
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol for at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Switching off the alarm To terminate the alarm:▷Unlock the vehicle using the remote con‐
trol.▷With Comfort Access: If you are carrying
the remote control with you, grasp the
driver side or front passenger side door
handle completely.
Indicator lamp on the interior rearview
mirror
▷The indicator lamp flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The system is armed.▷The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
The doors, hood or trunk lid is not closed
properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐
cured.
After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp
flashes continuously. Interior motion sen‐
sor and tilt alarm sensor are not active.▷The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐
ing:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.▷The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the engine ignition is switched on, but
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
An alarm has been triggered.Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is
towed.
Interior motion sensor The windows and glass sunroof must be
closed for the system to function properly.
Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor can be switched off together, such as in
the following situations:▷In automatic car washes.▷In duplex garages.▷During transport on car-carrying trains, at
sea or on a trailer.▷When animals are to remain in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle
is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor are switched off until the vehicle is locked
again.
Power windows
General information Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot operate the power windows and in‐
jure themselves.◀
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The LED lights up if the safety function is
switched on.
Safety switch for rear operation
Press the safety switch when transport‐
ing children in the rear; otherwise, injury may
result if the windows are closed without super‐
vision.◀
Roller sunblinds
Roller sunblind for rear window
General information If you are no longer able to move the roller sun‐
blind for the rear window after having activated
it a number of times in a row, the system is
blocked for a limited time to prevent overheat‐
ing. Let the system cool.
The roller sunblind for the rear window cannot
be moved at low interior temperatures.
Extending or retracting roller blind for
rear window
Press the button.
Roller sunblinds for the rear side
windows
Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hook
it onto the bracket.
Do not open the window while the roller
sunblind is raised.
Do not open the window while the roller sun‐
blind is raised; otherwise, there is a risk of
damage at high speeds that may result in per‐
sonal injury.◀Glass sunroof, powered
General information
The glass sunroof is operational when the igni‐
tion is switched on.
Keep the closing path clear
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof
is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Take the remote control with youTake the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot operate the roof and injure them‐
selves.◀
Tilting the glass sunroof
Push switch upward briefly.
▷Closed roof is tilted open.▷The opened roof closes until
it is in its tilted position. The
sliding visor stays com‐
pletely open.
Opening/closing the glass sunroof and
sliding visor together
▷Slide switch back to the re‐
sistance point and hold.
Glass sunroof and sliding vi‐
sor open together as long as
the switch is held down.▷Press switch back past the resistance
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Transporting children safelyVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
The right place for children Note Children in the vehicle
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them‐
selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the
doors.◀
Children should always be in the rear
Accident research shows that the safest place
for children is in the back seat.
Transporting children in the rear
Only transport children younger than
13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in
the rear in child restraint fixing systems pro‐
vided in accordance with the age, weight and
size of the child; otherwise, there is an in‐
creased risk of injury in an accident.
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint
fixing system can no longer be used, due to
their age, weight and size.◀
Children on the front passenger seat
Should it ever be necessary to use a child re‐
straint fixing system in the front passenger
seat, make sure that the front, knee and side
airbags on the front passenger side are deacti‐vated. Automatic deactivation of front passen‐
ger airbags, refer to page  98.
Note Deactivated front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there
is an increased risk of injury to the child when
the airbags are triggered, even with a child re‐
straint fixing system.◀
Installing child restraint
fixing systems
Before mounting Before mounting child restraint fixing systems,
ensure that the rear seat backrests are locked.
Hints Manufacturer's information for child re‐straint fixing systems
To select, mount and use child restraint fixing
systems, observe the information provided by
the system manufacturer; otherwise, the pro‐
tective effect can be impaired.◀
Lock the rear seat backrests in position
Before installation of child restraint sys‐
tems on the rear seat backrest, set a backrest
tilt at which the childseat rests firmly against
the backrest and securely latch all backrests.
Otherwise, the stability of the child seat is lim‐
ited, and there is an increased risk of injury be‐
cause of unexpected movement of the rear
seat backrest.◀Seite 59Transporting children safelyControls59
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On the front passenger seat
Deactivating airbags
After installing a child restraint fixing system in
the front passenger seat, make sure that the
front, knee and side airbags on the front pas‐
senger side are deactivated.
Deactivate the front passenger airbags auto‐
matically, refer to page  98.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there
is an increased risk of injury to the child when
the airbags are triggered, even with a child re‐
straint fixing system.◀
Seat position and height
Before installing a child restraint fixing system,
move the front passenger seat as far back as
possible and adjust its height to the highest
position to obtain the best possible position for
the belt and to offer optimal protection in the
event of an accident.
Do not change the seat position and height af‐
ter this.
Backrest width Adjustable backrest width: before installing a
child restraint fixing system in the front pas‐
senger seat, open the backrest width com‐
pletely. Do not change the backrest width
again and do not call up a memory position.
Backrest width for the child seat
Before installing a child restraint fixing
system in the front passenger seat, the back‐
rest width must be opened completely. Do not
change the adjustment after this; otherwise,
the stability of the child seat will be reduced.◀Child seat security
The rear safety belts and the front passenger
safety belt can be locked against pulling out for
mounting the child restraint fixing systems.
Locking the safety belt
1.Pull out the belt webbing completely.2.Secure the child restraint fixing system
with the belt.3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and
pull it taut against the child restraint fixing
system. The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking the safety belt
1.Unbuckle the belt buckle.2.Remove the child restraint fixing system.3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐
pletely.
LATCH child restraint fixing
system
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for CHil‐dren.
Note Manufacturer's information for LATCH
child restraint fixing systems
To mount and use the LATCH child restraint
fixing systems, observe the operating and
safety information from the system manufac‐
turer; otherwise, the level of protection may be
reduced.◀
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NoteMounting eyes
Only use the mounting eyes for the up‐
per retaining strap to secure child restraint fix‐
ing systems; otherwise, the mounting eyes
could be damaged.◀
Retaining strap guide Retaining strap
Make sure that the upper retaining strap
is not routed over the head restraints or sharp
edges and is free of twisting on its way to the
upper mounting point; otherwise, the belt can‐
not properly secure the child restraint fixing
system in an accident.◀1Direction of travel2Head restraint.3Hook for upper retaining strap4Mounting point/eye5Rear window shelf6Seat backrest7Upper retaining strap
Attaching the upper retaining strap to
the mounting point
1.Remove the mounting point cover.2.Raise the head restraint.3.Guide the upper retaining strap between
the supports of the head restraint.4.Attach the hook of the retaining strap to
the mounting eye.5.Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it
down.6.Lower and lock head restraints as needed.
Locking the doors and
windows
Rear doors
Push the locking lever on the rear doors down.
The door can now be opened from the outside
only.
Safety switch for the rear Press the button on the driver's door if
children are being transported in the
rear.
This locks various functions so that they can‐
not be operated from the rear: safety switch,
refer to page  46.
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With Professional navigation system
or TV: at a glance
The USB interface is located in the center arm‐
rest.
Notes Observe the following when connecting:
▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB interface.▷Do not connect USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB interface to recharge
external devices.
Through-loading system
The concept The cargo area can be enlarged by folding
down the rear seat backrest.
The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts at a ratio of 60 to 40.
If equipped with through-loading system: the
rear seat backrest is divided in the ratio 40–20– 40.
The sides can be folded down separately or to‐
gether.
Hints
Danger of pinching
Before folding down the rear seat back‐
rests, ensure that the area of movement of the
backrests is clear. In particular, ensure that no
one is located in or reaches into the area of
movement of the rear seat backrests when the
middle section is folded down. Otherwise, in‐
jury or damage may result.◀
Lock the rear seat backrests in position
Before installation of child restraint sys‐
tems on the rear seat backrest, set a backrest
tilt at which the childseat rests firmly against
the backrest and securely latch all backrests.
Otherwise, the stability of the child seat is lim‐
ited, and there is an increased risk of injury be‐
cause of unexpected movement of the rear
seat backrest.◀
Retract the head restraint if necessary
before backrest is folded down
With folding head restraints, fold in the head
restraints before folding down the backrests, or damage may result.◀
Opening1.Unlock the belt lock of the center safety
belt in the rear using the latch plate of an‐
other safety belt.2.Insert the latch plate at the end of the belt
into the specially designated fixture on the
rear window shelf.3.Push the corresponding head restraint
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Brake discs, breaking in 166 
Brake force display  115 
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play  115 
Brake lights, adaptive  115 
Brake pads, breaking in  166 
Braking, hints  167 
Breakdown assis‐ tance  217, 218  
Breaking in  166 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  89 
Bulb replacement  206 
Bulb replacement, front  207 
Bulb replacement, halogen headlamps  207 
Bulb replacement, rear  212 
Bulb replacement, xenon headlamps  210 
Bulbs and lamps  206 
Button, RES  124 
Button, Start/Stop  63 
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting  218 
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Camera, care  226 
Camera, rearview cam‐ era  133  
Camera, Side View  136 
Camera, Top View  137 
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  161 
Car battery  214 
Car care products  224 
Care, displays  226 
Care, vehicle  224 
Cargo  169 
Cargo area, enlarging  157 
Cargo area lid  40 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments  162 
Cargo, securing  170 Cargo straps, securing
cargo  170 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol  34 
Carpet, care  226 
Car wash  223 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system  167 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  204  
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
Center armrest  160 
Center console  16 
Center-Lock, see button for central locking  37 
Central locking system  37 
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display  18 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Changing parts  206 
Changing wheels  214 
Changing wheels/tires  195 
Check Control  78 
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically  200 
Children, seating position  59 
Children, transporting safely  59 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem  59 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  60 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting  59 
Child safety locks  62 
Child seat, mounting  59 
Child seats  59 
Chrome parts, care  225 
Cigarette lighter  155 
Cleaning, displays  226 
Climate control  144, 146  
Clock  81 Closing/opening from in‐
side  40 
Closing/opening via door lock  39 
Closing/opening with remote control  38 
Clothes hooks  161 
Coasting  176 
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting  176 
Coasting with idling en‐ gine  176 
Cockpit  14 
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine  64 
Collision warning with braking function  108 
Collision warning with City Braking function  105 
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals  68 
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system  68 
Comfort Access  41 
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control  119 
Compartments in the doors  160 
Compass  153 
Computer  86 
Condensation on win‐ dows  148 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle  168  
Condition Based Service CBS  204 
Configuring drive pro‐ gram  119 
Confirmation signal  43 
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
ConnectedDrive Services 
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Hill start assistant, refer toDrive-off assistant  120 
Hints  6 
Holder for beverages  161 
Homepage  6 
Hood  199 
Horn  14 
Hotel function, trunk lid  41 
Hot exhaust system  167 
HUD Head-up Display  89 
Hydroplaning  167 
I Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning  81 
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning  81 
Identification marks, tires  193 
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment  198 
iDrive  18 
Ignition key, refer to Remote control  34 
Ignition off  63 
Ignition on  63 
Indication of a flat tire  100 , 103  
Indicator and warning lamps  78 
Individual air distribu‐ tion  145, 148  
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile  35 
Inflation pressure, tires  187 
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires  102 
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter  86 
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  100 
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  103 
Instrument cluster  75 Instrument cluster, electronic
displays  77 
Instrument lighting  94 
Integrated key  34 
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest  217 
Intelligent Safety  104 
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram  147 
Interior equipment  151 
Interior lamps  94 
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol  38 
Interior motion sensor  45 
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature  58 
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass  153 
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable  58 
Internet page  6 
Interval display, service re‐ quirements  82 
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack  214 
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion  72 
Jump-starting  218 
K
Key/remote control  34 
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access  41 
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile  35 
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission  72 
Knee airbag  96 
L Lamp replacement  206 Lamp replacement, front  207 
Lamp replacement, rear  212 
Lamps  91 
Lamps and bulbs  206 
Lane departure warning  112 
Lane margin, warning  112 
Language on Control Dis‐ play  88 
Lashing eyes, securing cargo  170 
LATCH child restraint fixing system  60 
Launch Control  74 
Leather, care  224 
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes  207 
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing  25 
Light alloy wheels, care  225 
Light control  92 
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs  207 
Lighter  155 
Lighting  91 
Lighting via remote con‐ trol  38 
Light switch  91 
Load  170 
Loading  169 
Lock, door  39 
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side  40 
Locking/unlocking via door lock  39 
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control  38 
Locking, automatic  43 
Locking, central  37 
Locking, settings  43 
Lock, power window  46 
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows  62 
Low beams  91 
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant  93 
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