Reference 243
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access34
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile28
Kickdown54
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic54
Knock control193
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp
control88
– parking lamps/low beams88
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs212
Language, changing on
Control Display75
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer
to Safety belts44
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo116
Last destinations124
Launch Control58
Leather care210
LED Light-emitting
diodes212
Length, refer to
Dimensions227
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb215
Light
– high-beam assistant90
– refer to High-beam
assistant90
Light-alloy wheels210
Light-emitting diodes
LED212
Lighter
– connecting electrical
appliances106
Lighting
– instruments91
– lamps and bulbs212
– vehicle, refer to Lamps88Light switch88
Limit, refer to Speed limit74
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo116
Lockable lug bolts, refer to
Lug bolt lock215
Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking32
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal31
– from inside32
– from outside30
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access34
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals31
– from inside32
– from outside29
Low beam control, refer to
High-beam assistant90
Low-beam headlamps88
– automatic88
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support43
Lug bolt lock215
Luggage compartment lid32
– Comfort Access
35
– emergency release33
– opening from inside32
– opening from outside33
– remote control30
Lumbar support43
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires200
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system206
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic55
– tires81Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control73
Managing music161
Manual air distribution94
Manual car wash209
Manual mode, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic54
Manual operation
– door lock31
– driver's door31
– fuel filler flap192
– transmission lock58
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission55
Manual transmission53
Map display132
Map for navigation
– changing scale133
– entering destination126
Master key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key28
Maximum cooling97
Maximum speed
– with winter tires200
M dual clutch transmission
with Drivelogic
– Launch Control58
– manually releasing
transmission lock58
– neutral56
– reverse gear56
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions227
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory43
MENU button16
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages176
Messages from the concierge
service177
Reference 245
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnosis207
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications193
Odometer64
Oil, refer to Engine oil202
Oil consumption202
Oil level202
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal216
Onboard vehicle tool kit212
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access34
– from inside32
– from outside29
– using the door lock31
– via the remote control29
Options, selecting for
navigation130
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation95,98
Outlets, refer to Air vents93
Output, refer to Engine
data226
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control98
Outside temperature
display64
– changing units of
measure68
– in computer68
Outside temperature
warning64
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature65
Overriding selector lever
lock55
Overview
– radio control140
P
Paintwork care209Park assistant, refer to Park
Distance Control77
Park Distance Control PDC77
Parking
– vehicle52
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC77
Parking brake52
Parking lamps88
Parking lamps/low beams88
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function46
Pathway lighting89
Personal Profile28
Phone book173
Phone numbers
– dialing174
Pinch protection system
– windows37
Placing a call, refer to
telephone owner's manual
Polish211
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control98
– refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner95
Postal code, entering for
navigation122
Power failure216
Power windows37
Power windows, refer to
Windows36
Pressure, tires194
Pressure monitoring, tires81
– Flat Tire Monitor81
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM82
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel11
Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– windows37Providing medical assistance,
refer to First add pouch219
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor81
R
Radio
– controls140
– HD Radio144
– satellite radio146
– selecting a waveband143
– storing stations144
– switching on/off140
– tone control140
– volume140
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness50
Radio readiness50
– switched off50
– switched on50
Radio-remote key, refer to
Remote control with
integrated key28
Rain sensor60
Random sequence
– CD changer152
– CD player152
– external devices165
– music collection161
Reading lamps92
Rear fog lamps
– indicator lamp13
Rear lamp, refer to Tail lamps
– replacing bulb214
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps214
Rear turn signals
– replacing bulb214
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors45
Rear window defroster95,98
Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Everything from A to Z
246 Reception
– quality144
– radio station144
Recirculated-air mode94,98
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode94,98
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest42
Refueling192
Releasing
– hood201
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range66
Remote control28
– battery renewal36
– Comfort Access34
– garage door opener100
– luggage compartment lid30
– malfunction31,36
– removing from the ignition
lock50
– service data206
Replacement remote
control28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs212
Replacing tires199
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires199
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge65
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings142
Restraint systems
– for children48
– refer to Safety belts44
Retractable hardtop
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– convenient operation30
– opening and closing39
– remote control30
retractable hardtop38
Reverse
– CD changer153
– CD player153Reverse gear56
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic54
– manual transmission53
Road map132
Roadside
Assistance185,218
Roadside parking lamps90
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements69
Roof load capacity228
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away222
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route130,131
– bypassing sections131
– changing130,131
– changing criteria130
– displaying streets or towns/
cities131
– map display132
– selecting130
Route instructions, refer to
Destination guidance
through voice
instructions132
Route map, refer to Map
display132
Route section, changing131
Route selection130
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires199
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires199
Run-flat tires199
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire82
– flat tire81
– Flat Tire Monitor81
– new tires199
– replacing199
– tire inflation pressure194
– winter tires200
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment45
Safety belts44
– damage45
– indicator/warning lamp45
– reminder45
– sitting safely41
Safety systems
– airbags85
– Antilock Brake System
ABS78
– brake system78
– driving stability control
systems78
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC78
– safety belts44
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires199
Satellite radio146
– enabling or unsubscribing
from a channel146
– favorites148
– selecting channel147
– storing channel147
– timeshift148
– Traffic Jump149
Saving fuel112
Screen, refer to iDrive
controls16
Screw thread for tow
fitting220
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio146
Seat adjustment
– electric42
– mechanical42
Seat and mirror memory43
Seat belt reminder, refer to
"Fasten safety belts"
reminder45
Seat heating43
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Entertainment
Mobility
Seats41
– adjusting electrically42
– adjusting the seats42
– heating43
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory43
– saving a setting, refer to Seat
and mirror memory43
– sitting safely41
Securing cargo107
Securing the vehicle
– from inside32
– from outside29
Selecting new scale for
navigation133
Selector lever56
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic54
Selector lever lock, refer to
Changing selector lever
positions, shiftlock54
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic54
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance218
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance218
Service data in the remote
control206
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS206
Service Request187
Service requirement display,
refer to Condition Based
Service CBS206
Service requirements69
Services status188
Servotronic85
Settings
– changing on Control
Display75
– clock, 12h/24h mode72
– DVD154
– language75
Settings and information68Settings for the map
display133
Shifting57
Shifting, sport automatic
transmission57
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic54
– manual transmission53
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission,
refer to Changing selector
lever positions54
Shift paddles on steering
wheel57
Short commands for the voice
activation system229
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route
130
Side airbags85
Side windows, refer to
Windows36
Signal horn, refer to
Horn10,11
Sitting safely41
– with airbags41
– with safety belts41
Ski bag for convertible, refer to
Through-loading opening
with integrated transport
bag106
Slot for remote control50
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing180
– use170
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment104
Socket, Onboard Diagnosis
OBD207
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances106
SOS, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request218
Sound output for
entertainment on/off140
Spare fuses,216
Spare fuses, refer to
Fuses216Special destinations124
Special destinations,
displaying126
Special oils, refer to Specified
engine oils204
Specified engine oils204
Speed
– run-flat tires82
– with winter tires200
Speed limit74
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit74
Speedometer12
Speed Volume142
SPORT+ program, Dynamic
Driving Control79,80
SPORT program, Dynamic
Driving Control79,80
Sport program with sport
automatic transmission57
Spray nozzles, refer to
Cleaning windshield and
headlamps61
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems78,79
Start/stop button50
– starting the engine51
– switching off the engine52
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine51
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting219
Starting difficulties
– jump-starting219
Starting the engine
– start/stop button50
State/province, for
navigation121
Station, refer to Radio143
Station, selecting
– radio143
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam jet208,209
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Entertainment
Mobility
Top, refer to Retractable
hardtop38
Top 50 of music
collection160
Torque, refer to Engine
data226
Tow bar221
Tow fitting220
– screw thread220
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away220
Towing220
– car with automatic
transmission220
– methods221
Towing and tow-starting220
Town/city, for navigation121
Tow rope222
Tow-starting220,222
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor82
Track
– selecting on CD152
Traction control, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC78
TRACTION program,
Dynamic Driving Control79
Traffic bulletins
– categories135
Traffic bulletins, filtering135
Traffic bulletins for
navigation133
– during destination
guidance135
– in map view135
Traffic jam
– displaying traffic
bulletins133Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic53
– dual clutch transmission55
– Launch Control58
– manual transmission53
– neutral56
– overriding selector lever lock
for automatic transmission
with Steptronic55
– reverse gear56
– transmission lock, releasing
manually58
Transmission interlock
– refer to Changing selector
lever position54
– refer to P Park54
Transmission lock, releasing
manually58
Transmission positions56
Transporting children
safely48
Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing cargo116
Travel instructions, refer to
Voice instructions132
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread198
Trip, deleting129
Trip, storing128
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer64
Triple turn signal activation60
Trip odometer64
Trips, changing129
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions227
Turn signal indicators
– indicator/warning lamp12
– triple turn signal60
Turn signals59
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading116
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR197Units
– average consumption68
– temperature68
Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control100
Universal mobile phone
preparation package, refer
to separate Owner's Manual
Universal remote control100
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking34
Unlocking
– from inside32
– from outside29
– luggage compartment lid35
– setting unlocking
characteristics29
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access34
Updating the navigation
data120
USB audio interface163
USB interface103
V
VCD153
Vehicle
– battery216
– breaking in112
– cargo loading115
– Identification Number, refer
to Engine compartment202
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions227
– parking52
– weight228
Vehicle jack215
Vehicle storage211
Ventilation98
– air conditioner95
– draft-free95,98
Ventilation, refer to Climate93
Vents, refer to Air vents93
Vents, refer to
Ventilation95,98
Video menu154
Video playback153