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1Coupe: glass sunroof, electric with raise 
function
*40
2Microphone for handsfree mode for 
telephone
* 
and voice command system*22
Convertible: microphone on steering 
column
3Reading lamps99
4Interior lamps99
5Coupe: initiating emergency call
*202
6Indicator/warning lamp for front passenger 
airbag
*92
7Convertible: initiating emergency 
call
*202
8Control Display16
9Hazard warning flashers
10Central locking system32
11Automatic climate control100
12Changing
>radio station145
>track14013Ejecting
>navigation DVD
*120
>audio CD140
14Player for navigation DVD in Professional
* 
navigation system120
15Drive for audio CDs140
16Switching audio sources on/off and 
adjusting volume141
18Bracket for cup holder109
19Controller16
Turn, press or move horizontally in four 
directions
20Activating voice command system
*22
21Opening start menu on Control Display17
22Dynamic Driving Control64 Temperature setting, 
left/right100
Automatic air distribution and 
volume101
Cooling function102
AUC Automatic recirculated-air 
control103
Maximum cooling103
Residual heat mode103
Switching off automatic climate 
control103
Air volume102
Defrosting windows and removing 
condensation102
Rear window defroster100
17
Heated seats52
PDC Park Distance Control
*85
DTC Dynamic Traction Control87
Convertible: opening the convert-
ible top42
Convertible: closing the convertible 
top42 

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The handle recesses on the interior trim of the 
luggage compartment lid make it easier to pull 
down.
If special circumstances should make it abso-
lutely necessary to operate the vehicle with the 
luggage compartment lid open:
1.Coupe: close both windows and the glass 
sunroof
*. 
Convertible: with the convertible top 
closed, close all windows, including the rear 
window.
2.Increase the air volume of the automatic 
climate control to a high level, refer to 
page102.
Luggage compartment
There are four lashing eyes on the inner corners 
of the luggage compartment for securing lug-
gage nets
* or securing straps to fix luggage in 
position.
Also refer to Securing cargo, page117.
Convertible: increasing luggage 
compartment capacity
With the convertible top closed, you can 
enlarge the luggage compartment capacity.To do so, unfold the handle and press it down-
ward in the direction of travel, refer to arrow. 
This moves the convertible top compartment 
floor into the raised position.
Before opening the convertible top, execute 
this procedure in reverse order.
The convertible top cannot be opened if 
the convertible top compartment floor is 
in the raised position.<
Alarm system
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds:
>To the opening of a door, the hood, or the 
luggage compartment lid
>To movements in the vehicle interior: inte-
rior motion sensor, see below
>To changes in the vehicle's tilt if someone 
attempts to steal the wheels or tow the 
vehicle
>To interruptions in battery voltage
Unauthorized operations are briefly signaled by 
the alarm system:
>by triggering an acoustic alarm
>by switching on
 the hazard warning flashers
>by flashing the high beams
Arming and disarming alarm system
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with 
the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm 
system is armed or disarmed at the same time.
You can open the luggage compartment lid, 
even with the system armed, by using the   
button of the remote control, refer to page31. 
When the luggage compartment lid is closed, it 
is once again locked and monitored.
Switching off alarm
>Unlock the vehicle using the remote control, 
refer to page30, or
>insert the remote control as far as possible 
into the ignition lock, refer to page58. 

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Together
1.Briefly press button1:
The LEDs in the button1 and the switch2 
light up for approx. 10 seconds.
2.Press switch 2:
>Down to the resistance point:
All windows, including the rear window, 
continue to open as long as you press 
the switch.
You can close the windows in the same 
manner by pulling the switch.
>Press the switch beyond the resistance 
point:
All windows open automatically. Press-
ing the switch again stops the opening 
movement.
Briefly press button 1 again to deactivate the 
function. The LEDs go out.
Rear window
1.Briefly press button1:
The LEDs in the button1 and the switch2 
light up for approx. 10 seconds.
2.Press switch 2:
>Down to the resistance point:
The rear window continues to open for 
as long as you hold down the switch.You can close the rear window in the 
same manner by pulling the switch.
>Press the switch beyond the resistance 
point:
The rear window opens automatically. 
Pressing the switch again stops the 
opening movement.
Briefly press button 1 again to deactivate the 
function. The LEDs go out.
The rear window opens and closes auto-
matically when you open or close the con-
vertible top.<
After switching off ignition
You can still operate the windows with the 
remote control removed or the ignition 
switched off for approx. 1 minute, but in the 
Convertible, this is only true as long as no door 
has been opened.
For information on using the convenience oper-
ation mode at the door lock or with the remote 
control, refer to page30 or32.
For information on comfort closing with comfort 
access, refer to Locking doors on page37.
Anti-trapping mechanism
If the closing force rises beyond a predefined 
threshold during closing, the system will imme-
diately stop moving the window prior to lower-
ing it slightly.
Convertible: the rear side windows and 
rear window are not equipped with an 
anti-trapping mechanism.<
Despite the anti-trapping mechanism, 
you should inspect the travel path of the 
front side window prior to closing it, as the 
safety feature could fail to detect certain kinds 
of obstructions, such as very thin objects, and 
the window would continue closing.
Pulling the switch beyond the resistance point 
and holding it limits the response of the anti-
trapping mechanism. In this case, the window 
will respond to forces beyond a defined thresh-
old by opening only slightly.
If you pull the switch past the resistance point 
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there,  

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Moving manually
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can 
move the panorama glass sunroof and the slid-
ing visor manually.
Glass sunroof
1.Remove cover on headliner in front of rear 
window. To do so, lift slightly, arrows1. 
Grasp behind the cover, arrows2 and pull 
firmly downward.
2.Insert Allen wrench from onboard tool kit, 
refer to page197, into the opening pro-
vided.
3.Use the Allen wrench to move the glass 
sunroof in the desired direction.
Sliding visor
1.Fold the cover downward, if necessary 
using the screwdriver from the onboard tool 
kit, refer to page197.
2.Insert the Allen wrench supplied with the 
onboard tool kit into the opening provided.
3.Use the Allen wrench to move the sliding 
visor in the desired direction.
Convertible: top
The fully automatic convertible top combines 
secure weather protection with simple and con-
venient operation.
Here are a few tips for getting the maximum 
pleasure from your Convertible:
>It is advisable to close the convertible top 
when the vehicle is parked. The closed con-
vertible top not only protects the passenger 
compartment from unforeseen weather 
damage, it also provides a certain amount of 
protection from theft. Nonetheless, even if 
the convertible top is closed, only keep 
valuables in the locked luggage compart-
ment.
>Do not attach luggage rack systems to the 
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>If the LED lights up red when the button is 
pressed, either the floor of the convertible 
top storage compartment in the luggage 
compartment is in the raised position or a 
malfunction has occurred. The convertible 
top cannot be moved.
Interruption
The automatic sequence of movements is 
interrupted immediately if the button for top 
operation is released. The sequence can be 
continued in the desired direction by pressing 
the appropriate button. 
If the opening or closing action is interrupted for 
a longer period, the convertible top remains in 
that position for approx. 15 minutes before it 
slowly moves to a stable position.
A convertible top which is not completely 
opened or closed presents a danger.
Do not interrupt and continue the closing action 
several times in succession; otherwise, the top 
mechanism can be damaged.<
If the convertible top is not completely 
open or closed, then the luggage com-
partment lid cannot be opened.<
Convenience operation with the 
remote control and via the door lock
Refer to pages30 and32.
Manual closing
Only close the convertible top manually if 
absolutely necessary; never open it man-
ually. The convertible top compartment lid can-
not be locked in the event of an electrical mal-
function and would open while the vehicle is 
being driven.
Improper handling can lead to damage.<
Before closing
1.Open luggage compartment lid.
2.Take the Allen wrench and the screwdriver 
from the onboard tool kit, refer to page197.
3.Pry out the two buttons in the luggage com-
partment with the screwdriver and then pull 
firmly. This unlocks the convertible top 
compartment lid.
4.Close luggage compartment lid.
During manual convertible top opera-
tion, the luggage compartment lid 
cannot be opened.<
5.Completely open the side windows and the 
rear window.
If the rear window cannot be opened using 
the switch, it must be lowered manually.
Opening rear window manually
1.Pry out the cover between the rear head 
restraints. To do so, place the screwdriver 
as close as possible to the locking ele-
ments, as shown in the illustration.
2.Insert the Allen wrench as far as possible 
into the opening and turn firmly in the direc- 

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7.Insert the Allen wrench into the opening 
provided.
8.From the outside, both persons pull the 
front frame of the convertible top down-
ward, as simultaneously as possible on the 
two sides.
9.Turn the Allen wrench in the direction of the 
arrow until the front convertible top frame is 
locked to the windshield frame.
The rear convertible top ends are pressed 
automatically onto the convertible top com-
partment lid and close tightly with tension.
10.If necessary, close the rear window again 
manually in the same way as above.
Wind deflector*
The wind deflector keeps the air movement in 
the passenger compartment to a minimum 
when the convertible top is open, thus enabling 
pleasant driving even at higher speeds.
The wind deflector is stowed in a protective 
sleeve in the luggage compartment. Short 
instructions for use are also provided on the 
protective sleeve.
Before installing
1.Remove the wind deflector from the protec-
tive sleeve and fold it open, refer to 
arrows1.
2.Press the upper and lower section together 
until the locking device engages, refer to 
arrow2.
3.Push the securing pin3 out until it engages.
4.Unfold the rear mounts4.
Installing
1.Insert the securing pin 1 of the wind deflec-
tor into the appropriate opening on the right 
side of the vehicle.
2.Guide the rear mounts2 into the recepta-
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Seat, mirror and steering 
wheel memory
You can store and select three different adjust-
ment settings for the driver's seat, exterior mir-
rors and steering wheel.
The adjustment of the lumbar support is not 
stored in the memory.
Storing
1.Switch on radio readiness or ignition, refer 
to page58.
2.Adjust the desired seat, exterior mirror and 
steering-wheel positions.
3.Press the   button:
The LED in the button lights up.
4.Press the desired memory button 1, 2 or3:
The LED goes out.
Requesting
Do not request a position from the mem-
ory while the vehicle is moving. There is a 
risk of accident from unexpected movement of 
the seat or steering wheel.<
Convenience mode
1.Open the driver's door after unlocking or 
switch on radio readiness, refer to page58.
2.Briefly press the desired memory button1, 
2 or3.
The system immediately cancels the adjust-
ment procedure when you briefly press one of 
the seat adjustment switches or one of the 
memory buttons.The adjusting procedure for the steering wheel 
is immediately interrupted if you operate the 
switch for the steering wheel adjustment in any 
direction, refer to page53.
Safety feature
1.Close the driver's door and switch ignition 
on or off, refer to page58.
2.Press the desired memory button 1, 2 or3 
and maintain pressure until the adjustment 
process has been completed.
If the   button was pressed inadvertently: 
press the button again; the LED goes out.
Activating with remote control
The last positions of the driver's seat, external 
rearview mirrors, and steering wheel are stored 
for the remote key currently in use.
You can choose when the position is requested:
>Request when unlocking vehicle
>Request when opening driver's door
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Open the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.
3.Select "Vehicle settings" and press the 
controller.
4.Select "Door locks" and press the control-
ler.
5.Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.
6.Select "Last seat pos." and press the con-
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Automatic functions
>Both exterior mirrors are automatically 
heated when the engine is running or the 
ignition is switched on.
>When the vehicle is moving forward, the 
interior and exterior mirrors dim as a func-
tion of the incoming light.
The interior mirror is provided with two photo-
cells to control its automatic dimming function. 
One is integrated into the mirror glass, refer to 
arrow, while the other is located at a position 
slightly offset from this on the back of the mirror 
housing.
For trouble-free operation, keep the photocells 
clean and do not cover the area between the 
interior rearview mirror and the windshield. Also 
do not attach stickers to the windshield in front 
of the mirror.
Tilting down passenger-side mirror - 
automatic parking function
Activating
1.Slide switch into the driver's side mirror 
position, arrow 1.2.Engage reverse gear or selector lever posi-
tion R. 
The mirror glass tilts downward somewhat 
on the passenger's side. This allows the 
driver to see the area immediately adjacent 
to the vehicle – such as a curb – when park-
ing, etc.
Deactivating
Slide switch into the passenger side mirror 
position, arrow 2.
Steering wheel
Adjustments
Do not adjust the steering wheel while the 
vehicle is moving. There is a risk of acci-
dent as the result of unexpected movement.<
The steering wheel can be adjusted in four 
directions.
Storing the steering-wheel position, refer to 
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory, 
page49.
Electric steering wheel lock
The steering wheel locks or unlocks automati-
cally when the remote control is removed or 
inserted, refer to page58.
Easy entry/exit
To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle, 
the steering wheel temporarily moves into the 
uppermost position.