
Roller sunblinds
General information
The safety switch in the driver's door can be
used to prevent children, for example, from op‐
erating the roller blinds using the switches in the
rear.
Press the safety switch in the driver's door. The
LED lights up if the safety function is switched
on.
If you are no longer able to move the roller blinds
after having activated them consecutively a
number of times, the system is blocked for a
limited time to prevent overheating. Let the sys‐
tem cool.
The roller sunblinds cannot be moved at low in‐
terior temperatures.
Driver's door controls
Roller blind for rear window Press the button.
Raising and lowering the roller blinds
together
Press and hold the button.
Rear door controls
Roller blind for the side windowsPress the button.
The roller blind can only be extended or re‐
tracted when the side window is closed.
Roller blind for rear window Press the button.
Raising and lowering the roller blinds
together
Press and hold the button.
Glass sunroof, powered
General information
The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be
operated together or separately, using the same
switch.
The glass sunroof is operational when the igni‐
tion is switched on.
Keep the closing path clear
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
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Radio ready state
Activate radio ready state:▷When the ignition is switched off: press ON/
OFF button on the radio.▷When the engine is running: press the Start/
Stop button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers re‐
main ready for operation.
Radio ready state switches off automatically:
▷After approx. 8 minutes.▷When the vehicle is locked using the central
locking system.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
Starting the engine
General information 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 dan‐
ger.
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 catalytic
converter.◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at mod‐
erate engine speeds.
Starting the engine Press on the brake pedal and
press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is cranked until it
starts.
Engine stop
General information Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot start the engine.◀
Set the parking brake and further secure
the vehicle as required
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the vehi‐
cle, for example, by turning the steering wheel in
the direction of the curb. ◀
Before driving into a car wash
In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a car
wash, heed the information regarding Washing
in automatic car washes, refer to page  222.
Switching off the engine1.Engage transmission position P with the ve‐
hicle stopped.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
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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, 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.
Hints Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved carrying
capacity of the tires, never overload the vehicle.
Overloading can lead to overheating and in‐
creases the rate at which damage develops in‐
side 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 damaged. ◀
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 the ve‐hicle 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 capacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs pas‐
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail‐
able cargo and luggage load capacity is
400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs = 400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. 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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Onboard DiagnosticsOBD  209 
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display  16 
Onboard vehicle tool kit  210 
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  156 
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature  86 
Overtaking prohibitions  88 
P
Paint, vehicle  223 
Parallel parking assistant  147 
Park Distance Control PDC  139 
Parked-car ventilation  160 
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion  176 
Parking aid, refer to PDC  139 
Parking assistant  147 
Parking brake  70 
Parking lamps  95 
Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps, refer to Light-
emitting diodes, LEDs  212 
Parking with Auto Hold  72 
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward  59 
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era  143  
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol  139  People detection, refer to
Night Vision  114 
Personal Profile  31 
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof  46 
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows  44 
Plastic, care  224 
Power failure  216 
Power sunroof, glass  45 
Power windows  43 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure  191 
Pressure warning FTM, tires  104 
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  207 
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control  30 
Radio ready state  67 
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Rain sensor  75 
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol  158  
Rear axle steering  126 
Rear cooler  165 
Rear lamps  213 
Rear seats, adjusting  51 
Rear seats, basic position  53 
Rear sockets  165 
Rearview mirror  59 
Rear window defroster  156 Recirculated-air mode  156 
Recommended tire brands  199 
Refueling  188 
Remaining range  87 
Remote control/key  30 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion  35 
Remote control, universal  161 
Replacement fuse  216 
Replacing parts  210 
Replacing wheels/tires  198 
Reporting safety defects  9 
RES button  134 
Reserve warning, refer to Range  87 
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  107 
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control  156 
Retaining straps, securing cargo  178 
Retreaded tires  199 
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment  213 
Roadside parking lamps  96 
Roller sunblinds  45 
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive  125 
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive  126 
RON gasoline quality  190 
Roof load capacity  229 
Roof-mounted luggage rack  178 
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing  220  
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires  200 
Rubber components, care  224 
Run-flat tires  200 Seite 238ReferenceEverything from A to Z238
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