
Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
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1Head restraint height
2Shoulder support
Head restraint height
>To raise: move switch upward.
>To lower: move switch downward.
Shoulder support
Move switch forward or back.
You can use the adjustable upper backrest for 
supplementary support in the shoulder region. 
This provides a relaxed sitting position and 
helps relieve stress on the shoulder muscles.
The distance of the head restraint from the back 
of the head is adjusted with the upper backrest.
Adjusting lumbar support*
You can also adjust the contours of the backrest 
to obtain additional support in the lumbar 
region.
The upper hips and spinal column receive sup-
plementary support to help you maintain a 
relaxed, upright sitting position.
>To increase or decrease curvature: press 
front or rear section of switch.
>T o  m o v e  c ur v a t u r e  up  or down: press upper 
or lower section of switch.
Sports seat*
With this seat, you can also adjust the tilt and 
the thigh support:
Upward tilt
Pull the lever, arrow 1, repeatedly until you 
reach the desired tilt.
Downward tilt
Push the lever, arrow 2, repeatedly until you 
reach the desired tilt.
Thigh support
Pull the lever, arrow 3, and slide the thigh sup-
port in the longitudinal direction.
Head restraints
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the 
risk of damage to the cervical vertebrae in acci-
dents.
Adjust the head restraint so that its mid-
dle lies approximately at the height of 
your ears. Otherwise, there is an increased risk 
of injury in the event of an accident. Only 
remove a head restraint if no one is riding in the 
seat in question. Reinstall the head restraint 
before passengers ride in the seat; otherwise 
the head restraint cannot perform its important 
safety function.<
Active front head restraints
In the event of a rear-end collision of sufficient 
severity, the active head restraint reduces the 
distance to the head. 

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
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Rear seats: adjusting height
>To raise: pull upward.
>To lower: press button, arrow 1, and slide 
head restraint downward.
The center head restraint is not height-adjust-
able.
Removal
1.Pull the head restraint upward to the stop.
2.Press button, arrow 1, and pull head 
restraint all the way out.
Heated seats*
Front
Press once for each temperature level. Maxi-
mum temperature when three LEDs are lit.
To switch off:
Press the button and hold it longer.
Rear
Functions the same as front seat heating, two 
temperature levels.
Seat and mirror memory*
You can store and select three different adjust-
ment settings for the driver's seat and exterior 
mirrors.
The adjustment of the lumbar support is not 
stored in the memory.
Storing
1.Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 2.
2.Set the desired seat and exterior mirror 
position.
3.Press the   button:
The LED in the button lights up.
4.Press the desired memory button 1, 2 or3:
The LED goes out. 

Everything from A to Z
130
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake 
System51
– indicator lamp12
Acceleration assistance
– refer to Acceleration 
assistant53
– refer to DSC51
Acceleration assistant53
Accessories, refer to For your 
own safety5
Accident, refer to Receiving 
assistance120
Activated-charcoal filter68
Adaptive Head Light60
Adding engine oil104
Adjusting seats28
– electrically28
– mechanically28
– mechanically, Sports seat29
Airbags57
– deactivating front passenger 
side35,57
– indicator lamp for front 
passenger airbags58
– sitting safely27
– warning lamp58
Air circulation, refer to 
Recirculated-air 
mode64,68
Air conditioner63
Air distribution
– air conditioner64
– automatic climate control67
Airing, refer to 
Ventilation65,68
Air outlets, refer to 
Ventilation65,68
Air pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure94
Air vents, refer to 
Ventilation65,68Air volume64
– adjusting manually67
AKI, refer to Fuel 
specifications93
Alarm system25
– avoiding unintentional 
alarms26
All-season tires, refer to 
Special characteristics of 
winter tires99
All wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive52
Anchorage points78
Antifreeze
– coolant105
– washer fluid43
Antilock Brake System 
ABS51
– indicator lamp12
Anti-theft alarm system, refer 
to Alarm system25
Approved axle load, refer to 
Weights128
Approved engine oils104
Approved gross vehicle 
weight, refer to Weights128
Armrest
– front73
– rear73
Ashtray74
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control68
Audio device, external74
Automatic
– air distribution67
– air volume67
– recirculated-air control 
AUC68
Automatic climate control66
Automatic cruise control44
Automatic curb monitor33
Automatic deactivation of 
front passenger airbags57Automatic headlamp 
control60
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic40
– indicator lamp41
– interlock38
– selector lever interlock40
– shiftlock40
– towing122
– tow starting123
AUTO program67
Average fuel consumption49
– setting units48
Average speed49
– setting units48
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms26
Axle weights, refer to 
Weights128
B
Backrest, refer to Seats28
Backrest contour, refer to 
Lumbar support29
Backup lamps, bulb 
replacement114
Bandages, refer to First-aid 
kit121
Bar, towing123
Battery118
– charging118
– disposal118
– indicator lamp12
– jump starting121
– power failure118
– remote control18
– warning lamp118
Belts, refer to Safety belts32
Beverage holder, refer to Cup 
holders72 

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
 135
Initializing, refer to Power 
failure23,24
INSPECTION47
Instrument cluster11
– refer to Cockpit10
Instrument lighting61
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10
Integrated universal remote 
control69
Interior lamps61
– remote control20
Interior motion sensor26
– switching off20,26
Interior rearview mirror33
– automatic dimming 
feature34
– compass70
Interlock38
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers42
Interval indicator, Service47
J
Jacking points, vehicle 
jack117
Jump starting121
K
Key Memory18
Keys18
– key-specific settings, refer 
to Vehicle Memory, Key 
Memory18
Kick-down41
L
Labeling, tires97
Lamps and bulbs111
Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing load86
LATCH child-restraint 
system36
Leather care110LEDs light-emitting 
diodes112
Length, refer to 
Dimensions127
License plate lamp, replacing 
bulbs115
Liftgate22
– closing22
– emergency operation22
– manually opening22
– opening from outside22
– remote control20
Liftgate lamp, replacing 
bulbs115
Lifting handle, compact 
wheel116
Light-alloy wheels109
Light-emitting diodes 
LEDs112
Lighter74
Lighter socket74
Lighting, door handles59
Lighting of instruments61
Lights, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams59
Light switch59
Load86
– determining load limit85
– refer to Cargo loading85
Lock buttons, doors, refer to 
Locking21
Locking
– from inside21
– with the remote control19
Low beams59
– automatic60
– indicator lamp, defective 
bulb59
– replacing bulbs112
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support29
Lug bolts117
– torque117Luggage compartment22
– capacity128
– cover, refer to Cargo area 
cover77
– floor cover78
– increasing volume76
– opening/closing, refer to 
Liftgate22
– opening from outside22
– opening with remote 
control20
– refer to Cargo area76
Luggage compartment lid
– emergency operation, refer 
to Opening manually22
– opening with remote control, 
refer to Unlocking liftgate20
– refer to Liftgate22
Luggage compartment net, 
refer to Partition net78
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack87
Lug wrench116
Lumbar support29
M
Maintenance106
– refer to Service Interval 
Display47
Maintenance system106
Malfunctions
– automatic transmission41
– door lock21
– fuel filler door92
– liftgate22
– panorama glass sunroof25
Manual air distribution64,67
Manual operation
– door lock21
– driver's door21
– fuel filler door92
– liftgate22
– panorama glass sunroof25
Manual transmission40
Master key18
– with remote control18