
Maximum speed of winter tires
If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then display a corresponding sign in the field of
vision. You can obtain this sign from the tire spe‐
cialist or from your service center.
Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for the
winter tires; otherwise, tire damage and acci‐
dents can occur.◀
Run-flat tires
If you are already using run-flat tires, for your
own safety you should replace them only with
the same kind. No spare tire is available in the
case of a flat tire. Your service center will be glad
to advise you.
Rotating wheels between axles
The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against swapping wheels between the front and
rear axles.
This can impair the handling characteristics.
Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.Run-flat tires
Label
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
The wheels are composed of special rims and
tires that are self-supporting, to a limited de‐
gree.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to re‐
main drivable to a restricted degree in the event
of a pressure loss.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page  107.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page  104.
Changing run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire. Your
service center will be glad to advise you.
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have
been tested by the manufacturer of your vehicle,
classified as road-safe and recommended.
Consult your service center for more informa‐
tion.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:
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CareVehicle 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.
Car washes
Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
Ensure that a distance of at least 31.5 in‐
ches/80 cm from the glass sunroof is maintained
at all times. Holding them too close or using ex‐
cessively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Regularly remove foreign items such as leaves
in the area below the windshield when the hood
is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in win‐
ter.Intense soiling and road salt can damage the ve‐
hicle.
Automatic car washes
Notes
Note the following:▷Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width of
the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page  70,to avoid unintentional wiper activa‐
tion.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can be
triggered by the interior motion sensor of the
alarm system. Follow the instructions on
avoiding an unintentional alarm, refer to
page  43.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a car
wash, take the following steps:
Manual transmission:
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IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  119 
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go  126 
Activated-charcoal filter  151 
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion  115 
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC  126 
Active Protection  117 
Active seat, front  49 
Active seat ventilation, front  50 
Active Steering, integral  122 
Adaptive brake assistant  119 
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display  117 
Adaptive drive  122 
Adaptive light control  96 
Additives, oil  207 
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints  47 
After washing vehicle  227 
Airbags  99 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  100 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode  150 
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function  150 
Air distribution, manual  149 
Air flow, automatic climate control  149 
Air pressure, tires  189 
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion  151 
Alarm system  42 
Alarm, unintentional  43 All around the center con‐
sole  14 
All around the headliner  15 
All around the steering wheel  12 
ALL program, automatic cli‐ mate control  150 
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires  201 
All-wheel-drive  121 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter  156 
Alternative oil types  207 
Ambient light  98 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  71 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  119 
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC  119 
Approved axle load  233 
Approved engine oils  207 
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest  165 
Arrival time  90 
Ashtray  157 
Ashtray, front  157, 158  
Ashtray, rear  158 
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance  221 
Assistance when driving off  119  
AUTO H button, refer to Auto‐ matic Hold  67 
AUTO intensity  149 
Automatic car wash  226 
Automatic climate con‐ trol  148  
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go  126 
Automatic Curb Monitor  56 Automatic deactivation, front
passenger airbags  101 
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol  95 
Automatic Hold  67 
Automatic locking  37 
Automatic recirculated-air control  150 
Automatic Soft Closing, doors  37 
Automatic tailgate  38 
Automatic transmission with Steptronic  72 
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control  149 
AUTO program, intensity  149 
Auto Start/Stop function  64 
Average fuel consumption  89 
Average speed  89 
Axle loads, weights  233 
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  49 
Backup camera  136 
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit  221  
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing  224  
Battery replacement, vehicle battery  218 
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control  30 
Battery, vehicle  218 
Belts, safety belts  51 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder  166 
Blinds, sun protection  44 
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External start 221 
External temperature dis‐ play  84 
External temperature warn‐ ing  84 
Eyes for securing cargo  176 
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control  81 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  43 
Fan, refer to Air flow  149 
Fault displays, refer to Check Control  81 
Filler neck for engine oil  207 
Fine wood, care  228 
First aid kit  221 
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting  224 
Flat tire, changing wheels  218 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  105 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  102 
Flat tire, warning lamp  103, 106  
Flooding  173 
Floor carpet, care  228 
Floor mats, care  228 
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system  160 
Fold-out position, windshield wipers  71 
Foot brake  173 
Front airbags  99 
Front fog lamps  97 
Front fog lamps, front, bulb re‐ placement  216 
Front lamps  213 
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation  101 
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp  101 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  105 Fuel cap  186 
Fuel consumption, current  85 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion  89 
Fuel filler flap  186 
Fuel gauge  84 
Fuel quality  188 
Fuel, tank capacity  235 
Fuse  219 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control  155 
Gasoline  188 
Gasoline quality  188 
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission  73 
Gear shift indicator  86 
General driving notes  172 
Glass sunroof, powered  45 
Glove compartment  164 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  233 
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake  66 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  156 
Hazard warning flashers  220 
HDC Hill Descent Control  121 
Head airbags  99 
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic  95 
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture  95 
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control  35 
Headlamp flasher  69 
Headlamp glass  213 
Headlamps  213 
Headlamps, care  227 Headlamp washer system  69 
Headliner  15 
Head restraints  47 
Head restraints, front  52 
Head restraints, rear  53 
Head-Up Display  146 
Head-up Display, care  229 
Heavy cargo, stowing  176 
Height, vehicle  232 
High-beam Assistant  96 
High beams  69 
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant  96 
Hill Descent Control HDC  121 
Hills  174 
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant  119 
Hints  6 
Holder for beverages  166 
Homepage  6 
Hood  204 
Horn  12 
Hotel function, trunk lid  39 
Hot exhaust system  173 
HUD Head-Up Display  146 
Hydroplaning  173 
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning  84 
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning  84 
Identification marks, tires  198 
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment  204 
iDrive  16 
Ignition key, refer to Remote control  30 
Ignition off  62 
Ignition on  62 
Indication of a flat tire  103 , 106  
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