
was aborted by the hand-held transmitter,
hold down the memory button and press
and release the button on the hand-held
transmitter several times for 2 seconds.
Controls
Prior to operation
Before operating a unit with the Universal
Garage Door Opener, ensure that there are no
people, animals, or objects in the range of
movement of the system; otherwise, there is a
risk of injury or damage.
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter.◀
The system, such as the garage door, can be
operated using the button on the interior rear‐
view mirror with the engine running or the igni‐
tion switched on. When you are within the re‐
ception range of the system, press and hold
the button until the function is initiated. The
LED on the interior rearview mirror lights up
continuously while the radio signal is being
transmitted.
Deleting stored functions Press the right and left buttons on the interior
rearview mirror simultaneously for approx.
20 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly. All
stored functions are deleted. The functions
cannot be deleted individually.
Digital compass1Adjustment button2Display
The display shows you the main or secondary
compass direction in which you are driving.
Operating concept
Various functions can be called up by pressing
the adjustment button with a pointed object
such as a pen. The following adjustment op‐
tions are displayed one after the other, de‐
pending on how long the adjustment button is
pressed:
▷Press briefly: switch the display on/off.▷3 to 6 seconds: set the compass zone.▷6 to 9 seconds: calibrate the compass.▷9 to 12 seconds: set left-hand/right hand
steering.▷12 to 15 seconds: set the language.
Setting compass zones
Set the compass zone corresponding to the
vehicle's geographic location so that the com‐
pass can function correctly; refer to the world
map with compass zones.
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Press the adjustment button for 3‑4 seconds.
The number of the compass zone set is shown
in the display.
To change the zone setting, briefly press the
adjustment button repeatedly until the display
shows the number of the compass zone corre‐
sponding to the current location.
The compass is operational again after approx.
10 seconds.
Calibrating the digital compass
The digital compass must be calibrated in the
following situations:▷An incorrect compass direction is shown.▷The cardinal direction displayed does not
change even if the direction of travel
changes.▷Not all compass directions are shown.
Procedure
1.Make sure that there are no large metal ob‐
jects or overhead power lines in the vicinity
of the vehicle and that there is enough
space to drive in a circle.2.Set the currently valid compass zone.3.Press the adjustment button for 6‑7 sec‐
onds to call up C. Then drive at least one
full circle at a maximum speed of
4 mph/7 km/h. When the system is cali‐
brated, the C is replaced by the compass
directions.
Right-hand/left-hand steering
The digital compass is set for right-hand or
left-hand steering at the factory.
Setting the language Press the adjustment button for 12‑13 sec‐
onds. Briefly press the adjustment button
again to switch between English "E" and Ger‐
man "O".
The setting is automatically saved after approx.
10 seconds.
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Add a destination as a further destination,
refer to page  151.▷"Exit interactive map": return to the map
view.▷"View in northern direction" or "View in driving direction"▷"Display destination": the map section
around the destination is displayed.▷"Display current location": the map section
around your current location is displayed.▷"Find points of interest": the search for
special destinations is started.
Destination entry by voice
General information
▷Instructions for voice activation system, re‐
fer to page  25.▷When making a destination entry by voice,
you can change between voice operation
and iDrive.▷To have the available spoken instructions
read out loud: ›Voice commands‹.
Saying the entries
▷The town/city, street, and house number
can be entered using a single command.▷Countries, towns and cities, streets, and
intersections can be said as whole words
or spelled in the language of the system,
refer to page  77.
Example: to enter a destination in a US
state as a whole word, the system lan‐
guage must be English.▷Spell the entry if the spoken language and
the language of the system differ.▷Say the letters smoothly, and avoid exag‐
gerating the pronunciation and inserting
lengthy pauses between the letters.▷The methods of entry depend on the navi‐
gation data in use and the country and lan‐
guage settings.
Entering the address in a command
1.  Press the button on the steering
wheel.2.›Enter address‹3.Wait for a request from the system.4.Say the address in the suggested order.5.Continue making the entry as prompted by
the system.
If necessary, individually name the sepa‐
rate components of the address, e.g., the
town/city.
Entering a town/city separately
The town/city can be said as a complete word.
With the destination entry menu displayed:
1.  Press the button on the steering
wheel.2.›City‹ or ›Spell city‹3.Wait for the system to prompt you for the
town/city.4.Say the name of the town/city, or name at
least the first three letters.
Depending on the entry, up to 20 towns/
cities may be suggested.5.Select a location:▷Select a recommended town/
city: ›Yes‹.▷Select a different town/city: ›New
entry‹.▷Select an entry: ›Entry ...‹, for instance,
entry 2.▷Spell an entry: ›Spell city‹.6.Continue making the entry as prompted by
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In fast forward/reverse: the speed increases
every time the controller is pressed. To stop,
start playback.
DVD menu1.If necessary, turn the controller to open the
video menu.2.  "DVD menu"
The DVD menu is displayed. The display
depends on the contents of the DVD.3.To select menu items: move the controller
and press it.
To change to the video menu: turn the control‐
ler and press it.
DVD settingsFor some DVDs, settings can only be made via
the DVD menu; refer also to the information on
the DVD.
Selecting the language
The languages that are available depend on
the DVD.
1.Turn the controller during playback.2.Open "Options".3."Audio/language"4.Select the desired language.Selecting the subtitles
The subtitles that are available depend on the
DVD.1.Turn the controller during playback.2.Open "Options".3."Subtitles"4.Select the desired language or "Do not
display subtitles".
Setting the brightness, contrast and color
1.Turn the controller during playback.2.Open "Options".3."Display settings"4."Brightness", "Contrast" or "Color"5.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
Selecting the zoom
Display the video image on the entire screen.
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Redialing
›Redial‹
Voice phone book
Depending on how your vehicle is equipped, it
may be necessary to create your own voice
phone book.
The entries must be entered using voice acti‐
vation and are separate from the memory in
the mobile phone. Up to 50 entries can be set
up.
Saving an entry1.›Save name‹2.Say the name. Do not exceed the speaking
duration of approx. 2 seconds.3.Say the phone number after being
prompted to do so by the system.4.›Save‹
Deleting an entry
1.›Delete name‹2.Say the name after being prompted to do
so.3.Confirm the prompt: ›Yes‹
Deleting all entries
1.›Delete phone book‹2.Confirm the prompt: ›Yes‹3.Confirm the prompt again: ›Yes‹
Reading and selecting entries
1.›Read phonebook‹2.When the desired entry is read aloud: say ›
Dial number‹
Selecting an entry
1.›Dial name‹2.Say the name after being prompted to do
so.3.Confirm the prompt: ›Yes‹Adjusting the volume
Turn the knob during an announcement.
▷The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.▷The volume is stored for the remote con‐
trol currently in use.
Notes
Do not use voice operation to initiate an Emer‐
gency Request. In stressful situations, the
voice and vocal pitch can change. This can un‐
necessarily delay the establishment of a tele‐
phone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page  257, in the vicinity of the interior mirror.
Environmental conditions
▷Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.▷Always say commands in the language of
the system. The language for the mobile
phone voice operation is preset and cannot
be changed in the Control Display.▷Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐
roof closed to prevent noise interference.▷Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
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Short commands for voice activationsystemVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
General information
Instructions for voice activation system, refer
to page  25.To have the available spoken instructions read
out loud: ›Voice commands‹
The following short commands apply to vehi‐
cles equipped with a voice activation system.
They have no function in vehicles in which only
the mobile phone is operated using the voice.
Adjusting
Vehicle  
FunctionCommandOpens the main menu.›Main menu‹Open the options.›Options‹Open the settings.›Settings‹Settings on the Control Display.›Control display‹Open the time and date.›Time and date‹Open the language and units.›Language and units‹Open the speed limit.›Speed‹Open the light.›Lighting‹Open the door lock.›Door locks‹Seite 272ReferenceShort commands for voice activation system272
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Fuel tank capacity, refer toFilling capacities  271 
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities  271 
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities  271 
Fuse  256 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Garage Door
Opener  113 
Gasoline  230 
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge  72 
Gasoline quality  230 
Gas station recommenda‐ tion  155 
Gear change– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic  66
Gear change, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic  69 
Gear change, via shift pad‐ dles  69 
Gear display, automatic trans‐ mission with Steptronic  65 
General driving notes  130 
Glass sunroof, electric
– Convenient operation  32– Remote control 32
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐
amic glass sunroof  41 
Glove compartment  123 
Glove compartment, light‐ ing  123  
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system  142 
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights  270 
H
Halogen headlamps
– Bulb replacement  251Hand-held transmitter, alter‐
nating code  114 
Hands-free microphone  16 
Hazard warning sys‐ tem  16, 257  
HDC Hill Descent Control  99 
HD Radio  167 
Head airbags  88 
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic  83, 84  
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture  84 
Headlamp cover, remov‐ ing  251  
Headlamp flasher  62, 85  
Headlamp flasher, indicator lamp  15 
Headlamps  83 
Headlamps– Bulb replacement  251
Headlamps, care 264 
Headlamps, cleaning  64 
Headlamps, cleaning, washer
fluid  65 
Headliner  17 
Head restraints  47 
Head restraints
– Adjusting the height  47– Removing 48
Heating
– Rear window  111– Seats 46
Heating, mirrors  50 
Heavy cargo, refer to Stowing cargo  135 
Height adjustment
– Seats  44
Height, refer to Dimen‐
sions  270 
High-beam Assistant  85 
High beams  85 
High beams
– Bulb replacement  251
High beams/low beams, auto‐
matic, refer to High-beam
Assistant  85 
High beams, indicator
lamp  15 
High-pressure washers  263 
Hill Descent Control HDC  99 
Hill drive-off assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant  100 
Hills  132 
Holder for beverages  125 
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock  57 
Homepage  6 
Hood  242 
Hood, opening  242 
Horn  12 
Hot exhaust system  130 
Hotline  223 
House number, entering for navigation  145 
Hydraulic brake assistant  97 
Hydroplaning  131 
I Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning  71 
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning  71 
Identification marks, tires  237 
Identification number, refer to Engine compartment  242 
iDrive  18 
iDrive– Changing settings  77– Changing the date and
time  76– Changing the language  77– Changing the units of meas‐
ure and display format  75– Setting the brightness  78
Ignition 58 
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio ready state  57 
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on  58 
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key  30 
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Ignition lock 57 
Ignition, switched off  58 
Ignition, switched on  58 
Indication of a flat tire  92, 94  
Indicator and warning lamps  15 
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Flat Tire Monitor  91 
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure  232 
Information on the navigation data  142 
Initialization after power fail‐ ure  255  
Initializing– Compass, refer to Calibrat‐
ing  116– Panoramic glass sunroof  43– Refer to Setting the time
and date  76
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM  91 
Initializing, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  94 
Inside brake lamps
– Bulb replacement  254
Installation location, tele‐
phone  124 
Instrument cluster  14 
Instrument lighting  87 
Instrument panel, refer to In‐ strument cluster  14 
Instruments, refer to Cock‐ pit  12 
Integrated key  30 
Interactive map  149 
Interior equipment  113 
Interior lamps  87 
Interior lamps
– Remote control  33
Interior mirror 50 
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming  50 
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass  115 
Interior temperature, setting– Automatic climate con‐
trol  108
Interlock, refer to Disengag‐
ing the remote control  65 
Intermediate destina‐ tions  151 
Internet page  6 
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation  145 
iPod/iPhone  185 
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack  255 
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack  255 
Joystick, refer to Selector lever  68 
Jump-starting  258 
K
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access  37 
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access  37 
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile  30 
Key, refer to Integrated key/ remote control  30 
Kickdown
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic  66, 68
Knee airbag  88 
Knocking control  230 
L
Label, run-flat tire  240 
Lamp and bulb replacement, lamp replacement  250 
Lamps  83 
Lamps, automatic headlamp control  83, 84  
Lamps, High-beam Assis‐
tant  85 
Lamps, parking lamps/low beams  83 
Lamps, replacing, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment  250 
Language, changing on the Control Display  77 
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts  46 
Lashing eyes, securing cargo  135 
LATCH child restraint fixing system  53 
Leather, care  264 
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes  250 
Length, refer to Dimen‐ sions  270 
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing  23 
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement  254 
Light-alloy wheels, care  265 
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs  250 
Lighter  117 
Lighting– Instruments  87– Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment  250
Lighting, vehicle, refer to
Lamps  83 
Light switch  83 
Limit, refer to Speed limit  81 
Load  135 
Loading  134 
Lock buttons, doors, refer to Locking  35 
Locking
– From the inside  35– From the outside  32– Setting the confirmation
signals  33– Without remote control, re‐
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