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Unlocking  
Locking  
New remote controls  
New remote controls can be obtained from  
your Service centre.  
Opening the boot lid  
General  
Loss of remote controls  
A lost remote control can be blocked by the  
Service centre.  
The delivery specification includes two remote  
controls with keys.  
Every remote control contains a rechargeable  
battery that is automatically recharged when it  
is in the ignition lock while the car is being  
driven. Drive a longer distance with each re‐  
mote control at least twice annually in order to  
maintain battery charge.  
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Opening and closing  
Controls  
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Daytime driving lights, see page 74.  
High beam assistance, see page 76.  
Personal Profile  
Principle  
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Automatic air conditioning: AUTO pro‐  
gramme, cooling function and Automatic  
Air Recirculation activated/deactivated,  
temperature, air flow and air distribution,  
see page 99.  
Some functions of the vehicle can be adjusted  
to individual needs.  
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Settings are saved automatically in the cur‐  
rently activated profile.  
Entertainment:  
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When you unlock the vehicle, the corre‐  
sponding remote control is recognised and  
the saved profile for it is called up.  
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Audio volume, Professional radio, see  
page 124.  
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Personal settings are also found and called  
up if the vehicle has been driven in the  
meantime by other persons with their own  
remote controls.  
Central locking system  
Principle  
Individual settings can be stored for a maxi‐  
mum of four remote controls, or two remote  
controls if the car is equipped with the Comfort  
Access option.  
The central locking is activated when the driv‐  
er's door is closed.  
The following are unlocked or locked in combi‐  
nation:  
Personal Profile settings  
The following functions and settings can be  
saved in a profile.  
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Doors.  
Boot lid.  
Fuel filler flap.  
Centre armrest.  
More details regarding the settings at:  
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Response of the central locking system for  
unlocking the vehicle, see page 22.  
Operating from outside  
Automatic locking of the vehicle, see  
page 25.  
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Via the remote control.  
Via the driver's door lock.  
Automatic call-up of the driver's seat and  
exterior mirror positions after the vehicle is  
unlocked, see page 24.  
With Comfort Access by means of the door  
handles on the driver's side and passenger  
side.  
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Triple turn signal, see page 52.  
At the same time as locking and unlocking via  
the remote control:  
Settings for display in the control display  
and in the instrument cluster:  
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Depending on the options fitted, the anti-  
theft security system is also switched on or  
off at the same time. The anti-theft security  
system prevents the doors from being  
opened by means of the locking buttons or  
the door handles.  
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12h/24h clock format, see page 68.  
Date format, see page 68.  
Units of measure for fuel consumption,  
distance covered/remaining range, and  
temperature, see page 68.  
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The welcome lights, interior lights and  
courtesy lighting are switched on and off.  
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Light settings:  
Headlight courtesy delay feature, see  
page 73.  
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The alarm system is armed or disarmed,  
see page 30.  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
The setting is saved for the remote control  
currently in use.  
Operating from inside  
Operating principle, see page 67.  
1. Switch on the ignition, see page 47.  
2. Repeatedly tap button 1 on the turn indica‐  
tor lever up or down until the symbol ap‐  
pears, accompanied by "SET".  
Via the button for the central locking system.  
If the vehicle has been locked from inside, the  
fuel filler flapremains unlocked.  
In the event of an accident of the correspond‐  
ing severity, the central locking is released au‐  
tomatically.  
3. Press button 2.  
The hazard warning system and interior light‐  
ing illuminate.  
4. Tap button 1 on the turn indicator lever up  
and down repeatedly until the symbol ap‐  
pears.  
Opening and closing: from  
outside  
With the remote control  
General  
Removing the remote control  
Persons remaining in the car or pets left  
inside can lock the doors from the inside. You  
should therefore take the remote control with  
you when you get out of the vehicle so that the  
car can be opened from the outside.◀  
5. Press button 2.  
6. Select with button 1:  
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Preconditions for operating the retractable  
hardtop with the remote control:  
Only the driver's door and fuel filler  
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐  
locks the entire vehicle.  
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Doors and boot lid closed.  
Boot partition down and locked at both  
sides, see page 33.  
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The entire vehicle is unlocked.  
Press again to have the side window  
lowered when the door is subsequently  
opened.  
Unlocking  
Press the button. The vehicle is unlocked.  
You can set how the car is unlocked.  
7. Press button 2.  
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Opening and closing  
Controls  
Convenient opening: windows and hardtop  
Switching on interior light and handle-  
area lighting  
When you are close to the vehicle you can use  
the remote control for the Comfort Access  
system to open the retractable hardtop.  
Press the button on the remote con‐  
trol with the vehicle locked.  
Keep the button on the remote control  
pressed.  
Unlocking boot lid  
Press the button on the remote control for  
approximately one second.  
The windows and the retractable hardtop are  
opened as long as the doors are closed.  
On certain national-market versions, the boot  
lid cannot be opened unless the car has been  
unlocked.  
With Comfort Access:  
Hold the button pressed. When you are  
close to the vehicle the windows rise after the  
hardtop has opened.  
Pay attention to the opening height of  
the boot lid  
Observing opening procedure  
The boot lid swings rearwards and upwards  
when opened. Make sure enough space is  
available on opening the boot lid, as otherwise  
damage can occur.◀  
Observe the opening procedure and  
make sure that no-one is trapped, as otherwise  
injuries could result. Opening stops if the but‐  
ton is released◀  
To prevent being locked out, do not place the  
remote control in the boot. If the boot lid had  
been locked before it was opened, it is locked  
again as soon as it is closed.  
Locking  
Press the button on the remote con‐  
trol.  
Before and after each trip, check that the boot  
lid has not been inadvertently unlocked.  
Locking from the outside  
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside  
when there is someone inside it, as it cannot  
then be unlocked from the inside in some na‐  
tional-market versions.◀  
Convenient loading  
When you are close to the vehicle you can use  
the remote control for the Comfort Access  
system to half-close the open retractable hard‐  
top for more convenient access to the boot.  
Convenient closing  
When you are close to the vehicle you can use  
the remote control for the Comfort Access  
system to close the retractable hardtop and  
the windows.  
1.  
Briefly press the button on the remote  
control.  
Within one second press the button again  
and this time hold it down until the retract‐  
able hardtop stops at an intermediate posi‐  
tion. To conclude, the boot lid then opens  
slightly.  
Keep the button on the remote control  
pressed.  
The retractable hardtop and the windows are  
closed.  
2. Open the boot lid, press the boot partition  
upwards and stow cargo in the boot.  
Observe the closing operation  
Follow closing operation and ensure that  
nobody gets jammed.  
Releasing the button stops the movement.◀  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
3. Press the boot partition downwards until it  
locks into place on both sides and close  
the boot lid.  
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The hazard warning flashers flash  
when locking/unlocking the vehicle.  
Function deactivated.  
4.  
Press the button in the remote control  
for a longer period to fold the retractable  
hardtop back in.  
7. Press button 2.  
Setting is stored.  
Calling up seat and mirror memory  
Acknowledgement signal of the  
vehicle  
Operating principle, see page 67.  
The last adjusted driver's seat and exterior mir‐  
ror position is stored for the currently used re‐  
mote control.  
1. Switch on the ignition, see page 47.  
When the vehicle is unlocked, this position is  
called up automatically if the setting is activa‐  
ted.  
2. Repeatedly tap button 1 on the turn indica‐  
tor lever up or down until the symbol ap‐  
pears, accompanied by "SET".  
Make sure well behind the driver's seat is  
free of obstacles  
When this Personal Profile function is used,  
first make sure that the footwell behind the  
driver's seat is free of obstacles. Otherwise,  
objects could be damaged, should the seat  
start to move towards the rear.◀  
Adjustment procedure is interrupted:  
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By operating the switch or the seat adjust‐  
ment.  
3. Press button 2.  
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By touching a seat and mirror memory but‐  
ton.  
4. Tap button 1 on the turn indicator lever up  
and down repeatedly until the symbol ap‐  
pears.  
Operating principle, see page 67.  
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Confirmation signal for unlocking  
Confirmation signal for unlocking  
1. Repeatedly tap button 1 on the turn indica‐  
tor lever up or down until the symbol ap‐  
pears, accompanied by "SET".  
5. Press button 2.  
2. Press button 2.  
6. Select with button 1:  
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Opening and closing  
Via the door lock  
Controls  
3. Tap button 1 on the turn indicator lever up  
and down repeatedly until the symbol ap‐  
pears.  
Locking from the outside  
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside  
when there is someone inside it, as it cannot  
then be unlocked from the inside in some na‐  
tional-market versions.◀  
4. Press button 2.  
5. Select with button 1:  
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Call up when vehicle is unlocked.  
Call up when driver's door is  
Removing the key before pulling the door  
handle  
opened.  
Switching off the automatic.  
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To avoid damage to the paint and key, always  
remove the key before pulling the outer door  
handle.◀  
6. Press button 2.  
Setting is stored.  
On certain national-market versions, the alarm  
system is triggered if the car is unlocked via  
the door lock.  
Malfunctions  
Local radio waves can interfere with the re‐  
mote control.  
Use the remote control to unlock the car or in‐  
sert the remote control fully into the ignition  
lock to shut off the alarm.  
In this case, lock and unlock the vehicle with  
the integrated key via the door lock.  
If the vehicle does not have an alarm system or  
comfort access, only the driver's door can be  
unlocked and locked by means of the  
integrated key.  
Manual operation  
In the event of an electrical fault, use the  
integrated key to unlock or lock the driver's  
door lock.  
If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle  
with a remote control, the battery in the remote  
control has discharged. Use the remote control  
in question for a lengthy drive so that the bat‐  
tery has time to recharge, see page 20.  
Opening and closing: from  
inside  
The battery in the remote control for comfort  
access requires replacement from time to  
time, see page 29.  
Removing the remote control  
Persons remaining in the car or pets left  
inside can lock the doors from the inside. You  
should therefore take the remote control with  
you when you get out of the vehicle so that the  
car can be opened from the outside.◀  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
4. Tap button 1 on the turn indicator lever up  
and down repeatedly until the symbol ap‐  
pears.  
Locking and unlocking  
Press the button.  
The doors and the boot lid are locked  
5. Press button 2.  
or unlocked, but not deadlocked, when the  
front doors are closed.  
6. Select with button 1:  
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The vehicle is locked automati‐  
cally after a short while if no door is  
opened.  
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked, depend‐  
ing on national version.  
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On driving off, the vehicle is  
locked automatically.  
Automatic locking  
The setting is saved for the remote control  
currently in use.  
or  
Locking is automatic  
after a brief delay if no door is opened  
or after the vehicle pulls away.  
Operating principle, see page 67.  
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The central locking remains un‐  
locked.  
1. Switch on the ignition, see page 47.  
2. Repeatedly tap button 1 on the turn indica‐  
tor lever up or down until the symbol ap‐  
pears, accompanied by "SET".  
7. Press button 2.  
Unlocking and opening  
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Press the button. The doors are  
unlocked. Open the door by pull‐  
ing the door release above the armrest.  
Pull the door release above the armrest  
twice: first pull unlocks, second pull opens  
the door.  
Locking  
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Press the button. The doors are  
locked.  
3. Press button 2.  
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Press the safety lock button of a door. In  
order to ensure that you cannot be inad‐  
vertently locked out of the car, the driver's  
door cannot be locked by pressing the  
safety lock button when the door is open.  
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Opening and closing  
Closing  
Controls  
Boot lid  
Pay attention to the opening height of  
the boot lid  
The boot lid swings rearwards and upwards  
when opened. Make sure enough space is  
available on opening the boot lid, as otherwise  
damage can occur.◀  
Opening from inside  
The recessed handles in the boot lid lining  
make it easier to pull the boot lid down.  
Risk of trapping  
To avoid injuries, make sure that the  
closing area of the boot lid is unobstructed.◀  
Lightly press the boot lid down.  
The actual closing action is automatic.  
Press the button.  
The boot lid opens if it is not locked.  
Comfort Access  
This button is not featured in some country  
versions.  
Principle  
Access to the vehicle is possible without acti‐  
vating the remote control.  
Opening from outside  
It is sufficient to have the remote control on  
your person, for example in a jacket pocket.  
The vehicle automatically recognises the re‐  
mote control when it is in the immediate vicin‐  
ity or inside the car.  
Comfort Access supports the following func‐  
tions:  
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Unlocking/locking the vehicle.  
Convenient closing.  
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Press on the top half of the BMW emblem.  
Unlocking the boot lid separately.  
Starting the engine.  
Press the button on the remote control  
for approximately one second.  
The boot lid can be opened.  
Operating requirements  
On certain national-market versions, the boot  
lid can only be opened with the remote control  
if the car has first been unlocked.  
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To lock, the remote control must be loca‐  
ted outside the vehicle.  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
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Approximately two seconds need to elapse  
before the car can be unlocked and locked  
again.  
Locking  
An engine start is only possible if the re‐  
mote control is in the vehicle.  
Comparison with the conventional  
remote control  
The above functions can be operated by  
pressing the button or using Comfort Access.  
A short delay when opening or closing the win‐  
dows, glass roof or retractable hardtop indi‐  
cates that a test is being carried out to ascer‐  
tain whether there is a remote control inside  
the car. If necessary, repeat the opening or  
closing procedure.  
Press on the area, arrow 2.  
This corresponds to pressing the  
ton.  
but‐  
To reduce the burden on the vehicle battery,  
make sure that the ignition and all electrical  
consumers are switched off prior to locking.  
Unlocking  
Operating the windows and  
convertible top  
The windows and the top can be opened and  
closed in all states as of radio ready ON, if  
there is a remote control inside the vehicle.  
Unlocking the boot lid separately  
Press on the top half of the BMW emblem.  
This corresponds to pressing the  
button.  
Pull the handle upwards, arrow 1. This corre‐  
When the car is locked, if a remote control is  
detected that has inadvertently been left inside  
the boot, the boot lid opens again. The hazard  
warning system flashes and, depending on the  
equipment version, a sound signal is issued.  
sponds to pressing the  
button.  
If the system detects a remote control inside  
the vehicle after unlocking, the electric steer‐  
ing wheel lock, see page 47, disengages.  
Switching on the radio ready state  
Pressing the start/stop button switches radio  
ready ON, see page 48.  
Do not depress the brake or clutch, otherwise  
the engine will start.  
Engine start  
The engine can be started or the ignition  
switched on if there is a remote control inside  
the vehicle. It is not necessary to insert the unit  
in the ignition lock, see page 47.  
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Opening and closing  
Controls  
Indicator light in the instrument clus‐  
ter shows: replace the battery in the  
remote control.  
Switching off the engine in vehicle  
with sport-automatic transmission  
Transmission position P is selected automati‐  
cally when you switch off the engine, unless  
you have selected N and the remote control is  
inserted in the ignition lock.  
Replacing the battery  
The battery in the remote control for Comfort  
Access requires replacement from time to  
time.  
Entering a car wash, car with sport-  
automatic transmission  
1. Remove the integrated key from the re‐  
mote control, see page 20.  
In order to ensure that the car can roll easily in  
the car wash, be sure to comply with the in‐  
structions in the section entitled Car wash, see  
page 180.  
Malfunction  
The Comfort Access system can be disrupted  
by local radio waves in the vicinity, for example  
by a mobile phone in immediate proximity to  
the remote control or if a mobile phone is be‐  
ing charged in the vehicle.  
In this situation, open or close the vehicle us‐  
ing the buttons on the remote control or via the  
door lock with the integrated key.  
2. Remove the cover.  
3. Insert a new battery of the same type with  
the positive side facing upwards.  
You can subsequently start the engine by in‐  
serting the remote control into the ignition  
lock.  
4. Press cover closed.  
Dispose of the old battery only at an au‐  
thorised collecting point or hand it in at a  
Service centre.  
Warning lights  
Warning light in the instrument clus‐  
ter comes on when you try to start  
the engine: engine start not possible.  
Alarm system  
Remote control not in the vehicle or remote  
control is malfunctioning. Take the remote  
control with you into the car or have it checked.  
If applicable, try inserting a different remote  
control into the ignition lock.  
Principle  
The alarm system is triggered if:  
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A door, the bonnet or the boot lid is  
opened.  
There is any movement inside the car. In‐  
terior movement detector, see page 30.  
Warning light in the instrument clus‐  
ter comes on while the engine is run‐  
ning: remote control is no longer in‐  
side the vehicle.  
The car's incline changes, for instance if an  
attempt is made to jack it up and steal the  
wheels or to raise it prior to towing away.  
After the engine is then switched off, it can be  
restarted only within approx. 10 seconds.  
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There is an interruption in the power sup‐  
ply from the battery.  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
Depending on the national-market version of  
the car, the alarm system briefly indicates un‐  
authorised entry or tampering by means of:  
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With Comfort Access: with the remote  
control on your person, pull the door han‐  
dle.  
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Acoustic alarm.  
Indicator light on the interior mirror  
Switching on the hazard warning flashers.  
Arming and disarming  
Whenever the car is locked or unlocked, either  
with the remote control or Comfort Access, the  
alarm system is armed or disarmed at the  
same time.  
Door lock with alarm system armed  
Opening certain national-market versions via  
the door lock triggers the alarm.  
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Indicator light flashes every 2 seconds:  
System is armed.  
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control or  
insert the remote control into the ignition lock  
up to the stop to deactivate the triggered  
alarm.  
Indicator light flashes after locking:  
Doors, bonnet, or boot lid are not properly  
closed; the rest is secured.  
After approximately ten seconds, the indi‐  
cator light flashes continuously. Interior  
movement detector and tilt alarm sensor  
are not active.  
Boot lid with alarm system armed  
The boot lid can also be opened using the re‐  
mote control when the alarm system is armed.  
Press the button on the remote control for  
approximately one second.  
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The indicator light goes out when the car is  
unlocked:  
Pay attention to the opening height of  
the boot lid  
No attempt has been made to tamper with  
the vehicle.  
The boot lid swings rearwards and upwards  
when opened. Make sure enough space is  
available on opening the boot lid, as otherwise  
damage can occur.◀  
The indicator light flashes after unlocking  
until the remote control is inserted into the  
ignition lock, but for no longer than approx‐  
imately five minutes:  
The alarm has been triggered.  
On closing the boot lid, it is locked again and  
monitored.  
Tilt alarm sensor  
The incline of the vehicle is monitored.  
On certain national-market versions, the boot  
lid can only be opened with the remote control  
if the car has first been unlocked.  
The alarm system is triggered, for instance, if  
an attempt is made to steal the car's wheels or  
tow it away.  
Switching off the alarm  
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Unlock the car with the remote control, see  
page 22.  
Interior movement detector  
The interior up to the level of the seat cushions  
is monitored. The alarm system, including inte‐  
rior movement detector, is consequently  
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Insert the remote control fully into the igni‐  
tion lock.  
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Opening and closing  
Controls  
armed even with the hardtop open. Objects  
such as leaves dropping into the interior of the  
car can trigger a false alarm, see 'Avoiding  
false alarms'.  
Opening, closing  
Individually  
Avoiding false alarms  
The tilt alarm sensor and interior movement  
detector can be switched off together, for ex‐  
ample in the following situations:  
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In car washes.  
In two-level garages.  
During transport via motorail, car ferry or  
trailer.  
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Press the switch as far as the resistance  
point:  
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When there are animals in the vehicle.  
The window opens as long as the switch is  
held.  
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and  
interior movement detector  
Pull the switch to close.  
Press the button on the remote con‐  
trol again within 10 seconds, as soon as the  
vehicle is locked.  
Press the switch beyond the resistance  
point:  
The window opens automatically.  
The indicator light shows for approximately  
two seconds, then starts flashing again.  
Press the switch again to halt the opening  
movement.  
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior move‐  
ment detector are switched off until the next  
time the car is locked.  
Together  
Power window regulators  
General  
Removing the remote control  
Take the remote control with you when  
you leave the car, otherwise children, for exam‐  
ple, could operate the power window regula‐  
tors and possibly injure themselves.◀  
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Press the switch as far as the resistance  
point:  
Risk of trapping  
All windows open as long as the switch is  
held.  
To avoid injuries, ensure that the closing  
area of the window is unobstructed during  
closing.◀  
Pull the switch to close.  
Press the switch beyond the resistance  
point:  
All windows open automatically.  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
Press the switch again to halt the opening  
movement.  
when the closing force exceeds a certain  
value.  
2. Pull the switch past the resistance point  
again within approximately four seconds  
and hold it there.  
Convenient operation  
Comfort operation via the remote control, see  
page 22.  
The window closes without the anti-trap  
mechanism.  
Comfort closing with Comfort Access, see  
page 23.  
Retractable hardtop  
After the ignition is switched off  
The windows can still be opened or closed for  
approximately 1 minute after the remote con‐  
trol has been removed from inside the car or  
the ignition switched off.  
General  
Note the following:  
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When leaving the car unattended, close the  
retractable hardtop. When closed, the  
hardtop not only protects the interior of the  
car against the sudden onset of wet  
weather, but also provides a degree of  
theft protection. However, even with the  
hardtop closed, it is better to keep valua‐  
bles only in the locked boot.  
Anti-trap mechanism  
If the closing power exceeds a certain value on  
closing one of the front side windows, the clos‐  
ing operation is interrupted.  
The window opens again slightly.  
Danger of trapping despite anti-trap  
mechanism  
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Do not attach any roof rack systems to the  
retractable hardtop, in particular no mag‐  
netic racks.  
Despite the anti-trap mechanism, make sure  
that the windows are not obstructed as they  
close; if this precaution is not taken, the risk re‐  
mains that thin objects, for instance, could fail  
to interrupt the closing movement.◀  
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Do not attach any rack systems to the boot  
lid, in particular no magnetic racks.  
When the retractable hardtop is activated,  
the boot lid moves up and back.  
No accessories on windows  
Before operating the retractable hardtop,  
make sure that there is sufficient clearance  
for all the system components to move  
freely, for example if the car is standing in a  
tight parking space.  
Do not attach any accessories in the  
movement range of the windows, as otherwise  
the anti-trap mechanism will be impaired.◀  
▷
▷
Drops of water might fall into the boot if the  
hardtop is opened while wet, for example if  
the car was in the rain or a car wash.  
Closing without the anti-trap  
mechanism  
If an external hazard or ice on the windows  
does not allow you to close the windows nor‐  
mally, proceed as follows:  
If necessary, remove objects from the boot  
beforehand in order to avoid spots of water  
or soiling.  
1. Pull the switch past the resistance point  
and hold it there. The anti-trap mechanism  
is restricted and the window opens slightly  
On opening and closing while the vehicle is  
being driven, air turbulence can occur in  
the luggage compartment.  
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Opening and closing  
Controls  
Stow objects in the luggage compartment  
accordingly.  
Folding down boot partition  
▷
The retractable hardtop cannot be moved  
at temperatures below -10 ℃/14 ℉.  
Do not touch mechanism and keep  
movement zone clear  
While opening or closing is in progress, keep  
well clear of the mechanism and keep children  
out of the movement zone of the retractable  
hardtop, as otherwise there is a risk of injury.◀  
Before opening the hardtop, close the boot  
partition, arrow, and lock into position on both  
sides.  
Do not place objects on the retractable  
hardtop  
Do not place any objects on the retractable  
hardtop or on the boot lid, as otherwise they  
could fall off during movement of the retracta‐  
ble hardtop and lead to damage or injury.◀  
Opening and closing  
As of radio-ready state, see page 48, car sta‐  
tionary:  
To protect the battery, whenever possible op‐  
erate the retractable hardtop with the engine  
running.  
Before opening and closing  
Always fully open or close the hardtop  
Before closing the retractable hardtop, remove  
any objects from the windscreen frame, other‐  
wise the hardtop's closing movement may be  
impeded.  
Do not stop the hardtop in an intermedi‐  
ate position during the opening or closing pro‐  
cedure. Otherwise there is a risk of injury be‐  
cause the hardtop will be retracted after a few  
minutes.◀  
▷
▷
▷
Comply with the safety instructions above.  
Make sure that the boot lid is closed.  
The vehicle should be on even ground,  
where possible. An excessive inclination is  
indicated by an indicator light.  
▷
▷
Fold down and engage boot partition, see  
below.  
1
2
3
Press and hold button 1:  
Retractable hardtop closes.  
Press and hold button 2:  
Retractable hardtop opens.  
LEDs  
Do not place any objects beside or on the  
boot partition and close the storage com‐  
partment on the left of the boot.  
▷
Adhere to the maximum load height under  
the boot partition, see instruction plate  
with height line in the boot.  
The side windows move down when the hard‐  
top is opened or closed.  
Convenient closing: if you long-press the but‐  
tons after LED 3 goes out the windows rise.  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
A short interruption of the movement has tech‐  
nical reasons and does not represent a mal‐  
function.  
ued in the desired direction by means of the  
switch.  
Always fully open or close the hardtop  
Fully open or close the hardtop, as other‐  
wise damage or injury could occur when the  
vehicle is on the move. Do not interrupt and re‐  
start the closing process several times in suc‐  
cession, otherwise the mechanism could be  
damaged.◀  
Operation while the vehicle is in  
motion  
The hardtop can be opened and closed up to a  
speed of approx. 40 km/h, 25 mph.  
If a speed of approx. 40 km/h, 25 mph is excee‐  
ded, the operation stops.  
If the hardtop is not either fully opened or fully  
closed you cannot open the boot lid or move  
the windows.  
Operation while the vehicle is in motion  
Observe operation of the hardtop while  
the vehicle is in motion, so that it cannot cause  
accidents. Where possible, do not move the  
hardtop when reversing, as the view towards  
the rear is severely restricted during the hard‐  
top movement. Do not drive faster than  
40 km/h, 25 mph, as otherwise the vehicle can  
be damaged. When cornering, driving on un‐  
even road surfaces or in wind, do not operate  
the hardtop while the vehicle is being driven.◀  
Comfort operation with the remote  
control  
Information on convenient operation, see  
page 23.  
Wind deflector  
The wind deflector helps minimise air move‐  
ments inside the passenger compartment  
when the hardtop is open, making driving all  
the more enjoyable even at high speeds.  
LEDs  
The LED might be accompanied by an acous‐  
tic signal in the following situations:  
Fitting  
▷
▷
▷
The green LED lights up during hardtop  
operation. It goes out as soon as the open‐  
ing or closing process is complete.  
1. Insert wind deflector 1 into the mount 2 at  
the rollover bar, the arrow indicates the di‐  
rection of travel.  
A red LED flashes after the release of the  
button if the opening and closing proce‐  
dure has not yet finished.  
If the red LED lights up when the switch is  
held down, either the boot partition is fol‐  
ded upwards, the boot lid is open, the vehi‐  
cle is not on level ground or the hardtop is  
malfunctioning. The retractable hardtop  
cannot be moved.  
Interruption  
The automatic sequence of movements is in‐  
terrupted if you release the switch which oper‐  
ates the hardtop. The sequence can be contin‐  
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Opening and closing  
Controls  
2. Push the wind deflector downwards, ar‐  
row 1, and simultaneously press down and  
forward, arrow 2, until it engages.  
Coat hooks 1 are located on the wind deflector  
inserts in the roll-over bars.  
Hang only light objects on the hooks  
Do not hang heavy objects from the  
hooks as they could endanger the vehicle oc‐  
cupants, for example in the case of braking or  
evasive manoeuvres.◀  
Storage  
Securing wind deflector  
It is very important to make sure that the  
wind deflector is correctly engaged, as other‐  
wise it could be pulled loose at high speeds.◀  
Removing  
1. Press wind deflector down and back simul‐  
taneously, arrow 1, to disengage.  
Fold wind deflector 1 and push into the stor‐  
age bag 2.  
The wind deflector can be stowed in the be‐  
hind-seat storage area.  
2. Remove wind deflector from the mounts  
with an upward movement, arrow 2.  
Coat hooks  
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Controls  
Adjusting  
Adjusting  
Do not incline the backrest too far to‐  
wards the rear  
Vehicle equipment  
This chapter describes all the standard equip‐  
ment, national-market-specific equipment and  
optional extras offered in the model series.  
Consequently, you will find that it contains de‐  
scriptions of items not available in a particular  
vehicle on account of a combination of options,  
for example, or the constraints applying to cer‐  
tain national-market versions. This also applies  
to safety-relevant functions and systems.  
Also on the passenger’s side, do not incline  
the backrest too far to the rear while the vehi‐  
cle is in motion. Otherwise, there is a danger of  
slipping under the seat belt in the event of an  
accident. The protective effect of the seat belt  
is lost.◀  
See the notes on damaged seat belts, see  
page 39.  
Country-specific regulations must be observed  
when using the corresponding functions and  
systems.  
Adjusting manually  
Safe seated position  
A seated position that suitably reflects your re‐  
quirements is a vital condition of relaxed driv‐  
ing with a minimum of fatigue.  
In the event of an accident, the seated position  
plays an important role together with:  
▷
▷
▷
Seat belts, see page 38.  
Head restraints.  
Forward/back  
Pull lever 1 and slide the seat to the desired  
position.  
Airbags, see page 79.  
After releasing the lever, move the seat gently  
forward or back to make sure it engages prop‐  
erly.  
Seats  
Before adjusting, note  
Height  
Pull lever 2 and apply your weight to the seat  
or lift it off, as necessary.  
No seat adjustment while the vehicle is in  
motion  
Do not reposition the driver’s seat while the  
vehicle is in motion.  
The seat could move unexpectedly, making  
the driver lose control of the vehicle, leading to  
an accident.◀  
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Adjusting  
Controls  
Backrest angle  
Set electrics  
Pull lever 3 and move the backrest to the de‐  
sired angle.  
1
2
3
Forward/back  
Height  
Distance:  
Seat cushion angle  
Adjust the backrest so that the head restraint  
is as near to the back of the head as possible.  
Seat cushion angle  
4
Backrest angle  
Lumbar support  
Pull the lever and move the seat until the de‐  
sired angle is reached. After releasing the  
lever, sit on and get up out of the seat to make  
sure it engages properly.  
The curvature of the backrest can be altered to  
support the lordosis, the lumbar section of the  
spine.  
The upper edge of the pelvis and the spinal  
column are supported to encourage an upright  
posture.  
Thigh support  
Pull the lever and move the thigh support for‐  
ward or back.  
▷
Press the switch at the front/rear.  
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Controls  
Adjusting  
The curvature is increased/decreased.  
Press the switch at the top/bottom.  
Seat belts  
▷
General  
The curvature is shifted upwards/down‐  
wards.  
Before driving off, always make sure that all  
occupants have fastened their seat belts.  
Backrest width  
Alter the width of the backrest via the side  
cushions to adjust the lateral support.  
The airbags are a complementary safety fea‐  
ture and not a substitute for the seat belts.  
Number of seat belts  
Your vehicle has been fitted with two seat belts  
for the safety of you and your passenger. How‐  
ever, they can only offer protection when ad‐  
justed correctly.  
The upper belt anchorage is suitable for adults  
of any stature as long as the seat is correctly  
adjusted.  
Adjustment for automatic retracting  
seat belts  
Press the switch at the front/rear.  
Backrest width is reduced/increased.  
▷
Draw the buckle tongue attached to the  
seat belt across the body and press it into  
the buckle catch until a 'click' is heard.  
Seat heating  
▷
Adjustment of the belt length is very im‐  
portant. To adjust the lap belt and check  
whether the buckle has locked correctly,  
pull upwards on the shoulder strap until the  
lap belt fits tightly.  
▷
▷
The length of the diagonal shoulder strap  
adjusts itself automatically to allow free‐  
dom of movement.  
To release the seat belt, press the button  
on the buckle catch unit.  
Press the button once per tempera‐  
ture stage.  
One person per seat belt  
Never restrain more than one person  
Maximum temperature is indicated by three  
LEDs.  
with each seat belt. Babies or small children  
must not travel on the lap of another occu‐  
pant.◀  
If you resume your journey within approx.  
15 minutes, seat heating is activated automati‐  
cally at the temperature last set.  
Fastening the seat belt  
Place the seat belt tightly over the pelvis  
and shoulder as close as possible to the body  
and make sure that it is positioned low at the  
hip in the area of the pelvis and is not pressing  
Switching off  
Press and hold down the button.  
LEDs go out.  
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Adjusting  
Controls  
on your midriff. Otherwise, the seat belt can  
slip over the hip and injure the midriff in the  
event of a head-on collision.  
remove slack, or prevent the seat belt assem‐  
bly from being adjusted to remove slack.◀  
The seat belt must not pass across the neck. It  
should not be pulled across sharp edges or  
routed or fastened over hard or fragile ob‐  
jects.◀  
Fastening the seat belt  
Impairment of the restraining effect  
Avoid wearing bulky clothing and regu‐  
larly pull the seat belt in the upper-body area  
taut, otherwise its restraining effect could be  
impaired.◀  
Warning  
The seat belt buckle must be heard to engage.  
Seat belts are designed to bear upon the  
bony structure of the body and should be worn  
low across the front of the pelvis, or the pelvis,  
chest and shoulders, as applicable. Wearing  
the lap section of the belt across the abdomi‐  
nal area must be avoided.  
Unfastening the seat belt  
1. Hold onto the belt.  
2. Press the red button on the belt buckle.  
3. Guide the belt back up to the reel.  
Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly as pos‐  
sible, consistent with comfort, to provide the  
protection for which they have been designed.  
A slack belt will greatly reduce the protection  
afforded to the wearer.  
Seat belt reminder for driver and  
passenger  
The indicator light is illuminated and  
a warning sounds. Check whether the  
seat belt has been fastened correctly.  
Care should be taken to avoid contamination of  
the webbing by polishes, oils and chemicals  
and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may  
safely be carried out using mild soap and wa‐  
ter. The belt should be replaced if webbing be‐  
comes frayed, contaminated or damaged. Seat  
belts should not be worn with straps twisted.  
Each seat belt assembly must only be used by  
one occupant; it is forbidden to put a belt  
around a child being carried on the occupant’s  
lap.  
The seat belt reminder is activated as long as  
the driver's seat belt has not been fastened.  
On some national versions, the seat belt re‐  
minder is also activated above approximately  
8 km/h/5 mph if the passenger's seat belt is  
not fastened or if heavy objects are located on  
the seat.  
Damaged seat belts  
In the event of stress due to an accident or  
damage:  
It is essential to replace the entire assembly af‐  
ter it has been worn in a severe impact even if  
damage to the assembly is not obvious.◀  
Replace the belt system, including the seat-  
belt tensioner, and have the belt anchorage  
checked.  
Warning  
No modifications or additions should be  
made by the user which will either prevent the  
seat belt adjusting devices from operating to  
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Controls  
Adjusting  
Checking and replacing the seat belts  
Call up position  
Only have this work carried out at the  
Service Centre, as otherwise correct function‐  
ing of this safety device is not ensured.◀  
Do not call up memory while the vehicle  
is in motion  
Do not call up the memory while the vehicle is  
in motion, otherwise an unexpected seat or  
steering wheel movement may cause an acci‐  
dent.◀  
Seat and mirror memory  
General  
Convenience function  
You can save and recall two different positions  
for the driver's seat and exterior mirrors for  
each remote control.  
1. Open the driver's door or activate radio-  
ready state, see page 47.  
2. Briefly press memory button 1 or 2 as de‐  
sired.  
The seat width and lumbar support settings  
are not saved.  
The corresponding seat position is automati‐  
cally recalled.  
The process is cancelled if a seat adjustment  
switch or one of the buttons is pressed.  
Safety function  
1. Close the driver's door and switch ignition  
on or off, see page 47.  
2. Keep button 1 or 2 pressed as desired until  
the adjustment procedure has been con‐  
cluded.  
Saving  
1. Radio-ready state or switch on the ignition,  
see page 47.  
Mirrors  
2. Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the  
desired positions.  
Exterior mirrors  
3.  
Press the button. LED in button is  
illuminated.  
General  
Correctly estimating distance  
4. Press desired memory button 1 or 2: LED  
turns off.  
Objects reflected in the mirrors are  
closer than they appear. Do not gauge your  
distance from following traffic based on what  
you see in the mirror; otherwise there is an in‐  
creased risk of an accident.◀  
If the MEMORY button was pressed acciden‐  
tally:  
Press the button again. LED turns off.  
The positions of the exterior mirrors are saved  
for the remote control currently in use. When  
the vehicle is unlocked, the stored position is  
called up automatically.  
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Adjusting  
Controls  
Activating  
Overview  
1. Push mirror changeover switch into posi‐  
tion for driver's mirror, arrow 1.  
1
2
3
Adjusting  
Folding in and out  
2. Engage reverse gear or transmission posi‐  
tion R, as applicable.  
Left/right, automatic parking function  
Selecting a mirror  
Deactivating  
Switching to other mirror:  
Push mirror changeover switch 3.  
Push mirror changeover switch into position  
for passenger-side mirror, arrow 2.  
Electrical adjustment  
Folding in and out  
Press button 2.  
Corresponding to movement of button.  
Possible up to approximately 20 km/h, 15 mph.  
An advantage, for example  
Saving positions  
Seat and mirror memory, see page 40.  
▷
▷
▷
In car washes.  
In narrow streets.  
When folding mirrors back out that have  
been folded in manually.  
Adjusting manually  
In the event of an electrical fault, for example,  
press the borders of the mirror glass.  
Folded-in mirrors automatically fold out at ap‐  
proximately 40 km/h, 25 mph.  
Folding mirrors in a car wash  
Automatic parking function  
Before driving through a car wash, fold  
the mirrors in manually or by pressing button;  
otherwise, they could be damaged due to the  
width of the car.◀  
When reverse gear is engaged, the glass of the  
mirror on the front passenger side tilts slightly  
down. This improves the view of the kerb or  
other obstacles near the ground, for example  
when parking.  
Automatic heating  
Both exterior mirrors are heated automatically  
while the engine is running or the ignition is  
switched on.  
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Controls  
Adjusting  
Interior mirror  
Reducing glare  
Steering wheel  
General  
Do not attempt adjustment while the ve‐  
hicle is in motion  
Do not adjust the steering wheel position while  
the vehicle is in motion, or an accident may re‐  
sult from any unexpected movement.◀  
Adjusting  
Glare from behind when driving at night: turn  
button.  
Interior and exterior mirrors with  
automatic-dim function  
1. Fold the lever downwards.  
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred  
height and angle to suit your seated posi‐  
tion.  
3. Swing the lever back up.  
Do not apply force to the lever  
The interior and exterior mirrors with auto‐  
matic-dim function are controlled by two pho‐  
tocells in the interior mirror. One photocell is in  
the mirror frame or mirror (see arrow); the other  
is on the back of the mirror.  
Do not use force to swing the lever back  
up; otherwise the mechanism will be dam‐  
aged.◀  
Steering wheel heating  
Switching on/off  
To keep the system functioning properly:  
▷
▷
Keep photocells clean.  
Do not obstruct the zone between the inte‐  
rior mirror and windscreen.  
Press the button.  
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Adjusting  
Controls  
▷
▷
On: LED is illuminated.  
Off: LED turns off.  
Electric steering wheel lock  
In some configurations the vehicle is fitted with  
an electric steering wheel lock.  
The steering wheel locks and unlocks auto‐  
matically, see page 47:  
▷
When the remote control is removed and  
inserted.  
▷
With Comfort Access when a remote con‐  
trol is detected outside or inside the car.  
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Controls  
Carrying children in safety  
Carrying children in safety  
Carrying children in suitable child re‐  
straint systems  
Vehicle equipment  
This chapter describes all the standard equip‐  
ment, national-market-specific equipment and  
optional extras offered in the model series.  
Consequently, you will find that it contains de‐  
scriptions of items not available in a particular  
vehicle on account of a combination of options,  
for example, or the constraints applying to cer‐  
tain national-market versions. This also applies  
to safety-relevant functions and systems.  
Children younger than 12 years or smaller than  
150 cm, approximately 5 ft are only to travel in  
suitable child restraint systems, otherwise  
there is an increased risk of injury in the event  
of an accident.◀  
Fitting child restraint  
systems  
Country-specific regulations must be observed  
when using the corresponding functions and  
systems.  
Child restraint systems  
Suitable child restraint systems are available  
from your Service centre for every class of age  
or weight.  
Important considerations  
Note  
Notes  
Children in the vehicle  
Manufacturer specifications for child re‐  
straints  
Do not leave children unattended in the  
vehicle, as they could otherwise endanger  
themselves and/or other persons by opening  
the doors, for example.◀  
When selecting, installing and using child re‐  
straint systems, follow the manufacturer’s in‐  
formation, otherwise the protection may be af‐  
fected.◀  
Not for Australia/New Zealand:  
Children on the front passenger seat  
Child restraint systems following an acci‐  
dent  
If it becomes necessary to use a child restraint  
system in the front passenger's seat, make  
sure that the front and side airbags on the pas‐  
senger's side are disabled. Front passenger  
airbags can only be deactivated with the key  
switch for front passenger airbags, see  
page 80.  
Following an accident, all components of the  
child restraint system and the seat belt that  
was used to secure it should be checked and  
renewed if necessary.  
This work should only be carried out by your  
Service Centre.◀  
Conventional child restraint systems are de‐  
signed to be secured with a lap belt or with the  
lap-belt section of a lap-and-shoulder belt. In‐  
correctly or improperly fitted child restraint  
systems can increase a child's risk of injury. Al‐  
ways follow the instructions for installing the  
system precisely.  
Deactivating the front passenger airbags  
If you fit a child restraint system in the  
front passenger’s seat, the front passenger air‐  
bags must be deactivated, otherwise a child  
travelling on that seat will face an increased  
risk of injury if the airbags are deployed, even if  
a child restraint system is used.◀  
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Carrying children in safety  
Controls  
Rear-facing child restraint systems  
Not for Australia /New Zealand: on the  
front passenger seat  
Rear-facing child restraint systems  
If you fit a rear-facing child restraint sys‐  
tem in the front passenger's seat, the front  
passenger airbags must be deactivated, other‐  
wise a child travelling on that seat will face an  
increased risk of injury or even a fatal accident  
if the airbags are deployed, even if a child re‐  
straint system is used.◀  
Seat position  
Before installing a universal child restraint sys‐  
tem, move the passenger's seat to the rear‐  
most and highest position to achieve the best  
possible routing of the belt. Do not change the  
height of the seat after fitting the child restraint  
system.  
Backrest width  
1. Fully open backrest width, see page 38.  
2. Fit the child seat.  
Backrest width for child’s seat  
Before fitting a child restraint system in  
the front passenger’s seat, the backrest width  
must be fully open. Do not change the setting  
while the child restraint system is fitted, as oth‐  
erwise the stability of the child’s seat will be re‐  
stricted.◀  
Read the information on the sun visor on the  
front passenger's side.  
For Australia/New Zealand:  
installation of child restraints  
Your vehicle is not equipped with provisions to  
allow the installation of a child restraint system  
on the passenger´s seat in accordance with  
ADR 34/01 as applicable at the time of manu‐  
facture.  
Not for Australia/New  
Zealand: ISOFIX child seat  
mountings  
Note  
Manufacturer specifications for ISOFIX  
child restraints  
Please note the following warning  
because your vehicle has been  
equipped with a front airbag for  
the front passenger seat that can‐  
not be deactivated:  
For fitting and using ISOFIX child restraints,  
observe the operating and safety instructions  
of the system’s manufacturer, as the protec‐  
tive effect could otherwise be impaired.◀  
Extreme hazard  
Do not use a rearward facing child re‐  
straint on a seat protected by an airbag in front  
of it.◀  
Suitable ISOFIX child restraints  
Do not use a child restraint system with  
upper ISOFIX retaining strap  
The vehicle is not equipped with a mounting  
for an upper ISOFIX retaining strap. Therefore  
only use child restraint systems that do not re‐  
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Controls  
Carrying children in safety  
quire an upper ISOFIX retaining strap, other‐  
wise the protective effect will be impaired.◀  
the backrest slightly towards the rear. After  
mounting the child restraint system, return the  
backrest to an upright position.  
The following ISOFIX child restraint systems  
may be used on the allocated seats in your ve‐  
hicle. The corresponding designations can be  
found on the child seats.  
Front passenger's seat  
A - ISO / F2  
B - ISO / F3  
B1 - ISO/F2X  
E - ISO/R1  
D - ISO/R2  
Brackets for lower ISOFIX anchors  
Before fitting the child seat, pull the belt away  
from the area around the child seat mounting  
points.  
Properly engage the lower ISOFIX an‐  
chors  
Make sure that the lower ISOFIX anchors are  
correctly locked in place and that the child re‐  
straint system is seated firmly against the  
backrest, as otherwise the protective effect  
can be diminished.◀  
Front passenger's seat  
The brackets for the lower ISOFIX anchors are  
located at the positions marked by the arrows,  
in the gap between the seat and the backrest.  
For easier access to the ISOFIX anchors on the  
front passenger's seat, it can be helpful to tilt  
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Driving  
Controls  
Driving  
Comfort Access  
Vehicle equipment  
If the car is equipped with Comfort Access, it is  
only necessary to insert the remote control in  
the ignition lock in exceptional cases, see  
page 29.  
This chapter describes all the standard equip‐  
ment, national-market-specific equipment and  
optional extras offered in the model series.  
Consequently, you will find that it contains de‐  
scriptions of items not available in a particular  
vehicle on account of a combination of options,  
for example, or the constraints applying to cer‐  
tain national-market versions. This also applies  
to safety-relevant functions and systems.  
Removing emote control from the  
ignition lock  
Do not use force to remove the remote  
control from the ignition lock  
Do not use force to remove the remote control  
from the ignition lock, as otherwise damage  
can occur.◀  
Country-specific regulations must be observed  
when using the corresponding functions and  
systems.  
Before removing the remote control, first push  
it in as far as it will go to release the locking  
mechanism.  
Ignition lock  
▷
The ignition is switched off if it was on be‐  
forehand.  
Inserting the remote control in the  
ignition lock  
▷
The electric steering wheel lock, see  
page 43, disengages audibly.  
Sport-automatic transmission  
Transmission position P is selected automati‐  
cally when you remove the remote control  
from the ignition lock. In order to ensure that  
the car can roll easily in the car wash, be sure  
to comply with the instructions in the section  
entitled Car wash, see page 180.  
Insert the remote control fully into the ignition  
lock.  
▷
Radio ready state is switched on. Individual  
electrical consumers can operate.  
Start/Stop button  
▷
The electric steering wheel lock, see  
page 43, disengages audibly.  
Insert the remote control in the ignition  
lock  
Insert the remote control into the ignition lock  
before you move the vehicle, otherwise the  
electric steering wheel lock will not disengage  
and you will not be able to steer the car.◀  
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Driving  
Pressing the start/stop button switches radio  
ready ON and ignition ON/OFF.  
Engine start  
Enclosed spaces  
The engine starts when the start/stop button is  
pressed with the clutch pedal depressed in a  
car with manual gearbox, and when the brake  
pedal is depressed in a car with automatic  
transmission.  
Never run the engine in enclosed spaces,  
as inhaling the exhaust gas can lead to loss of  
consciousness with fatal consequences. The  
exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, which  
is colourless and odourless, but highly toxic.◀  
Radio ready state  
Unattended vehicle  
Individual electrical consumers can operate.  
The time and the outside temperature are dis‐  
played in the instrument cluster.  
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with  
the engine running, as this constitutes a haz‐  
ard.  
Radio ready state is switched off automatically:  
Before leaving the vehicle when the engine is  
running, apply the parking brake and engage  
gearbox position P or idle position, otherwise  
the vehicle may move.◀  
▷
When the remote control is removed from  
the ignition lock.  
▷
In a car with Comfort Access when the  
panel above the door lock is touched, lock‐  
ing, see page 28.  
Frequent starting in quick succession  
Avoid starting, stopping and restarting  
the engine in rapid succession as well as re‐  
peated attempts to start the engine if it does  
not fire. Otherwise unburned or only partially  
combusted fuel could reach the catalytic con‐  
verter, which could overheat and sustain dam‐  
age as a result.◀  
Ignition on  
All electrical consumers are ready for opera‐  
tion. The odometer and trip distance recorder  
are displayed in the instrument cluster.  
To save battery power when the engine is off,  
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary  
electronic systems.  
Do not warm up the engine with the car at a  
standstill; it is preferable to set off, driving at  
moderate engine speeds.  
Radio ready state and ignition off  
All indicator lights, warning lights and displays  
in the instrument cluster go out.  
Sport-automatic transmission  
In certain situations transmission position P is  
engaged automatically. In order to ensure that  
the car can roll easily in the car wash, be sure  
to comply with the instructions in the section  
entitled Car wash, see page 180.  
Manual gearbox  
Remote control in ignition lock or with Comfort  
Access system in the vehicle, see page 27.  
1. Press the brake.  
2. Press the clutch.  
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3. Press the Start/Stop button.  
3. Remove the remote control from the igni‐  
tion lock, see page 47.  
Starting proceeds automatically for a certain  
time, and ceases automatically as soon as the  
engine has started.  
Automatic start/stop  
function  
Sport-automatic transmission  
Remote control in ignition lock or with Comfort  
Access system in the vehicle, see page 27.  
Principle  
The automatic start/stop function helps you to  
save fuel and reduce emissions. The system  
does this by stopping the engine when station‐  
ary, for example, in a traffic jam or at traffic  
lights. The ignition remains switched on. As  
soon as you depress the clutch, the engine  
starts automatically.  
1. Press the brake.  
2. Press the Start/Stop button.  
Starting proceeds automatically for a certain  
time, and ceases automatically as soon as the  
engine has started.  
Automatic operation  
Stopping the engine  
After every time you start the engine, the Auto  
Start Stop function is operational. It is activa‐  
ted as soon as you drive faster than 5 km/h,  
3 mph in a forward direction.  
Removing the remote control  
To avoid the risk of children starting the  
engine or releasing the parking brake, always  
take the remote control with you when you  
leave the car.◀  
Automatic engine stop  
Under the following conditions when the vehi‐  
cle comes to a stop the engine is automatically  
switched off:  
Apply the parking brake and further se‐  
cure the vehicle as required  
When parking, apply the parking brake firmly to  
prevent the car from rolling. On steep upward  
and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐  
hicle, for example, by turning the steering  
wheel in the direction of the curb.◀  
▷
Neutral engaged and clutch pedal not de‐  
pressed.  
▷
Driver's seat belt buckled or driver's door  
closed.  
While the engine is stopped the air flow of the  
air conditioning or automatic air conditioning is  
reduced.  
Manual gearbox  
1. Press the Start/Stop button when the vehi‐  
cle is at standstill.  
Status indicator light in the instrument  
cluster  
2. Engage first gear or reverse.  
3. Apply the parking brake.  
The status indicator light comes on  
to show that the Automatic Start/  
Stop function is ready for automatic  
engine restart.  
4. Remove the remote control from the igni‐  
tion lock, see page 47.  
Sport-automatic transmission  
1. Press the Start/Stop button when the vehi‐  
cle is at standstill.  
The status indicator light comes on  
to show that the preconditions for an  
2. Apply the parking brake.  
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automatic engine stop are not satisfied.  
Further information, see page 184.  
When the engine restarts accelerate away from  
rest in the usual way.  
Safety function  
Note  
After an automatic stop the engine will not re‐  
start by itself if any one of the following condi‐  
tions applies:  
In the following situations, the engine is not au‐  
tomatically switched off:  
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▷
External temperature too low.  
▷
Driver's seat belt unbuckled or driver's  
door open.  
High outside temperature and automatic  
air conditioning running.  
▷
Engine-compartment lid has been un‐  
latched.  
▷
Passenger compartment not heated or  
cooled to selected setting.  
The indicator light lights up.  
▷
▷
Engine not yet at operating temperature.  
The engine can only be started using  
the Start/Stop button.  
Front wheels turned well away from the  
straight-ahead position or steering wheel  
being turned.  
Further information, see page 184.  
▷
▷
After reversing.  
Note  
Screen fogging with automatic air condi‐  
tioning switched on.  
Even if the vehicle cannot pull away, the en‐  
gine restarts automatically in the following sit‐  
uations:  
▷
▷
▷
Vehicle's battery in low state of charge.  
Engine-compartment lid unlatched.  
Stop & go traffic.  
▷
Very high temperature in passenger com‐  
partment occurring while cooling function  
is switched on.  
The indicator light lights up.  
▷
▷
▷
Steering wheel is turned to steer the car.  
Vehicle starting to roll.  
Parking the car during an automatic  
engine stop  
Screen fogging with automatic air condi‐  
tioning switched on.  
You can park your vehicle safely during an au‐  
tomatic engine stop, for example if it is neces‐  
sary for you to exit the car.  
▷
▷
Vehicle's battery in low state of charge.  
Very low temperature in passenger com‐  
partment occurring while heater is  
switched on.  
1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is  
switched off. The Automatic Start/Stop  
function is deactivated.  
▷
Low brake vacuum, e.g. if the brake pedal  
is pressed down several times in succes‐  
sion.  
2. Apply the parking brake.  
You can restart the engine in the usual way by  
pressing the start/stop button.  
Automatic engine start  
When you are ready to pull away the engine re‐  
starts automatically as soon as you depress  
the clutch pedal.  
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The parking brake is primarily intended to pre‐  
vent a stationary vehicle from rolling away.  
Manually deactivating/activating the  
system  
When the vehicle is stationary, the parking  
brake acts electromechanically on the rear  
wheels. If the vehicle is rolling or driving, the  
parking brake acts on the disc brakes of the  
front and rear wheels via the hydraulic brake  
system.  
Engaging  
Press the button.  
▷
▷
LED in button is on: Automatic Start/Stop  
function is deactivated.  
Engine is started during an automatic en‐  
gine stop.  
The engine can be switched off or started  
only by means of the Start/Stop button.  
Pull the switch. The parking brake is applied.  
LED off: automatic Start/Stop function is  
activated.  
The indicator light on the instrument  
cluster and the LED on the switch light  
up. The parking brake is applied.  
Automatic deactivation  
The remote control does not have to be in the  
ignition to apply the parking brake.  
In certain situations the Automatic Start/Stop  
function is automatically deactivated for safety  
reasons, for example in the absence of a driver.  
While the vehicle is in motion  
Malfunction  
If exceptional circumstances necessitate appli‐  
cation while the vehicle is in motion, keep the  
switch pulled out: the vehicle brakes sharply  
for as long as the switch is pulled.  
The Auto Start Stop function no lon‐  
ger shuts down the engine. The indi‐  
cator light lights up. It is possible to  
keep driving. Have the system checked.  
The indicator light in the instrument  
cluster lights up red, an audible signal  
sounds and the brake lights light up.  
Further information, see page 184.  
As soon as you have braked the vehicle almost  
to a complete stop, 3 km/h/2 mph, the parking  
brake remains applied.  
Parking brake  
Principle  
Your vehicle is equipped with an electrome‐  
chanical parking brake that you apply and re‐  
lease by means of a switch.  
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Driving  
Releasing  
Turn indicators, high-beam  
headlights, headlight flasher  
Removing the remote control  
To avoid the risk of children starting the  
engine or releasing the parking brake, always  
take the remote control with you when you  
leave the car.◀  
The parking brake can be released only with  
the ignition switched on or the engine running.  
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2
3
High-beam headlights  
Headlight flasher  
Turn indicator  
Indicating a turn  
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.  
To cancel the signal manually, press the lever  
as far as the resistance point.  
Manual gearbox  
Press the parking brake switch. At the same  
time, apply brake pedal and clutch.  
If the indicator light flashes more rapidly than  
usual, a turn indicator bulb has failed.  
Sport-automatic transmission  
Indicating a turn briefly  
Press the parking brake switch while applying  
the brake pedal or with the selector lever in po‐  
sition P.  
Press the lever as far as the resistance point  
and hold it there for as long as you wish to indi‐  
cate a turn.  
Indicator lights  
Triple turn signal  
Press the lever as far as the resistance point.  
The turn indicator flashes three times.  
When the parking brake is released, the  
indicator light on the instrument cluster  
goes off.  
Malfunction  
If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, se‐  
cure the vehicle against rolling away, for exam‐  
ple with a chock, if you leave the vehicle.  
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You can set the system to have the turn indica‐  
tors flash once or three times when this func‐  
tion is selected.  
Wiper system  
Notes  
1. Switch on ignition, see page 47.  
No wiper operation in the event of frost  
2. Repeatedly tap button 1 on the turn indica‐  
tor lever up or down until the symbol ap‐  
pears, accompanied by "SET".  
Do not switch the wipers on if they are  
frozen to the windscreen, otherwise the wiper  
blades and the wiper motor could be dam‐  
aged.◀  
No wiper operation if the windscreen is  
dry  
Do not switch the wipers on if the windscreen  
is dry, otherwise the wiper blades wear more  
quickly and can be damaged.◀  
Switching on wipers  
3. Press button 2.  
4. Tap button 1 on the turn indicator lever up  
and down repeatedly until the symbol ap‐  
pears.  
Push lever upwards, arrow.  
The lever returns to the default position when  
released.  
Normal wiper speed  
Press once.  
5. Press button 2.  
6. Select with button 1:  
The wipers switch to intermittent wipe as the  
car comes to a halt.  
▷
▷
Turn indicator flashes once.  
Triple turn signal.  
Fast wiper speed  
7. Press button 2.  
Press twice or press beyond the resistance  
point.  
The setting is saved for the remote control  
currently in use.  
The wipers switch to normal speed as the car  
comes to a halt.  
The setting is saved for the remote control  
currently in use.  
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Driving  
Switching off wipers, or flick-wipe  
Setting speed for intermittent wipe or  
sensitivity of the rain sensor  
Push lever downwards, arrow.  
Turn the knurled wheel.  
The lever returns to the default position when  
released.  
Do not use the washer system in the  
event of frost  
Intermittent wipe or rain sensor  
If the car is not fitted with a rain sensor, the in‐  
termittent wipe time is a preset.  
Only operate the washer systems and cleaning  
equipment if you are certain that the fluid will  
not freeze on the windscreen and interfere with  
the view ahead. Therefore, use anti-freeze.  
If the car is fitted with a rain sensor, the time  
between wipes is controlled automatically and  
depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The  
rain sensor is located on the windscreen, di‐  
rectly in front of the inside mirror.  
Do not use the washer systems if the fluid res‐  
ervoir is empty, or the washer pump will be  
damaged.◀  
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain  
sensor  
Activating intermittent wipe or rain  
sensor  
Press the button again, arrow. LED in button  
goes out.  
Press the button, arrow. The LED in the button  
comes on.  
Disable the rain sensor in car washes  
Deactivate the rain sensor in an auto‐  
matic car wash to prevent the wipers from be‐  
ing activated inadvertently and damaged.◀  
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Controls  
Cleaning windscreen and headlights  
Reservoir for washer fluid  
Topping up washer fluid  
Only top up washer fluid when the en‐  
gine has cooled down and then fully close the  
lid to prevent washer fluid from making contact  
with hot engine components.  
Otherwise, if the fluid is spilled, there is a risk  
of fire and personal safety is endangered.◀  
Pull the lever, arrow.  
Fluid from the washer fluid reservoir is sprayed  
onto the windscreen and the wipers are oper‐  
ated briefly.  
When the vehicle's lights are switched on, the  
headlights are cleaned simultaneously at prac‐  
tical intervals.  
All washer jets are supplied from one tank.  
Windscreen washer jets  
The recommended minimum filling quantity is  
1 litre, 1.7 Imp. pints.  
The windscreen washer jets are heated auto‐  
matically while the engine is running or the ig‐  
nition is switched on.  
Fill with a mixture of window cleaner concen‐  
trate and tap water and, if necessary, some an‐  
tifreeze in accordance with the manufacturer's  
instructions.  
Washer fluid  
Before topping up, mix the washer fluid to  
comply with the mixture ratio.  
General  
Do not fill with undiluted window cleaner con‐  
centrate and antifreeze or with water alone  
since this can result in damage to the wiper  
system.  
Anti-freeze protection for washer fluid  
Antifreeze is flammable and can result in  
injury if not used properly.  
This is why it should be kept away from naked  
flames.  
Do not mix the window cleaner concentrates of  
different manufacturers, since this can lead to  
blockages in the washer jets.  
Only store in the sealed original container and  
out of reach of children.  
Read the information and instructions on the  
container.◀  
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Driving  
down beyond the regular full-throttle position;  
resistance will be felt.  
Manual gearbox  
R Reverse  
Engage this position only when the car is sta‐  
tionary.  
N Neutral  
The car will be able to roll.  
The vehicle remains in position N after the en‐  
gine has been turned off if the remote control  
is in the ignition lock. This function can be  
used in a car wash, for example, see page 180.  
P is automatically selected after approx. 30 mi‐  
nutes.  
Note the gear level  
When shifting to 5th or 6th gear, push  
the gearshift lever to the right. If you don't do  
this, you may shift to 3rd or 4th gear, which  
could cause engine damage.◀  
P Park  
The rear wheels are locked.  
Reverse gear  
Engage this position only when the car is sta‐  
tionary. Overcome the resistance when press‐  
ing the gearshift lever to the left.  
P is automatically selected if the following con‐  
ditions apply:  
▷
▷
▷
Driver's door is opened while the engine is  
running, seat belt not buckled and brake  
and accelerator pedals not pressed.  
Malfunction  
The warning light shows yellow. In  
addition, an acoustic signal is emit‐  
ted.  
Engine is switched off. This does not apply  
if the gearbox is in N and the remote con‐  
trol is in the ignition lock.  
Clutch temperature too high.  
Remote control is removed from the igni‐  
tion, see page 47.  
Further information, see page 184.  
Before leaving the vehicle, ensure that power‐  
train position P has been engaged, otherwise  
the vehicle can start moving.  
8-speed sport-automatic  
transmission  
Engaging transmission positions  
▷
It is only possible to move from transmis‐  
sion position P with the engine running and  
the brake pressed.  
Transmission positions  
D Drive, automatic position  
▷
Before shifting from P or N when the vehi‐  
cle is stationary, first press the brake, oth‐  
erwise the desired gearshift will not be per‐  
formed: shiftlock.  
Use this position for all normal driving. All for‐  
ward gears are selected as necessary.  
Kick-down  
Kick-down enables you to achieve maximum  
performance. Press the accelerator pedal  
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Apply the brake until you are ready to  
move off  
Sport program and DS manual-shift  
mode  
Apply the brake until you are ready to move off;  
this will prevent the car creeping when a gear  
is selected.◀  
Activating the DS Sport program  
Engaging transmission positions D, R,  
N
Press the selector lever out of position D to the  
left.  
The Sport programme is activated and DS ap‐  
pears in the instrument cluster.  
Briefly press the selector lever in the desired  
direction, possibly overcoming a resistance  
point. When moving from P or to R, press un‐  
lock button 1 simultaneously.  
This position is recommended for a perform‐  
ance-oriented driving style.  
Activating M/S manual-shift mode  
1. Press the selector lever out of position D to  
the left.  
The transmission position engaged is dis‐  
played on the selector lever.  
When you let go of the selector lever, it returns  
to the central position.  
2. Press the selector lever forwards or back‐  
wards.  
Manual operation becomes active and the gear  
is shifted.  
Engaging transmission position P  
Engage this position only when the car is sta‐  
tionary.  
The gear selected appears briefly on the in‐  
strument cluster, for example M1.  
In M/S manual mode, the transmission upshifts  
automatically, if required, when maximum en‐  
gine rpm is reached.  
Changing gear in manual mode  
▷
To shift down: press the selector lever for‐  
wards.  
▷
To shift up: press the selector lever back‐  
wards.  
Press button P.  
Gear changes are performed only at suitable  
engine and road speeds; for example, the  
transmission will not shift if the resulting en‐  
gine speed would be too high.  
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The gear selected appears briefly on the in‐  
strument cluster, followed by the gear actually  
in use.  
▷
▷
Change up: pull right stalk.  
Change down: pull left stalk.  
Upshifts and downshifts are performed only at  
suitable engine and road speeds; for example,  
the transmission will not shift down if the re‐  
sulting engine speed would be too high.  
Avoiding automatic upshifts in the manual  
mode M/S  
Automatic gearshifts, for example at maximum  
engine speed, are not executed if one of the  
following conditions is met:  
The gear selected appears briefly on the in‐  
strument cluster, followed by the gear actually  
in use.  
▷
▷
▷
DSC deactivated.  
TRACTION activated.  
SPORT+ activated.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
Driving Dynamics Control, see page 89.  
The kick-down is also disabled.  
Switching off the Sport program/  
manual operation  
Press the selector lever to the right.  
D is shown in the instrument cluster.  
The powertrain position is displayed, and the  
current gear in manual mode, e.g. M4.  
Changing gears with the shift paddles  
on the steering wheel  
The shift paddles allow rapid gear changes be‐  
cause both hands can remain on the steering  
wheel.  
7-speed sport-automatic  
transmission with double  
clutch  
▷
If you switch gear with the shift paddles  
whilst in automatic mode D, the vehicle  
briefly switches to manual mode.  
Principle  
▷
If you subsequently do not operate the  
shift paddles again for a certain period of  
time or open the throttle to accelerate, the  
transmission switches back to automatic  
mode D if the selector lever is in position D.  
This type of gearbox is an automated manual  
gearbox with two clutches and two sub-gears.  
This enables gears to be changed without  
traction interruption.  
Operation by means of the selector lever and  
two shift paddles on the steering wheel.  
Functions:  
▷
Choice of manual or automatic: manual  
mode or drive mode.  
▷
Automatic downshift and protection  
against selection of wrong gear, even in  
manual mode.  
▷
Launch Control, see page 61.  
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▷
Automatic double declutching.  
Apply the brake until you are ready to  
move off  
System limits  
This gearbox has overheating protection that  
protects the clutches against extreme loads.  
Apply the brake until you are ready to move off;  
this will prevent the car creeping when a gear  
is selected.◀  
The indicator lamp lights up yellow  
when the gearbox becomes too hot.  
Avoid high engine load and frequent  
driving off.  
If the gearbox is overheated, the indicator lamp  
lights up red and the power flow to the engine  
is interrupted. You may only continue your  
journey once the gearbox has cooled down.  
Avoid frequent, powerful moving off and hold‐  
ing the vehicle in position on gradients by  
slightly accelerating, otherwise the gearbox  
may overheat.  
Briefly press the selector lever in the desired  
direction, possibly overcoming a resistance  
point. From P or to R, press button 1 simulta‐  
neously.  
The engaged gearbox position is also dis‐  
played on the selector lever.  
Transmission positions  
P R N D M/S + –  
As soon as you let go of the selector lever, it  
returns to the central position.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
N Neutral  
The car will be able to roll.  
The vehicle remains in position N after the en‐  
gine has been turned off if the remote control  
is in the ignition lock. This function can be  
used in a car wash, for example, see page 180.  
P is automatically selected after approx. 30 mi‐  
nutes.  
The transmission position and the engaged  
gear are displayed, e.g. M4.  
D Drive mode  
In Drive mode, all forward gears are changed  
automatically.  
Engage transmission positions N, D, R  
▷
Gearbox position P can only be changed  
with the engine running.  
R Reverse  
Engage this position only when the car is sta‐  
tionary.  
▷
Before moving the selector lever away  
from P or N with the vehicle stationary, first  
press the brake, otherwise the desired  
gearshift will not be performed.  
P Park  
The rear wheels are locked.  
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P is automatically selected if the following con‐  
ditions apply:  
Sport programme and M/S manual-  
shift mode  
▷
▷
▷
Driver's door is opened while the engine is  
running, seat belt not buckled and brake  
and accelerator pedals not pressed.  
Engine is switched off. This does not apply  
if the gearbox is in N and the remote con‐  
trol is in the ignition lock.  
Remote control is removed from the igni‐  
tion, see page 47.  
Before leaving the vehicle, ensure that power‐  
train position P has been engaged, otherwise  
the vehicle can start moving.  
Press the selector lever from transmission po‐  
sition D to the left, the Sport program is activa‐  
ted.  
Engaging transmission position P  
Engage this position only when the car is sta‐  
tionary.  
Sport program  
This position is recommended for a perform‐  
ance-oriented driving style.  
The transmission position and the engaged  
gear are displayed in the instrument cluster,  
e.g. S1.  
Manual mode  
Manual mode is activated and the gear is  
changed when the selector lever is moved for‐  
ward or back or when a shift paddles is pulled.  
The transmission position and the engaged  
gear are displayed in the instrument cluster,  
e.g. M1.  
Press button P.  
Kick-down  
The gearbox assists in the following situations:  
Kick-down enables you to achieve maximum  
performance. Press the accelerator pedal be‐  
yond the resistance point.  
▷
Upshifts and downshifts are performed  
only at suitable engine and road speeds;  
for example, the transmission will not shift  
down if the resulting engine speed would  
be too high.  
▷
▷
When you bring the car to a halt, first gear  
is engaged automatically.  
Shortly before you reach the minimum  
speed for the gear that is selected, the  
gearbox shifts down without any action re‐  
quired on your part.  
Fast downshifts: you can skip gears when  
downshifting in manual mode, in order to ach‐  
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ieve optimum acceleration. To do so, press the  
accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point.  
Launch Control  
Launch Control permits optimum acceleration  
of the car on high-grip surfaces.  
Changing to Drive mode  
Press the selector lever to the right.  
Avoiding overuse of Launch Control  
Do not use Launch Control too often, as  
otherwise the high load on the vehicle leads to  
premature component wear.◀  
Changing gears with the selector lever  
In manual mode:  
Launch Control is available when the engine is  
at operating temperature, in other words after  
an uninterrupted drive of at least  
10 km, 6 miles.  
▷
▷
To shift up, pull the selector lever back.  
To shift down, push the lever forwards.  
Changing gears with the shift paddles  
on the steering wheel  
The shift paddles make it possible to change  
gears with both hands remaining on the steer‐  
ing wheel. It is not necessary to take your foot  
off the accelerator.  
1. With the engine running, use your left foot  
to depress the brake.  
2. Activate the SPORT+ program of Dynamic  
Driving Control, see page 89.  
3. With the vehicle stationary, activate the  
manual mode and select 1st gear.  
4. Fully depress accelerator pedal. The en‐  
gine speed for pulling away is established.  
A flag symbol appears in the instrument  
cluster.  
5. The car will accelerate when the brake  
pedal is released. Keep the accelerator  
pedal fully depressed.  
6. The gearbox shifts up automatically for as  
long as the accelerator pedal remains fully  
depressed.  
▷
▷
Change up: pull right stalk.  
Change down: pull left stalk.  
Launch Control cannot be called up a second  
time until a certain distance has been covered.  
It is possible to change gears with the shift  
paddles in Drive mode and in manual mode.  
Launch Control cannot be used for the first  
time until after the running-in phase, see  
page 114.  
Changing gear in manual mode  
With manual mode active, see page 60, you  
use the shift paddles or the selector lever to  
shift gear.  
To maintain vehicle stability, always activate  
DSC where possible.  
Changing gear in Drive mode  
You can also change gear with the shift pad‐  
dles in Drive mode.  
Manual release and application of the  
transmission interlock  
If the power supply is interrupted, for example  
if the battery runs flat or is disconnected or a  
fault develops in the on-board electrics, the  
transmission lockout has to be released man‐  
If subsequently the shift paddles are not oper‐  
ated for a certain period of time and the car is  
not accelerated accordingly, the forward gears  
are changed again automatically.  
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Controls  
Driving  
ually as otherwise the rear wheels are locked  
and the car cannot be towed.  
Locking the transmission lockout again  
After parking the vehicle, engage the  
transmission lockout again, as otherwise the  
vehicle could begin to roll.◀  
Only unlock the transmission lockout manually  
for towing. Engage the parking brake before‐  
hand so that the vehicle cannot roll. When you  
part the vehicle, be sure to manually re-engage  
the transmission lockout, see page 62.  
Locking manually  
1. Press the button, see arrow. The transmis‐  
sion interlock is locked again.  
Manual release  
1. Unclip the gaiter of the selector lever.  
2. Pull the gaiter up over the selector lever  
until the gaiter is inside out.  
2. Reclip the cover frame into position.  
3. Clip the sleeve of the selector lever back  
into place.  
4. Apply the parking brake.  
3. Unclip and lift the cover frame.  
Starting assistance, see page 175, towing,  
see page 176.  
4. Insert a suitable Allen key into the opening,  
arrow 1.  
Turning Allen key in correct direction  
Do not turn the Allen key in the oppo‐  
site direction as this could damage the  
mechanism.◀  
5. Turn the Allen key as far as it will go, ar‐  
row 2. The transmission interlock is re‐  
leased.  
6. Pull the Allen key out of the aperture.  
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Displays  
Controls  
Displays  
Units of measure  
Vehicle equipment  
To set km or mls as the unit of measure for the  
odometer and ℃ or ℉ for the outside tempera‐  
ture, see page 68.  
This chapter describes all the standard equip‐  
ment, national-market-specific equipment and  
optional extras offered in the model series.  
Consequently, you will find that it contains de‐  
scriptions of items not available in a particular  
vehicle on account of a combination of options,  
for example, or the constraints applying to cer‐  
tain national-market versions. This also applies  
to safety-relevant functions and systems.  
The setting is saved for the remote control  
currently in use.  
Time, outside temperature display  
Setting the clock, see page 69.  
Outside temperature warning  
Country-specific regulations must be observed  
when using the corresponding functions and  
systems.  
If the temperature reading drops to 3 ℃/37 ℉  
an acoustic signals sounds and a warning light  
comes on. There is an increased risk of black  
ice.  
Distance recorder, outside  
temperature display, clock  
Danger of icy roads  
Even at temperatures above  
+3 ℃/+37 ℉, there can be an increased danger  
of icy roads.  
To reduce the risk of an accident, you should  
always drive carefully in potentially icy areas,  
for example bridges and shaded roads.◀  
Distance recorder – odometer – and  
trip distance recorder  
Resetting trip distance recorder:  
1
2
3
Knob in the instrument cluster  
With the ignition switched on, press button 1 in  
the instrument cluster.  
Outside temperature display and clock  
Distance recorder – odometer – and trip  
distance recorder  
When the vehicle is parked  
If you still want to view the time, outside tem‐  
perature and odometer reading briefly after the  
remote control has been taken out of the igni‐  
tion lock:  
Knob in the instrument cluster  
▷
When the ignition is on, resets the trip dis‐  
tance recorder.  
Press button 1 in the instrument cluster.  
▷
When the ignition is off, the time, outside  
temperature and odometer reading are dis‐  
played briefly.  
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Controls  
Displays  
Revolution counter  
Engine oil temperature  
▷
▷
▷
Cold engine: the pointer is located at a low  
temperature value. Drive at moderate en‐  
gine and road speeds.  
Normal operating temperature: the pointer  
is located in the centre of the temperature  
display.  
Hot engine: the pointer is located at a high  
temperature value. Switch the engine off  
immediately and allow to cool down.  
If the engine oil temperature is too high, a  
warning light appears in the instrument cluster.  
Never force the engine speed up into the red  
warning field, see arrow. In this zone, the fuel  
supply is interrupted to protect the engine.  
Check engine oil level, see page 162.  
Fuel gauge  
Coolant temperature  
Should the coolant and therefore the engine  
become too hot, a warning light will come on.  
Check coolant level, see page 165.  
Vehicle incline can lead to fluctuations in the  
display.  
Notes on refuelling, see page 154.  
Range  
Once the reserve level is reached:  
▷
An indicator light shows briefly.  
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Displays  
Controls  
▷
▷
The on-board computer shows the remain‐  
ing range.  
Range  
Displays the estimated range available with the  
remaining fuel. Range is calculated based on  
your driving style over the last 30 km, 18 miles  
and the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.  
Engine functions may be impaired when a  
dynamic driving style is adopted, for exam‐  
ple when cornering at high speeds.  
Below a range of approximately 50 km, ap‐  
prox. 30 miles the indicator light stays visible.  
Average speed  
The calculation of average speed ignores any  
stationary periods during which the engine was  
manually switched off.  
Refuel in good time  
If range drops below 50 km, ap‐  
prox. 30 miles you should refuel as soon as  
possible, or engine operation may be impaired  
and damage may occur.◀  
To reset average speed: press the button in  
the turn indicator stalk for approximately 2 sec‐  
onds.  
Average fuel consumption  
The average fuel consumption is calculated for  
the period during which the engine is running.  
On-board computer  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
Calling up information  
The average consumption is calculated for the  
distance travelled since the last reset of the  
on-board computer.  
To reset average consumption: press the but‐  
ton in the turn indicator stalk for approximately  
2 seconds.  
Current fuel consumption  
Shows the current fuel consumption. This ena‐  
bles you to check how economical and envi‐  
ronmentally friendly your current driving style  
is.  
Press the button in the turn indicator lever.  
The following items of information are dis‐  
played in the order listed:  
Professional radio: viewing status on  
the radio display  
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
Range.  
Some of the functions of the on-board com‐  
puter can also be viewed, see page 125, on  
the radio display.  
Average speed.  
Average fuel consumption.  
Current fuel consumption.  
No information.  
Shift point indicator  
You can also have the computer issue shift  
recommendations to help fuel economy, Shift  
point indicator, see page 65.  
Principle  
This system recommends the gear that allows  
optimal fuel economy in the current driving sit‐  
uation. Whenever that gear is different from  
To set the units of measure, Formats and units  
of measure, see page 68.  
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Controls  
Displays  
the one currently engaged, you are prompted  
to shift up or down, respectively.  
Sport-automatic transmission  
Enabling/disabling the system  
1
2
3
You are driving in the gear allowing optimal  
fuel economy.  
Fuel economy will increase if you shift up  
to the displayed gear.  
If no information is shown by the on-board  
computer, see page 65, press BC button 2 in  
the turn indicator stalk for approximately 3 sec‐  
onds.  
Fuel economy will increase if you shift  
down to the displayed gear.  
Displays  
In parallel, you can call up any information from  
the on-board computer as usual.  
Manual gearbox  
1
2
3
You are driving in the gear allowing optimal  
fuel economy.  
Fuel economy will increase if you shift up  
to the displayed gear.  
Fuel economy will increase if you shift  
down to the displayed gear.  
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Displays  
Controls  
Settings and information  
Operating principle  
Some settings can only be changed or ac‐  
cessed if the ignition is switched on. Some  
settings are unavailable when driving.  
1
2
Button for:  
7
8
9
Setting the clockꢀꢁ69  
Setting the dateꢀꢁ69  
▷
▷
Selecting display  
Setting values  
Viewing Next Service indicatorꢀꢁ69  
Button for:  
10 Adjust formats and units of measure, reset  
to factory settingsꢀꢁ68  
▷
Confirming selected display or set val‐  
ues  
11 Adjusting the settings  
▷
Calling up information from the on-  
board computerꢀꢁ65  
▷
Locking and unlocking confirmation  
signalsꢀꢁ24  
3
4
5
6
Lights on: Dimming instrument lightsꢀꢁ77  
Calling up Check Controlꢀꢁ71  
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
Behaviour during unlockingꢀꢁ22  
Automatic lockingꢀꢁ25  
Checking engine oil levelꢀꢁ162  
Headlight courtesy delay featureꢀꢁ73  
Daytime driving lightsꢀꢁ74  
Triple turn signalꢀꢁ52  
Initialising the runflat indicatorꢀꢁ83  
Resetting the Tyre Pressure Moni‐  
torꢀꢁ84.  
Seat memoryꢀꢁ40  
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Controls  
Displays  
Exiting displays  
▷
Temperature: ℃, ℉  
The outside temperature reading and the time  
reappear when you press button 2 or if you  
make no entries within approx. 15 seconds. If  
applicable, continue to the end of the proce‐  
dure.  
Formats and units of  
measure  
You can adjust the formats and units of meas‐  
ure.  
5. Press button 2.  
6. Choose setting with button 1.  
7. Press button 2. The setting is saved for the  
remote control currently in use.  
1. Switch on the ignition, see page 47.  
2. Repeatedly tap button 1 on the turn indica‐  
tor lever up or down until the symbol ap‐  
pears, accompanied by "SET".  
Reset to factory settings  
You can reset the settings of formats and units  
of measurement to factory settings.  
1. Repeatedly tap button 1 on the turn indica‐  
tor lever up or down until the symbol ap‐  
pears, accompanied by "SET".  
3. Press button 2.  
4. Select desired format or unit of measure  
with button 1, e.g. fuel consumption.  
▷
▷
▷
▷
Consumption: l/100 km, mpg, km/l  
Distance: km, mls  
2. Press button 2.  
Time: 12h, 24h  
Date: day.month dd.mm, month/day  
mm/dd  
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Displays  
Controls  
3. Select "RESET" with button 1.  
Date  
Setting the date  
For setting date format as dd/mm or mm/dd  
Formats and units of measure, see page 68.  
4. Press button 2 until  
appears. Settings  
are reset. The setting is saved for the re‐  
mote control currently in use.  
1. Repeatedly press button 1 on the turn indi‐  
cator lever up or down until the appropriate  
symbol appears on the display, accompa‐  
nied by the date and "SET".  
Clock  
Setting the time  
For setting the 12h/24h mode, formats and  
units of measure, see page 68.  
2. Press button 2.  
3. Use button 1 to set the day of the month.  
4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.  
5. Set the month and the year in the same  
way.  
6. Press button 2.  
The system accepts the new date.  
Next Service indicator  
1. Repeatedly press button 1 on the turn indi‐  
cator lever up or down until the appropriate  
symbol appears on the display, accompa‐  
nied by the time and "SET".  
Display  
2. Press button 2.  
3. Use button 1 to set the hours.  
4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.  
5. Use button 1 to set the minutes.  
6. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.  
7. Press button 2.  
The countdown distance and the date to for  
the next service are displayed briefly after the  
ignition is switched on.  
The system accepts the new time.  
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Controls  
Displays  
The current Next Service indicator can be read  
by the service advisor from the remote control.  
3. Press button 2.  
4. Use button 1 to step through the individual  
service items.  
Countdown distance or due date can be  
shown separately for certain service work.  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Repeatedly press button 1 on the turn indi‐  
cator lever up or down until the appropriate  
symbol appears on the display, accompa‐  
nied by "SERVICE-INFO".  
Possible displays  
1
2
3
Button for selecting functions  
Next Service indicator  
Engine oil  
4
5
6
Roadworthiness test  
Front brake pads  
Rear brake pads  
70  
 
Displays  
Controls  
7
Brake fluid  
The sequence of displayed services may vary.  
The data for the next service is displayed first.  
Required action in case of a  
malfunction  
See the list, see page 184, for details of what  
the various lights mean and what you should  
do in the event of a fault.  
Check Control  
Principle  
Hiding Check Control messages  
The Check Control monitors vehicle functions  
and alerts you to any faults in the systems  
monitored.  
A Check Control message is issued by means  
of status indicator lights and warning lights in  
the instrument cluster, possibly accompanied  
by an acoustic signal.  
Indicator and warning lights  
Press the button in the turn indicator lever.  
Some Check Control messages remain in the  
display until the faults have been rectified.  
These messages cannot be hidden. If several  
faults occur at the same time, they are dis‐  
played in succession.  
Other messages are automatically hidden after  
approx. 20 seconds.  
Indicator and warning lights can illuminate in a  
variety of combinations and colours.  
Viewing Check Control messages  
stored in memory  
indicates that Check Control messages  
have been stored. You can have the Check  
Control messages shown later on.  
1. Repeatedly press button 1 on the turn indi‐  
cator lever up or down until the appropriate  
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Controls  
Displays  
symbol appears on the display, accompa‐  
nied by "CHECK CONTROL".  
2. Press button 2. The words "CHECK OK"  
indicate that there are no Check Control  
messages stored in memory.  
If a Check Control message has been  
stored, the corresponding light is shown.  
3. Push button 1 to check for other mes‐  
sages.  
4. Press button 2.  
The display again shows the outside tem‐  
perature and the time.  
Messages displayed at the end of  
a journey  
Special messages displayed during the jour‐  
ney are displayed again after the ignition is  
switched off.  
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Lights  
Controls  
Lights  
Vehicle equipment  
Side lights/low-beam  
headlights, driving lights  
control  
This chapter describes all the standard equip‐  
ment, national-market-specific equipment and  
optional extras offered in the model series.  
Consequently, you will find that it contains de‐  
scriptions of items not available in a particular  
vehicle on account of a combination of options,  
for example, or the constraints applying to cer‐  
tain national-market versions. This also applies  
to safety-relevant functions and systems.  
Sidelights  
Switch position  
: the vehicle is illumina‐  
ted all around, for example when parking.  
You should not leave the sidelights on for lon‐  
ger periods of time, since the battery could  
discharge and you might not have enough  
power to start the engine.  
Country-specific regulations must be observed  
when using the corresponding functions and  
systems.  
To park, it is better to switch on the one-sided  
parking light, see page 75.  
Low-beam headlights  
Overview  
Switch position  
with the ignition switched  
on: low-beam headlights are illuminated.  
Welcome lights  
On parking the vehicle, leave the switch in po‐  
sition  
or  
: the sidelights and interior  
light illuminate briefly when unlocking the vehi‐  
cle.  
Headlight courtesy delay feature  
0
Lights off  
If the headlight flasher is activated after switch‐  
ing off the ignition, with the lights switched off,  
the low-beam headlights illuminate and remain  
on for a certain time.  
Daytime driving lights  
Sidelights  
1
2
3
Low-beam headlights and welcome lights  
Automatic driving lights control, daytime  
driving lights, welcome light, Adaptive  
Headlights and high beam assistance  
When you open the driver's door with the igni‐  
tion switched off, the exterior lights are  
switched off automatically if the light switch is  
in position 0, 2 or 3.  
If required, switch on the sidelights, switch po‐  
sition 1.  
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Controls  
Lights  
example in a tunnel, at twilight and in rain or  
snow. LED beside the symbol lights up.  
Setting the duration  
Operating principle, see page 67.  
The headlights may also come on when the  
sun is sitting low in a blue sky.  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Repeatedly tap button 1 on the turn indica‐  
tor lever up or down until the symbol ap‐  
pears, accompanied by "SET".  
The low-beam headlights always remain on  
when the rear fog light is switched on.  
Personal responsibility  
The driving lights control function is no  
substitute for your individual judgement of  
when it is necessary to switch on the lights.  
The sensors are unable, for instance, to recog‐  
nise fog or hazy weather. In such situations,  
switch on the lights manually to avoid any  
safety risk.◀  
Daytime driving lights  
3. Press button 2.  
The daytime driving lights come on in switch  
4. Tap button 1 on the turn indicator lever up  
and down repeatedly until the symbol ap‐  
pears.  
position 0 or  
.
Activating/deactivating  
In some countries, daytime driving lights are  
mandatory so it may not be possible to deacti‐  
vate them.  
Operating principle, see page 67.  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Repeatedly tap button 1 on the turn indica‐  
tor lever up or down until the symbol ap‐  
pears, accompanied by "SET".  
5. Press button 2.  
6. Select with button 1:  
▷
▷
Function deactivated.  
...  
Select the duration, for  
example 40 seconds.  
7. Press button 2.  
The setting is saved for the remote control  
currently in use.  
3. Press button 2.  
Automatic driving lights control  
Switch position  
: depending on ambient  
light conditions, the system switches the low-  
beam headlights off and on automatically, for  
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Lights  
Controls  
4. Tap button 1 on the turn indicator lever up  
or down repeatedly until the symbol ap‐  
pears.  
Controls  
Activating  
Switch position  
on.  
with the ignition switched  
Standstill function:  
To prevent glare disturbing drivers of oncom‐  
ing vehicles, the Adaptive Headlights point to‐  
wards the front passenger's side.  
Malfunction  
The warning light illuminates. Adap‐  
tive headlights are faulty or have  
failed. Have the system checked as  
soon as possible.  
5. Press button 2.  
6. Select with button 1:  
▷
Daytime driving lights activa‐  
ted.  
▷
Daytime driving lights deacti‐  
vated.  
Headlight beam throw  
adjustment  
7. Press button 2.  
The setting is saved for the remote control  
currently in use.  
Beam throw is adjusted automatically, for ex‐  
ample when the car accelerates or brakes  
sharply and to allow for differences in load.  
Adaptive headlights  
High-beam headlights/  
parking lights  
Principle  
Adaptive headlights are a variable headlight  
control system that makes it possible to illumi‐  
nate the road surface responsively.  
The beams from the headlights follow the road  
ahead on the basis of the steering angle and  
other parameters.  
Depending on the speed, the variable light dis‐  
tribution ensures even better illumination of  
the roadway.  
The light distribution is automatically adapted  
to the speed. The city light is active as of a  
speed of less than 50 km/h, 30 mph. The mo‐  
torway light is switched on at a speed higher  
than 110 km/h, 68 mph after approximately  
30 seconds or as of a speed of 140 km/h,  
87 mph.  
1
2
3
High-beam headlights  
Headlight flasher  
Parking lights  
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Controls  
Lights  
adequate illumination, for example in built-up  
areas.  
Parking lights, left or right  
There is an additional option of switching on  
the lights on the side of the car facing the road  
when parked.  
Raising and dipping manually  
Switching on  
After parking the car, press the lever up or  
down beyond the resistance point for a longer  
period, arrow 3.  
The parking lights will discharge the battery.  
Therefore, you should not leave them on for  
longer periods of time, as otherwise the bat‐  
tery might not have enough power to start the  
engine.  
▷
▷
High-beam headlights on, arrow 1.  
High-beam headlights off / headlight  
flasher, arrow 2.  
Switching off  
Press the lever in the opposite direction as far  
as the resistance point, arrow 3.  
To reactivate high beam assistance, tap the in‐  
dicator stalk in the direction for the high beam  
headlights.  
High beam assistance  
System limits  
Principle  
Personal responsibility  
When the lights are on, this system switches  
the high-beam headlights on and off automati‐  
cally. This process is controlled by a sensor on  
the front of the interior mirror. The assistant  
ensures that the high-beam is switched on  
whenever the traffic situation allows. You can  
also control the lights yourself at any time and  
switch them on and off as usual.  
The high beam assistance cannot re‐  
place the personal decision to use the high  
beam. In such situations you should dip the  
headlights manually in order not to create a  
safety hazard.◀  
In the following situations, the system will not  
operate or its operation will be impaired and  
your intervention may be required:  
▷
During extremely unfavourable weather  
conditions such as fog or heavy precipita‐  
tion.  
Activating high beam assistance  
1. Turn the light switch to position.  
2. While the low-beam headlights are  
switched on, briefly press the turn indicator  
lever in the direction for high-beam head‐  
lights.  
▷
When detecting poorly-lit road users such  
as pedestrians, cyclists or horseback riders  
or carts, and when trains or ships are close  
to the road, or when game are passing  
across the road.  
The indicator light in the instrument  
cluster is illuminated.  
▷
On narrow bends, steep uphill or downhill  
gradients, at traffic junctions or if your view  
of oncoming vehicles on a motorway is ob‐  
structed.  
When the lights are on, the beam is  
dipped and returned to full beam automatically.  
The system responds to light from oncoming  
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to  
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Lights  
Controls  
▷
In poorly-lit towns and where there are very  
reflective signs.  
Once the light benders have been affixed the  
headlights will not dazzle oncoming vehicles  
when you drive on the normal side of the road,  
so they can be affixed before you enter the  
country in which the opposite rule of the road  
applies.  
▷
▷
At low road speeds.  
When the windscreen in front of the inte‐  
rior mirror is covered with condensation,  
dirt, stickers, labels, etc.  
Remove the headlight converters before com‐  
ing back to ensure an optimum beam pattern.  
Field of view of the sensor  
The field of view of the sensor is located on the  
front of the interior mirror.  
Instrument lighting  
You can adjust the brightness of the instru‐  
ment lighting only when the sidelights or the  
low-beam headlights are switched on.  
Do not cover this area with labels, stickers etc.  
Cleaning the field of view, see page 183.  
Rear fog lights  
1. Repeatedly press button 1 on the turn indi‐  
cator lever up or down until the appropriate  
symbol appears on the display, accompa‐  
nied by the brightness level and "SET".  
Press button to activate/deactivate.  
The low-beam headlights must be switched  
on. The yellow indicator light in the instrument  
cluster comes on when the rear fog lights are  
in use.  
2. Press button 2.  
Left-hand/right-hand traffic  
Your Service Centre can provide adhesive  
light-bender converters to prevent the head‐  
lights dazzling oncoming traffic when you drive  
in a country in which the opposite rule of the  
road applies.  
3. Press button 1 up or down to select the  
desired brightness.  
Proceed in accordance with the enclosed in‐  
structions when affixing the light benders to  
the headlights.  
4. Press button 2.  
The display again shows the outside tem‐  
perature and the time.  
BMW recommends that the work be per‐  
formed by your Service centre if you are not fa‐  
miliar with the procedure.  
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Controls  
Lights  
Interior lighting  
The interior lights, the footwell lights, the door  
entry lights, the boot lights and the ground  
lights are controlled automatically.  
The LEDs for the ground lights are set in the  
door handles and illuminate the ground in front  
of the doors.  
In order to protect the battery, all lights inside  
the car are switched off approximately 8 mi‐  
nutes after the ignition is switched off, Start/  
Stop button, see page 47.  
Switching the interior lighting on/off  
manually  
Interior light:  
To switch on and off, press the button.  
If you want to keep the interior lights, footwell  
lights, door entry lights and grounds lights per‐  
manently off, press the button of the front inte‐  
rior light for approximately 3 seconds.  
Reading lights  
There are reading lights beside the interior  
light. To switch on and off, press the button.  
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Safety  
Controls  
Safety  
Protective effect  
Vehicle equipment  
Airbags are not activated by every collision, for  
example in minor accidents and rear-end colli‐  
sions.  
This chapter describes all the standard equip‐  
ment, national-market-specific equipment and  
optional extras offered in the model series.  
Consequently, you will find that it contains de‐  
scriptions of items not available in a particular  
vehicle on account of a combination of options,  
for example, or the constraints applying to cer‐  
tain national-market versions. This also applies  
to safety-relevant functions and systems.  
Even if all these instructions are complied with,  
depending on the circumstances in which an  
accident occurs, certain injuries as a result of  
contact with the airbag cannot be entirely ruled  
out.  
The noise caused by the deployment of an air‐  
bag may lead to brief and generally temporary  
hearing loss in vehicle occupants sensitive to  
noise.  
Country-specific regulations must be observed  
when using the corresponding functions and  
systems.  
Information for optimal protective effect  
of the airbags  
Airbags  
There are the following airbags beneath the  
covers indicated:  
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Keep your distance from the airbags.  
Always grip the steering wheel on the rim,  
with your hands in the 3 o’clock and  
9 o’clock positions, to minimise the risk of  
injury to the hands or arms in the event of  
the airbag being triggered.  
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No other persons, pets or objects should  
be held or permitted to remain between  
the airbag and yourself.  
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Do not use the front airbag cover on the  
front passenger’s side as a tray.  
Keep the dashboard and windscreen in the  
area of the passenger’s side free, i.e. do  
not attach adhesive foil or covers and do  
not fit brackets, for example for navigation  
devices or mobile phones.  
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Front airbags  
Side airbags in the seat backrests  
Front airbags  
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Make sure that the front passenger adopts  
a correct seated position, i.e. leaves his or  
her feet in the footwell and does not rest  
feet or legs on the instrument panel, other‐  
wise he/she could sustain leg injuries in the  
event of the front airbag being triggered.  
Front airbags protect the driver and passenger  
in the event of a head-on collision where the  
action of the seat belts alone would be insuffi‐  
cient.  
Side airbags  
In a side-on crash, the side airbag protects the  
upper body at the side.  
Do not fit seat covers, cushions or other  
objects not specifically approved for seats  
with integral side airbags to the front seats.  
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Do not hang items of clothing such as  
coats or jackets over the backrests.  
When the ignition, see page 48, is switched on,  
the warning light shows briefly to indicate that  
the entire airbag system and the belt tension‐  
ers are operational.  
Make sure that passengers do not lean  
their heads against the side or head air‐  
bags; otherwise they could be injured,  
should the airbags deploy.  
Airbag system faulty  
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Warning light does not show when the ig‐  
nition is switched on.  
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Do not dismantle the airbag system.  
Do not dismantle the steering wheel.  
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Warning light remains lit.  
Never attach any material to the airbag  
covers with adhesive; never place material  
over them or modify them in any way.  
Airbag system faulty; have it checked  
without delay  
In the event of a fault in the airbag system,  
have it checked without delay, as there is oth‐  
erwise the risk that the system will not function  
as intended even if a sufficiently severe acci‐  
dent occurs.◀  
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Do not modify individual components of  
the system or its wiring in any way. The  
same applies for the covers of the steering  
wheel, the dashboard and the seats.◀  
In the event of faults, taking the airbags  
out of use and after they have been trig‐  
Not for Australia/New Zealand: key  
switch for front passenger airbags  
gered  
Avoid touching the system’s components im‐  
mediately after it has been triggered, as there  
is a risk of sustaining burns.  
Only commission your Service Centre or au‐  
thorised workshops with checking, repairing or  
dismantling and scrapping airbag generators,  
as your Service Centre or authorised work‐  
shops have the required legal permits for han‐  
dling explosives.  
Any careless or unskilled interference with the  
system could lead to its failure or to accidental  
triggering with the risk of injury.◀  
You can deactivate and subsequently reacti‐  
vate the front and side airbags for the front  
passenger by means of a key switch. This key  
switch is set in the side of the dashboard on  
the passenger side.  
Operational readiness of the airbag  
system  
You can deactivate and reactivate the airbags  
for the front passenger only when the car is at  
a standstill and the front passenger's door is  
open.  
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Deactivating the front passenger  
airbags  
Indicator light for front passenger  
airbags  
Insert the integrated key and  
press it in.  
While the key is pressed in‐  
wards, turn it to the OFF posi‐  
tion as far as it will go.  
Once the stop position has been reached, re‐  
move the key.  
Key switch in end position  
The indicator light for the front passenger air‐  
bags shows the operating status of the front  
passenger airbags.  
Make sure that the key switch is in the  
corresponding end position. Otherwise the air‐  
bags are not activated/deactivated.◀  
After switching on the ignition, the light indi‐  
cates whether the airbags are activated or de‐  
activated.  
Front passenger airbags are deactivated.  
The driver's airbags remain active.  
If a child restraint system is no longer fitted in  
the front passenger's seat, reactivate the front  
passenger airbags so that they are triggered as  
intended in the event of an accident.  
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When front passenger airbags are deacti‐  
vated, the indicator light remains illumina‐  
ted.  
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When front passenger airbags are activa‐  
ted, the indicator light is not illuminated.  
Activating the front passenger airbags  
Insert the integrated key and  
press it in.  
Pedestrian protection  
system, active  
While the key is pressed in‐  
wards, turn it to the ON position  
as far as it will go.  
Principle  
Once the stop position has been reached, re‐  
move the key.  
With the active pedestrian protection system,  
the engine compartment lid is raised in the  
event of a pedestrian colliding with the vehicle  
front. Sensors under the bumper detect pe‐  
destrians. This provides additional deformation  
space under the active engine compartment lid  
for the subsequent head impact.  
Key switch in end position  
Make sure that the key switch is in the  
corresponding end position. Otherwise the air‐  
bags are not activated/deactivated.◀  
Do not touch individual components  
The front passenger airbags are reactivated  
and can deploy correctly if the need arises.  
Do not touch the actuators of the hinge  
and engine compartment locks, as otherwise  
there is a risk of injury due to inadvertent acti‐  
vation of the system.◀  
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Do not modify individual components of the  
system or its wiring in any way.◀  
System limits  
The active engine compartment lid is only trig‐  
gered at speeds between approx. 20 km/h,  
12 mph and 55 km/h, 34 mph.  
In the event of malfunctions, decommis‐  
sioning or after triggering  
For safety reasons, the system can also trigger  
in rare cases if a pedestrian impact cannot be  
fully excluded, for example:  
Only commission your Service Centre with the  
inspection, repair or disassembly/scrapping of  
the system. Any careless or unskilled interfer‐  
ence with the system could lead to its failure or  
to accidental triggering with the risk of injury.◀  
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a collision with a bin or boundary posts.  
a collision with animals.  
stone impact.  
driving in snowdrifts.  
Runflat indicator, RPA  
Triggered pedestrian protection  
system  
Principle  
The system detects a pressure loss in a tyre  
on the basis of a comparison between the  
speeds at which the individual wheels rotate  
while the vehicle is in motion.  
After triggering or damage  
After triggering of the active engine com‐  
partment lid or in the event of damage, have  
the system checked and replaced.  
If a tyre loses pressure, its rolling circumfer‐  
ence changes, and this in turn alters the speed  
of rotation of the corresponding wheel. This  
change is detected and interpreted as a punc‐  
ture.  
Only have this work carried out at the Service  
Centre, as otherwise correct functioning of this  
safety device is not ensured.◀  
Malfunction  
Operating requirements  
The indicator light lights up.  
The system must have been initialised with  
correct tyre pressure, otherwise reliable signal‐  
ling of a puncture cannot be assured. Each  
time the tyre pressure is adjusted or a tyre or  
wheel is changed, initialise the system again.  
The system has triggered or mal‐  
functioned.  
You can continue your journey, but moderate  
your speed and exercise due caution. Drive im‐  
mediately to the nearest Service centre to have  
the system checked and repaired.  
System limits  
Sudden tyre damage  
Do not open the engine compartment lid  
No warning can be given of extreme,  
sudden tyre failure caused by external fac‐  
tors.◀  
After the warning lamp has appeared, do  
not open the engine compartment lid, as oth‐  
erwise damage can be caused.◀  
A natural, even loss of pressure in all four tyres  
that occurs over time is not detected.  
Notes  
In the following situations, the system could be  
slow to respond or operate incorrectly:  
Doe not remove / alter the system  
Do not remove the system or alter it in  
any other way.  
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If the system has not been initialised.  
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When driving on snow-covered or slippery  
surfaces.  
4. Press button 2 for approximately 5 sec‐  
onds until the reading appears.  
When driving enthusiastically, causing the  
driven wheels to spin, with high lateral ac‐  
celeration.  
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Driving with snow chains.  
Initialising  
On initialisation, the current tyre pressures are  
stored as a reference for detection of a punc‐  
ture. The initialisation is started by confirming  
the correct pressures.  
5. Drive off.  
When driving with snow chains fitted, do not  
initialise the system.  
Initialisation is completed while the car is  
moving.  
Operating principle, see page 67.  
Indication of a puncture  
1. Start engine shortly before the trip, do not  
drive off yet.  
The warning lights light up yellow and  
red. An acoustic signal also sounds.  
2. Repeatedly tap button 1 on the turn indica‐  
tor lever up or down until the correspond‐  
ing symbol appears, accompanied by "RE‐  
SET".  
There is a puncture or substantial  
loss of tyre pressure.  
1. Reduce your speed and cautiously stop  
the car. Avoid violent or sudden braking  
and steering manoeuvres.  
2. Check whether the vehicle is equipped  
with standard tyres or runflat tyres.  
The symbol identifying run-flat tyres, see  
page 158, is the circle with the letters RSC  
on the tyre sidewall.  
Do not continue a journey without run-  
flat tyres  
3. Press button 2 to confirm the selection of  
the runflat indicator.  
Do not continue your journey if the vehicle is  
not equipped with run-flat tyres, otherwise a  
serious accident could occur.◀  
It is possible that Dynamic Stability Control  
DSC is activated as soon as the message for a  
puncture appears.  
What to do in the event of a puncture  
Standard tyres  
1. Identify the damaged tyre.  
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Do this by checking the air pressure in all  
four tyres.  
As the possible distance largely depends on  
the strain on the vehicle during the journey,  
this can be shorter, or longer if the vehicle is  
driven carefully, according to speed, road con‐  
dition, outside temperature, load etc.  
If all four tyres are inflated to the correct  
pressures, the runflat indicator might not  
have been initialised. In this case initialise  
the system.  
Continuing a journey with a flat tyre  
If it is not possible to identify, contact a  
Service centre.  
Drive with care and do not exceed a  
speed of 80 km/h, 50 mph.  
2. Fix the puncture.  
If tyre pressure has fallen, vehicle handling  
changes, for example reduced directional sta‐  
bility when braking, longer stopping distance  
and modified self-steering behaviour.◀  
Run-flat tyres  
If a tyre has punctured you can continue your  
journey, driving at speeds up to a maximum of  
80 km/h, 50 mph.  
Final tyre failure  
Vibration or loud noises while driving  
may be an indication that the tyre has finally  
failed. Reduce your speed and stop, otherwise  
sections of the tyre could become detached  
and cause an accident. Do not drive the car  
any further; contact your Service Centre in‐  
stead.◀  
Continuing a journey with a puncture  
If you continue a journey with a puncture:  
1. Avoid violent or sudden braking and steer‐  
ing manoeuvres.  
2. Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h, 50 mph  
any longer.  
3. As soon as you get an opportunity, check  
the tyre pressure in all four tyres.  
Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM  
If all four tyres are inflated to the correct  
pressures, the runflat indicator might not  
have been initialised. In this case initialise  
the system.  
Principle  
The system monitors the tyre pressure in the  
four fitted tyres. The system issues a warning  
if the tyre pressure has dropped significantly in  
one or more of the tyres. Sensors in the tyre  
valves measure the tyre pressure.  
Maximum possible distance with tyres entirely  
deflated:  
The possible distance with a puncture de‐  
pends on the load and strain on the vehicle  
during the journey.  
Notes  
Tyre damage caused by external factors  
When the vehicle is subject to medium load,  
the possible distance is approx. 80 km,  
50 miles.  
No warning can be given of sudden tyre  
damage caused by external factors.◀  
When driving with damaged tyres, the vehicle  
handling changes, for example quicker loss of  
traction when braking, longer stopping dis‐  
tance and modified self-steering behaviour.  
Adapt driving style accordingly. Avoid abrupt  
steering or driving over obstacles, for example  
curbs, potholes etc.  
To operate the system, also note the informa‐  
tion in the section entitled Tyre pressure, see  
page 157.  
Operating requirements  
The system must have been reset with the  
correct tyre pressure, since otherwise reliable  
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notification of a loss of tyre pressure cannot be  
assured.  
4. Press button 2 for approximately 5 sec‐  
onds until the small warning light shines  
yellow and the following display appears:  
Perform a system reset after adjusting the tyre  
pressure to a new value or after changing the  
tyres or wheels.  
Always use tyres with the electronic TPM sys‐  
tem to ensure error-free system operation.  
Resetting the system  
Perform a system reset after adjusting the tyre  
pressure to a new value or after changing the  
tyres or wheels.  
5. Drive off.  
Operating principle, see page 67.  
After you have driven for a short time at  
over 30 km/h, the set tyre pressures are  
adopted as the setpoint values. The sys‐  
tem reset is completed during the drive,  
which can be interrupted at any time. The  
reset is automatically resumed when the  
drive is continued. The indicator light goes  
out on successful completion of the reset.  
1. Start the engine, but do not drive off.  
2. Repeatedly tap button 1 on the turn indica‐  
tor lever up or down until the right symbol  
appears, accompanied by "RESET".  
Message in the event of low tyre  
pressure  
The warning lights light up yellow  
and red. An acoustic signal also  
sounds.  
3. Press button 2 to confirm the selection of  
the Tire Pressure Monitor.  
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There is a puncture or substantial  
loss of tyre pressure.  
The following display appears:  
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The system has not been reset. The sys‐  
tem therefore issues a warning in the event  
of a deviation from the most recently saved  
tyre pressures.  
1. Reduce your speed and cautiously stop  
the car. Avoid violent or sudden braking  
and steering manoeuvres.  
2. Check whether the vehicle is equipped  
with standard tyres or runflat tyres.  
The symbol identifying runflat tyres, see  
page 86, is the circle with the letters RSC  
on the tyre side wall.  
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Do not continue a journey without run-  
flat tyres  
Maximum possible distance with tyres entirely  
deflated:  
Do not continue your journey if the vehicle is  
not equipped with run-flat tyres, otherwise a  
serious accident could occur.◀  
The possible distance with a puncture de‐  
pends on the load and strain on the vehicle  
during the journey.  
When the vehicle is subject to medium load,  
the possible distance is approx. 80 km,  
50 miles.  
It is possible that Dynamic Stability Control  
DSC is activated as soon as the message for a  
puncture appears.  
When driving with damaged tyres, the vehicle  
handling changes, for example quicker loss of  
traction when braking, longer stopping dis‐  
tance and modified self-steering behaviour.  
Adapt driving style accordingly. Avoid abrupt  
steering or driving over obstacles, for example  
curbs, potholes etc.  
What to do in the event of a puncture  
Standard tyres  
1. Identify the damaged tyre.  
Do this by checking the air pressure in all  
four tyres.  
As the possible distance largely depends on  
the strain on the vehicle during the journey,  
this can be shorter, or longer if the vehicle is  
driven carefully, according to speed, road con‐  
dition, outside temperature, load etc.  
If the pressure of all four tyres is correct,  
the Tire Pressure Monitor may not have  
been reset. Then reset the system.  
If it is not possible to identify, contact a  
Service centre.  
Continuing a journey with a flat tyre  
2. Fix the puncture.  
Drive with care and do not exceed a  
speed of 80 km/h, 50 mph.  
Tyre sealants can damage the TPM wheel  
electronics. Check the electronics at the  
next opportunity and adjust it if necessary.  
If tyre pressure has fallen, vehicle handling  
changes, for example reduced directional sta‐  
bility when braking, longer stopping distance  
and modified self-steering behaviour.◀  
Run-flat tyres  
If a tyre has punctured you can continue your  
journey, driving at speeds up to a maximum of  
80 km/h, 50 mph.  
Final tyre failure  
Vibration or loud noises while driving  
may be an indication that the tyre has finally  
failed. Reduce your speed and stop, otherwise  
sections of the tyre could become detached  
and cause an accident. Do not drive the car  
any further; contact your Service Centre in‐  
stead.◀  
Continuing a journey with a puncture  
If you continue a journey with a puncture:  
1. Avoid violent or sudden braking and steer‐  
ing manoeuvres.  
2. Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h, 50 mph  
any longer.  
System limits  
3. As soon as you get an opportunity, check  
the tyre pressure in all four tyres.  
The system does not work properly if a reset  
hasn't been carried out (e.g. a puncture is re‐  
ported although the tyre pressures are cor‐  
rect).  
If the pressure of all four tyres is correct,  
the Tire Pressure Monitor may not have  
been reset. Then reset the system.  
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The tyre pressure depends on the temperature  
of the tyre. When the temperature of the tyre  
increases, such as during driving or through  
exposure to the sun, the tyre pressure increa‐  
ses. The tyre pressure decreases when the  
temperature of the tyre falls. As a result, when  
the temperature drops significantly, a warning  
may be issued on the basis of the set warning  
limits.  
Dynamic brake lights  
Principle  
Malfunction  
The small warning light flashes in yel‐  
low, and then shines continuously.  
The large warning light shines in yel‐  
low. A puncture cannot be detected.  
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Normal braking: brake lights illuminate.  
Severe braking: brake lights flash.  
Shortly before the vehicle comes to a stand‐  
still, the hazard warning system is activated.  
Display in the following situations:  
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A wheel is fitted without electronic TPM  
functionality: have this checked by the  
Service centre.  
Deactivating the hazard warning system:  
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Press the accelerator.  
Press the hazard warning system button.  
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Malfunction: have the system checked by  
your Service centre.  
The TPM system could not complete the  
reset. Reset the system again.  
The small warning light flashes in yel‐  
low, and then shines continuously.  
The large warning light shines in yel‐  
low. A puncture cannot be detected.  
Display in the following situations:  
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Fault due to systems or devices with the  
same frequency. The system is automati‐  
cally active again after the interference  
field has been left.  
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Driving stability control systems  
Maintain pressure on the brake during the en‐  
tire brake application.  
Vehicle equipment  
This chapter describes all the standard equip‐  
ment, national-market-specific equipment and  
optional extras offered in the model series.  
Consequently, you will find that it contains de‐  
scriptions of items not available in a particular  
vehicle on account of a combination of options,  
for example, or the constraints applying to cer‐  
tain national-market versions. This also applies  
to safety-relevant functions and systems.  
Dynamic Stability Control,  
DSC  
Principle  
DSC prevents the driven wheels losing traction  
when you pull away from rest or accelerate.  
DSC is also able to detect unstable driving  
conditions such as loss of traction at the rear  
or vehicle slip over the front wheels. DSC re‐  
duces engine output and applies the brakes at  
individual wheels, helping, within the limits im‐  
posed by the laws of physics, to keep the car  
safely on course.  
Country-specific regulations must be observed  
when using the corresponding functions and  
systems.  
Anti-lock Brake System,  
ABS  
ABS prevents the wheels from locking when  
the brakes are applied.  
Adapting driving style to the prevailing  
conditions  
It is therefore the driver’s responsibility to  
adopt a suitable driving style in every situation.  
Steering control is retained even in the event  
of full braking, enhancing active road safety.  
Not even DSC can overcome the laws of phys‐  
ics.  
ABS is ready to operate each time the engine  
is started.  
Do not limit the additional safety afforded by  
this system by taking driving risks.◀  
Electronic brake force  
distribution  
The system regulates the braking pressure on  
the rear wheels in order to stabilise the braking  
behaviour.  
Activating/deactivating DSC  
DSC can be deactivated/activated by means of  
the DSC OFF programme of Driving Dynamics  
Control, see page 89.  
For checking  
Indicator light for DSC is flashing: DSC  
is regulating the propulsion and braking  
forces.  
Dynamic Brake Control DBC  
When the brake is pressed quickly, this system  
automatically applies maximum braking power  
assistance. With full braking, this keeps the  
braking distance as short as possible. It also  
makes full use of the advantages offered by  
ABS.  
Indicator light for DSC is ON: DSC has failed.  
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Operation of the programs  
Dynamic Traction Control,  
DTC  
Principle  
The DTC system and the TRACTION pro‐  
gramme are a variant of DSC, optimised for  
forward traction.  
The system guarantees maximum forward  
traction with simultaneous limited driving sta‐  
bility for special road conditions, e.g. snow-  
covered roads.  
Press the button  
Program  
Therefore, drive with the appropriate caution.  
DSC OFF  
In the following exceptional situations it may  
be best to activate DTC for a short time:  
TRACTION  
SPORT+  
SPORT  
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When driving in slush or on uncleared,  
snow-covered roads.  
If the car has to be rocked out of or started  
in deep snow or on a loose surface.  
COMFORT  
Driving with snow chains.  
DSC OFF  
Deactivating/activating Dynamic  
Traction Control, DTC  
The system and program can be deactivated/  
activated by means of Driving Dynamics Con‐  
trol, see page 90.  
Dynamic Driving Control  
Principle  
Driving stability is limited on accelerating and  
cornering.  
Dynamic Driving Control can be used to adapt  
the driving dynamics of the vehicle. Various  
programs are available, one program at a time  
can be activated via the Dynamic Driving Con‐  
trol buttons.  
To support the driving stability, activate DSC  
as soon as possible.  
Deactivate DSC: DSC OFF  
Press and hold down button (not for  
longer than approx. 10 seconds) until  
the indicator light for DSC OFF lights up in the  
instrument cluster and DSC OFF is displayed  
in the instrument cluster.  
The DSC system is switched off.  
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SPORT+  
Activate DSC  
Press the button.  
DSC OFF and indicator light for DSC  
OFF go out.  
Indicator and warning lights  
DSC OFF is displayed on the instrument clus‐  
ter if DSC is deactivated.  
Indicator light for DSC OFF is lit: DSC  
is deactivated.  
Sporty driving with optimised chassis with re‐  
stricted driving stability.  
Dynamic Traction Control is switched on.  
TRACTION  
Driver assumes part of the task of stabilising  
the vehicle.  
Maximum traction on loose road surfaces. Dy‐  
namic Traction Control, DTC, is switched on.  
Driving stability is limited on accelerating and  
cornering.  
Activating SPORT+  
Press the button until SPORT+ ap‐  
pears in the revolution counter  
Activating TRACTION  
and the indicator light for DSC OFF is illumina‐  
ted in the instrument cluster.  
Press the button.  
TRACTION is shown in the instrument  
cluster.  
Indicator and warning lights  
SPORT+ is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
The indicator light for DSC OFF in the instru‐  
ment cluster is illuminated.  
Indicator light for DSC OFF shows: Dy‐  
namic Traction Control, DTC, is activa‐  
ted.  
Deactivating TRACTION  
Press the button again.  
TRACTION and the indicator light for  
DSC OFF go out.  
SPORT  
Resolute Sports configuration of the chassis  
for greater agility when driving, with maximum  
driving stability.  
Indicator and warning lights  
TRACTION is displayed on the instrument  
cluster if DTC is activated.  
Activating SPORT  
Indicator light for DSC OFF shows: Dy‐  
namic Traction Control, DTC, is activa‐  
ted.  
Press button repeatedly until SPORT  
is selected in the instrument cluster.  
COMFORT  
For a balanced configuration with maximum  
driving stability.  
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Activating COMFORT  
Servotronic  
Press button repeatedly until COM‐  
FORT is selected in the instrument  
Principle  
cluster.  
Servotronic varies the steering force required  
to steer the vehicle, depending on the speed at  
which you are driving. More assistance is avail‐  
able at low driving speeds, making the steering  
wheel easier to turn. The more speed is in‐  
creased the more the support of steering force  
is reduced.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
The system operates automatically.  
Malfunction  
Malfunctions are indicated by the Check Con‐  
trol, see page 184.  
The selected program is shown in the instru‐  
ment cluster.  
Drive-off assistant  
The system provides support when driving off  
on upward inclines. It is not necessary to use  
the parking brake for this.  
1. Hold the car in place by pressing the foot  
brake.  
2. Release the foot brake and drive off with‐  
out delay.  
The car is held for approximately 2 seconds af‐  
ter the foot brake has been released.  
Depending on the vehicle's load, the vehicle  
may roll backwards a little.  
Drive off immediately  
After releasing the foot brake, move off  
swiftly, as the drive-off assistant will no longer  
hold the car after approximately 2 seconds and  
it will start to roll back.◀  
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Driving comfort  
Manual gearbox  
Vehicle equipment  
You can shift gears while cruise control is acti‐  
vated. An indicator light notifies you that you  
should shift gears when you drive for an exten‐  
ded period at very high or very low engine  
speeds, or the system is deactivated.  
This chapter describes all the standard equip‐  
ment, national-market-specific equipment and  
optional extras offered in the model series.  
Consequently, you will find that it contains de‐  
scriptions of items not available in a particular  
vehicle on account of a combination of options,  
for example, or the constraints applying to cer‐  
tain national-market versions. This also applies  
to safety-relevant functions and systems.  
One lever for all functions  
Country-specific regulations must be observed  
when using the corresponding functions and  
systems.  
Cruise Control  
1
2
Memorising and maintaining speed or ac‐  
celerating  
Principle  
Cruise control with braking function is available  
at speeds above approximately  
Memorising and maintaining speed or de‐  
celerating  
30 km/h/20 mph. The car then memorises and  
maintains the speed that you specify using the  
lever on the steering column. In order to main‐  
tain the specified speed, the system brakes  
the vehicle when the engine braking effect is  
insufficient on downhill gradients.  
3
4
Deactivating cruise control  
Recalling a speed memorised beforehand  
Maintaining current speed  
Tap the stalk, arrow 1, or pull it briefly, arrow 2.  
Do not use cruise control  
The car's current speed is memorised and  
maintained. It is displayed in the speedometer  
and briefly in the instrument cluster.  
Do not use the system if unfavourable  
conditions do not permit driving at constant  
speed, for example:  
On uphill gradients, it may prove impossible to  
maintain the set speed if current engine power  
output is insufficient. On downhill gradients,  
the system will brake the car slightly if engine  
braking alone is insufficient.  
▷
On stretches with many corners and  
bends.  
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In heavy traffic.  
If the road is icy, if there is fog, snow, rain  
or a loose road surface.  
Otherwise you could lose control of the car  
and cause an accident as a result.◀  
Increasing desired speed  
Press the lever repeatedly to the resistance  
point or beyond, arrow 1, until the desired  
speed is set.  
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Each time the lever is pressed lightly to the  
resistance point, the desired speed is in‐  
creased by approximately 1 km/h/1 mph.  
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When DSC or ABS intervenes to stabilise  
the car.  
Cruise control is not deactivated by pressing  
the accelerator pedal. Once the accelerator  
pedal is released, the memorised speed is  
again achieved and maintained.  
Each time the lever is pressed beyond the  
resistance point, the desired speed is in‐  
creased to the next multiple of 10 km/h or  
5 mph on the speedometer display.  
Warning light  
The system memorises and maintains the  
speed.  
The warning light comes on for ex‐  
ample if cruise control is interrupted  
by DSC intervention.  
Accelerating using the lever  
Accelerating slightly:  
Press the lever to the resistance point longer,  
arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached.  
Deactivating the system  
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Push lever up or down twice, arrow 3.  
Turn off ignition.  
Accelerating significantly:  
Press the lever longer beyond the resistance  
point, arrow 1, until the desired speed is  
reached.  
The stored speed is deleted.  
Recalling a speed memorised  
beforehand  
Press the button, arrow 4. The speed last  
memorised is recalled and maintained.  
The car accelerates without the accelerator  
pedal being pressed. The system memorises  
and maintains the speed.  
Reducing speed  
Pull the lever repeatedly, arrow 2, until the de‐  
sired speed is displayed.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
Functions analogous to increasing desired  
speed, except that the speed is reduced.  
Interrupt system  
Tap the lever upwards or downwards, arrow 3.  
The readings in the speedometer change col‐  
our.  
1
2
Memorised speed  
The system also interrupts automatically in the  
following situations:  
Selected speed is displayed briefly  
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If the brake is applied.  
If --- km/h shows briefly in the instrument clus‐  
ter, it is possible that the preconditions for op‐  
eration might not have been met.  
If the car has a manual gearbox, when you  
shift gears very slowly or shift into neutral.  
▷
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If the car has a sport-automatic transmis‐  
sion, when you select transmission posi‐  
tion N.  
View the Check Control messages, see  
page 71.  
If you activate DTC or deactivate DSC.  
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Driving comfort  
Due to physical conditions the system could  
warn when it is too late.◀  
Malfunction  
The warning light comes on when the  
system has failed.  
Limits of the ultrasound measurement  
Further information, see page 184.  
Detection of objects might not be possible if  
the physical limits of the ultrasonic measuring  
principle are exceeded, for instance by:  
Park Distance Control, PDC  
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Trailer noses and hitches.  
Thin or wedge-shaped objects.  
Low objects.  
Principle  
PDC assists you with parking.  
Objects with corners and sharp edges.  
Slow approach to an object behind the vehicle,  
and also in front of the vehicle if the appropri‐  
ate equipment is fitted, is indicated by acoustic  
signals.  
Low objects already indicated, such as kerbs,  
may enter the sensors' blind areas before or  
after a continuous audible signal is given.  
Higher, protruding objects such as ledges may  
not be detectable.  
Measurement  
Ultrasonic sensors in each bumper measure  
the distance.  
False alarms  
The range is approximately 2 m, 6 ft.  
An audible warning is only issued:  
Under the following conditions, PDC can issue  
a warning although there is no obstacle in the  
detection range:  
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From the front sensors and the two rear  
corner sensors at approximately 60 cm,  
24 in.  
▷
▷
In heavy rain.  
If the sensors are very dirty or covered with  
ice.  
▷
For the centre rear sensors at approxi‐  
mately 1.50 m, 5 ft.  
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If the sensors are covered with snow.  
On rough road surfaces.  
System limits  
In large, rectangular buildings with smooth  
walls, for example underground car parks.  
Also monitor the traffic situation  
PDC is no substitute for your personal  
assessment of the traffic situation. Also moni‐  
tor the traffic situation around the vehicle by  
observing it directly. Otherwise, there is a dan‐  
ger that accidents might occur due to other  
road users or objects located outside of detec‐  
tion range of the PDC, for example.  
▷
▷
Due to dense exhaust gas.  
Due to other ultrasonic sources, for exam‐  
ple sweeping machines, steam-jet cleaners  
or neon lights.  
Automatic activation  
With the engine running or the ignition  
switched on, engage reverse gear.  
Loud sound sources outside or inside the car  
can drown out the PDC signal.◀  
Avoid driving fast with PDC active  
Avoid approaching an object at speed.  
Avoid moving off at speed while PDC is not yet  
active.  
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Controls  
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If the vehicle is more than approximately  
10 cm, 4 in away from an object.  
Automatic switch-off when vehicle  
moves forward  
The system switches off when the vehicle  
moves forward a certain distance or reaches a  
certain speed.  
If gearbox position P is engaged.  
Malfunction  
If required, switch on the system again.  
The indicator light in the instrument  
cluster comes on. PDC has failed.  
Switching on/off manually  
Have the system checked.  
To ensure correct functionality:  
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Keep sensors clean and free from ice.  
Do not spray the sensors with high-pres‐  
sure cleaners for an extended period of  
time and maintain a distance of at least  
30 cm, 12 in.  
Manual operation  
Press the button.  
The LED above the button flashes in addition.  
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On: LED is illuminated.  
Off: LED turns off.  
Audible warning signals  
An intermittent sound indicates the position of  
an object as the car approaches it. For in‐  
stance, if an object is identified to the rear left  
of the car, the warning signal sounds from the  
rear left loudspeaker.  
The shorter the distance to an object be‐  
comes, the shorter the intervals become.  
If the distance to a detected object is less than  
approximately 25 cm, 10 in, a continuous tone  
sounds.  
If there are objects in front of and behind the  
vehicle, an alternating continuous tone  
sounds.  
An intermittent continuous tone is interrupted  
after approximately three seconds:  
▷
If you remain in front of an object that was  
detected by only one of the corner sen‐  
sors.  
▷
If you are driving parallel to a wall.  
The sound signal is switched off:  
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Climate  
Climate  
for example, or the constraints applying to cer‐  
tain national-market versions. This also applies  
to safety-relevant functions and systems.  
Vehicle equipment  
This chapter describes all the standard equip‐  
ment, national-market-specific equipment and  
optional extras offered in the model series.  
Consequently, you will find that it contains de‐  
scriptions of items not available in a particular  
vehicle on account of a combination of options,  
Country-specific regulations must be observed  
when using the corresponding functions and  
systems.  
Overview  
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Equipment variant: air conditioningꢀꢁ97  
2
Equipment variant: automatic air condition‐  
ingꢀꢁ99  
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Climate  
Controls  
3
4
Outlets: air to windscreen and side win‐  
dows  
ply continuously, the levers direct the flow  
of air.  
Outlets: air to upper body zone. The  
5
Outlets: air to knee zone, footwell  
knurled wheels open and close the air sup‐  
Air conditioning  
1
2
3
Air distribution  
4
5
6
Temperature  
Air flow  
Recirculated-air mode  
Cooling function  
Heated rear window  
Note  
Temperature  
Adequate ventilation  
To increase temperature turn to  
the right, into the red area. To re‐  
duce temperature turn to the left,  
into the blue area.  
If you stay in the vehicle for a long time,  
ensure there is adequate ventilation from the  
outside and do not use recirculated-air mode  
continuously, otherwise the air quality in the  
interior will steadily deteriorate.◀  
Switching cooling function on/off  
When the cooling function is on,  
air is cooled and dried, then rehea‐  
ted according to the temperature setting. The  
function is only available with the engine run‐  
ning.  
Air conditioning functions in detail  
Switching system on/off  
Press and hold down the left side  
of the button or, if the blower is at  
the lowest setting, press the left  
The cooling function helps to prevent window  
condensation or to remove it quickly.  
side of the button. Blower and air conditioning  
are entirely switched off, air supply is blocked.  
Depending on weather conditions, the wind‐  
screen may fog over momentarily when the en‐  
gine is started.  
Set an arbitrary air flow to turn the air condi‐  
tioning on.  
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Climate  
Recirculated-air mode  
3
4
5
6
Activate cooling function 3.  
Turn off fresh air supply if disturb‐  
Temperature 4 to the right, red area.  
Set air flow 5 to maximum.  
ing odours or pollutants enter the  
interior of the vehicle. The air inside the car is  
then recirculated.  
To defrost the rear window turn on heated  
rear window 6  
.
The recirculated-air mode can be activated/  
deactivated, see page 13, by means of a but‐  
ton on the steering wheel.  
Heated rear window  
The rear window heating is  
switched off automatically after a  
certain time or if the hardtop is opened.  
Air flow  
Press the corresponding button.  
The greater the air flow, the more  
effective the heating and cooling  
performance.  
Microfilter  
The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the in‐  
coming air. The microfilter is changed in rou‐  
tine maintenance by your Service centre.  
If necessary, the air flow is reduced - up to and  
including switching off - to prevent battery dis‐  
charge.  
Ventilation  
Air distribution  
Direct the air to the windows  
,
the upper body zone  
or the  
knee zone and footwell  
. Inter‐  
mediate settings are possible. In  
the six o'clock setting some air is  
directed toward the windows to prevent fog‐  
ging.  
1
2
Levers for changing the direction of the air  
flow  
Defrosting and demisting the windows  
Knurled wheels to open and close the air  
outlets continuously  
Ventilation for cooling  
Adjust the outlets so that cool air is directed  
towards you, for example if the car's interior  
has become hot.  
Draught-free ventilation  
1
2
Air distribution 1 in position  
.
Adjust the outlets so that the air flows past  
you.  
Deactivate recirculated-air mode 2.  
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Controls  
Automatic air conditioning  
1
2
3
4
5
Temperature, interior, left  
Maximum cooling effect  
6
7
8
9
Adjusting the air distribution manually  
AUTO programme  
Heated rear window  
Manual air flow, climate level  
Temperature, interior, right  
Defrosting and demisting the windows  
Automatic Air Recirculation Control AUC/  
Recirculated-air mode  
10 Switching cooling function on/off manually  
the left side of the button to shut down the au‐  
tomatic air conditioning. All indicator lights, ex‐  
cept that for the rear window heating if it is on,  
go out.  
Note  
Adequate ventilation  
If you stay in the vehicle for a long time,  
ensure there is adequate ventilation from the  
outside and do not use recirculated-air mode  
continuously, otherwise the air quality in the  
interior will steadily deteriorate.◀  
Press any button except the rear window  
heater button to reactivate the automatic air  
conditioning system.  
Temperature  
Preferred interior climate  
Set the desired temperatures indi‐  
vidually for the driver's and front  
passenger's sides.  
In almost all conditions the AUTO program 7  
offers optimum air distribution and air flow, see  
'AUTO program' below. All you have to do is  
select a pleasant interior-temperature setting.  
The automatic air conditioning  
system attains this temperature as quickly as  
possible regardless of the season by using  
maximum cooling or heating power if neces‐  
sary. The temperature is then maintained.  
Details of the options at your disposal are de‐  
scribed below.  
Most settings are saved for the remote control  
currently in use, Personal Profile settings, see  
page 21.  
The automatic air conditioning system does  
not have sufficient time to establish the set  
temperature when temperature settings are  
changed quickly in succession.  
Air conditioning functions in detail  
Switching system on/off  
Press and hold down the left side of the button  
or, if the blower is at the lowest setting, press  
If you select the highest setting you can call up  
maximum heating power regardless of the out‐  
side temperature.  
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Climate  
In the lowest setting, there is continuous cool‐  
ing.  
Switching on/off  
Press the button.  
Manual air distribution and air flow  
are switched on when the AUTO programme is  
deactivated.  
Cooling function on/off  
When the cooling function is on,  
air is cooled and dried, then rehea‐  
ted according to the temperature  
setting. The function is only avail‐  
able with the engine running.  
Climate level of the AUTO programme  
Climate levels are a means of varying intensity  
with the AUTO program active. For example,  
air flow is adjusted automatically to optimise air  
conditioning.  
The cooling function helps to prevent window  
condensation or to remove it quickly.  
Depending on the weather conditions, the  
windscreen may fog over momentarily when  
the engine is started.  
With the AUTO program active,  
you can use the buttons for man‐  
ual air flow to select the climate  
level of the AUTO program.  
The cooling function is switched on automati‐  
cally in the AUTO program.  
The selected climate level is displayed by an  
LED.  
Maximum cooling effect  
When the engine is running the air  
is cooled as rapidly as possible.  
Convertible programme  
Additionally, the Convertible programme is ac‐  
tivated when the hardtop is open. The auto‐  
matic air conditioning system is optimised for  
driving with the convertible top open in the  
Convertible programme. In addition, the air  
flow is increased along with road speed.  
The automatic air conditioning system  
switches to the recirculated-air mode at the  
lowest temperature. Air flows at maximum rate  
from the outlets for the upper body area. You  
should therefore open these outlets for maxi‐  
mum cooling.  
The effectiveness of the Convertible pro‐  
gramme can be boosted appreciably by fitting  
the wind deflector.  
AUTO programme  
Automatic Air Recirculation Control  
AUC/recirculated-air mode  
The AUTO program controls air distribution to  
the windscreen and the side windows, toward  
the upper-body zone, the footwell and the  
knee zone.  
Activate the desired operating  
mode by pressing this button re‐  
peatedly:  
In addition to the temperature settings you se‐  
lect, air flow and air distribution are adjusted to  
suit the external effects of the season, for ex‐  
ample sunshine or condensation on the win‐  
dows.  
▷
LED off: ambient air is con‐  
stantly entering the car.  
▷
Left LED on, AUC mode: a sensor detects  
pollutants in the outside air. If necessary,  
the system blocks the supply of outside air  
and recirculates the inside air. As soon as  
the concentration of pollutants in the out‐  
side air has decreased sufficiently, the sys‐  
The cooling function is switched on automati‐  
cally in the AUTO programme.  
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tem automatically switches back to outside  
air supply.  
Defrosting and defogging windows  
Quickly removes ice and conden‐  
sation from the windscreen and  
the front side windows.  
▷
Right-hand LED on, recirculated-air mode:  
the ambient air supply is permanently shut  
off. The air inside the car is then recircula‐  
ted.  
Switch on the cooling function as well.  
Heated rear window  
Adjusting air flow manually  
The rear window heating is  
switched off automatically after a  
certain time or if the hardtop is opened.  
Press the left side of the button to  
reduce air flow. Press the right  
side of the button to increase it.  
In order to protect the battery the air flow is re‐  
duced, if necessary. The display remains un‐  
changed.  
Microfilter/activated charcoal filter  
The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the in‐  
coming air. The activated charcoal filter in ad‐  
dition removes gaseous pollutants from the air  
entering the car. This combined filter is  
changed in routine maintenance by your Serv‐  
ice centre.  
Air distribution, manual  
Air is directed to the windscreen, the upper-  
body zone, the knee zone and the footwell in  
accordance with the setting you select.  
Ventilation  
Adjusting air distribution manually  
Repeatedly press the button until  
the desired air distribution is set.  
The corresponding LED lights up.  
Manual air distribution is also switched on  
when the AUTO programme is deactivated.  
Residual heat  
The heat stored in the engine is used to heat  
up the interior.  
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2
3
Levers for changing the direction of the air  
flow  
The function can be switched on  
whenever the following conditions  
are met:  
Knurled wheels to open and close the air  
outlets continuously  
Knurled wheel for adjusting the tempera‐  
ture in the upper-body zone. The set inte‐  
rior temperature for the driver and passen‐  
gers is not changed.  
▷
Up to 15 minutes after the engine is  
switched off.  
▷
▷
▷
The engine is at operating temperature.  
When battery voltage is adequate.  
At outside temperatures below 25 ℃/77 ℉.  
Ventilation for cooling  
Adjust the outlets so that cool air is directed  
towards you, for example if the car's interior  
has become hot.  
The middle LED lights up when the function is  
switched on.  
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Climate  
Draught-free ventilation  
Adjust the outlets so that the air flows past  
you.  
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Interior equipment  
Controls  
Interior equipment  
When the time comes to sell on your vehicle,  
for security reasons be sure to delete the func‐  
tions saved in memory.  
Vehicle equipment  
This chapter describes all the standard equip‐  
ment, national-market-specific equipment and  
optional extras offered in the model series.  
Consequently, you will find that it contains de‐  
scriptions of items not available in a particular  
vehicle on account of a combination of options,  
for example, or the constraints applying to cer‐  
tain national-market versions. This also applies  
to safety-relevant functions and systems.  
Compatibility  
If this symbol is depicted on the pack‐  
aging or in the instructions for the re‐  
mote-controlled system, the system in  
question is usually compatible with the  
integrated universal remote control.  
A list of compatible hand-held transmitters is  
available on the Internet at:  
 
Country-specific regulations must be observed  
when using the corresponding functions and  
systems.  
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex  
Corporation.  
Integrated universal remote  
control  
Controls on the interior mirror  
Principle  
The integrated universal remote control ena‐  
bles you to use up to 3 functions of radio-re‐  
mote-controlled systems, for example garage-  
door drives or lighting systems. The integrated  
universal remote control takes the place of up  
to 3 separate hand-held remote control trans‐  
mitters. The functions you want to use have to  
be programmed on to the buttons on the inte‐  
rior mirror. You need the hand-held remote  
control transmitter of the system in question in  
order to programme these buttons.  
1
2
3
Buttons  
LED  
Hand-held transmitter, needed for pro‐  
gramming.  
During programming  
During programming and before a sys‐  
tem is operated with the integrated universal  
remote control, make sure that no persons, an‐  
imals or objects are within the swivelling or  
movement range of the system in question, as  
otherwise injury or damage could result.  
Programming  
General  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Initial operation:  
Simultaneously press the right and left but‐  
tons on the interior mirror and hold them  
down for approximately 20 seconds until  
the LED on the interior mirror starts to  
Also follow the safety instructions supplied  
with the hand-held transmitter.◀  
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flash. All functions previously programmed  
on to the buttons on the interior mirror are  
deleted.  
LED will repeat the quick-flashing/2 seconds  
ON sequence for approximately 20 seconds.  
If the system is of the alternating-code type  
you must first synchronise the Integrated uni‐  
versal remote control and the system.  
3. Hold the hand-held transmitter of the sys‐  
tem you want to operate approximately 5  
to 30 cm, 2 to 12 in from the buttons on  
the interior mirror. The necessary distance  
is dependent on the hand-held transmitter.  
Please also consult the instructions for use of  
the system you want to operate for information  
on the synchronisation procedure.  
4. Simultaneously press and hold down the  
button for the function you want to use on  
the hand-held transmitter and the button  
you want to programme on the interior mir‐  
ror. The LED on the interior mirror starts to  
slow-flash.  
Synchronisation is easier if another person is  
available to assist you.  
To synchronise:  
1. Park your car within the range of the radio-  
remote-controlled system.  
5. As soon as the LED starts flashing more  
rapidly, release both buttons. The faster  
flash sequence is the signal that the button  
on the interior mirror has been program‐  
med.  
2. Programme the button on the interior mir‐  
ror as described.  
3. Locate the button for synchronisation on  
the system you want to operate, and press  
this button. The next step must be carried  
out within approximately 30 seconds.  
If the LED does not flash more rapidly  
within 60 seconds, change the distance  
between the interior mirror and the hand-  
held transmitter and repeat this step. Sev‐  
eral attempts at different distances might  
be necessary. Wait at least 15 seconds be‐  
tween attempts.  
4. Press the button you want to programme  
on the interior mirror, hold it down for ap‐  
proximately 3 seconds and then release it.  
Repeat this step up to three times to termi‐  
nate synchronisation. The programmed  
function is performed as soon as synchro‐  
nisation completes.  
6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 to programme other  
functions on to the remaining buttons.  
Reprogramming individual buttons  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
You can then use the buttons on the interior  
mirror to control these functions.  
2. Point the hand-held transmitter toward the  
memory buttons at a distance of approx. 5  
to 30 cm, 2 to 12 in.  
Point to bear in mind for alternating-  
code radio control systems  
If the system refuses to work despite repeated  
programming attempts, check whether the  
system you want to control is of the alternat‐  
ing-code type.  
The necessary distance is dependent on  
the hand-held transmitter.  
3. Hold down the memory button on the  
integrated universal remote control for lon‐  
ger.  
You can do this either by consulting the in‐  
structions for use supplied with the system, or  
by long-pressing the button you want to pro‐  
gramme on the interior mirror. If the LED on  
the interior mirror quick-flashes and then re‐  
mains on for 2 seconds, the system you want  
to operate is of the alternating-code type. The  
4. If the LED flashes slowly after approxi‐  
mately 20 seconds, press the send button  
of the hand-held transmitter.  
5. When the LED starts to flash rapidly, re‐  
lease both buttons.  
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If the LED does not start to flash rapidly af‐  
ter approximately 60 seconds, change the  
distance and repeat the step.  
Push the projection on the cover.  
Emptying  
Controls  
Prior to operation  
Before operating a system with the  
integrated universal remote control, make sure  
that no persons, animals or objects are within  
the swivelling or movement range of the sys‐  
tem in question, as otherwise injury or damage  
could result.  
Press the open cover beyond its open position,  
see arrow. The ashtray can be removed.  
Also follow the safety instructions supplied  
with the hand-held transmitter.◀  
When the car's engine is running or the ignition  
is switched on, you can operate the system (a  
garage door, for example) by pressing the but‐  
ton on the interior mirror. To do so, within  
range of the system press the button until the  
function is triggered. The LED on the interior  
mirror remains on while the radio signal is be‐  
ing transmitted.  
Lighter  
Deleting functions saved beforehand  
Simultaneously press the right and left buttons  
on the interior mirror and hold them down for  
approximately 20 seconds until the LED on the  
interior mirror starts to quick-flash. All func‐  
tions are deleted. It is not possible to delete  
functions individually.  
With the engine running or the ignition  
switched on, press in the cigarette lighter.  
The cigarette lighter can be removed when it  
pops back out.  
Risk of sustaining burns  
Hold the hot cigarette lighter only by its  
knob, otherwise you may suffer burns.  
Ashtrays  
When leaving the vehicle, always switch off the  
ignition and remove the remote control so that,  
for instance, children cannot operate the ciga‐  
rette lighter and burn themselves.◀  
Opening  
Replacing the cover after use  
Replace the cigarette lighter or socket  
cover after use, since otherwise objects that  
fall into the cigarette lighter holder or socket  
can cause a short circuit.◀  
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Controls  
Interior equipment  
Connecting electrical  
appliances  
Note  
Do not connect charger to the on-board  
power socket  
Do not attempt to connect a battery charger to  
the on-board power sockets installed ex-  
works, as otherwise the vehicle could be dam‐  
aged.◀  
To open: turn the latch anti-clockwise, see ar‐  
row, and lift the lid.  
Increasing boot capacity  
Power sockets  
When the engine is running or the ignition  
switched on, you can use electrical devices  
such as a flashlight, car vacuum cleaner or the  
like in your BMW if at least one of the following  
sockets is available. The total load of all sock‐  
ets must not exceed 140 watts at 12 V. Do not  
damage the sockets by attempting to insert  
plugs of the wrong pattern.  
Lighter socket  
Access to the socket: pull the lighter out of its  
bracket.  
You can increase the capacity of the boot  
when the hardtop is closed:  
To do so, push boot partition 1 upward.  
Before opening the hardtop, press boot parti‐  
tion 1 downward until it engages in both  
guides 2.  
Under the centre armrest  
External audio device, see page 109.  
Before opening or closing the hardtop  
In the footwell, passenger side  
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Before moving the hardtop, ensure  
that there are no objects on or beside  
the boot partition, as otherwise parts  
of the hardtop can be damaged.  
A socket is situated on the left under the glove  
box.  
Boot  
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Observe the maximum load height, see la‐  
bel with height line in the boot.  
Depending on your vehicle's equipment ver‐  
sion, there are the following storage options in  
the boot:  
Do not use force when pressing the boot  
partition downward.◀  
The retractable hardtop can be opened only  
when the boot partition is locked in place in the  
lower position on both sides.  
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Rubber strap for holding light objects.  
Storage compartment.  
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Interior equipment  
Controls  
4. Insert the belt tongue of the retaining belt  
in the belt buckle under the transport bag.  
Through-loading opening  
with integrated transport bag  
Always secure skis  
If you are transporting skis or similar  
items of equipment, always be sure to secure  
them with the ski bracket as otherwise they  
could endanger the car's occupants if you have  
to brake sharply or swerve to avoid and obsta‐  
cle.◀  
The transport bag facilitates the safe and clean  
transport of up to two pairs of standard skis or  
up to two snowboards.  
5. With the transport bag loaded, the zip fas‐  
tener makes objects in the ski bag easier to  
reach.  
Use can use the transport bag to stow skis up  
to 1.70 m/5.4 ft long. The transport bag nar‐  
rows, so capacity is restricted if the skis are  
more than 1.70 m/5.4 ft in length.  
Only stow clean skis in the transport bag. Wrap  
protective material around sharp edges to pre‐  
vent damage.  
Loading  
Securing the load  
1. Fold lid downwards.  
Securing transport bag  
Secure the transport bag by tensioning  
the retaining strap. Otherwise braking and eva‐  
sive manoeuvres could cause the contents of  
the bag to endanger the vehicle occupants.◀  
2. In the boot: press handle up and fold down  
the cover.  
After loading the transport bag, secure the bag  
and its contents by tightening the retaining  
strap at its turnbuckle.  
To stow away the transport bag, follow the op‐  
posite procedure as for loading.  
3. Open fastener and spread transport bag  
between the seats.  
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Interior equipment  
Ski holder  
Always secure skis  
If you are transporting skis or similar  
items of equipment, always be sure to secure  
them with the ski bracket as otherwise they  
could endanger the car's occupants if you have  
to brake sharply or swerve to avoid and obsta‐  
cle.◀  
1. Remove both cover panels 1 with the  
screwdriver.  
In the boot: press handles up and fold down  
the entire transport bag.  
For more information on the various fittings  
available, contact a Service Centre.  
2. Mount ski storage area 2 and fold down‐  
wards, see arrows.  
3. Pull mounting upwards and secure ski with  
rear end.  
Take care not to damage the boot lid  
Before closing the boot, check that the  
boot lid cannot be damaged by the skis.◀  
Removing the transport bag  
You can remove the transport bag for quick  
drying, for example, or if you want to use other  
fittings.  
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Storage compartments  
Controls  
Storage compartments  
Locking  
Lock with a key, arrow 2.  
Vehicle equipment  
This chapter describes all the standard equip‐  
ment, national-market-specific equipment and  
optional extras offered in the model series.  
Consequently, you will find that it contains de‐  
scriptions of items not available in a particular  
vehicle on account of a combination of options,  
for example, or the constraints applying to cer‐  
tain national-market versions. This also applies  
to safety-relevant functions and systems.  
If you are in a hotel, for example, and hand over  
the remote control without the integrated key,  
see page 20, the glove box cannot be un‐  
locked.  
Centre armrest  
Storage compartment  
Country-specific regulations must be observed  
when using the corresponding functions and  
systems.  
Depending on the options ordered, the centre  
armrest incorporates two cup brackets, a com‐  
partment or the cover for the snap-in adapter.  
Locking the storage compartment  
Glove box  
If the vehicle is locked from outside, the stor‐  
age compartment in the centre armrest is also  
locked.  
Opening  
Opening  
Pull the handle, arrow 1.  
The light in the glove box comes on.  
Close the glove box again immediately  
Fold centre armrest upwards, see arrow.  
After using the glove box while the vehi‐  
cle is in motion, close it without delay, so that it  
cannot cause injury in the event of an acci‐  
dent.◀  
Connection for external audio device  
An external audio device, e.g. a CD or MP3  
player, may be connected and the sound can  
be played using the vehicle's loudspeakers.  
Volume and sound can be adjusted by means  
of the radio controls.  
Closing  
Swing lid up.  
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Professional radio, see page 122.  
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Controls  
Storage compartments  
Storage compartments in the  
passenger compartment  
Do not affix non-slip mats to the dash‐  
board  
Do not affix non-slip mats or other slip-resist‐  
ant pads to the dashboard, because these ma‐  
terials can damage the surfaces.◀  
Depending on your vehicle's equipment ver‐  
sion, the following storage compartments are  
available:  
To open: press the button.  
In the bulkhead  
In the doors  
To open: pull the handle.  
The shelf in the storage compartment can be  
removed and reinserted at a different height.  
To open: flick the lid open.  
In the centre console  
One or two open storage compartments.  
Removing the storage compartment  
The storage compartment can be removed as  
a unit so that you can use other inserts, for ex‐  
ample.  
In the dashboard  
In the luggage compartment:  
Press handles up and fold down storage com‐  
partment fully.  
For more information on the various fittings  
available, contact a Service Centre.  
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Storage compartments  
Controls  
Unsuitable containers  
Behind the seats  
Briefcases or similar objects can be stowed in  
the behind-seat storage area.  
Do not force unsuitable containers into  
the cup bracket. Otherwise damage may re‐  
sult.◀  
In the centre armrest  
When loading the behind-seat storage  
area  
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When loading the behind-seat storage  
area, do not simultaneously push both  
seats to the front, bring to the upper most  
position and fold rests forward. Otherwise  
seats could collide with the windscreen  
seals, sun visor or the roof lining and dam‐  
age these.  
Drinks holders are located in the centre arm‐  
rest.  
Stow only small, light objects in the be‐  
hind-seat storage area, as otherwise ob‐  
jects breaking loose could endanger the  
occupants if you have to brake sharply or  
swerve to avoid an obstacle, for example.  
Only transport heavy luggage with suitable  
means of securing in the boot.  
Use lashing eyes only for securing load. Do  
not engage an upper ISOFIX retaining  
strap.◀  
Cup bracket  
Unbreakable containers and no hot bev‐  
erages  
Use light and unbreakable containers and do  
not transport hot beverages. Otherwise there  
is an increased risk of injury in the event of an  
accident.◀  
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