Adjusting the volume
Turn the knob during an announcement.
▷
The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.
▷ The volume is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Notes
Do not use the voice operation to initiate an
Emergency 
Request. In stressful situations, the
voice and vocal pitch can change. This can un‐
necessarily delay the establishment of a tele‐
phone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button*, refer to
page  264, in the vicinity of the interior mirror.
Environmental conditions
▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.
▷ Always say commands in the language of
the system. The language for the mobile
phone voice operation is preset and cannot
be changed in the Control Display.
▷ Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐
roof* closed to prevent noise interference.
▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
while speaking.
Snap-in adapter*
Installation position
In the center armrest. Inserting the snap-in adapter
1.
Press the button and remove the cover. 2.
Insert the snap-in adapter at the front, ar‐
row 1, and press down, arrow 2, until it en‐
gages. Inserting the mobile phone
1.
Depending on the mobile phone, remove
the protective cap from the antenna con‐
nector of the mobile phone.
2. Slide the mobile phone with the buttons fac‐
ing up in the direction of the electrical con‐
nections, arrow 1, and push downward, ar‐
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Communication Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance   
PDC Park Distance Con‐
trol 115 
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision  122 
People detection, refer to Night Vision  122 
Permissible axle load  275 
Personal information 221 
Personal Profile 33 
Phone 210 
Pinch 
protection system, glass
sunroof  48 
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 45 
Plastic, care 271 
PlugIn 237 
Position, storing 156 
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation  154 
Power failure 262 
Power windows  45 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 243 
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 33 
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23 
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 48 
Protective function, win‐ dows 45 
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 19 
R
Radiator fluid  254 
Radio 174 
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 32 
Radio ready state  66 
Rain sensor 72 
Random 182 
Random playback  182 
RDS 175 
Reading out loud  228 
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 131  Rear axle steering 102 
Rear entertainment 201 
Rear lamps 260 
Rear seats, adjusting 
53 
Rear seats, basic position  54 
Rear sockets 136 
Rear source, selecting for rear entertainment 204 
Rearview mirror  59 
Rear window defroster 129 
Recirculated-air mode 128 
Recommended tire brands 248 
Refueling 240 
Remaining range  76 
Reminders 227 
Remote control/key 32 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 37 
Remote control, rear enter‐ tainment 202 
Remote 
control, universal  133 
Replacement fuse 263 
Replacing parts  258 
Replacing wheels/tires 248 
Reporting safety defects  8 
RES button 108 
Reserve warning, refer to Range 76 
Resetting, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 93 
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 129 
Retaining straps, securing cargo 149 
Retreaded tires  248 
Roadside Assistance 233 
Roadside parking lamps  86 
Roller sunblinds 46 
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive  101 
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive 101 
Roof load capacity  275 
Roof-mounted luggage rack 149 
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 267  Route 162 
Route criteria, route 161 
Route, displaying 
162 
Routes, avoiding  162 
Route 
section, bypassing  163 
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 249 
Rubber components, care 270 
Run-flat tires 249 
S
Safe braking  147 
Safety 7 
Safety belt reminder  56 
Safety belts  55 
Safety belts, care  271 
Safety switch, windows 46 
Safety systems, airbags  89 
Satellite radio  176 
Saving fuel 150 
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation  164 
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play  19 
Screwdriver  258 
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting  268 
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 55 
Seat heating, front  52 
Seat heating, rear  54 
Seating position for chil‐ dren 62 
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 58 
Seats 49 
Seats, rear, adjusting  53 
Seat ventilation, front  52 
Seat ventilation, rear  55 
Selection list in instrument cluster 78 
Selector lever, automatic transmission 74 
Self-leveling suspension, air suspension 102 
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