
Reduction of restraining effect
Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the
belt from fitting properly, and pull the shoulder
belt periodically to readjust the tension across
your lap; otherwise, the retention effect of the
safety belt may be reduced.◀
Buckling the belt
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the
belt buckle.
Unbuckling the belt
1.Hold the belt firmly.2.Press the red button in the belt buckle.3.Guide the belt back into its reel.
Safety belt reminder for the driver's and
front passenger seat
The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐
nal sounds. In addition, a message ap‐
pears on the Control Display. Check
whether the safety belt has been fas‐
tened correctly.
The safety belt reminder is active at speeds
above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be ac‐
tivated if objects are placed on the front pas‐
senger seat.
Damage to safety belts
In the case of strain caused by accidents or
damage:
Have the safety belts, including the safety belt
tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors
checked.
Checking and replacing safety belts
Have the work performed only by your
service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured
that this safety feature will function properly.◀
Head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraints
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident.
Adjusting the head restraint
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased
risk of injury in an accident.◀
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap‐
prox. at ear level.
Distance
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.
Front
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Rear
Height adjustment▷To raise: pull.▷To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
The height of the middle head restraint cannot
be adjusted.
Removing at the front and rear
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.
1.Pull upward as far as possible.2.Press the button, arrow 1, and completely
pull out the head restraint with the rear seat
backrest folded forward slightly.
Before transporting passengers
Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐
porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐
tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐
able.◀
Seat and mirror memory
General information
Two different driver's seat and exterior mirror
positions can be stored and retrieved.
The adjustment of the backrest width and the
lumbar support is not stored in the memory.
Storing1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion, refer to page  54.2.Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the
desired positions.3.  Press the button. The LED in the
button lights up.4.Press the desired memory button 1 or 2. The
LED goes out.
If the M button is pressed accidentally:
  Press the button again. The LED goes
out.
Calling up settings Do not retrieve the memory setting while
driving
Do not retrieve the memory setting while driving,
as an unexpected seat movement could result
in an accident.◀
Comfort function
1.Open the driver's door after unlocking or
switch on the radio ready state, refer to
page  54.2.Briefly press the desired memory but‐
ton 1 or 2.
The seat is automatically moved to the stored
position.
The procedure stops when a switch for setting
the seat or one of the memory buttons is
pressed.
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possible and adjust its height to the highest po‐
sition to obtain the best possible position for the
belt and to offer optimal protection in the event
of an accident.
Do not change the seat position and height after
this.
Backrest width
Before mounting a child restraint fixing system
on the front passenger seat, open the backrest
width, refer to page  44, completely. Do not
change the backrest width after this.
Backrest width for the child seat
Before installing a child restraint fixing
system in the front passenger seat, the backrest
width must be opened completely. Do not
change the adjustment after this; otherwise, the
stability of the child seat will be reduced.◀
Child seat security
The rear safety belts and the front passenger
safety belt can be locked against pulling out for
mounting the child restraint fixing systems.
Locking the safety belt
1.Pull out the belt webbing completely.2.Secure the child restraint fixing system with
the belt.3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and
pull it taut against the child restraint fixing
system. The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking the safety belt
1.Open the belt buckle.2.Remove the child restraint fixing system.3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐
pletely.
LATCH child restraint fixing
system
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Children.
Note Manufacturer's information for LATCH
child restraint fixing systems
To mount and use the LATCH child restraint fix‐
ing systems, observe the operating and safety
information from the system manufacturer; oth‐
erwise, the level of protection may be reduced. ◀
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors Correctly engage the lower LATCH an‐
chors
Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have
properly engaged and that the child restraint fix‐
ing system is resting snugly against the back‐
rest; otherwise, the degree of protection offered
may be reduced.◀
The mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are
located behind the indicated cover caps.
Before mounting the LATCH child restraint fix‐
ing system, pull the belt away from the child re‐
straint fixing system.
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Fuse 252 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Garage Door
Opener  110 
Gasoline  226 
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge  69 
Gasoline quality  226 
Gas station recommenda‐ tion  151 
Gear change– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic  62
Gear change, automatic trans‐
mission with Steptronic  66 
Gear change, via shift pad‐ dles  66 
Gear display, automatic trans‐ mission with Steptronic  62 
General driving notes  126 
Glass sunroof, electric
– Convenient operation  32– Remote control 32
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐
amic glass sunroof  41 
Glove compartment  120 
Glove compartment
– USB interface  120
Glove compartment, light‐
ing  120  
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system  138 
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights  267 
H
Halogen headlamps
– Bulb replacement  247
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐
nating code  111 
Hands-free microphone  16 
Hazard warning sys‐ tem  16, 253  
HDC Hill Descent Control  96 
HD Radio  163 
Head airbags  85 
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic  80, 81  
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture  81 
Headlamp cover, remov‐ ing  247  
Headlamp flasher  59, 82  
Headlamp flasher, indicator lamp  15 
Headlamps  80 
Headlamps– Bulb replacement  247
Headlamps, care 260 
Headlamps, cleaning  60 
Headlamps, cleaning, washer fluid  62 
Headliner  17 
Head restraints  46 
Head restraints
– Adjusting the height  46– Removing 47
Heating
– Rear window  107– Seats 45
Heating, mirrors  49 
Heavy cargo, refer to Stowing cargo  131 
Height adjustment
– Seats  43
Height, refer to Dimen‐
sions  266 
High-beam Assistant  82 
High beams  82 
High beams
– Bulb replacement  247
High beams/low beams, auto‐
matic, refer to High-beam
Assistant  82 
High beams, indicator lamp  15 
High-pressure washers  259 
Hill Descent Control HDC  96 
Hill drive-off assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant  97 
Hills  128 
Holder for beverages  122 
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock  54 
Homepage  6 
Hood  238 
Hood, opening  238 
Horn  12 
Hot exhaust system  126 
Hotline  218 
House number, entering for navigation  141 
Hydraulic brake assistant  94 
Hydroplaning  127 
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning  68 
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning  68 
Identification marks, tires  233 
Identification number, refer to Engine compartment  238 
iDrive  18 
iDrive– Changing settings  74– Changing the date and
time  73– Changing the language  74– Changing the units of meas‐
ure and display format  72– Setting the brightness  75
Ignition 54 
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio ready state  54 
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on  54 
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key  30 
Ignition lock  54 
Ignition, switched off  55 
Ignition, switched on  54 
Indication of a flat tire  89, 91  
Indicator and warning lamps  15 
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