Opening and closing
locked. The indicator light on top of the door trim start flash ing
r a pidly fo r 30 se con ds and t hen blink s low ly.
How is the anti-theft alarm system switched off?
T he anti -theft a larm system is swi tched off only whe n yo u unlock your
vehicle. If you do not open a door w ith in 60 seconds after you have
unloc ked w ith the remote contro l, t he veh icle will lock itself again
automatically .
When will the anti -theft alarm system be
triggered?
W hen the vehicle is locke d, the alarm system moni tors and protec ts
the following parts of the veh icle :
• engine compa rtment
• luggage compartment
• door s
• vehicle incline
• ignition
When the system is activated, the alarm will be triggered if one of the doors, the engine hood or the rea r lid are opened, or if the ign ition is
turned on or if the veh icle incline has been changed. The anti-theft
a larm sys tem w ill also go off when the ba ttery is d isconnected.
You can also trigger the alarm by pressing the PANIC button on your remote control. This will a lert other peop le in case of emergency.
Press the
PANIC bu tton aga in to tu rn off the ala rm.
How is the anti-theft alarm switched off when
tr igge red?
The alarm system is switched off when you un lock the vehicle or when
the ignition is switched on . The a larm will also switch itself off when
it comes to the end of its cycle .
Emergency flasher and ho rn
Th e emerge ncy flasher will blink briefly and the hor n sounds when
the doors, e ngine hood a nd rear lid a re properly closed. If the emergency flashers do not blink, or the horn does
not sou nd,
c heck t he doo rs, engine hood and re a r lid t o make sure t hey a re prop
erly closed . If you close a door , the hood o r the rear lid with t he anti
theft alarm switched on, t he emergency flashe rs will b link and the
horn will sound only after you have closed the door o r lid .
[I] Tips
For the an ti-theft a la rm system to function properly, m ake s ure all
vehicle doors and windows are closed before leav ing the veh icle .•
Power windows
Controls
Switches for front door window s
© operates the window in the driver's door.
Fig. 38 Driver 's doo r:
p ow er wind ow
s wit ches
© operates the window in the front passenger 's door.
Switches for rear windows
© operates t he left rea r window .
@ operates the right rear window.
& WARNING (continued)
• Be careful when closing the power sunroof. Not paying atten
tion could cause you or others to be trapped and injured as the roof
closes.
• Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle to
prevent injuries caused by the roof closing.
• Never leave children or persons requiring assistance alone in
the vehicle, especially when they could access the vehicle keys.
Unsupervised use of the keys can result in the engine being started
or use of vehicle systems such as the power windows, etc. which
could result in serious injury. The doors could be locked with the
remote key, delaying help in an emergency.
• The power sunroof will continue to operate until the ignition
key has been removed and one of the front doors has been
opened. •
Applies to veh icl es: w ith s lid in g/ti lt ing powe r sunroof
Convenience closing feature
The power sunroof can be closed from outside with the
key in the driver 's door lock.
- Insert the key into the d river 's door lock .
- Turn and hold th e ke y in the lock position®=:>
page 43,
fig. 29 until the sunroof is completely closed=:>&, in
"Closing the power sunroof " on
page 54.
& WARNING
Be careful when closing the power sunroof. Not paying attention
could cause you or others to be trapped and injured as the roof
closes. •
Controls and equip
ment Safety first Opening and closing
App
lies to vehicles : w ith sliding/tilting power sunroof
Power emergency closing
The sunroof can still be closed electrically if for some
reason the overload protection function becomes acti
vated.
The power sunroof is equipped with an overload protection
feature. If, under normal conditions, the power sunroof will
not close, you can close it using this feature .
- Turn the rotary switch to position@=:>
page 53, fig. 41.
- Now pull the switch
and hold it in this position until the
power sunroof closes completely .
& WARNING
Improper use of the power sunroof can cause serious personal
injury.
• Be careful when closing the power sunroof. Not paying atten
tion could cause you or others to be trapped and injured as the roof
closes.
• Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle to
prevent injuries caused by the roof closing.
• Never leave children or persons requiring assistance alone in
the vehicle, especially when they could access the vehicle keys.
Unsupervised use of the keys can result in the engine being started
or use of vehicle systems such as the power windows, etc. which
could result in serious injury. The doors could be locked with the
remote key, delaying help in an emergency.
• The power sunroof will continue to operate until the ignition
key has been removed and one of the front doors has been
opened. •
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Digital compass
Applies to veh icles: wit h digita l co mp ass
Activating or deactivating the compass
The direction is displayed on the interior rear view mirror.
Fig. 62 Inside rear
view mirror: digital
compass activated
To activate or deactivate, hold the@ button down until
the red display appears or disappears .
The digital compass only works with the ignition turned on. The direc
tions are displayed as initials:
N (North), NE (Northeast), E (East), SE
(Southeast), S (South) , SW (Southwest), W (West), NW (Northwest).
(I) Tips
To avoid inaccurate directions, do not allow any remote controls ,
electr ical systems, or metal parts close to the mirr or.•
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Clear vision
Applies to veh icles : w ith d ig ita l compass
Setting the magnetic deflection zone
The correct magnetic deflection zone must be set in order
to display the directions correctly .
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Fig. 63 North America: magnetic deflection zone boundaries
-Hold the@=> fig . 62 button down until the number of
the set magnetic deflection zone appears on the interior rear view mirror .
- Adjust the magnetic deflection zone by repeatedly pressing on the@ button . The set mode automatically
deactivates after a few seconds. •
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Seat memory
Applies to veh icles: with seat memory
Driver's seat memory
The seat adjustment settings for two drivers can be
stored using the memory buttons in the driver's door.
-...... SET 1 2 ,,..,
Fig. 68 Driver's door:
Seat memory
In addition to the setting for the driver's seat, the settings for the
steering column* and both exterior mirrors can be stored.
Storing and r ecalling setting s
Using the memory buttons 1 and 2, you can store and recall the
settings for two different drivers~ fig . 68 .
T he current settings are also automatically stored on the remote
control key being used when the vehicle is locked. When the vehicle is
unlocked, the settings stored on the remo te contro l key being used
are automatically recalled. This function has to be activated in the
MMI
~ page 80, " Activating remote cont rol key memo ry" .
Tur ning seat m em ory o n and off
If the [ ON/OFF I switch is depressed , the seat memo ry is inoperative .
The word
OFF next to the [ ON/OFF ) switch illuminates.
All the stored settings are retained. We recommend using the
I ON/OFF ) switch and deact ivat ing the seat memory if the vehicle is
Controls and equip
ment Safety first
S
eats and storage
only going to be used temporarily by a driver whose settings are not
going to be stored .•
App lies to veh icles : w it h seat memo ry
Storing and recalling a seat position
Before you can store or recall your seat position, the
[ON/OFF) button must be engaged (down) .
Storing settings
-Adjust the driver 's seat => page 76.
- Adjust the steering column*=>
page 107.
-Adjust both outside mirrors=> page 71. In the ti lt-down
position, the passenger mirror can be adjusted to the
preferred position and saved in the seat memory.
- Press the
[SETI button and hold it down. At the same
time, press one of the memory buttons for at least one
second .
- Release the buttons. The settings are now stored under the corresponding memo ry bu tton.
Recalling settings
- Driver's door open -press the des ired memory button.
- Driver's door closed - press the corresponding memory
button unt il the stored position is reached .
Su ccessfu l storage is confirmed audib ly and by the light in the [SET )
button illuminat ing .
When the vehicle is
locked , the current settings are stored and
assigned to the remote control key. But the settings sto red on
memory buttons 1 and 2 are not deleted. They can be recalled at any ..,
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Seats and storage
time. When the vehicle is unlocked , the settings stored on the
remote con trol key are res to red .
If your ve hicle is driven by othe r persons using yo ur remo te con trol
key, you sho uld save yo ur individ ua l seat position on one of the
memo ry bu tton s. Yo u can recall you r se tting s ag ain sim ply and
conveniently by p ressing the cor responding memory button. When
t he vehi cle i s lo ck ed , the se se tt ings are a uto mati ca lly re-assig ned to
the remote cont rol key and stored .
& WARNING
• For safety reasons , the seat setting can only be recalled when
the vehicle is stationary -otherwise you risk having an accident .
• In an emergency , the recall operation can be stopped by
pressing the [
ON/OFF ] button or by briefly pressing any given
memory button. •
Applies to ve hicl es : w it h seat m em ory
Activating remote control key memory
To be ab le to re ca ll the st ore d set tings with the rem ote
co ntr ol key, the func tion h as to be activa ted in the MMI.
- Sele ct: Funct ion butt on I CAR] > Systems* > Seat
adjustment > Driver's seat > Key mem. profile> On. •
Rear seats
General information
Safe transpo rtat ion of pa sseng ers on t he re ar seat s
r eq uires prope r safety prec aut ion s.
All passengers on the rear seats must be seated in compliance with
t he s afe ty gu idelin es expl ain ed in~
page 18 7 and ~ pa ge 19 7. T he correct seating position is critica
l for the safety of front
and rear seat
p assenge rs alik e~
page 180.
& WARNING
• Occupants in the front and rear seats must always be properly
restrained .
• Do not let anyone ride in the vehicle without the head
restraints provided. Head restraints help to reduce injuries.
• Loose items inside the passenger compartment, can fly
forward in a crash or sudden maneuver and injure occupants .
Always store articles in the luggage compartment and use the
fastening eyes, especially when the rear seat backs have been
folded down.
• Read and heed all WARNINGS~
page 180, "Proper seating
positions for passengers in rear seats ".•
Rear window shelf
You can place light articles of c lothing on the rea r win dow
sh elf behi nd th e s eatbac k.
& WARNING
Whenever you are driving, do not leave any hard objects on the
rear window shelf or allow your pet to sit on the shelf . These could
become a hazard for vehicle occupants in the event of sudden
braking or a crash!
[ i ] Tips
• A vent slot is located between the shel f and the rear window . Do
no t bl ock the ven t wi th any item s you m ay pla ce o n the re ar window
shelf.
• Do not place b ulky items o n the rea r window she lf as t hey wo uld
restrict or bloc k the driver 's vis ion thro ug h the rear view m irror. •
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Applie s to veh icles : wi th s teering w heel he atin g
Steering wheel heating~
The steering wheel can be heated electrically.
Fig. 97 Stee ring
wheel : button for
st eeri ng wheel heat ing
- Press the(~] button to turn the steering wheel heating on
and off =>fig. 97. The message
Steering whee l heat ing on ! or
S teer ing whee l heat ing off! appears in the instrument
cluster display .
A nearly constant temperature is maintained when the steer ing
wheel heating is switched on.
T he last setting selected for the steering wheel heating (on or off) is
automatically saved when the vehicle is shut off and is assigned to the
remote key.•
Basic settings
General
The basic climate control settings can be adjusted in the
MMI.
- Select: Function button (CAR]> Control button AC.
The following functions can be selected:
• Auto recirculat .
~ page 104
• Synchronizat ion~ page 105
• Center vents~ page 105 •
Automatic recirculation mode
An air quality sensor detects increased concentrations of
pollutants in the outside air and automatically switches
to recirculation mode.
We recommend that you always keep automatic air recirculation ON
to prevent polluted outside air from entering the vehicle interior.
If the air qu alit y sen sor located in the air conditioning system detects
polluted outside air, the sensor decides whether the air pollution can
be reduced by the factory -installed pollutant filter or whethe r it is
necessary to switch to air recirculation. With heavy concentrations of
poll utants, the a ir condit ion ing system is switched automatically to
recirculation mode and the supply of outside air is blocked . As soon
as the concen tration of pollutants in the o utside air drops, fresh air is
supplied to the vehicle in terior again .
In the event that the windows fog up during automatic air recircula
tion, you must press the® button immed iately.
Under certain operating conditions, automatic a ir recirculation is
switched off automatically. With o utside temperatures below about
SO °F ( +10 °(), automatic air recirculation is limited to 30 seconds .
With outside temperatures below about 30 °F (-1 °C) and the cooling
system is switched off, the automatic air recirculation is limited to 15
seconds. •
Adaptive Cruise Control -
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In certain situations, the braking power of the Adaptive Cruise
Control is not enough to maintain an adequate distance to the vehicle
up ahead. In these situations, the Adaptive Cruise Control calls the
driver to take action.
The
driver intervention prompt alerts you visually and audibly to take
over.
• A red vehicle is shown in the instru ment cluster display
=>
page 130, fig. 118.
• Th e text
DISTANCE! appears in the status line.
• The indicator light
c:::>uuc:::> in the speedometer blinks red.
• A warning tone sounds .
[I) Tips
• If the Adaptive cruise control initiates braking, the hydraulic brake
system is under pressure . Therefore, the brake pedal distance is
shorter and the pedal "feels" harder .
• Adaptive Cruise Control is switched
off after pressing the foot
brake. The speed saved up this point can be resumed.
• To resume the saved speed, release the brake pedal and press the
control lever=>
page 124, "Turning Adaptive Cruise Control off
temporarily".
• If you use the accelerator to go faster than the speed of the
vehicle ahead of you, the
driver intervention prompt will not be
accompanied by a warn ing s ignal.
• If the speed you previously set is exceeded, the indicator light in
the speedometer will switch
off .•
Controls and equip
ment Safety first
A
pp lies to vehicles : w ith Ad apt ive Cr uise Cont rol
MMI settings
Individual settings for Adaptive Cruise Control can be
selected in the MMI.
Settings for the Driving program can be adjusted individually
to the particular user and saved in the MMI. This can only be
done with the engine running.
- Select: Function button
[CAR]> Systems*> adaptive
cruise control > Driving program .
Setting the driving program
In the Driving program menu you can adjust the character istics of
Adaptive Cruise Contro l to your own preferences using
Dynamic ,
Standard or Comfort.
Saving settings
Your individual settings are automatically saved and assigned to the
remote control key being used (remote key storage). If the key is
given to another person, the saved settings rema in as they are.•
System limitations
A pp lies to ve hicle s: with Ad apti ve Crui se Con tro l
General information
The radar sensor has limits that the driver must know to
be able to use ACC properly.
The Adaptive Cruise Control works within limits that are also related
to radar sensor range and sight distance. In some situations ACC may
reac t unusually or late from the driver's poin t of view . Therefore,
always be attentive to what is happen ing around you and a lways be
ready to intervene, if necessary:
• when driving around curves=>
page 132
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(]] Tips
• Side assist is not active when the basic brightness is adjusted. The
signal light comes on br iefly to help you make the adjustment.
• Your settings are automat ically stored and assigned to the remote
control key being used .•
A ppli es to ve hicles : w it h s ide ass ist
General information
Side assist has limits and cannot detect vehicles under all road and
weather conditions . Please remember system limitations and n ever
re ly on the system, especially when :
• driving through curves=>
page 143,
• lanes are of different widths=> page 143. •
Ap plies to vehicles: w ith sid e assist
When driving through curves
Side assist cannot detect vehicles in curves with a turning radius of
less than 328 feet (100 m).
When driving through a curve, it is possible that side assist may
register a vehicle two lanes over, and the signal on the outside mirror
will light up.•
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Applies to vehicles : with side assist
Lane width
Fig. 136 Lanes of a
n orma l width are in
detection area
Fig . 137 Narrow
lanes: Side assist may
detect vehicles two
lanes away
Side assist's detection area is designed to cover lanes of standard
w idth to the left and rig ht of your travel lane, depending on whether
you drive in the center of your lane or closer to the edge.
If you drive in narrow lanes, side assist's detection area may also
include other lanes -especially if you tend to drive on t he edge of your
lane => fig. 137. Under these conditions, vehicl es can also be
detected that are two lanes away, and side assist then could switch
between the informationa l and warning stage signals .
When driving in very wide lanes, vehicles in the adjacent lane may not
be detected because they are not inside the detection area .•
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