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At a glanceDashboard
Instrument cluster
1Speedometer
2 Indicator lamps for turn signals
3 Indicator and warning lamps 13
4 Displays for Active Cruise Control 75
5 Tachometer 83
6 Engine oil temperature 83
7 Display for
>Clock 82
> Outside temperature 82
> Indicator and warning lamps 928
Display for
>Position of automatic transmission 64
> Gear indicator of 7-gear Sport automatic 
transmission with double clutch 66
> Computer 84
> Date of next scheduled service, and 
remaining distance to be driven 87
> Odometer and trip odometer 82
> High-beam Assistant 113
> Checking the oil level 260
> Settings and information 86
> There is a Check Control 
message 92
9 Fuel gauge 83
10 Resetting the trip odometer 82
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ControlsDriving
Ignition on
All electrical consumers can operate. The 
odometer and trip odometer are displayed in 
the instrument cluster.
When the engine is off, please switch off 
the ignition and any unnecessary electri-
cal consumers in order to preserve the bat-
tery.<
Radio readiness and ignition off
All indicator and warning  lamps as well as dis-
plays in the instrument cluster go out.
Starting the engine
Do not run the engine in enclosed areas; 
otherwise, the inhalati on of toxic exhaust 
gases can cause loss of consciousness and 
death. The exhaust gases contain carbon mon-
oxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly 
toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle 
with the engine running; otherwise, such a vehi-
cle represents a pote ntial safety hazard. 
Before leaving the vehicl e with the engine run-
ning, always shift into ne utral or selector lever/
transmission position P and apply the parking 
brake forcefully to prevent the vehicle from roll-
ing. <
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion as well as repeated start attempts in 
which the engine does no t start. Otherwise, the 
fuel is not burned or  incompletely burned and 
there is a danger of overheating and damaging 
the catalytic converter. <
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the 
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right 
away, but at moderate engine speeds.
Manual transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with 
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to 
page 38.
1. Depress the brake.
2. Depress the clutch an d shift into neutral.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The starter operates automatically for a certain 
time, and stops automatically as soon as the 
engine has started.
Automatic transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with 
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to 
page 38.
1. Depress the brake.
2. Move the selector lever to position P.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The starter operates automatically for a certain 
time, and stops automatically as soon as the 
engine has started.
Sport automatic transmission with 
double clutch
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with 
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to 
page 38.
1. Depress the brake.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine starts independent of the current 
transmission position.
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ControlsControls overview
Controls overview
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all pr oduction, country, and 
optional equipment that is offered in the model 
range is described. For this reason, descrip-
tions will be given of some equipment that may 
not be available in a vehi cle, for example due to 
the special options or  national-market version 
selected. This also app lies to safety related 
functions and systems.
Odometer, outside 
temperature display, clock
1 Knob in the instrument cluster
2 Outside temperature display and clock
3 Odometer and trip odometer
Knob in the instrument cluster
>To reset the trip odometer while the ignition 
is switched on
> To display the time, outside temperature 
and odometer briefly while the ignition is 
switched off
Units of measure
To select the respective  units of measure, miles 
or km for the odometer as well as  7 or  6 for 
the outside temperat ure, refer to page87.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Time, outside temperature display
Setting the time, refer to page 90.
Outside temperature warning
When the displayed temperature sinks to 
approx. +37 7/+3 6, a signal sounds and a 
warning lamp lights up. There is an increased 
risk of black ice.
Black ice can also form at temperatures 
above +37 7/+3 6. You should there-
fore drive carefully on  bridges and shaded 
roads, for example; otherwise, there is an 
increased risk of an accident. <
Odometer and trip odometer
Resetting the trip odometer: 
With the ignition switched on, press button 1 in 
the instrument cluster.
When the vehicle is parked
If you still want to view the time, outside tem-
perature and odometer re ading briefly after the 
remote control has been taken out of the igni-
tion lock:
Press button 1 in the instrument cluster.
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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Number of cylinders, refer to 
Engine data 284
Nylon rope, refer to Tow  rope 280
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket 
for Onboard Diagnosis 265
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel  specifications 237
Odometer 82
Office 217
– current office 217
– what to do if…. 225
Oil, refer to Engine oil 260
Oil consumption 260
Oil level 260
Old batteries, refer to 
Disposal 275
Onboard vehicle tool kit 270
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access 38
– from inside 35
– from outside 32
– using the door lock 34
– using the remote control 32
Opening and closing 
retractable hardtop 44
Options, selecting for  navigation 159
Orientation menu, refer to  Start menu 19
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation 119
Output, refer to Engine  data 284
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate  control 118
Outside temperature  display 82
– changing unit of measure 87
– in computer 87
Outside temperature  warning 82 Overheated engine, refer to 
Coolant temperature 263
Overriding selector lever  lock 66
P
Paintwork care 267
Park assistant, refer to Park  Distance Control 96
Park Distance Control PDC 96
Parked car ventilation 120
– preselecting switch-on  times 120
– switching on and off  directly 120
Parking
– vehicle 63
Parking aid, refer to Park 
Distance Control PDC 96
Parking brake 63
– indicator lamp 63
Parking lamps 110
– replacing bulbs 271
Parking lamps/low beams 110
Parts and accessories, refer to  Vehicle equipment 5
Passenger side mirror tilt 
function 55
Pathway lighting 111
Personal information, refer to 
Office 217
Personal Profile 30
Phone numbers
– dialing 210
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric 42
– windows 41
Polish 269
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control 120
Power failure 274
Power windows 40 Power windows, refer to 
Windows 40
Pressure, tires 239
Pressure monitoring, tires 100
– Flat Tire Monitor 100
Pressure monitoring of tires,  refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM 102
Programmable buttons on the  steering wheel 11
Programmable memory 
keys 23
Protection function, refer to  Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric 42
– windows 41
Providing medical assistance,  refer to First aid pouch 277
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor 100
R
Radio position, refer to Radio 
readiness 61
Radio readiness 61
– switched off 62
– switched on 61
Radio-remote key, refer to  Remote control with 
integrated key 30
Rain sensor 72
Reading aloud 225
Reading lamps 115
Rear lamps, refer to Tail  lamps 272
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints 51
– folding down backrests 130
Rear ventilation 120
Rearview mirror, refer to  Mirrors 55
Rear window defroster 119
Rear window roller blind, refer  to Roller sunblinds 126
Recirculated air mode 118
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Reference
Tires
– age
255,257
– air loss 103
– breaking in 138
– changing, refer to Changing 
wheels 273
– condition 256
– damage 256
– inflation pressure 239
– labels 255
– minimum tread depth 256
– new wheels and tires 257
– pressure monitoring, refer to  Flat Tire Monitor 100
– pressure monitoring, refer to  Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM 102
– puncture 101
– replacing 257
– Run-flat tires 258
– size 255
– storage 258
– tread depth 256
– wear indicators, refer to  Minimum tread depth 256
– wheel/tire combination, refer  to Correct wheels and 
tires 257
– winter tires 258
TMC station, refer to Traffic  bulletins 163
Tools, refer to Onboard  vehicle tool kit 270
Top, refer to Retractable 
hardtop 43
Torque, refer to Engine  data 284
Tow bar 280
Tow fitting 279
– screw thread 279
Tow fittings for tow-starting  and towing away 279Towing
279
– car with automatic 
transmission 279
– methods 280
– with 7-gear Sport automatic 
transmission with double 
clutch 280
Towing and tow-starting 279
Town/city, for navigation 150
Tow rope 280
Tow-starting 279,281
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure  Monitor 102
Traction control, refer to 
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC 97
Traffic bulletins
– categories 165
Traffic bulletins, 
 filtering165
Traffic bulletins for  navigation 163
– during destination 
guidance 165
Traffic bulletins in navigation
– screen display in the map 
view 165
Traffic congestion
– displaying traffic 
bulletins 163
– refer to Route, bypassing  segments 160
Transmission
– 7-gear Sport automatic  transmission with double 
clutch 66
– automatic transmission with  Steptronic 64
– idle position 67
– Launch Control 70
– manually unlocking parking 
lock 69
– manual transmission 64
– overriding selector lever lock 
for automatic transmission 
with Steptronic 66
– reverse gear 67 Transmission interlock
– refer to Changing selector 
lever position 64
– refer to P Park 64
Transporting children 
safely 57
Transport securing devices,  refer to Securing cargo 143
Tread depth, refer to Minimum  tire tread 256
Trip, deleting 158
Trip, storing 158
Trip computer, refer to  Displays on the Control 
Display 84
Trip-distance coun ter, refer to 
Trip odometer 82
Triple turn signal activation 71
Trip odometer 82
Trips, changing 158
Trunk lid 35
– Comfort Access 39
– emergency release 36
– locking or unlocking  separately 36
– opening from inside 35
– opening from outside 36
– remote control 33
Turning circle, refer to  Dimensions 285
Turn signal 71
Turn signal indicators
– indicator/warning lamp 12
Turn signals
– triple turn signal 71
Tying down load s, refer to 
Cargo loading 143
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR 255
Units
– average fuel  consumption 87
Units of measure
– temperature 87
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