
The current panel is closed and the previous
panel is displayed.
The previous panel is opened again by
pressing the BACK button. In this case, the
current panel is not closed.▷Move the controller to the right.
A new panel is opened on top of the previous
display.
White arrows pointing to the left or right indicate
that additional panels can be opened.
View of an opened menu
When a menu is opened, it generally opens with
the panel that was last selected in that menu. To
display the first panel of a menu:
▷Move the controller to the left repeatedly
until the first panel is displayed.▷Press the menu button on the controller
twice.
Opening the Options menu
Press the button.
The "Options" menu is displayed.
Additional options: move the controller to the
right repeatedly until the  "Options" menu is dis‐
played.
Options menu
The "Options" menu consists of various areas:▷Screen settings, e.g., "Split screen".
This area remains unchanged.▷Control options for the selected main menu,
e.g., for "Radio".▷If applicable, further operating options for
the selected menu, e.g., "Store station".
Changing settings
1.Select a field.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is displayed.3.Press the controller.
Activating/deactivating the functions
Several menu items are preceded by a check‐
box. It indicates whether the function is acti‐
vated or deactivated. Selecting the menu item
activates or deactivates the function.
  The function is activated.
  The function is deactivated.
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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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Condensation under the vehi‐cle  176  
Condition Based Service CBS  208 
Configure driving mode  129 
Confirmation signal  35 
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion 
Control Display  16 
Control Display, settings  93 
Controller  16 
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility  123 
Convenient opening  34 
Coolant  207 
Coolant temperature  86 
Cooler  165 
Cooling function  156 
Cooling, maximum  155 
Cooling system  207 
Corrosion on brake discs  176 
Cruise control  137 
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go  131 
Cruising range  87 
Cupholder  170 
Curb weight  229 
Current fuel consumption  87 
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Damage, tires  198 
Damping control, dy‐ namic  126 
Data, technical  228 
Date  87 
Daytime running lights  96 
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting  155 
Dehumidifying, air  156 
Destination distance  91 
Digital clock  86 
Dimensions  228 
Dimmable exterior mirrors  60 Dimmable interior rearview
mirror  60 
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals  73 
Display in windshield  151 
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting  98 
Displays  79, 80  
Displays, cleaning  225 
Disposal, vehicle battery  216 
Distance control, refer to PDC  139 
Distance information  152 
Distance, selecting for ACC  133 
Distance to destination  91 
Divided screen view, split screen  20 
Door lock, refer to Remote control  30 
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing  37 
Downhill control  125 
Drive-off assistant  123 
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC  123 
Driving Dynamics Control  127 
Driving instructions, breaking in  174  
Driving mode  127 
Driving notes, general  174 
Driving stability control sys‐ tems  123 
Driving tips  174 
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  123  
DTC driving dynamics  124 
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol  124  
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol  126  
Dynamic Drive  126 
Dynamic Light Spot  213 
Dynamic Light Spot, refer to Night Vision  114 Dynamic Stability Control
DSC  123 
Dynamic Traction Control DTC  124 
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ECO PRO  181 
ECO PRO, bonus range  182 
ECO PRO display  181 
ECO PRO driving mode  181 
ECO PRO mode  181 
ECO PRO Tip - driving instruc‐ tion  183 
EfficientDynamics  183 
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster  80 
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC  123 
Emergency detection, remote control  31 
Emergency release, door lock  36 
Emergency release, fuel filler flap  188 
Emergency release, parking brake  70 
Emergency Request  217 
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance  218 
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start  31 
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid  40 
Energy Control  87 
Energy recovery  87 
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function  68 
Engine, automatic switch- off  68 
Engine compartment  202 
Engine compartment, working in  202  
Engine coolant  207 
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Safe braking  175 
Safety  7 
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat  55 
Safety belts  54 
Safety belts, care  224 
Safety Package, refer to Active Protection  120 
Safety switch, windows  44 
Safety systems, airbags  101 
Saving fuel  180 
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play  16 
Screwdriver  210 
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting  221 
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts  54 
Seat heating, front  50 
Seat heating, rear  53 
Seating position for chil‐ dren  62 
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory  58 
Seats  48 
Seats, rear, adjusting  51 
Seat ventilation, front  51 
Seat ventilation, rear  54 
Selection list in instrument cluster  90 
Selector lever, automatic transmission  77 
Self-leveling suspension, air suspension  127 
Self-leveling suspension, mal‐ function  127 
Sensors, care  225 
Service and warranty  7 
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS  208 
Service requirements, dis‐ play  87 Service, Roadside Assis‐
tance  218 
Settings on Control Dis‐ play  93 
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel  58 
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion  76 
Shift paddles on steering wheel  78 
Shoulder support  49 
Side airbags  101 
Side View  144 
Signaling, horn  12 
Signals when unlocking  35 
Sitting safely  48 
Size  228 
Ski bag  166 
Slide/tilt glass roof  45 
Smallest turning circle  229 
Smoker's package  163 
Snow chains  200 
Socket  164 
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics  209 
SOS button  217 
Spare fuse  216 
Speaker lighting  99 
Specified engine oil types  205 
Speed, average  91 
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer  91 
Speed limiter, display  88 
Speed Limit Information  88 
Speed limit in the com‐ puter  91 
Split screen  20 
SPORT+ program, Dynamic Driving Control  128 
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion  78 
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control  129 
Sport program, transmis‐ sion  78 Stability control systems  123 
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion  68 
Start/Stop button  66 
Start function during malfunc‐ tion  31 
Starting the engine  67 
Status display, tires  106 
Status information, iDrive  19 
Status of Owner's Manual  6 
Steering, Integral Active Steering  126 
Steering wheel, adjusting  61 
Steering wheel heating  61 
Steering wheel memory  58 
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission  76 
Stopping the engine  67 
Storage compartments  168 
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions  168 
Storage, tires  200 
Storing the vehicle  225 
Summer tires, tread  198 
Supplementary text mes‐ sage  85 
Surround View  141 
Suspension settings  127 
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control  127 
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation  160 
Switch, refer to Cockpit  12 
Symbols  6 
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Tachometer  86 
Tail and brake lamps  213 
Tailgate  37 
Tailgate, automatic  38 
Tailgate opening with no- touch activation  41 
Tailgate via remote control  35 
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