Reference 261
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Instructions for navigation 
system, refer to Voice 
instructions135
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting95
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote 
control102
Interactive map130
Interior lamps96
– remote control28
Interior motion sensor33
Interior rearview mirror48
– automatic dimming 
feature48
– compass104
Interlock, refer to Disengaging 
the remote control56
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers59
Intersection, entering, 
navigation126
iPod, connecting, refer to 
AUX-IN port167
iPod, connecting, refer to USB 
audio interface167
J
Jacking points235
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting238
Jump-starting238
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control26
Keyless go, refer to Comfort 
Access34
Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Comfort Access34
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile26Kickdown57
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic57
Knock control197
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp 
control92
– parking lamps/low beams92
Lamps and bulbs, replacing 
bulbs229
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer 
to Safety belts46
Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing cargo120
Last destinations128
LATCH child restraint fixing 
system51
Leather care227
LED Light-emitting 
diodes230
Length, refer to 
Dimensions245
License plate lamp, replacing 
bulb235
Light
– high-beam assistant94
Light-alloy wheels226
Light-emitting diodes 
LED230
Lighter108
– connecting electrical 
appliances108
Lighting
– instruments95
– lamps and bulbs229
– vehicle, refer to Lamps92
Light switch92
Limit, refer to Speed limit79
Load119
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo120
Lock buttons, doors, refer to 
Locking30Locking
– adjusting confirmation 
signal28
– from inside30
– from outside28
– without remote control, refer 
to Comfort Access34
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals28
– from inside30
– from outside27
Low beam control, refer to 
High-beam assistant94
Low-beam headlamps92
– automatic92
– replacing bulbs231
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support43
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack120
Lumbar support43
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires217
Maintenance, refer to Service 
Booklet
Maintenance system223
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– tires85
– trunk lid31
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control77
Manual car wash226
Manual mode, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic57
Manual operation
– door lock29
– driver's door29
– fuel filler flap196
– glass roof37
– panorama glass roof39
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission58
– trunk lid31 
         
        
        Everything from A - Z
264 Radio readiness54
– switched off55
– switched on54
Radio-remote key, refer to 
Remote control with 
integrated key26
Rain sensor59
Random sequence
– external devices169
– music collection165
Rapeseed-oil methyl ester 
RME197
Reading lamps96
Rear lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps232
Rear seat backrest, 
folding110
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints44
– folding110
– folding down 
backrests109,110
– folding head restraint down 
and up44
Rear ventilation100
Rearview mirror, refer to 
Mirrors47
Rear window
– cleaning60
– opening32
Rear window blind, refer to 
Roller sun blinds105
Rear window defroster99
Rear window safety switch36
Rear window wiper60
– changing rear wiper 
blade229
Receiving level of mobile 
phone, refer to Status 
information19
Reception
– quality148
– radio station148
Recirculated-air mode99
Recirculation of air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode99
Reclining seat, refer to 
Backrest42
Refueling196Releasing
– hood218
Remaining distance, refer to 
Cruising range71
Remote control26
– battery renewal35
– Comfort Access34
– garage door opener102
– malfunction28,35
– removing from the ignition 
lock54
– service data223
– tailgate28
– trunk lid28
Replacement fuses, refer to 
Fuses236
Replacement remote 
control26
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs229
Replacing tires216
Replacing tires, refer to New 
wheels and tires216
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Reset, refer to Resetting tone 
settings146
Restraint systems
– for children50
– refer to Safety belts46
Reverse
– CD changer157
– CD player157
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic57
– manual transmission56
RME, refer to Rapeseed-oil 
methyl ester197
Road map136
Roadside 
Assistance189,237
Roadside parking lamps94
– replacing bulbs230,232
Roadworthiness test, refer to 
Service requirements73
Roller blind
– sun blinds105Roof load capacity247
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack120
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, 
towing away240
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to 
iDrive16
Route134,135
– bypassing sections135
– changing134,135
– changing criteria134
– displaying streets or towns/
cities135
– map view136
– selecting134
Route instructions, refer to 
Destination guidance 
through voice 
instructions135
Route map, refer to Map 
view136
Route section, changing
135
Route selection134
RSC Runflat System 
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires216
Runflat System Component 
RSC, refer to Run-flat 
tires216
Run-flat tires216
– continuing driving with a 
damaged tire85
– flat tire85
– Flat Tire Monitor85
– new tires216
– replacing216
– tire inflation pressure201
– winter tires217
S
Safety-belt height 
adjustment46
Safety belts46
– damage46
– indicator/warning lamp46
– reminder46
– sitting safely41