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At a glanceDashboard
Instrument cluster
1Speedometer
135i: with fuel gauge
2 Indicator lamps for turn signals
3 Indicator and warning lamps 15
4 Tachometer 76
5 Fuel gauge 76
135i: engine oil temperature 76
6 Display for
>Clock 75
> Outside temperature 75
> Indicator and warning lamps 847
Display for
>Position of automatic transmission 64
> Gear indicator of 7-gear Sport automatic 
transmission with double clutch 66
> Computer 77
> Date of next scheduled service, and 
remaining distance to be driven 80
> Odometer and trip odometer 75
> High-beam Assistant 102
> Checking the oil level 233
> Settings and information 79
8 Resetting the trip odometer 75
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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 
electrical consumers in order to preserve the 
battery. <
Radio readiness and ignition off
All indicator and warnin g lamps as well as 
displays 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 
vehicle represents a po tential safety hazard.
Before leaving the car with the engine running, 
place the transmission in  neutral or move the 
selector lever to positi on P and forcefully apply 
the parking brake to prevent the car from 
moving. <
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the 
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right 
away, but at moderate engine speeds. 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. <
Manual transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with 
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to 
page40.
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 40.
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 40.
1. Depress the brake.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine starts independent of the current 
transmission position.
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Controls overview
Controls
Controls overview
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, 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 and clock
3 Odometer and trip odometer
Knob in the instrument cluster
>To reset the trip odomet er 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 temperature, refer to Units of mea-
sure on page 80.
The setting is stored  for the remote control 
currently in use.
Time, outside temperature display
Setting the time, refer to page 82.
Outside temperature warning
When the displayed temperature sinks to 
approx. +377/+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 reading 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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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Mobile phone, installation 
location, refer to Center 
armrest 115
Mobile phone, refer to  Telephone 188
Modifications, te chnical, refer 
to For your own safety 5
Monitor, refer to iDrive 20
Monitoring system for tire  pressures, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor 91
Multi-channel playback 156
Multifunctional steering  wheel, refer to Buttons on 
the steering wheel 13
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/ headlamp flasher 71
– refer to Wiper system 71
Music collection 172
– backing up 176
– deleting 176
– random sequence 175
– restoring 176
Music interface for 
smartphones 178
Music search 174
My Info 205
N
Navigation
– starting destination 
guidance after entering a 
destination 136
– storing current position 136
– voice activation 140
Navigation announcements,  refer to Switching voice 
instructions on/off 145
Navigation data 132 Navigation system
132
– address book 136
– bypassing a route  section 144
– continuing destination 
guidance 143
– destination entry 134
– dynamic destination 
guidance 149
– entering a destination by  voice 140
– entering a destination  manually 134
– frequently asked 
questions 151
– gas station 
recommendations 145
– planning a trip 141
– route list 144
– selecting destination via  map 139
– selecting route criteria 143
– special destinations 137
– starting destination  guidance 143
– terminating destination  guidance 143
– traffic bulletins 147
– voice instructions 145
– volume adjustment 145
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints 52
Nets, refer to Storage  compartments 116
Neutral 67
New tires 230
Next Service indicator, refer to 
Condition Based Service 
CBS 237
North-facing map 145
Notes 208
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket 
for Onboard Diagnosis 238
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications 221
Odometer 75
Office 201
– current office 201
– what to do if…. 209
Oil, refer to Engine oil 233
Oil consumption 233
Oil level 233
Old batteries, refer to 
Disposal 249
Onboard vehicle tool kit 243
Opening and closing
– comfort access 40
– from inside 37
– from outside 34
– using the door lock 36
– using the remote control 34
Options, selecting for  navigation 143
Orientation menu, refer to 
Start menu 21
Outlets, refer to  Ventilation 109
Outside temperature  display 75
– changing unit of measure 80
– in computer 80
Outside temperature  warning 75
Overriding selector lever  lock 66
Overview
– radio operation 154
P
Paintwork care240
Park assistant, refer to Park 
Distance Control 88
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Everything from A to Z
Reference
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
– reverse gear 67
Transporting children  safely 58
Transport securing devices,  refer to Securing cargo 128
Tread depth, refer to Minimum  tire tread 229
Trip, deleting 142
Trip, storing 142
Trip-distance counter, refer to  Trip odometer 75
Triple turn signal activation 71
Trip odometer 75
Trips, changing 142
Trunk
– capacity 259
– comfort access 41
– enlarging, refer to Through- loading system 117
– lamp, refer to Interior 
lamps 104
– opening from outside 38
Trunk lid 37
– comfort access 41
– emergency release 38
– opening from outside 38
– unlocking with remote  control 35
Trunk net, refer to Securing 
cargo 128 Turning circle, refer to 
Dimensions 258
Turn signal 71
– indicator lamp 14
Turn signals
– replacing bulbs 246
– triple turn signal 71
Tying down loads, refer to 
Cargo loading 128
U
Underbody protection, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 239
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQR 228
Units
– average fuel  consumption 80
Units of measure
– temperature 80
Universal garage door opener, 
refer to Integrated universal 
remote control 111
Unlatching, refer to 
Unlocking 34
Unlocking
– from inside 37
– from outside 34
– trunk lid 41
– without remote control, refer 
to Comfort Access 40
Unlocking without a key, refer  to Comfort Access 40
Updating software 184
Updating the navigation  data 132
USB audio interface 178
USB interface 115
Using contact data 208
V
VCD168
Vehicle
– battery 248
– breaking in 124
– cargo loading 127
– decommissioning, refer to 
Vehicle storage 242
– dimensions 258
– identification number, refer 
to Engine compartment 232
– parking 63
– weight 259
Vehicle equipment 5
Vehicle jack 248
Vehicle storage 242
Ventilation 109
– draft-free 109
Ventilation when parked, refer  to Parked car ventilation 110
Vents, refer to Ventilation 109
Video menu 168
Video playback 168,180
Voice, refer to Destination 
guidance through voice 
instructions 145
Voice commands
– overview 27
– short commands 260
– telephone 197
Voice instructions from  navigation system 145
– repeating 145
– switching on/off 145
– volume 145
Voice phone book 198
Volume 154
– audio sources 154
– fuel tank, refer to 
Capacities 259
– mobile phone 193
– voice instructions 145
Volume compensation, tone  control 156
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