
SymbolMeaning Text message was received. Check the SIM card. SIM card is blocked. SIM card is missing. Enter the PIN.
Entertainment symbols
SymbolMeaning CD/DVD player. Music collection. Gracenote® database. AUX-IN port. Rear AUX-IN port on the left. Rear AUX-IN port on the right.
Additional symbols
SymbolMeaning Spoken instructions are switched off. Request of the current vehicle posi‐
tion.
Split screen
General information
Additional information can be displayed on the
right side of the split screen, e.g., information
from the computer.
In the divided screen view, the so-called split
screen, this information remains visible even
when you change to another menu.
Switching the split screen on and off1.  Press the button.2."Split screen"
Selecting the display
1.  Press the button.2."Split screen"3.Move the controller until the split screen is
selected.4.Press the controller or select "Split screen
content".5.Select the desired menu item.
Programmable memory
buttons
General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐
rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina‐
tions, phone numbers and entry points into the
menu.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Saving a function
1.Highlight the function via the iDrive.2.  Press the desired button for more
than 2 seconds.
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In the front passenger footwell
Socket is located below the glove compartment.
To access the socket: fold open the cover.
In the cargo area
The socket is located in the cover of the loading
lip.
To access the socket: fold open the cover.
USB interface for data
transfer
The concept
Connection for importing and exporting data on
USB devices, e.g.:
▷Personal Profile settings, refer to page  31.▷Music collection, see user's manual for Nav‐
igation, Entertainment and Communication.
With Professional navigation system or
TV: at a glance
The USB interface is located in the center arm‐
rest.
Without Professional navigation
system or TV: at a glance
The USB interface is located in the glove com‐
partment.
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.
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
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Manual operation, Park Dis‐tance Control PDC  135 
Manual operation, Side View  141 
Manual operation, Top View  140 
Manual transmission  72 
Marking on approved tires  201 
Marking, run-flat tires  202 
Massage seat, front  49 
Master key, refer to Remote control  30 
Maximum cooling  149 
Maximum speed, display  86 
Maximum speed, winter tires  202 
Measure, units of  92 
Medical kit  221 
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel  54 
Menu, EfficientDynamics  181 
Menu in instrument cluster  88 
Menus, operating, iDrive  16 
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept  17 
Messages, refer to Check Control  81 
Microfilter  151 
Minimum tread, tires  200 
Mirror  55 
Mirror memory  54 
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle  173 
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Moisture in headlamp  213 
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play  16 
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems  58 
Multifunctional instrument display  78 
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons  12 N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication 
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints  52 
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints  53 
New wheels and tires  201 
Night Vision with pedestrian detection  111 
No Passing Information  86 
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing  224 
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics  211 
Obstacle marking, backup camera  138 
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality  188 
Odometer  84 
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Oil  206  
Oil, adding  207 
Oil additives  207 
Oil change  207 
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements  85 
Oil filler neck  207 
Oil types, alternative  207 
Oil types, approved  207 
Old batteries, disposal  219 
Onboard Diagnostics OBD  211 
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display  16 
Onboard vehicle tool kit  212 
Opening/closing from in‐ side  37 Opening/closing via door
lock  36 
Opening/closing with remote control  34 
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation  41 
Operating concept, iDrive  16 
Optional equipment, standard equipment  6 
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control  150 
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature  84 
Overtaking prohibitions  86 
P
Paint, vehicle  227 
Parallel parking assistant  142 
Park Distance Control PDC  134 
Parked-car ventilation  153 
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion  174 
Parking aid, refer to PDC  134 
Parking assistant  142 
Parking brake  66 
Parking lamps  94 
Parking with Auto Hold  67 
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward  56 
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era  138  
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol  134  
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision  111 
People detection, refer to Night Vision  111 
Personal Profile  31 
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof  46 
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows  44 
Plastic, care  228 
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Power sunroof, glass 45 
Power windows  43 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure  189 
Pressure warning FTM, tires  105 
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file  31 
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive  20 
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof  46 
Protective function, win‐ dows  44 
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller  16 
R
Radiator fluid  209 
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control  30 
Radio ready state  63 
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Rain sensor  70 
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol  152  
Rear axle steering  122 
Rear lamps  216 
Rear socket  159 
Rearview mirror  55 
Rear window defroster  150 
Recirculated-air mode  150 
Recommended tire brands  201 
Refueling  186 
Remaining range  85 
Remote control/key  30 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion  36 
Remote control, universal  155 
Replacement fuse  219 
Replacing parts  212 
Replacing wheels/tires  201 Reporting safety defects  9 
RES button  128 
Reserve warning, refer to Range  85 
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  103 
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control  150 
Retaining straps, securing cargo  176 
Retreaded tires  201 
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment  217 
Roadside parking lamps  95 
Roller sunblinds  44 
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive  122 
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive  122 
RON gasoline quality  188 
Roof load capacity  233 
Roof-mounted luggage rack  176 
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing  224  
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires  202 
Rubber components, care  228 
Run-flat tires  202 
S
Safe braking  173 
Safety  7 
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat  52 
Safety belts  51 
Safety belts, care  228 
Safety Package, refer to Active Protection  117 
Safety switch, windows  44 
Safety systems, airbags  99 
Saving fuel  178 Screen, refer to Control Dis‐
play  16 
Screwdriver  212 
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting  224 
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts  51 
Seat heating, front  50 
Seat heating, rear  50 
Seating position for chil‐ dren  58 
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory  54 
Seats  47 
Seat ventilation, front  50 
Selection list in instrument cluster  88 
Selector lever, automatic transmission  73 
Sensors, care  229 
Service and warranty  7 
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS  210 
Service requirements, dis‐ play  85 
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance  221 
Settings on Control Dis‐ play  91 
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel  54 
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion  72 
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion  72 
Shift paddles on steering wheel  74 
Shoulder support  49 
Side airbags  99 
Side View  141 
Signaling, horn  12 
Signals when unlocking  35 
Sitting safely  47 
Size  232 
Ski bag  162 
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