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CONTENTS
The fastest way to find information on a particu-
lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page200.
Using this Owner's Manual
4Notes
6Reporting safety defects
AT A GLANCE
10Cockpit
16Onboard monitor
21Voice activation system
CONTROLS
26Opening and closing
37Adjustments
43Transporting children safely
46Driving
55Everything under control
70Technology for driving comfort
and safety
82Lamps
86Climate
89Practical interior accessories
DRIVING TIPS
96Things to remember when driving
NAVIGATION
106Starting the navigation system
108Destination entry
120Destination guidance
129What to do if …
ENTERTAINMENT
132On/off and settings
135Radio
143CD player and CD changer
149AUX-In port
150USB-audio interface
MOBILITY
156Refueling
158Wheels and tires
166Under the bonnet
170Maintenance
172Care
176Replacing components
186Giving and receiving assistance
REFERENCE
192Technical data
195Short commands for the voice activation
system
200From A to Z
Onboard monitor
16
Onboard monitor
The onboard monitor integrates the functions of
a large number of switches. This allows these
functions to be operated from a single central
position. The following section provides an introduction to basic menu navigation. The con-
trol of the individual functions is described in
connection with the relevant equipment.
Controls
1Control Display16
2MINI joystick
The MINI joystick can be used to select menu
items and to adjust settings:
>Move in four directions, arrows5
>Turn, arrow 6
>Push, arrow 7
3 Opening start menu17
4 Changing to another menu18
Operate the MINI joystick only when traf-
fic and road conditions allow this, to avoid
endangering the car's occupants and other road
users by being distracted.
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You can also use this function to locate your
vehicle in parking garages, etc.
Unlocking the splitdoor
Press the button.
When it is opened, the splitdoor swings
upward and outward to the rear. Make
sure that adequate clearance is available before
opening.
To prevent accidentally locking yourself out, do
not place the key down in the cargo bay. If the
splitdoor was locked before opening, it will be
locked again after it is closed.
Before and after each trip, check that the split-
door has not been inadvertently unlocked.<
Malfunctions
The remote control may malfunction due to
local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock
the car at the door lock with the integrated key.
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote
control, the battery in the remote control is dis-
charged. Use this remote control during an
extended drive; this will recharge the battery,
page26.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications
Commission regulations. Operation is governed
by the following:
FCC ID:
LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
>This device must not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and
>this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.Any unauthorized modifications or
changes to these devices could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.<
Using the door lock
You can set which parts of the car are unlocked,
page27.
When there is no alarm system
* or conve-
nient access
*, only the driver's door is
locked with the door lock.<
To lock all doors, the fuel filler door and splitdoor
together:
With the doors closed, press the interior central
locking button, page30 to lock the vehicle.
Unlocking and opening the driver or passenger
door, page30.
Locking the vehicle.
>Lock the driver's door with the integrated
key via the door lock, or
>press the safety lock button on the pas-
senger's door and close the door from
the outside.
Convenient operation
With an alarm system* or convenient access*,
the windows and glass sunroof
* can be oper-
ated via the door lock.
Hold the key in the position for unlocking or
locking.
Watch during the closing process to be
sure that no one is injured. Releasing the
key stops the operation.<
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, the
driver's door can be unlocked or locked by turn-
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Radio
Your radio provides reception of the FM and AM
wavebands.
Listening to the radio
Press the button if the sound output is switch-
ed off.
Onboard monitor, for operating principle refer
to page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Enter-
tainment" and press the MINI joystick.
3.If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the uppermost field. Select "FM" or "AM".
Stations are shown on the Control Display on
the basis of various selection criteria, e.g. "All
stations".
If "Autostore" does not show a station in the AM
waveband or if the displayed stations are no
longer receivable, you can update the stations
with the best reception, page136.
Changing stations
Turn the MINI joystick.
Buttons on the CD player
Press the button for the corresponding
direction.
The system switches to the next displayed
station.
You can also change the station using buttons
on the steering wheel, page11.
Changing selection criteria
In addition to the stations currently displayed,
you can have stations with another selection cri-
terion displayed.
You can choose from the following selection
criteria:
>"All stations
"*:
Stations that can currently be received in the
"FM" waveband.
>"Autostore":
Stations with the best reception in the "AM"
waveband.
For High Definition Radio: stations with the
best reception in the "FM" waveband.
>"Presets":
Stations you stored previously, page137.
>"Manual":
To set stations that can be received in addi-
tion to those already being displayed, refer
to Selecting the frequency manually,
page136.
Radio
136
Changing the selection criterion
1.Move the highlight marker to the second
field from the top.
2.Select the selection criterion.
Sampling stations, scan
The displayed stations in the current waveband
are automatically sampled in succession.
1.Select "FM" or "AM".
2.Select the selection criterion.
3.Press the MINI joystick.
Other menu items are displayed.
4.Select "Scan".
The stations are sampled.
Stop sampling:
1.Press the MINI joystick.
2.Select "Scan" again.
Station sampling is interrupted and the selected
station stays on.
Buttons on the CD player
To sample stations, press the button for
the corresponding direction for an extend-
ed time.
Press the button again to end the procedure.
Selecting the frequency manually
With "Manual" you can select stations that can
be received in addition to those displayed.
1.Select "FM" or "AM".
2.Move the highlight marker to the second
field from the top.
3.Select "Manual".
4.Turn the MINI joystick to set a certain fre-
quency.
Updating stations with best reception
If on a longer journey you move out of the
reception range of the stations originally
received, you can update the list of stations with
the best reception in the AM waveband.
1.Select "AM".
2.Move the highlight marker to the second
field from the top.
3.Select Autostore, e. g. "Autostore".
4.Press the MINI joystick.
Other menu items are displayed.
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Entertainment
To activate speed limit67{Limit on}
To deactivate speed limit67{Limit off}
To open stopwatch68{Stopwatch}
FunctionCommand
FunctionCommand
Tone control133{Audio}
To switch on radio135{Radio on},
{FM on} or
{AM on}
To open "FM"135{FM menu}
To open "AM"135{AM menu}
To open "All stations"135{FM all stations}
To select radio station135{Station ...} e.g. {Station WNYC} or
{Choose station}
To open "Presets"135{FM presets} or
{AM presets}
To select preset radio station135{Preset ...}
e.g. {Preset 1}
To open "Manual"136{FM manual} or
{AM manual} or
{Choose frequency} or
{Frequency ... Megahertz}
To open strongest radio station136{AM Autostore}
To open "SAT"140{SAT radio menu}
To switch on satellite radio140{SAT radio}
To open "Presets" of the satellite radio141{SAT radio presets
}
To open "All channels" of the satellite radio140{SAT radio all channels}
To open "Categories" of the satellite radio140{SAT radio categories}
To open CD player143{CD menu}
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MOBILITYAT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT NAVIGATION REFERENCE
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic48
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission48
– manual transmission48
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic48
– manual transmission48
General driving notes96
Glass sunroof, electric34
– convenient operation28,29
– opening, closing35
– raising35
– remote control28
Glove compartment90
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system106
Grills86
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights194
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb177
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake47
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
"HD radio"138
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio138
Head airbags80
Head restraints39
– sitting safely37
Headlamp control,
automatic82
Headlamp flasher50
– indicator lamp11,13
Headlamps
– replacing bulb177
Headlamps, care173
Heated
– mirrors41
– rear window88
– seats39Heating
– mirrors41
– rear window88
– seats39
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo100
Height adjustment
– seats38
– steering wheel41
Height, refer to
Dimensions193
High beams83
– headlamp flasher83
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulb177
High Definition Radio, refer to
HD Radio138
High water, refer to Driving
through water97
Highways, refer to Route
criteria118
Hill Start Assist73
Hills97
Holders for cups92
Home address117
"Home address" in
navigation118
Homepage4
Horn10
Hot exhaust system96
"Hour memo"64
"House number" in
destination entry111
Hydroplaning96
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio138
Ice warning55
Icy roads, refer to Outside
temperature warning55
ID3 tag, refer to Information
about the track144
Ignition46
– switched off46
– switched on46
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness46Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on46
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control26
Ignition lock46
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM78
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting84
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM76
Information
– on another location114
– on country114
– on current position114
– on destination location114
"Information" in
navigation114
"Information on
destination"116
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM74
– glass sunroof, electric35
Installation location
– drive for navigation DVD and
audio CD106
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions123
Instrument cluster, refer to
Displays12
Instrument lighting84
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Instrument panel, refer to
Displays12
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remove
control89
Interesting destination for
navigation114
"Interim time"68
From A to Z
208
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation88
Output, refer to Engine
data192
Outside temperature
display55
– changing unit of measure60
– on onboard computer60
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control87
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature55
P
Paintwork, care173
Park Distance Control PDC70
Parking
– vehicle47
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC70
Parking brake47
– indicator lamp13
Parking lamps, replacing
bulb178
Parking lamps/low beams82
Partition net99
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle4
"Pathway lighting"83
Pathway lighting82
"PDC"71
Personal Profile26
"Perspective"122
Pinch protection system
– windows36
Plastic parts, care174
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control88
Position
– displaying128
– storing116
Power failure184
Power windows35
Power windows, refer to
Windows35"Presets" on the
radio135,141
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM76
Pressure monitoring, tires73
– Flat Tire Monitor73
Pressure, tires158
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– windows36
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor73R
Radio
– autostore136
– controls132
– HD Radio138
– sampling stations136
– satellite radio140
– selecting the frequency
manually136
– selecting
waveband132,135
– station search136
– stations with best
reception136
– storing stations137
– switching on/off132
– tone control133
– tuning to station135
– volume133
Radio key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness46
Radio readiness46
– switched off46
– switched on46
Rain sensor51
"Random all" for audio
mode146
"Random directory" for audio
mode146
"Random", random order146
Range, refer to Cruising
range56Reading lamps85
Rear door, refer to
Clubdoor31
Rear doors, refer to
Splitdoor31
Rear double doors, refer to
Splitdoor31
Rear fog lamp84
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulb180
Rear lamps
– bulb replacement179
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps179
Rear seat backrest, folding98
Rear seats
– folding the backrests98
Rear window heating88
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors40
Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Reception
– radio station138
Recirculated-air mode87
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode87
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest38
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch68
Refueling156
Releasing
– bonnet166
Remote control26
– battery renewal34
– convenient access32
– garage door opener89
– malfunctions29,34
– service data170
– splitdoor29
"Repeat directory" for audio
mode146
"Repeat track" for audio
mode146
Replacement remote
control26