ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 232.6Notes
At a glance
12Cockpit16iDrive23Voice activation system26Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
30Opening and closing45Adjusting55Transporting children safely59Driving70Displays87Lamps92Safety110Driving stability control systems115Driving comfort137Climate control144Interior equipment152Storage compartments
Driving tips
158Things to remember when driving161Loading164Saving fuelMobility172Refueling174Fuel178Wheels and tires194Engine compartment196Engine oil199Coolant200Maintenance202Replacing components213Breakdown assistance219Care
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Fuel gaugeThe vehicle inclination may
cause the display to vary.
US models: the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler
flap is on.
Hints on refueling, refer to page 172.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted
to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature▷Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine and
vehicle speeds.▷Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the mid‐
dle or in the left half of the
temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes too
hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 199.
Odometer and trip odometer▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Display/reset miles
Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is switched
off, the time, external temper‐
ature and odometer are dis‐
played.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
External temperature warning If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, a signal sounds.
A Check Control message is dis‐
played.
There is an increased risk of ice
on roads.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃,
there can be a risk of ice on roads.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shaded
roads, for example, to avoid the increased risk of
an accident.◀
Time The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time format,
refer to page 84.
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Engine compartmentVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Jump-starting, negative terminal2Vehicle identification number3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive terminal5Engine compartment fuse box6Oil filler neck7Coolant reservoir
The coolant reservoir for 6-cylinder and die‐
sel engines is located on the opposite side
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CoolantVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
General information Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while the
engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant may
cause burns.◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise, en‐
gine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are suit‐
able for your vehicle. Ask your service center for
suitable additives.
Coolant level
Checking
Marks are provided on the side of the coolant
reservoir.SymbolMeaningMaximumMinimum1.Let the engine cool.2.The coolant level is correct when it is be‐
tween these two marks.Adding engine oil1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the cap of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐
sure to dissipate, and then open it.3.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level; do not overfill.4.Turn the cap until there is an audible click.
The arrows on the coolant reservoir and the
cap must point towards one another.5.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmental
protection regulations when disposing
of coolant and coolant additives.
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Brake assistant 110
Brake discs, breaking in 158
Brake force display 107
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 107
Brake lights, adaptive 107
Brake pads, breaking in 158
Braking, notes 159
Breakdown assis‐ tance 213, 214
Breaking in 158
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 85
Bulb replacement 202
Bulb replacement, front 203
Bulb replacement, halogen headlamps 203
Bulb replacement, rear 208
Bulb replacement, xenon headlamps 206
Bulbs and lamps 202
Button, RES 117
Button, Start/Stop 59
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 214
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 126
Camera, care 222
Camera, Side View 130
Camera, Top View 128
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 154
Car battery 210
Car care products 220
Care, displays 222
Care, vehicle 220
Cargo 161
Cargo area, enlarging 150
Cargo area lid 37
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 155 Cargo straps, securing
cargo 162
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 221
Car wash 219
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 159
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 200
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
Center armrest 153
Center console 14
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Control Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 202
Changing wheels 210
Changing wheels/tires 191
Check Control 73
Children, seating position 55
Children, transporting safely 55
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 55
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 56
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 55
Child safety locks 58
Child seat, mounting 55
Child seats 55
Chrome parts, care 221
Cigarette lighter 148
Cleaning, displays 222
Climate control 137, 139
Clock 76
Closing/opening from in‐ side 36
Closing/opening via door lock 36 Closing/opening with remote
control 34
Clothes hooks 154
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine 60
Collision warning 100, 102
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 64
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 64
Comfort Access 38
COMFORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 113
Compartments in the doors 153
Compass 146
Computer 81
Condensation on win‐ dows 141
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 160
Condition Based Service CBS 200
Configure driving mode 113
Confirmation signal 35
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 84
Controller 16, 17
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 110
Convenient opening 34
Coolant 199
Coolant temperature 76
Cooling function 138, 140
Cooling, maximum 140
Cooling system 199
Corrosion on brake discs 160
Cruise control 121
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 115
Cruising range 77
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Current fuel consumption 77
D
Damage, tires 190
Damping control, dy‐ namic 111
Data, technical 226
Date 77
Daytime running lights 88
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 138
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 141
Defrosting the windows 138
Dehumidifying, air 138, 140
Destination distance 82
Diesel exhaust fluid, at low temperatures 176
Diesel exhaust fluid, having re‐ filled 176
Diesel exhaust fluid, on mini‐ mum 175
Diesel exhaust fluid, replenish‐ ing yourself 176
Diesel particulate filter 159
Digital clock 76
Digital compass 146
Dimensions 226
Dimmable exterior mirrors 53
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 53
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 64
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 72
Display in windshield 131
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 90
Displays 70
Displays, cleaning 222
Disposal, coolant 199
Disposal, vehicle battery 211
Distance control, refer to PDC 123 Distance, selecting for
ACC 117
Distance to destination 82
Divided screen view, split screen 20
Door lock, refer to Remote control 30
Drive-off assistant 114
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 110
Driving experience switch 112
Driving instructions, breaking in 158
Driving mode 112
Driving notes, general 158
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 110
Driving tips 158
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 110
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 111
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 111
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 110
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 111
E
ECO PRO 165
ECO PRO, bonus range 166
ECO PRO display 165
ECO PRO driving mode 165
ECO PRO mode 165
ECO PRO Tip - driving instruc‐ tion 167
EfficientDynamics 167
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 72
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 110
Emergency detection, remote control 31 Emergency release, door
lock 36
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 172
Emergency Request 213
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 214
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 31
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 38
Energy Control 77
Energy recovery 77
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 61
Engine, automatic switch- off 61
Engine compartment 194
Engine compartment, working in 195
Engine coolant 199
Engine oil 196
Engine oil, adding 197
Engine oil additives 197
Engine oil change 198
Engine oil filler neck 197
Engine oil temperature 76
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 197
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 197
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 214
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 60
Engine stop 61
Engine temperature 76
Entering a car wash 219
Equipment, interior 144
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 110
Exchanging wheels/tires 191
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Master key, refer to Remotecontrol 30
Maximum cooling 140
Maximum speed, display 79
Maximum speed, winter tires 192
Measure, units of 85
Medical kit 214
Memory, seat, mirror 51
Menu, EfficientDynamics 167
Menu in instrument cluster 81
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 18
Messages, refer to Check Control 73
Microfilter 139, 142
Minimum tread, tires 190
Mirror 52
Mirror memory 51
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 159
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 203
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 55
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 49
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 50
New wheels and tires 191
No Passing Information 79
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 217 O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 201
Obstacle marking, backup camera 127
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 174
Odometer 76
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 196
Oil, adding 197
Oil additives 197
Oil change 198
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 77
Oil filler neck 197
Oil types, alternative 197
Oil types, approved 197
Old batteries, disposal 211
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 201
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 202
Opening/closing from in‐ side 36
Opening/closing via door lock 36
Opening/closing with remote control 34
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 39
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 141
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 76
Overtaking prohibitions 79 P
Paint, vehicle 220
Parallel parking assistant 132
Park Distance Control PDC 123
Parked-car ventilation 142
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 160
Parking aid, refer to PDC 123
Parking assistant 132
Parking brake 63
Parking lamps 87
Particulate filter 159
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 53
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era 127
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 123
Personal Profile 31
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 44
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 42
Plastic, care 221
Power failure 211
Power sunroof, glass 43
Power windows 41
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 178
Pressure warning FTM, tires 98
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 21
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 44
Protective function, win‐ dows 42
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