Reference 257
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
iDrive16
– assistance window20
– automatic climate control
with expanded scope108
– changing date and time83
– changing language85
– changing menu page19
– changing settings83
– changing units of measure
and display type85
– confirming selection or
entry19
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– operating principle17
– selecting menu item19
– setting brightness84
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18
Ignition59
– switched off60
– switched on59
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness59
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on59
Ignition lock59
– starting engine with comfort
access40
i menu17
Imprint2
Indicator/warning lamps
– ABS Antilock Brake
System90
– active steering96
– airbags98
– brake system90
– DSC13,88
– DTC13,88
– Flat Tire Monitor92
– fog lamps13
– safety belt warning50
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor94Indicator and warning
lamps13
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure208
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor91
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor92
Info menu17
Information
– on another location141
– on current position141
– on destination location141
"Information" for
navigation141
Information menu, refer to
imenu17
"Information on
destination"142
Information service199
"Info sources"78
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor91
– radio, refer to Storing
stations166
– refer to Power failure229
– refer to Setting time and
date83
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory47
"Input map"140
Installation location
– CD changer177
– drive for navigation DVD134
– mobile phone115
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions150
Instrument cluster12
Instrument illumination, refer
to Instrument lighting105
Instrument lighting105
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Instrument panel, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Integrated key28Integrated universal remote
control113
Interesting destination for
navigation141
"Interim time"83
Interior lamps105
– switching on with remote
control31
Interior motion sensor38
– switching off38
Interior rearview mirror52
– automatic dimming
feature53
Interlock on automatic
transmission64
Intermittent mode of the
wipers66
J
Jacking points228
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting232
Jump starting232
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
access38
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort access38
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile29
"Keypad"191
Keys28
– key-related settings, refer to
Personal Profile29
– spare key28
Kick-down
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic65
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission63
Knock control207
Everything from A to Z
258
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams103
Lamps and bulbs223
"Language / Units"85
"Language / Units" for
navigation150
"Languages"85
"Languages" for
navigation150
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo130
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list141
"Last seat pos."48
LATCH child restraint fixing
system57
LEDs light-emitting
diodes223
Length, refer to
Dimensions239
License plate lamp, replacing
bulbs226
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs223
Lighter117
"Lighting"66,104
Lighting
– instruments105
– lamps and bulbs223
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps103
Light switch103
"Limit"82
Loading
– securing cargo130
– stowing cargo129
– vehicle128
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo130
"Lock after driving"33
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking33Locking31
– confirmation signals31
– from inside33
– from outside31
– without key, refer to Comfort
access38
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals31
– from inside33
– from outside30
LOGIC 7162
Low beams103
– automatic103
– replacing bulbs223
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support47
Lug bolts228
– tightening torque, refer to
After mounting228
– wrench226
Luggage compartment, refer
to Cargo bay
Luggage compartment lid34
– emergency operation, refer
to Manual operation34
– emergency release35
– locking separately34
– opening from inside34
– opening from outside34
– unlocking and locking from
inside33
– unlocking manually34
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate
– comfort access39
Luggage net, refer to
Separation net120
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack130
Lumbar support47
LW, waveband164
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires214
Maintenance220
– refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models220
– refer to Service
requirements78
– refer to Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models220
Maintenance system220
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control80
Manual air distribution109
Manual mode
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic65
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission63
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door206
– glass sunroof43
– luggage compartment lid34
– panorama glass sunroof44
– selector lever interlock,
automatic transmission65
Manual transmission62
"Manual" with radio165
"Map direction of travel"149
Map display148
"Map facing north"149
Map for navigation
– changing scale149
– destination entry140
Map view facing north148
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Maximum cooling109
Maximum speed
– with compact wheel229
Maximum speed with winter
tires215
Reference 261
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated charcoal filter111
Position
– displaying154
– storing143
Power failure229
Power windows, refer to
Windows40
Preselecting activation times
of the parked car
ventilation111
"Presets" on the
radio164,170
Pressure, tires208
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor92
"Profile"202
Programmable buttons on
steering wheel53
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric42
– panorama glass sunroof44
– windows41
R
Radio
– Autostore165
– controls160
– High Definition Radio168
– sampling stations165
– satellite radio169
– selecting frequency
manually165
– selecting
waveband160,164
– station search165
– station selection164
– station with the best
reception165
– storing stations166
– switching on/off160
– tone control161
– volume161
– Weather Band, refer to
Weather news flashes167Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness59
Radio readiness59
– switched off60
– switched on59
– with comfort access40
Rain sensor66
"Random", random play
sequence176
"Random all" in audio
mode176
"Random directory" in audio
mode176
"RDS"167
Reading lamps106
Rear armrest, refer to Center
armrest, rear118
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps225
– replacing bulbs225
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints49
– folding over backrest119
– heating51
– removing head restraints50
Rear socket118
Rear ventilation111
Rearview mirror52
Rear window
– changing wiper blade222
– heating109
– opening and closing on
Sports Wagon35
– roller sun blind, refer to Sun
blinds114
– window wiper on Sports
Wagon
67,128
Rear window safety switch41
"Received calls"188
Reception
– quality167
– radio stations167
– regional station165
Reception level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20Rechargeable flashlight115
Recirculated-air mode110
– air recirculation110
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control110
Reclining seat, refer to
Seats46
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch82
"Redial" for mobile phone188
Redialing with mobile
phone194
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps225
Refueling206
Releasing, hood216
Releasing the locks, refer to
Unlocking39
"Relock door if not
opened"33
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range76
Remaining distance to
destination, refer to
Computer77
Remote control28
– comfort access38
– garage door opener113
– luggage compartment lid31
– malfunction32,40
– replacing battery40
– tailgate31
Removing condensation on
the windows109
"Repeat directory" in audio
mode176
"Repeat" in audio mode176
"Repeat track" in audio
mode176
Replacement fuses229
Replacement of tires, refer to
Changing wheels226
Replacement remote control,
refer to New remote
controls28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs223
Replacing tires214
Everything from A to Z
264 Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock59
Sockets, refer to Connecting
electrical devices117
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing33
Song search on CD, refer to
Sampling tracks175
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency call231
Spare
– adapter for spare key28
– fuses229
– key28
– wheel, refer to Compact
wheel228
Spare wheel, refer to
Changing wheels226
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils218
Specified oil grades, refer to
Approved engine oils218
Speed
– limit82
– with compact wheel229
Speed-dependent
volume162
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit82
Speedometer12
"Speed volume", refer to Tone
control162
Speed with winter tires215
"Sport", active backrest width
adjustment47
Sport program, refer to
Dynamic Driving Control63Sports Wagon
– automatic roll-up cover119
– automatic tailgate
operation36
– compartments in cargo
bay121
– expanding cargo bay120
– opening rear window35
– opening tailgate35
– panorama glass sunroof43
– rear window wiper67
– rear window wiper, changing
wiper blade222
– releasing fuel filler door in
event of electrical
malfunction206
– roll-up cover119
– roll-up cover for cargo
bay119
– self-leveling suspension90
– separation net120
– socket in cargo bay118
– storage area package121
– tail lamps, replacing
bulbs225
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems87
"Star button"54
Star button53
Start/Stop button59
– starting the engine60
Start/stop button
– switching off the engine61
"Start destination
guidance"140
"Start" for stopwatch82
"Start guidance"138,147
Starting, refer to Starting
engine60
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting232
Starting assistant127
Starting difficulties
– jump starting232
– refer to Special starting
conditions60Starting off on slopes, refer to
Starting assistant127
Start menu, iDrive17
"Start service"197
"State / Province" for
destination entry136
"State inspection"79
Station, refer to Radio164
"Status"79
Status information on Control
Display20
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering wheel
– adjustment53
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Steering wheel
memory47
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– easy entry/exit53
– heating53
– lock, refer to Ignition lock59
– locking59
– memory47
– programmable buttons53
– shift paddles63
"Steering wheel buttons"54
Steering-wheel shift buttons,
refer to Shift paddles63
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering95
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic64
– sport program and manual
mode65
"Stop" for stopwatch83
"Stopwatch"82
Stopwatch82
Storage area package, Sports
Wagon121
Storage compartments116
"Store" for radio171
"Store in address book" for
navigation143
"Store" with radio166
Everything from A to Z
266 Tone on locking/unlocking31
Tools, refer to Onboard
toolkit222
"Top 8" for mobile phone188
Torque
– lug bolts, refer to After
mounting228
– refer to Engine data238
Touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method190
Tow bar234
Tow fitting233
Towing233
– methods234
– tow fittings233
– with automatic
transmission234
– with manual
transmission234
– with SMG Sequential
Manual Transmission234
"Town / City" for destination
entry136
Tow rope235
Tow-starting233
"TPM"93
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor92
– resetting system93
– system limits93
– warning lamp94
Track
– sampling on CD175
– selecting with CD174
Tracks
– random play sequence176
Track width, refer to
Dimensions239
Traction-assist feature, refer
to DSC Dynamic Stability
Control88
Traction control, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control88Traffic congestion
– bypassing154
– displaying traffic
information151
– refer to Bypassing route
sections151
"Traffic Info"151
Traffic information for
navigation
– depiction in route map153
– displaying152
– during destination
guidance154
– symbols153
Traffic information with
navigation151
– selecting stations152
Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic64
– deactivating selector lever
interlock on automatic
transmission with
Steptronic65
– manual transmission62
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission62
– starting assistant127
– towing234
Transporting children
safely55
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing cargo130
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread213
"Treble", refer to Tone
control162
Treble, refer to Tone
control162
"Trip computer"78
Trip computer77
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer75
"Triple turn signal"66
Trip odometer75
Trunk, refer to Cargo bay
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate35Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions239
Turn signals65
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs224
U
Underbody protection, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR212
"Units"85
Units
– average fuel
consumption85
– temperature85
Universal garage-door
opener, refer to Integrated
universal remote
control113
Universal remote control113
"Unlock button"30
Unlocking
– from inside33
– from outside30
– without key, refer to Comfort
access38
Unlocking without key, refer to
Comfort access38
"Update services"200
"Use current location as
address"143,144
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal229
– refer to Replacing battery40
Using turn signals65