
ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page  258.6Notes
At a glance
12Cockpit16iDrive23Voice activation system26Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
30Opening and closing48Adjusting59Transporting children safely63Driving78Displays96Lamps101Safety126Driving stability control systems133Driving comfort160Climate control167Interior equipment176Storage compartments
Driving tips
184Things to remember when driving188Loading191Saving fuelMobility200Refueling202Fuel207Wheels and tires224Engine compartment226Engine oil229Coolant231Maintenance233Replacing components240Breakdown assistance246Care
Reference
252Technical data258Everything from A to Z
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Coolant temperatureIf the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page  229.
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, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
External temperature warning If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is the increased danger of ice.
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 in‐
creased risk of an accident.◀
Time
The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time for‐
mat, refer to page  94.
Date The date is displayed in the
computer.
Setting the date and date for‐
mat, refer to page  94.
Range After the reserve range isreached:▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.▷The remaining range is
shown on the onboard com‐
puter.▷When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when cornering quickly, operation of the
engine is not always ensured.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km, or operation of the engine is
not ensured and damage may occur.◀
Displaying the cruising range
1."Settings"2."Info display"3."Additional indicators"
The range is displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter.
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Engine compartmentVehicle 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.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Vehicle identification number2Jump-starting, negative terminal3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive terminal5Oil filler neck.6Coolant reservoirHood
Opening the hood Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀Seite 224MobilityEngine compartment224
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CoolantVehicle 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.
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,
engine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for your vehicle. Ask your service cen‐
ter for suitable additives.
Coolant level
If there is no Min. and Max. mark in the filler
neck of the coolant reservoir, have the coolant
level checked if necessary by your service cen‐
ter and add coolant as needed.
Note Depending on the engine installation, the cool‐
ant reservoir may be located on the opposite side of the engine compartment.Checking1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the cap of the coolant reservoir
slightly counterclockwise to allow any ex‐
cess pressure to dissipate, and then open
it.3.The coolant level is correct if it lies be‐
tween the minimum and maximum marks
in the filler neck.4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up
to the specified level; do not overfill.5.Turn the cap until there is an audible click.
The arrows on the coolant reservoir and
the cap must point towards one another.6.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.Seite 229CoolantMobility229
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DisposalComply with the relevant environmen‐
tal protection regulations when dispos‐
ing of coolant and coolant additives.Seite 230MobilityCoolant230
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COMFORT+ program, DrivingDynamics Control  132 
Comfort Access  39 
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control  132 
Computer  92 
Condensation on win‐ dows  161 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle  187  
Condition Based Service CBS  231 
Configure driving mode  132 
Confirmation signal  41 
Congestion Assistant  139 
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
ConnectedDrive Services 
Control Display  16 
Control Display, settings  94 
Controller  16 
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility  126 
Convenient opening  34 
Coolant  229 
Coolant temperature  87 
Cooling function  162 
Cooling, maximum  162 
Cooling system  229 
Corrosion on brake discs  186 
Cruise control  142 
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go  133 
Cruising range  87 
Cupholder  178 
Current fuel consumption  88 
D
Damage, tires  219 
Damping Control, dy‐ namic  129 
Data, technical  252 
Date  87 Daytime running lights  97 
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting  161 
Departure time, parked-car ventilation  166 
Destination distance  93 
Diesel exhaust fluid, at low temperatures  204 
Diesel exhaust fluid, having refilled  204 
Diesel exhaust fluid, on mini‐ mum  204 
Diesel exhaust fluid, replen‐ ishing yourself  204 
Diesel particulate filter  185 
Digital clock  87 
Dimensions  252 
Dimmable exterior mirrors  57 
Dimmable interior rearview mirror  57 
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals  70 
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster  80 
Display in windshield  157 
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting  99 
Displays  78, 81  
Displays, cleaning  249 
Disposal, coolant  230 
Disposal, vehicle battery  239 
Distance control, refer to PDC  145 
Distance information  158 
Distance to destination  93 
Divided screen view, split screen  20 
Door lock, refer to Remote control  30 
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing  36 
Downhill control  128 
Drive-off assistant  126 
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC  126 Driver assistance, see Intelli‐
gent Safety  109 
Driving Assistant, see Intelli‐ gent Safety  109 
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol  130  
Driving instructions, breaking in  184  
Driving mode  130 
Driving notes, general  184 
Driving stability control sys‐ tems  126 
Driving tips  184 
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  126  
DTC driving dynamics  127 
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol  127  
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol  129  
Dynamic Drive  129 
Dynamic Stability Control DSC  126 
Dynamic Traction Control DTC  127 
E
ECO PRO  192 
ECO PRO, bonus range  193 
ECO PRO display  192 
ECO PRO displays  83 
ECO PRO driving mode  192 
ECO PRO mode  192 
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction  194 
EfficientDynamics  194 
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster  80 
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC  126 
Emergency detection, remote control  31 
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Emergency release, fuel fillerflap  200 
Emergency Request  240 
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance  241 
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start  31 
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid  39 
Energy Control  88 
Energy recovery  88 
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function  65 
Engine, automatic switch- off  65 
Engine compartment  224 
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in  224 
Engine coolant  229 
Engine idling when driving, coasting  195 
Engine oil  226 
Engine oil, adding  227 
Engine oil additives  227 
Engine oil change  228 
Engine oil filler neck  227 
Engine oil temperature  86 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  227 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  227 
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion  31 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  241  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  64 
Engine stop  65 
Engine temperature  86 
Entering a car wash  246 
Equipment, interior  167 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  126 
Exchanging wheels/tires  220 
Exhaust system  185 Exterior mirror, automatic
dimming feature  57 
Exterior mirrors  56 
External start  241 
External temperature dis‐ play  87 
External temperature warn‐ ing  87 
Eyes for securing cargo  189 
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control  84 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  43 
Fan, refer to Air flow  161 
Fault displays, refer to Check Control  84 
Filler neck for engine oil  227 
Fine wood, care  248 
First aid kit  241 
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting  244 
Flat tire, changing wheels  238 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  107 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  104 
Flat tire, warning lamp  105, 108  
Flooding  185 
Floor carpet, care  249 
Floor mats, care  249 
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system  173 
Fold-out position, windshield wipers  72 
Foot brake  186 
Front airbags  101 
Front fog lamps  99 
Front fog lamps, bulb replace‐ ment  236 
Front fog lamps, front, bulb replacement  236 Front lamps  234 
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation  103 
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp  103 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  107 
Fuel  202 
Fuel cap  200 
Fuel consumption, current  88 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion  92 
Fuel filler flap  200 
Fuel gauge  86 
Fuel quality  202 
Fuel recommendation  202 
Fuel, tank capacity  256 
Fuse  239 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control  167 
Gasoline  202 
Gasoline quality  202 
Gear change, automatic transmission  74 
Gear shift indicator  89 
General driving notes  184 
Glass sunroof, powered  45 
Glove compartment  176 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  253 
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing  253 
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake  67 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  168 
Hazard warning flashers  240 
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OOBD Onboard Diagnosis  232 
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis  232 
Obstacle marking, rearview camera  149 
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality  202 
Odometer  87 
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Oil  226  
Oil, adding  227 
Oil additives  227 
Oil change  228 
Oil change interval, service requirements  88 
Oil filler neck  227 
Oil types, alternative  227 
Oil types, approved  227 
Old batteries, disposal  239 
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display  16 
Onboard vehicle tool kit  233 
Opening/closing the trunk lid with no-touch activation  40 
Opening and closing  30 
Opening and closing, from in‐ side  36 
Opening and closing via door lock  35 
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control  34 
Operating concept, iDrive  16 
Optional equipment, standard equipment  6 
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol  162  
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature  87 
Overtaking prohibitions  90 P
Paint, vehicle  247 
Parallel parking assistant  153 
Park Distance Control PDC  145 
Parked-car ventilation  165 
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion  187 
Parking aid, refer to PDC  145 
Parking assistant  153 
Parking brake  67 
Parking lamps  96 
Parking with Auto Hold  68 
Particulate filter  185 
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward  57 
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era  148  
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol  145  
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision  117 
Pedestrian warning with city braking function  115 
People detection, refer to Night Vision  117 
Permissible axle load  253 
Personal Profile  31 
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof  46 
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows  44 
Plastic, care  248 
Power failure  238 
Power sunroof, glass  45 
Power windows  43 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure  207 
Pressure warning FTM, tires  107 
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file  31 
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive  21 Protective function, glass
sunroof  46 
Protective function, win‐ dows  44 
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller  16 
Q Queuing Assistant, see Con‐ gestion Assistant  139 
R Radiator fluid  229 
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control  30 
Radio ready state  64 
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Rain sensor  71 
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol  164  
Rear axle steering  130 
Rear lamps  236 
Rear socket  171 
Rearview mirror  56 
Rear window defroster  162 
Recirculated-air mode  162 
Recommended tire brands  221 
Refueling  200 
Remaining range  87 
Remote control/key  30 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion  35 
Remote control, univer‐ sal  167  
Replacement fuse  239 
Replacing parts  233 
Replacing wheels/tires  220 
Reporting safety defects  9 
RES button  136 
Reserve warning, refer to Range  87 Seite 264ReferenceEverything from A to Z264
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