
Things to remember when driving
124 ensured that the radiation which results 
during transmission will be discharged 
from the vehicle interior.<
Cargo loading 
To avoid loading the tires beyond 
their approved carrying capacity, 
never overload the vehicle. Overloading 
can lead to overheating and increases the 
rate at which damage develops inside the 
tires. The ultimate result can assume the 
form of a sudden air loss.< 
Determine loading limit
1.Locate the following statement on your 
vehicle's door pillar
*:
The combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo should never 
exceed XXX lbs. or YYY kg, as other-
wise the vehicle may be damaged and 
unstable driving conditions may 
result.< 
2.Determine the combined weight of the 
driver and passenger that will be riding 
in your vehicle
3.Subtract the combined weight of the 
driver and passenger from XXX lbs. or 
YYY kg
4.The resulting figure equals the available 
amount of cargo and luggage load 
capacity.
For example, if the XXX amount equals 
1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150-lbs. 
passengers in your vehicle, the amount 
of available cargo and luggage load 
capacity is 650 lbs.:
1,400 Ibs. minus 750 Ibs. = 650 Ibs.5.Determine the combined weight of lug-
gage and cargo being loaded on the 
vehicle. That weight should not exceed 
the available cargo and luggage load 
capacity calculated in step 4
6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, 
part of the load from your trailer will be 
transferred to your vehicle. Consult the 
manual for transporting a trailer to 
determine how this may reduce the 
available cargo and luggage load 
capacity of your vehicle.
Load
The permitted load is the total of the weight 
of occupants and cargo/luggage. The 
greater the weight of occupants, the less 
cargo/luggage can be transported.
Stowing cargo 
>Load heavy cargo as far forward and as 
low as possible, placing it directly 
behind the bulkhead behind the rear 
seats 
>Cover sharp edges and corners 
>For very heavy cargo when the rear seat 
is not occupied, secure each safety belt 
in the opposite buckle.  

Reference 223
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Electrical defect
– door lock38
– driver's door38
– fuel filler door186
– glass roof, electric45
– luggage compartment 
lid40
– parking brake66
– transmission interlock for 
automatic transmission 
with Steptronic70
Electric steering wheel 
adjustment54
Electronic Damping Control 
EDC95
Electronic Stability 
Program ESP, refer to 
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control93
Electronic toll collection 
device, refer to 
Entry/pass tags126
Emergency actuation, refer 
to Manual operation
– driver's door38
– fuel filler door186
– glass roof, electric45
– luggage compartment 
lid40
– parking brake66
– transmission interlock for 
automatic transmission 
with Steptronic70
Emergency call177
– dialing phone number178
– with emergency call 
button177
Emergency release of 
luggage compartment lid 
from luggage 
compartment's interior41
Emergency services, refer 
to Roadside 
Assistance182
"Emissions inspection", 
vehicle83
Energy-conscious driving, 
refer to Energy Control86
Energy Control86
Engaging locks from 
inside39Engine
– break-in122
– data214
– indicator lamp13
– speed214
– starting63
– switching off63
Engine compartment195
Engine coolant196
Engine oil195
– filling capacity217
– indicator/warning lamp83
– specified engine oils196
Engine oil level195
Engine oil pressure83
Engine oil sensor83
Engine output, refer to 
Engine specifications214
Engine specifications214
Engine speed214
Entering country133
Entering house number134
Entering intersection134
Entering street134
Entering switch-on time of 
independent ventilation 
system110
"Entertainm.", 
Control Center24
"Entertainment" in audio 
mode148
Entry/pass tags126
Entry map for current 
position and 
destination132
Environmentally friendly 
driving, refer to 
Energy Control86
Equalizer150
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control93
Exhaust system, refer to 
High temperatures122
Exterior mirrors53
– automatic dimming 
feature53
"Extra"
– rear air conditioning109
– rear cooler114F
"Fader" in audio mode150
Failure messages13
– refer to Check Control83
Failure of a current 
consumer207
False alarm, refer to 
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms43
Fan, refer to Air supply105
Fasten safety belt51
Fastest route137
"Fastest route" for 
navigation137
Fast forward
– CD159,162
– DVD167
Fault displays, refer to 
Check Control83
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal 
filter108
Fine wood, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
First aid, refer to First-aid 
kit209
First-aid kit209
Fittings for tow-starting and 
towing210
Flashlight, refer to 
Rechargeable 
flashlight115
Flat tire206
– Flat Tire Monitor95
– refer to Tire condition191
– run-flat tires206
– spare tire205
Flat Tire Monitor95
– indicator lamp96
Flooding, refer to Driving 
through water123
Floor coverings, carpet, 
refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Floor mat, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure 

Everything from A to Z
224 "FM..."
– audio mode148
– radio152
FM, waveband152
Fog lamps101
– indicator lamp11
Footbrake, refer to 
Driving notes123
Front airbags98
Front armrest115
Front fog lamps
– indicator lamp11
Front passenger airbags, 
deactivating58
Fuel187
– average consumption86
– gauge86
– quality187
– volume217
Fuel filler door186
– releasing in the event of 
an electrical defect186
Fuel level, refer to 
Fuel gauge85
Fuel level gauge, refer to 
Fuel gauge85
Fuel level indicator, refer to 
Fuel gauge86
Fuel-saving driving, refer to 
Energy Control86
Fuel tank capacity217
"FULL MENU" in DVD 
mode167,168
"Full Release", 
Control Center24
Fuses207
G
Garage door opener, refer 
to Integrated universal 
remote control112
Gasoline, refer to Fuel 
specifications187
Gear changes, refer to 
Automatic transmission 
with Steptronic70
Gear indicator68
General driving notes122
Glasses compartment116Glass roof, electric, 
convenience 
operation36,38
Glove compartment115
GPS, refer to Navigation 
system130
Grills, refer to 
Ventilation106
Gross weight, refer to 
Weights216
H
Handbrake64
– Automatic Hold65
– indicator lamp13
Hands-free mode177
Hands-free system177
Hazard warning flashers15
Head airbags98
Headlamp control, 
automatic100
Headlamp cover, care, 
refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Headlamp flasher71
– indicator lamp13
Headlamps100
– bulb replacement201
– care, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Headlamp washer fluid 
tank, capacity, refer to 
Filling capacities217
Headlamp washer system
– cleaning headlamps72
– fluid tank73
– washer fluid73
Head Light, refer to 
Adaptive Head Light101
Headphones25
Head restraints49
– front head restraints, 
active49
Heated mirrors53
Heated rear window, 
automatic climate 
control104
Heated seats52
Heated steering wheel54Heated windshield, 
automatic climate 
control105
Heating103
– exterior mirrors53
– seats52
– steering wheel54
Heating and ventilation103
Heating while stopped105
Heavy cargo, refer to 
Stowing cargo124
Height, refer to 
Dimensions215
Height adjustment
– seats47
– steering wheel54
"Help", Control Center22
Help text on Control 
Display22
High beams101
– bulb replacement202
– headlamp flasher101
– indicator lamp13
Highs, refer to Tone 
settings150
High temperatures122
Highway137
Hills123
Holders for beverage 
cans116
Home address142,143
Hood194
Horn11
Hydraulic Brake Assistant, 
refer to DBC Dynamic 
Brake Control94
Hydraulic system, 
brakes197
Hydroplaning123
I
Ice warning81
iDrive, refer to 
Control Center17
Ignition62
Ignition key34
Ignition lock62
– with Comfort Access62
Illuminated vanity mirror54