
▷While the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, if
the driver's door is open and the low
beams are switched off.
When the ignition is switched off, by opening
or closing the driver's door or unbuckling the
driver's seat belt, the radio ready state remains
active.
Radio ready state
Activate radio ready state:
▷When the engine is running: press the
Start/Stop button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers
remain ready for operation.
The radio ready state switches off automati‐
cally:
▷After approx. 8 minutes.▷When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐
tral locking system.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
Starting the engine
Hints Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless but highly toxic
gas.◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running; doing so poses a risk of
danger.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, set the parking brake and place the trans‐
mission in position P or neutral to prevent the
vehicle from moving.◀
Repeated starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated unsuccessful attempts to
start the vehicle or starting the vehicle several
times in quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel
is not burned or is inadequately burned, posing
a risk of overheating and damage to the cata‐
lytic converter.◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at
moderate engine speeds.
Diesel engine
If the engine is cold and temperatures are be‐
low approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃, the start process may
be delayed somewhat due to automatic pre‐
heating.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Manual transmission
Starting the engine1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neu‐
tral.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
Automatic transmission
Starting the engine
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
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LoadingVehicle equipment
All 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.
Hints Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved carry‐
ing capacity of the tires, never overload the ve‐
hicle. Overloading can lead to overheating and
increases the rate at which damage develops
inside the tires. This could result in a sudden
loss of tire inflation pressure.◀
No fluids in the trunk
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
trunk; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam‐
aged.◀
Determining the load limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed XXX kg
or YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to thevehicle and unstable driving situations
may result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or
YYY pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =
400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of lug‐
gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi‐
cle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
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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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