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At a glanceDashboard
Around the roofliner
Coupe
1Microphone for voice activation system and 
for telephone in hands-free mode
2 SOS: sending an Emergency 
Request
276
3 Reading lamps 115
4 Glass sunroof 41
5 Interior lamps 114
6 Passenger airbag status lamp 108
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ControlsOpening and closing
Malfunctions
The remote control may malfunction due to 
local radio waves. If this  occurs, unlock and lock 
the car at the door lock  with the integrated key.
Convertible: if hardtop movement via the 
remote control is interru pted briefly, the move-
ment will be completed mo re quickly if you keep 
the corresponding button pressed continu-
ously.
If the car can no longer  be locked with a remote 
control, the battery in th e remote control is dis-
charged. Use the remote control on an 
extended trip to rechar ge the battery, refer to 
page 30. The remote control for Comfort 
Access contains a battery  that may have to be 
changed, refer to page 40.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiv er units comply with 
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications 
Commission regulations. Operation is gov-
erned by the following:
FCC ID:
LX8766S 
LX8766E 
LX8CAS
Compliance statement: 
This device complies wi th part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions:
> This device must no t cause harmful inter-
ference, and
> this device must accept any interference 
received, including in terference that may 
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or 
changes to these devi ces could void the 
user's authority to operate this equipment. <
Opening and closing:
Using the door lock
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if 
there is any person inside, because the 
vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without 
special knowledge. <
With Comfort Access, you can set how the vehi-
cle is unlocked, refer to page 32.
Convenient opening and closing
Coupe: you can operate the windows and the 
glass sunroof via the door lock.
Convertible: you can operate the windows and 
the retractable hardtop via the door lock.
Hold the key in the position for unlocking or 
locking.
During each closing procedure, and when 
opening the retractable hardtop, watch 
the process and ensure that no one becomes 
trapped. Releasing th e key stops the opera-
tion.<
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can 
lock and unlock the driver's door by turning the 
integrated key to the corresponding limit posi-
tions in the door lock.
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ControlsOpening and closing
Interior motion sensor
Coupe
For proper function, the windows and glass 
sunroof must be closed.
Convertible
The interior of the car  is monitored up to the 
height of the seat cushions. Thus the alarm sys-
tem is activated togeth er with the interior 
motion sensor even if the hardtop is open. The 
alarm can be triggered un intentionally by falling 
objects such as leaves, refer to Avoiding unin-
tentional alarms.
Avoiding uninten tional alarms
The tilt sensor and interior motion sensor can 
be deactivated together,  for example in the fol-
lowing situations:
> In car washes
> In stacking garages
> During transport on car-carrying trains, 
boats/ships or on a trailer
> When leaving animals in the vehicle
Switching off tilt alarm sensor and 
interior motion sensor
Once the vehicle is locked, press the 
button on the remote control again 
within approx. 10 seconds.
The indicator lamp light s up briefly and then 
flashes continuously. The  tilt alarm sensor and 
the interior motion sensor are switched off until 
the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subse-
quently locked again.
Comfort Access
The concept
It is possible to access  the vehicle without actu-
ating the remote control.  It is sufficient to have 
the remote control with you, for example in your 
jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically 
detects the remote control in the vicinity or in 
the passenger compartment.
Comfort Access supports the following func-
tions:
> Unlocking/locking the vehicle
> Convenient closing
> Unlocking the trunk lid separately
> Engine starting
Functional requirement
>There are no external sources of interfer-
ence in the vicinity.
> The remote control must be outside the 
vehicle to lock it.
> The next unlocking and locking cycle is not 
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
> It is only possible to start the engine if the 
remote control is inside the vehicle.
Comparison to the standard remote 
control
The above functions can be controlled by 
pressing the remote control buttons or by using 
Comfort Access.
If you notice a brief delay while opening or 
closing windows, the glass roof or retract-
able hardtop, the system is checking whether a 
remote control is inside  the vehicle. Please 
repeat the opening or closing procedure, if nec-
essary. <
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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Seat belt reminder, refer to 
Fasten safety belts 
reminder 54
Seat heating 53
Seats 48
– adjusting electrically 49
– adjusting the seats 48
– heating 53
– memory, refer to Seat and  mirror memory 53
– saving a setting, refer to Seat 
and mirror memory 53
– sitting safely 47
Securing cargo 133,134
Securing the vehicle
– from inside 35
– from outside 32
Selecting distance for Active  Cruise Control 77
Selecting new scale for  navigation 163
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with  Steptronic 64
Selector lever  lock, refer to 
Changing selector lever 
positions, shiftlock 64
Selector lever positions 66
– automatic transmission with  Steptronic 64
Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance 277
Service car, refer to Roadside  Assistance 277
Service data in the remote  control 264
Service Interval Display, refer 
to Condition Based Service 
CBS 264
Service Request 231
Service requirements 87
Service status 232
Settings
– changing settings on the  Control Display 94
– clock, 12h/24h format 91
– language 94 Settings and information
86
Settings for the map view 163
Setting times, refer to  Preselecting switch-on 
times 120
Shifting 68
– 7-gear Sport automatic  transmission with double 
clutch 68
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic 65
– manual transmission 64
Shift into a drive position, refer 
to selector lever 
positions 66
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, 
refe
 r to Changing selector 
lever positions 64
Shift paddles on the steering  wheel 68
Short commands for the voice  activation system 290
Short route in navigation, refer 
to Selecting route 159
Side airbags 107
Side windows, refer to 
Windows 40
Signal horn, refer to  Horn 10,11
Sitting safely 47
– with airbags 47
– with head restraint 47
– with safety belts 47
Ski bag 132
Ski bag for Convertible, refer 
to Through-loading opening 
with integrated transport 
bag 133
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to  Glass roof, electric 41
Slot for remote control 61
Smokers' package, refer to  Ashtray 129
Snap-in adapter 204
– inserting/removing 216Snap-in adapter, refer to 
Center armrest storage 
compartment 126
Socket, Onboard Diagnosis  OBD 265
Socket, refer to Connecting  electrical appliances 129
SOS, refer to Sending an 
Emergency Request 276
Spare fuses 275
Special destinations 153
Special destinations,  displaying 155
Special oils, refer to Approved 
engine oils 262
Specified engine oils, refer to 
Approved engine oils 262
Speed
– Run-flat tires 101
– with winter tires 258
Speed limit 93
Speed limit warning, refer to 
Speed limit 93
Speedo, refer to  Speedometer 12
Speedometer 12
Split screen content, refer to  Selecting the display for the 
split screen content 22
Sport automatic transmission  with double clutch 66
– driving dynamics control 69
– kickdown 68
– Launch Control 70
– manually unlocking parking  lock 69
– neu
tral 67
– reverse gear 67
Sport program with 7-gear  Sport automatic 
transmission with double 
clutch 68
Spray nozzles, refer to 
Cleaning windshield and 
headlamps 72
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