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P Park
The drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically when the following
conditions are met:▷The driver's door is opened while the engine
is running, the safety belt is not fastened and
neither the brake pedal nor the accelerator
is activated.▷The engine is switched off unless N is en‐
gaged and the remote control is in the igni‐
tion lock.▷The remote control is removed from the ig‐
nition lock.
Before leaving the vehicle, ensure that the trans‐
mission position P is engaged; otherwise, the
vehicle may begin to roll.
Engaging transmission position
▷Transmission position P can only be disen‐
gaged if the engine is running and the brake
pedal is pressed.▷With the vehicle stationary, press on the
brake pedal before shifting out of P or N;
otherwise, the shift command will not be
executed: shift lock.
Press on the brake pedal until you start
driving
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a driving position, maintain pressure on
the brake pedal until you are ready to start.◀
Engaging transmission positions D, R,
N
Briefly push the selector lever in the desired di‐
rection, beyond a resistance point if necessary.
When shifting out of P or into R, simultaneously
push the unlock button 1.
The engaged transmission position is displayed
on the selector lever.
After releasing the selector lever, it returns to its
center position.
Engaging transmission position P
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
Press button P.
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Sport program and manual mode M/S
Activating the Sport program
Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐
mission position D.
The Sport program is activated and DS is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
This position is recommended for a perform‐
ance-oriented driving style.
Activating manual mode
Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐
mission position D.
Push the selector lever forward or backward.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is
changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster, e.g., M1.
▷To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
ward.▷To shift up: press the selector lever back‐
ward.
The transmission only shifts up or down if the
rpm and vehicle speed are appropriate. If the
engine speed is too high, the transmission does
not shift down.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument panel, followed by the current gear.
Ending the Sport program/manual
mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shifting gears using the shift paddles
on the steering wheel
The shifting paddles make it possible to quickly
change gears since both hands can remain on
the steering wheel.▷If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are
used to shift gears while in automatic mode
D, the transmission temporarily switches to
manual mode.▷If the shift paddles are not used to accelerate
or shift gears for a certain amount of time,
the transmission switches back to auto‐
matic mode D.
With the transmission position M/S selected,
the manual mode remains active.
▷Shift up: pull right shift paddle.▷Shift down: pull left shift paddle.
The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropriate
engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift
down if the engine speed is too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
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Displays in the instrument cluster
The transmission position is displayed and the
engaged gear, such as M4, is displayed in
manual mode.
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DisplaysVehicle 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 sys‐
tems.
Odometer, external
temperature display, clock1Knob in the instrument cluster2External temperature display and clock3Odometer and trip odometer
Knob in the instrument cluster
Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.▷When the ignition is switched off, the time,
external temperature and odometer are dis‐
played.
Units of measure
To set the respective units of measure, miles or
km for the odometer and ℃ or ℉ for the external
temperature, refer to page 72.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Time, external temperature display
Set the time, refer to page 72.
External temperature warning
If the display drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃, a signal
sounds and a warning lamp lights up. 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 shady
roads, for example, to avoid the increased dan‐
ger of an accident.◀
Odometer and trip odometer
Resetting trip odometer:
With the ignition switched on, press button 1 in
the instrument cluster.
When the vehicle is parked
If you still want to view the time, external tem‐
perature and odometer reading briefly after the
remote control has been taken out of the ignition
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Tachometer
Never force the engine speed up into the red
warning field, see arrow. In this range, the fuel
supply is interrupted to protect the engine.
Coolant temperature
A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and
therefore the engine, becomes too hot. In addi‐
tion, a message will appear on the Control Dis‐
play.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 242.
Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel consumption. You can
check whether you are currently driving in an ef‐
ficient and environmentally-friendly manner.
Engine oil temperature▷Cold engine: the pointer is at the low tem‐
perature end. Drive at moderate engine and
vehicle speeds.▷Normal operating temperature: the pointer
is in the middle or in the right half of the tem‐
perature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐
perature end. Switch off the engine imme‐
diately and allow it to cool down.
If the engine oil temperature is too high, a mes‐
sage appears on the Control Display.
Check the oil level, refer to page 239.
Fuel gauge
The vehicle inclination may cause the display to
vary.
The arrow on the fuel pump symbol indicates
the side of the vehicle with the fuel filler flap.
Notes on refueling, refer to page 224.
Range
After the reserve range is reached:
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▷A message is briefly displayed on the Con‐
trol Display.▷The remaining range is shown on the com‐
puter.▷When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when corners are taken rapidly, engine
functions are not ensured.
The message appears continuously below a
range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
At the latest, refuel at a range of
30 miles/50 km; otherwise, the engine function
is not ensured and damage may occur.◀
Computer
Displaying information on the
instrument panel
Press the computer button on the turn signal
lever.
Information is displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter.
Overview of the information
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn sig‐
nal lever displays the information on the instru‐
ment cluster in the following order:
▷Range.▷ECO PRO bonus range.▷Average speed.▷Average fuel consumption.▷Current fuel consumption.▷No information.
To set the corresponding units of measure, refer
to page 72.
Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 18 miles/30 km.
Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle was parked and the
engine was switched off manually are not in‐
cluded in the average speed calculations.
With the trip computer, refer to page 70, you
can have the average speed displayed for an ad‐
ditional distance.
To reset the average speed: press the button on
the turn indicator lever for approx. 2 seconds.
Average fuel consumption
This is calculated for the period during which the
engine is running.
You can have the average consumption for an‐
other trip displayed, refer to Displays on the
Control Display below.
To reset the average consumption: press the
button on the turn indicator lever for ap‐
prox. 2 seconds.
Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel consumption. You can
check whether you are currently driving in an ef‐
ficient and environmentally-friendly manner.
Displays on the Control Display
Display the computer or trip computer on the
Control Display.
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2."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Displays on the "Onboard info":
▷Range.▷Distance to destination.▷Estimated time of arrival if a destination was
entered in the navigation system, refer to
page 140.
Displays on the "Trip computer":
▷Departure time.▷Trip duration.▷Trip distance.
Both displays show:
▷Average fuel consumption and▷Average speed.Resetting the fuel consumption and
speed
Resetting the values for average speed and
average fuel consumption:1.Select the respective menu item and press
the controller.2.Press the controller again to confirm your
selection.
Resetting the trip computer
Resetting all values:
1."Vehicle Info"2."Trip computer"3."Reset"
Settings and information
Operating concept
Certain settings and information can only be
called up when the ignition is switched on. A
number of settings cannot be made while driv‐
ing.
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SymbolFunctionWith the lights switched on:
Dimming instrument lighting,
refer to page 83Calling up Check Control, refer
to page 77Checking the engine oil level,
refer to page 239Setting the time, refer to
page 72Setting the date, refer to
page 73Viewing service requirement
display, refer to page 75
Exiting displays
The external temperature reading and the time
reappear when you press button 2 or if you make
no entries within approx. 15 seconds. If required,
complete the current setting first.
Units of measure
The units for fuel consumption, route/distance,
temperature, and pressure can be changed.1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3.Select the desired menu item.4.Select the desired unit.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Clock
Setting the time
In the instrument cluster
To set the 12h/24h format, refer to Setting the
time format below.
1.Press button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
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