
Reference 271
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Entering special destinations 
by name136
Entering the postal code for 
navigation132
Entry lamps, refer to Interior 
lamps101
Entry map for destination136
Environmentally friendly 
driving, refer to Energy 
Control72
Equalizer, tone setting151
Error messages, refer to 
Check Control80
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC85
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system123
Expanding the cargo area115
Extended connectivity of the 
music player in the mobile 
phone174
Exterior mirrors48
– adjusting48
– automatic dimming 
feature49
– automatic heating48
– folding in and out48
External audio device111
External devices
– random sequence176
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing 
away249
– for tying down loads126
F
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control80
Failure of an electrical 
consumer245
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional 
alarm34
– switching off an alarm34
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts47Fastest route for 
navigation140
Fast forward
– CD changer163
– CD player163
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control105
First aid pouch247
Fixture for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock55
Flash when locking/
unlocking28
Flat tire
– run-flat tires223
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM89
Flat Tire Monitor FTM88
– indicating a flat tire89
– indicator/warning lamp89
– initializing the system88
– snow chains88,224
– system limits88
Flat tires, refer to Tire 
condition222
Fluid reservoir, refer to 
Washer fluid reservoir62
FM, waveband153
Fog lamps100
– indicator lamp13,100
Folding rear seat backrest115
Folding up the floor panel117
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely124
Footwell lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps101
For your own safety5
Four-wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive86
Free memory capacity, music 
collection171
Front airbags94
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor88Fuel203
– additives204
– average consumption73
– gauge72
– high-quality brands
203
– quality203
– specifications203
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities258
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge72
Fuel consumption indicator
– average fuel 
consumption73
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge72
Fuel-efficient driving, refer to 
Energy Control72
Fuel filler flap202
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction202
Fuses245
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control107
Gasoline
– refer to Average 
consumption73
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel203
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge72
Gas station 
recommendations142
Gear indicator, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic58
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
General driving notes123 

Reference 275
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints44
Nets, refer to Storage 
compartments112
New tires223
Next Service indicator, refer to 
Condition Based Service 
CBS231
North-facing map142
Nozzles102
Number of cylinders, refer to 
Engine data254
Nylon rope, refer to Tow 
rope250
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket 
for Onboard Diagnosis232
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications203
Odometer71
Oil, refer to Engine oil227
Oil consumption227
Oil level227
Old batteries, refer to 
Disposal244
Onboard vehicle tool kit237
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access34
– from inside30
– from outside27
– using the door lock29
– using the remote control27
Options, selecting for 
navigation140
Orientation menu, refer to 
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation105
Output, refer to Engine 
data254
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate 
control104
Outside temperature 
display71
– changing unit of measure76
– in computer76Outside temperature 
warning71
Overheated engine, refer to 
Coolant temperature72
Overriding selector lever 
lock60
Overview
– radio control150
P
Paintwork care234
Panorama glass roof39
– closing after electrical 
malfunction40
– comfort position40
– convenient operation28
– initializing40
– opening, closing39
– pinch protection system40
– power failure40
– raising39
– remote control28
Park assistant, refer to Park 
Distance Control84
Park Distance Control PDC84
Parked car ventilation106
– preselecting switch-on 
times106
– switching on and off 
directly106
Parking
– vehicle56
Parking aid, refer to Park 
Distance Control PDC84
Parking brake57
– indicator lamp57
Parking lamps97
– replacing bulbs238,240
Parking lamps/low beams97
Particulate filter, refer to 
Diesel particulate filter124
Partition net116
Passenger side mirror tilt 
function49
Pathway lighting98
Personal Profile26
Phone book184Phone numbers
– dialing185
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric38
– panorama glass roof40
– windows37
Playing music169
Polish235
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control105
Power failure245
Power windows36
– safety switch37
Power windows, refer to 
Windows36
Preheating, refer to Diesel 
engine56
Pressure, tires208
Pressure monitoring, tires88
– Flat Tire Monitor88
Pressure monitoring of tires, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM89
Programmable buttons on the 
steering wheel11
Protection function, refer to 
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric38
– panorama glass roof40
– windows37
Providing medical assistance, 
refer to First aid pouch247
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor88
R
Radio
– controls150
– HD Radio154
– satellite radio156
– selecting waveband153
– storing stations154
– switching on/off150
– tone control150
– volume150 

Everything from A to Z
280 Trunk lid31
– Comfort Access35
– emergency release32
– locking or unlocking 
separately32
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
– remote control28
Turning circle, refer to 
Dimensions255
Turn signal indicators
– indicator/warning lamp12
Turn signals60
– replacing bulbs241
– triple turn signal60
Tying down loads, refer to 
Cargo loading126
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR221
Units
– average fuel 
consumption76
Units of measure
– temperature76
Universal garage door opener, 
refer to Integrated universal 
remote control107
Universal mobile phone 
preparation package, refer 
to separate Owner's Manual
Unlatching, refer to 
Unlocking34
Unlocking
– from inside30
– from outside27
– setting unlocking 
characteristics28
– tailgate35
– trunk lid35
– without remote control, refer 
to Comfort Access34
Updating the navigation 
data130
USB audio interface174
V
VCD163
Vehicle
– battery244
– breaking in122
– cargo loading125
– Identification Number, refer 
to Engine compartment226
– measurements, refer to 
Dimensions255
– parking56
– weight257
Vehicle jack244
Vehicle storage236
Ventilation105
– draft-free105
– in the rear105
Ventilation, refer to 
Climate102
Ventilation while at a 
standstill106
Vents, refer to Ventilation105
Video menu164
Video playback163
Voice, refer to Destination 
guidance through voice 
instructions142
Voice commands
– overview22
– short commands259
– telephone189
Voice instructions from 
navigation system142
– repeating142
– switching on/off142
– volume142
Voice phone book190
Volume150
– audio sources150
– fuel tank, refer to 
Capacities258
– mobile phone183
– voice instructions142
Volume balance, tone 
setting152
W
Warning and indicator 
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to 
Check Control80
Warning triangle247
Washer fluid62
– content of the reservoir62
Washer fluid reservoir62
Waste tray, refer to 
Ashtray112
Water on roads, refer to 
Driving through water124
Water penetration233,234
Waveband with the radio153
Wear indicators in tires, refer 
to Minimum tread depth222
Weights257
Welcome lamps97
Wheel/tire combination, refer 
to Correct wheels and 
tires223
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions255
Wheels, new223
Wheels and tires208
Width, refer to 
Dimensions255
Windows36
– convenient operation28
– opening, closing36
– pinch protection system37
– rear window33
– safety switch37
Windows, indicator on Control 
Display16
Windshield
– cleaning61
Windshield wash61
– filling capacity, reservoir258
– nozzles62
– rear window62
– reservoir for washer fluid62
– washer fluid62
Windshield wiper blades, 
changing237