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Indicator and warning lamps
The concept
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
different combinations and colors.
Some lamps are tested for proper function by
briefly lighting up during starting of the engine
or when the ignition is switched on.
Explanatory text messages
Text messages at the bottom edge of the Con-
trol Display explain the meaning of the dis-
played indicator and warning lamps.
Additional information, e.g. on the cause of a
malfunction and on the corresponding need to
take action can be displayed via the Check Con-
trol, refer to page71.In urgent cases, this information will be shown
as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
Indicator lamps without text messages
The following indicator lamps signal particular
functions:
Parking lamps/low beams92
High beams/headlamp flasher94
Handbrake applied58
Handbrake applied for Canadian
models
Lamp flashes:
DSC controls the drive and braking
forces for maintaining vehicle
stability80
MDrive51
M Dynamic Mode80
Engine malfunction with deteriorating
emissions levels213
Engine malfunction with deteriorating
emissions levels for Canadian
models213

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Radio readiness and ignition
switched off
All indicator and warning lamps in the instru-
ment cluster go out.
Starting engine
Do not run the engine in closed rooms,
otherwise the inhalation of toxic exhaust
gases can cause unconsciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas.
Never leave an unattended vehicle with the
engine running, as such a vehicle represents a
potential safety hazard.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run-
ning, shift into neutral
* or move the selector
lever into position N and firmly apply the hand-
brake, otherwise the vehicle can begin to roll.<
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion or repeated starting attempts in
which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the
fuel is not burned or inadequately burned and
there is a danger of overheating and damaging
the catalytic converter.<
Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it
running while the vehicle remains stationary.
Instead, begin to drive at a moderate engine
speed.
Manual transmission*
Remote control in ignition lock or with comfort
access in vehicle, refer to page36.
1.Depress brake pedal.
2.Depress the clutch pedal and shift into
idling position.
3.Press the Start/Stop button.
Sequential Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic
Remote control in ignition lock or with comfort
access in vehicle, refer to page36.
1.Firmly apply the handbrake.
2.Depress brake pedal.
3.Place selector lever in position N.
4.Press the Start/Stop button.
If the engine does not start, shift back to
the last selector lever position selected,
refer to the instrument cluster display or the
selector lever. Then select position N.
You cannot start off with the hood open.
When the engine is cold, the exhaust system
has a slightly metallic undertone due to the sys-
tem design.<
Switching off engine
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
remote control with you.
When parking, firmly apply the handbrake, as
otherwise the vehicle could roll.<
Manual transmission*
1.Press the Start/Stop button with the vehicle
stopped.
2.Shift into first gear or reverse.
3.Firmly apply the handbrake.
4.Remove the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, refer to page56.
Sequential Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic
1.Firmly apply the handbrake.
2.Shift into a driving position.
3.Press the Start/Stop button.
If N is engaged when switching off the
engine, this will be pointed out to you opti-
cally and acoustically.
4.Remove the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, refer to page56.

Things to remember when driving
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Things to remember when driving
Break-in period
Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to
each other. To ensure that your vehicle contin-
ues to provide optimized economy of operation
throughout an extended service life, we request
that you devote careful attention to the follow-
ing section.
Do not use the driving programs 5 and 6 during
break-in, refer to Drivelogic on page61.
Engine and differential
Always obey all official speed limits.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Drive at changing engine and driving speeds,
however do not exceed 5,500 rpm or 105 mph/
170 km/h.
Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the
transmission's kick-down mode during these
initial miles.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km to
3,000 miles/5,000 km
The engine and driving speed can gradually be
increased up to a continuous vehicle speed of
135 mph/220 km/h. Only drive at top speed
briefly, e.g. when passing.
Transmission
The function of the transmission is only at its
optimized level after driving a distance of
approx. 300 miles/500 km. Do not exceed
engine speeds of 5,500 rpm during this time.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac-
tion potential until after an initial break-in
period. Therefore, drive reservedly during the
first 200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of
approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake pads
and rotors. Drive in a reserved manner during
this break-in period.
Clutch
The function of the clutch is only at its opti-
mized level after a distance driven of approx.
300 miles/500 km. With manual transmission:
During this break-in period, engage the clutch
gently.
Following part replacement
Observe the break-in instructions again if com-
ponents mentioned above must be replaced
after subsequent driving operation.
General driving notes
Closing luggage compartment lid
Operate the vehicle only when the lug-
gage compartment lid is completely
closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could pene-
trate into the passenger compartment.<
If it is absolutely necessary to drive with the lug-
gage compartment lid open:
1.Close all windows and the glass sunroof.
2.Increase the air volume of the automatic cli-
mate control to a high level, refer to
page99.
Hot exhaust system
As in all vehicles, extremely high temper-
atures are generated on the exhaust sys-
tem. Do not remove the heat shields installed
adjacent to it, and never apply undercoating to
them. When driving, standing at idle and while
parking take care to avoid possible contact
between the hot exhaust system and any highly

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Doors
– manual operation32
– remote control30
DOT Quality Grades202
Draft-free ventilation101
Drinks holder, refer to Cup
holders108
Drivelogic61
Drive mode60
"Driver's door only"30
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams92
Driving programs, refer to
Drivelogic61
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route137
Driving stability control
systems79
Driving through water115
Driving tips, refer to General
driving notes114
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function100
Drying the air, refer to Cooling
function100
"DSC"51,80
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control80
– indicator lamp13,80
– malfunction81
DVD for navigation122
"Dynamic route" for
navigation134
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC80
– M Dynamic Mode MDM80
E
Easy entry/exit49
– backrest width43
"EDC"51
EDC Electronic Damping
Control82
– "Comfort"82
– "Normal"82
– "Sport"82
Eject button, refer to Buttons
in area of CD player148Electrical malfunction
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door198
– glass sunroof, electric40
– luggage compartment lid34
Electric steering wheel
adjustment49
Electronic brake-force
distribution79
Electronic Damping Control
EDC82
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door198
– luggage compartment lid34
Emergency operation, refer to
Moving manually
– glass sunroof40
Emergency release for
luggage compartment lid in
cargo bay34
Emergency request223
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance224
"Enabled services"195
"Enable services"195
"End call"182
Engaging drive position, refer
to Selector lever
positions60
Engine
– breaking-in114
– data230
– M Engine Dynamic
Control59
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature66
– speed230
– starting57
– starting, with comfort
access36
– switching off57
Engine compartment207
Engine coolant211Engine oil
– adding210
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils210
– approved engine oil210
– checking oil level208
– fast measurement209
– interval between changes,
refer to Service
requirements69
– oil change210
– oil grades, refer to Approved
engine oils210
– possible displays208
– temperature67
– temperature gauge67
"Engine oil level"209
Engine output, refer to Engine
data230
Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature66
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data230
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine57
"Enter address"124,131
Entering destination via town/
city name125
Entering intersection,
navigation126
Entering the
address124,127
Entering town/city for
navigation125
Entering zip code for
navigation125
"Entertainment"148
Entertainment sound output
on/off149
Entry map for destination128
"Equalizer", refer to Tone
control151
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control151
"ESN"159
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control80

Everything from A to Z
246 Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on56
Ignition lock56
– starting engine with comfort
access37
i menu17
Imprint2
Indicator/warning lamps
– ABS Antilock Brake
System81
– airbags89
– brake system81
– DSC13,80
– Flat Tire Monitor84
– high beams13
– MDrive13,51
– M Dynamic Mode13,80
– parking lamps/low beams13
– safety belt warning46
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor86
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview13
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure200
Inflation pressure monitoring
– refer to Flat Tire Monitor83
– refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor84
Info menu17
Information
– on another location129
– on current position129
– on destination location129
"Information" for navigation
system129
Information menu, refer to
imenu17
"Information on
destination"131
"Info sources"70Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor83
– radio, refer to Storing
stations154
– refer to Power failure222
– refer to Setting time and
date75
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory43
"Input map"129
Installation location
– CD changer166
– drive for navigation DVD122
– mobile phone106
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions139
Instrument cluster
12
Instrument lighting96
Instrument panel
– refer to Cockpit10
– refer to Instrument
cluster12
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control104
Interesting destination for
navigation129
"Interim time"74
Interior lamps96
– switching on with remote
control31
Interior motion sensor35
– switching off36
Interior rearview mirror49
– automatic dimming
feature49
Intermittent mode of the
wipers63
J
Jacking points220
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting224
Jump starting224
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
access36
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort access36
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile28
"Keypad"184
Keys28
– key-related settings, refer to
Personal Profile28
– spare key28
Knock control199
L
Lamps
– refer to High-beam
assistant94
– refer to Parking lamps/low
beams92
Lamps and bulbs214
"Language / Units"76,77
– for navigation
system123,139
"Languages"77
– for navigation
system123,139
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo117
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list130
"Last seat pos."44
LATCH child restraint fixing
system54
LEDs light-emitting
diodes214
Length, refer to
Dimensions231
License plate lamp, replacing
bulbs217
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs214
Lighter108
"Lighting"63

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Outside air, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control100
Outside temperature
display67
– changing unit of measure76
– in computer76
Overview
– operating principle17
– radio control148
– screen display20
P
"P 400"59
"P 500"59
"P 500 Sport"59
Panic mode31
Park Distance Control PDC78
"Parked car operation"102
"Parked car ventilation"102
Parked car ventilation101
– activating activation
time102
– LED97
– preselecting activation
times102
– switching on and off
directly102
Parking, vehicle57
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control78
Parking assistant, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control78
Parking brake, refer to
Handbrake58
Parking lamps92
– indicator lamp13
Parking lamps/low beams,
indicator lamp13
Parts and accessories6
Passenger-side exterior
mirror, tilting down48
"Pathway lighting"93
Pathway lighting93
"PDC"79
"PDC display on"79PDC Park Distance Control78
Personal Profile28
"Perspective"138
"Phone"176,178,181
Phone book180
– changing entry182
– creating and editing voice
phone book186
– deleting all entries183
– deleting entry183
– dialing phone number182
Phone numbers
– deleting from phone
book183
– dialing181
– most recent numbers183
– selecting in phone book183
– Top 8183
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric39
– power windows38
Plasters, refer to First-aid
kit224
"Play" on the radio160
Plug-in unit for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock56
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated charcoal filter101
Position
– refer to Displaying current
position143
– refer to Storing current
position132
"POWER"51
POWER, refer to M Engine
Dynamic Control59
Power failure222
Power windows, refer to
Windows37
Preselecting activation times
of the parked car
ventilation102
"Presets" on the
radio152,160
Pressure, tires200
– producing with M Mobility
System217Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor84
"Profile"195
Programmable button on
steering wheel50
Programmable memory
buttons21
Programming button function,
refer to Programmable
button on steering wheel50
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric39
– windows38
R
Radio
– autostore154
– controls148
– High Definition Radio156
– sampling stations153
– satellite radio159
– selecting frequency
manually153
– selecting
waveband148,152
– station search153
– station selection152
– station with the best
reception154
– storing stations154
– switching on/off148
– tone control149
– volume149
– Weather Band, refer to
Weather news flashes156
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness56
Radio readiness56
– switched off57
– switched on56
– with comfort access37
Radio stations, storing154
Rain sensor63