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At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Do not use the washers if there is any 
danger that the fluid will freeze on the 
windshield. If you do, your vision could be 
obscured. Antifreeze should therefore be 
added to the fluid, refer to Washer fluid. 
Do not use the washers when the washer fluid 
reservoir is empty, otherwise you will damage 
the washer pump.<
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are heated 
automatically while the engine is running or the 
ignition is switched on.
Washer fluid
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. 
Therefore, keep it away from ignition 
sources and only store it in the closed original 
container that is kept out of reach of children, 
otherwise there is a risk of personal injury. 
Comply with the instructions on the con-
tainer.<
Washer fluid filler neck
Only refill washer fluid when the engine is 
cool to avoid contact with hot engine 
parts. Otherwise, fluid spills constitute a fire 
hazard and a risk to personal safety.<
All washer nozzles are supplied with washer 
fluid by the same reservoir.
Fill with water and, if required, with a washer 
antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
Mix the water and antifreeze before filling 
the washer fluid reservoir to make sure 
the correct concentration is maintained.<
Capacity
Approx. 6.3 US quarts/6 liters.
Cruise control*
The concept
Cruise control is available for use at speeds of 
approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h. The car then stores 
and maintains the speed that you specify using 
the lever on the steering column. In order to 
maintain the specified speed, the system 
brakes the vehicle when the engine braking 
effect is insufficient on downhill gradients.
Do not use cruise control when driving at 
constant speed is prevented by adverse 
conditions, e.g. winding roads, dense traffic or 
poor road conditions due to, e.g. snow, rain, ice 
or loose surfaces. Otherwise you could lose 
control of the vehicle and cause an accident as a 
result.<
Manual transmission
You can shift gears while cruise control is acti-
vated. An indicator lamp notifies you that you 
should shift gears when you drive for an 
extended period at very high or very low engine 
speeds, or the system is deactivated.
One lever for all functions
1Storing and maintaining speed or accelerat-
ing
2Storing and maintaining speed or deceler-
ating
3Deactivating cruise control
4Resuming a speed stored beforehand 

Everything from A - Z
242
Everything from A - Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display 
texts used to select 
individual functions and 
refers you to the page where 
these texts can be found.
A
ABS Antilock Brake 
System83
ACC, refer to Active cruise 
control63
Accident, refer to Sending an 
Emergency Request224
Activated-charcoal filter for 
automatic climate 
control100
Active cruise control63
– indicator lamps66
– malfunction67
– selecting distance65
– sensor66
Active steering89
Adaptive brake light
– brake force display89
Adaptive Head Light94
Additives
– coolant209
Address, entering125,131
Address for navigation
– entering125,131
Adjusting temperature inside 
the car, refer to Automatic 
climate control98
Adjusting the thigh support43
Adjusting the tone during 
audio operation, refer to 
Tone control144
Airbags90
– indicator/warning lamp91
– sitting safely42Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate control98
– ventilation100
Air distribution
– automatic98
Air flow rate99
Airing, refer to Ventilation100
Air pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure194
Air recirculation, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode99
Air supply
– automatic climate control98
– ventilation100
Air vents97
AKI, refer to Fuel 
specifications193
Alarm system32
– avoiding unintentional 
alarms33
– interior motion sensor33
– switching off an alarm33
– tilt alarm sensor33
Albums of music 
collection161
All-season tires, refer to 
Winter tires205
All-wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive84
AM, waveband147
Ambient air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode99
Antenna for mobile phone170
Antifreeze
– coolant209
– washer fluid61
Antilock Brake System 
ABS83
Anti-theft alarm system, refer 
to Alarm system32
Anti-theft system27
Approved axle loads, refer to 
Weights235Approved gross vehicle 
weight, refer to Weights235
Armrest, refer to Center 
armrest106
Arrival time, refer to 
Computer71
Ashtray
– front108
– rear108
Assistance systems, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems83
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control99
Audio144
– controls144
– switching on/off144
– tone control144
– volume144
Audio device, external106
Automatic
– air distribution98
– air flow rate98
– cruise control61,63
– headlamp control93
Automatic car washes213
Automatic climate control97
– automatic air distribution98
Automatic curb monitor50
Automatic recirculated-air 
control AUC99
Automatic Service 
Request187
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic57
– interlock57,58
– overriding selector lever 
lock59
– shiftlock, refer to Changing 
selector lever position58
– sport program58
– towing
226
– tow-starting226 

Reference 247
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing 
away227
– for tying down loads120
F
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control77
Failure of an electrical 
consumer223
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional 
alarm33
– switching off an alarm33
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts48
Fastest route for 
navigation135
Fast forward
– CD changer154
– CD player154
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control100
First aid pouch225
Fixture for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock55
Flash when locking/
unlocking29
Flat tire
– Run-Flat Tires204
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM86
Flat Tire Monitor FTM85
– indicating a flat tire86
– indicator/warning lamp86
– initializing the system85
– malfunction86
– snow chains85,205
– system limits85
Flat tires, refer to Tire 
condition203
Fluid reservoir, refer to 
Washer fluid reservoir61
FM, waveband147
Fog lamps95
– indicator lamp13,95Folding up the floor panel111
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely118
Footwell lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps96
For your own safety5
Four-wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive84
Free memory capacity, music 
collection161
Front airbags90
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor85
Fuel193
– average consumption71
– gauge70
– high-quality brands193
– quality193
– specifications193
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities235
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Fuel filler door192
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction192
Fuses223
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control102
Gasoline
– refer to Average 
consumption71
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel193
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Gear indicator, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic57
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
General driving notes117
Glass roof, electric37
– closing after electrical 
malfunction38
– convenient operation28,30
– initializing37
– opening, closing37
– operation with convenient 
access34
– pinch protection system37
– power failure37
– raising37
– remote control28
Glove compartment105
GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system124
Grills97
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights235
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake56
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HDC Hill Descent Control84
HD radio, refer to High 
Definition Radio148
Head airbags90
Headlamp control, 
automatic93
Headlamp flasher59
– indicator lamp11,13
Head restraints44
– rear, removing46
– sitting safely42
Heated
– mirrors50
– rear window100
– seats47