Reference 253
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC82
Event data recorders218
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system119
Extended connectivity of the 
music player in the mobile 
phone169
Exterior mirrors50
– adjusting50
– automatic dimming 
feature51
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out50
External audio device107
External devices
– random sequence171
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing 
away233
– for tying down loads122
F
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control77
Failure of an electrical 
consumer228
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional 
alarm33
– switching off an alarm32
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts48
Fastest route for 
navigation136
Fast forward
– CD changer159
– CD player159
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control101
First aid pouch230
Fixture for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock55
Flash when locking/
unlocking29Flat tire
– run-flat tires210
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM86
Flat Tire Monitor FTM84
– indicating a flat tire85
– indicator/warning lamp85
– initializing the system85
– snow chains84,211
– system limits84
Flat tires, refer to Tire 
condition209
Fluid reservoir, refer to 
Washer fluid reservoir61
FM, waveband149
Fog lamps96
– indicator lamp13,96
Folding up the floor panel112
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely120
Footwell lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps97
For your own safety5
Four-wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive83
Free memory capacity, music 
collection167
Front airbags90
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor84
Fuel199
– average consumption71
– gauge70
– high-quality brands199
– quality199
– specifications199
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities241
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Fuel filler flap198
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction198
Fuses228
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control103
Gasoline
– refer to Average 
consumption71
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel199
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Gas station 
recommendations137
Gear indicator, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic57
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
General driving notes119
Glass roof, electric36
– closing after electrical 
malfunction37
– Convenient operation28,30
– initializing37
– opening, closing37
– operation with Comfort 
Access34
– pinch protection system37
– power failure37
– raising36
– remote control28
Glove compartment106
GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system126
Grills98
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights241
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake56