
Replacing components
230
Fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and 
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-
stitute of another color or amperage rating, as 
this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately 
resulting in a fire in the vehicle.<
Sedan
Spare fuses, plastic tweezers and fuse alloca-
tion diagram are located in the compartment for 
the onboard tool kit, refer to page221.
Sports Wagon
Spare fuses and a pair of plastic tweezers are 
contained in the onboard tool kit, refer to 
page221. A fuse allocation diagram is located 
in the cargo bay behind the right-hand side 
panel.
In glove compartment
1.Release both quick-release fasteners.
2.Fold the cover forward or remove.
Sedan: in cargo bay
1.Lift up floor mat.
2.Release the quick-release fastener of the 
right side panel and pull out the panel.
Sports Wagon: in cargo bay
1.Unhook the retaining strap*, refer to 
page119.
2.Open the right-hand side panel. 

Everything from A to Z
256 Exterior mirrors50
– adjusting50
– automatic dimming 
feature52
– automatic heating51
– folding in and out51
– tilting down passenger-side 
exterior mirror51
External audio device113
External devices
– random sequence174
Eye for tow-starting and 
towing, refer to Tow 
fitting233
F
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control79
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding 
unintentional alarms36
– refer to Switching off 
alarm35
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts48
– warning lamp48
Fastest route for 
navigation142
Fast forward
– CD changer162
– CD player162
Filler neck for washer fluid65
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter108
First aid, refer to First aid 
kit232
First-aid kit232
Flashing
– during locking/unlocking, 
refer to Setting confirmation 
signals29
– triple turn signal 
activation63Flat tire
– changing wheels226
– compact wheel228
– Flat Tire Monitor88,89
– refer to Tire condition208
– run-flat tires89,91
– TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor90
– warning lamp89,91
Flat Tire Monitor88
– false alarms88
– initializing system89
– snow chains210
– system limits88
– warning lamp89
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler 
neck for washer fluid65
FM, waveband155
Fog lamps104
– indicator lamp104
Folding rear backrest116
– Sports Wagon117
Folding rear backrest, Sports 
Wagon117
Folding rear seat backrest116
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely126
Footwell lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps104
For your own safety5
4-wheel drive system, refer to 
xDrive
86
Free memory capacity, music 
collection170
Freeway, refer to Route 
criteria142
Front airbags93
Front armrest, refer to Center 
armrest, front112
Front passenger airbags
– deactivating94
Front seat adjustment44
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor88Fuel201
– average consumption75
– display75
– high-quality brands201
– quality201
– refer to Average fuel 
consumption75
– specifications201
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities242
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge75
Fuel consumption display
– computer, average fuel 
consumption75
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge75
Fuel-efficient driving
– refer to Energy control75
– refer to Saving fuel124
Fuel filler flap200
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction200
Fuses230
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control110
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel201
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge75
Gas station 
recommendations143
Gearshift lever
– manual transmission59
General driving 
notes124,125
Glass sunroof, electric39
– Convenient opening and 
closing from outside30
– Convenient opening and 
closing with Comfort 
Access37
– moving manually40
– remote control28 

Reference 261
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Protective function, refer to 
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric39
– panorama glass sunroof41
– windows38
R
Radio
– controls152
– HD Radio156
– satellite radio158
– selecting waveband155
– storing stations156
– switching on/off152
– tone control152
– volume152
– Weather Band, refer to 
Weather news flashes157
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Radio position, refer to Radio 
readiness57
Radio readiness57
– switched off58
– switched on57
– with Comfort Access37
Rain sensor64
Random sequence
– external devices174
– music collection170
Reading lamps104
Rear armrest, refer to Center 
armrest, rear116
Rear fog lamps
– indicator lamp13
Rear lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps224
– replacing bulbs224
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints47
– folding over backrest116
– heating50
– removing head restraints47
Rear socket116
Rear ventilation108
Rearview mirror50Rear window
– changing wiper blade221
– heating106
– opening and closing on 
Sports Wagon32
– roller sun blinds, refer to Sun 
blinds111
– wiper on Sports Wagon64
Rear window safety switch39
Reception
– quality156
– radio stations156
Recirculated-air mode107
– air recirculation107
– AUC Automatic 
recirculated-air control107
Reclining seat, refer to 
Seats44
Reflectors, refer to Tail 
lamps224
Refueling
200
Releasing
– hood211
Releasing the locks, refer to 
Unlocking36
Remaining distance, refer to 
Cruising range75
Remaining distance to 
destination, refer to 
Computer76
Remote control26
– Comfort Access36
– garage door opener110
– luggage compartment lid29
– malfunction29,37
– replacing battery38
– tailgate29
Removing condensation on 
the windows106
Replacement fuses230
Replacement of tires
– refer to Changing 
wheels226
Replacement remote control, 
refer to New remote 
controls26
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs221
Replacing tires209Replacing wheels/tires, refer 
to New wheels and tires208
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve
– warning, refer to Fuel 
gauge75
Reset, refer to Resetting tone 
settings154
Residual heat107
Restraint systems
– for children53
– refer to Safety belts48
Retaining straps, refer to 
Storage area loading 
options, Sports Wagon119
Retreaded tires209
Reverse
– CD changer162
– CD player162
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic60
– manual transmission59
Road map144
Roadside 
Assistance193,232
Roadside parking lamps102
– replacing bulbs223
Roller blind
– refer to Sun blinds111
Roller cover
– refer to Luggage 
compartment roller cover, 
Sports Wagon117
Roof load capacity241
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack
128
Rope, refer to Tow-starting 
and towing233
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to 
iDrive16
Route142,143
– bypassing sections143
– changing142,143
– changing criteria142
– displaying map view144
– displaying streets or towns/
cities143
– selecting142 

Reference 263
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Electric glass 
sunroof39
– refer to Panorama glass 
sunroof40
Slope assistant, refer to Drive-
off assistant87
Snap-in adapter
– mounting/removing188
– using178
Snow chains210
Socket for Onboard 
Diagnostics interface216
Socket for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock57
Sockets, refer to Connecting 
electrical devices115
Soft closure aid, refer to 
Automatic soft closing31
SOS, refer to Initiating an 
emergency request231
Spare
– adapter for spare key26
– fuses230
– key26
– wheel, refer to Compact 
wheel228
Spare wheel, refer to 
Changing wheels226
Special destinations136
Special destinations, 
displaying138
Special oils, refer to Approved 
engine oils213
Specified oil grades, refer to 
Approved engine oils213
Speed
– limit81
– with compact wheel229
Speed dial, refer to 
Speedometer12
Speed limit warning, refer to 
Speed limit81
Speedometer12
Speed Volume153
Speed with winter tires209
Split screen, refer to Control 
Display, switching on/off19Split screen content, refer to 
Display for split screen 
content, selecting20
Sport automatic 
transmission62
– Dynamic Driving Control62
– kick down60
– towing234
– with Comfort Access37
Sport program, Automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic61
Sports Wagon
– automatic luggage 
compartment roller 
cover117
– automatic tailgate 
operation34
– compartments in cargo 
bay118
– expanding cargo bay117
– luggage compartment roller 
cover117
– luggage compartment roller 
cover for cargo bay117
– opening rear window32
– opening tailgate33
– panorama glass sunroof40
– partition net118
– rear window wiper64
– rear window wiper, changing 
wiper blade221
– releasing fuel filler flap in 
event of electrical 
malfunction200
– self-leveling suspension88
– socket in cargo bay115
– storage area loading 
options119
– tail lamps, replacing 
bulbs225
Stability control, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems85
Start/Stop button57
– starting the engine58
– switching off the engine58
Starting, refer to Starting 
engine58Starting assistance, refer to 
Jump starting232
Starting difficulties, refer to 
Jump starting232
Starting off on slopes, refer to 
Drive-off assistant87
Start menu17
Station, refer to Radio155
Station, selecting
– radio155
Stationary ventilation
– preselecting activation 
times109
Status information on Control 
Display19
Status of this Owner's Manual 
at time of printing5
Steam cleaners217,218
Steering wheel
– adjustment52
– automatic adjustment, refer 
to Steering wheel 
memory45
– easy entry/exit52
– heating52
– lock, refer to Ignition lock57
– memory45
– shift paddles62
Steering with variable ratio, 
refer to Active steering92
Steptronic
– refer to Automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic59
– refer to Sport automatic 
transmission62
– refer to Sport program and 
manual mode61
Storage area loading options, 
Sports Wagon119
Storage compartments113
Stored trip, calling up141
Storing220
Storing a destination in the 
address book135
Storing a trip140
Storing music167