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 calibrated, the C is re‐
placed 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 seconds.
Briefly press the adjustment button again to
switch between English "E" and German "O".
The setting is automatically saved after approx.
10 seconds.
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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 in‐
tersections can be said as whole words or
spelled in the language of the system, refer
to page 74.
Example: to enter a destination in a US state
as a whole word, the system language 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 separate
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/cit‐
ies 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
the system.
If there are several towns/cities with the same
name:
Towns/cities of the same name are grouped in a
list and displayed as one location followed by an
ellipsis.
1.Select an entry: ›Yes‹ or ›Entry ...‹, e. g., En‐
try 2.2.Select the desired town/city.
Entering a street or intersection
separately
Enter a street and intersection in the same way
as you would enter a town/city.
Entering a house number separately
Depending on the data in the navigation system,
house numbers up to number 2,000 can be en‐
tered.
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SymbolFunction Next chapter Previous chapter Fast forward Reverse
In fast forward/reverse: the speed increases ev‐
ery time the controller is pressed. To stop, start
playback.
DVD menu
1.If necessary, turn the controller to open the
video menu.2. "DVD menu"
The DVD menu is displayed. The display de‐
pends 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 controller
and press it.
DVD/VCD settings
For 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
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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 control
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 unneces‐
sarily delay the establishment of a telephone
connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 253, 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 sunroof
closed to prevent noise interference.▷Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
while speaking.
Snap-in adapter
General information
More information on compatible snap-in adapt‐
ers that support the functions of the mobile
phone is available at the service center.
Notes
At high temperatures, the charging function of
the mobile phone may be limited and functions
may not be executed.
When using the mobile phone via the vehicle,
note the operating instructions of the mobile
phone.
Installation position
In the center armrest.
Inserting/removing the snap-in adapter
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systemVehicle 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.
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 vehicles
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 268ReferenceShort commands for voice activation system268
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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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Inflation pressure monitor, re‐fer to Flat Tire Monitor 88
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 228
Information on the navigation data 138
Initialization after power fail‐ ure 251
Initializing– Compass, refer to Calibrat‐
ing 113– Panoramic glass sunroof 42– Refer to Setting the time and
date 73
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM 88
Initializing, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 91
Inside brake lamps
– Bulb replacement 250
Installation location, tele‐
phone 120
Instrument cluster 14
Instrument lighting 83
Instrument panel, refer to In‐ strument cluster 14
Instruments, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Integrated key 30
Interactive map 145
Interior equipment 110
Interior lamps 84
Interior lamps
– Remote control 32
Interior mirror 49
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming 49
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 112
Interior temperature, setting
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 105
Interlock, refer to Disengaging
the remote control 62
Intermediate destinations 147
Internet page 6
Intersection, entering for navi‐
gation 141
iPod/iPhone 182
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 251
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 251
Joystick, refer to Selector lever 65
Jump-starting 255
K
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 36
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 36
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 30
Key, refer to Integrated key/re‐ mote control 30
Kickdown– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63, 64
Knee airbag 85
Knocking control 226
L
Label, run-flat tire 236
Lamp and bulb replacement, lamp replacement 246
Lamps 80
Lamps, automatic headlamp control 80, 81
Lamps, High-beam Assis‐ tant 82
Lamps, parking lamps/low beams 80
Lamps, replacing, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 246
Language, changing on the Control Display 74
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to
Safety belts 45
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 131
LATCH child restraint fixing system 51
Leather, care 260
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 246
Length, refer to Dimen‐ sions 266
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 23
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 250
Light-alloy wheels, care 261
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 246
Lighter 114
Lighting– Instruments 83– Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 246
Lighting, vehicle, refer to
Lamps 80
Light switch 80
Limit, refer to Speed limit 78
Load 130
Loading 130
Lock buttons, doors, refer to Locking 35
Locking
– From the inside 35– From the outside 32– Setting the confirmation sig‐
nals 33– Without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access 36
Locking the vehicle
– From the inside 34– From the outside 32
Locks, doors, and win‐
dows 53
Longlife oils, alternative oil types 241
Longlife oils, refer to Approved engine oils 241
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Settings– Changing on the Control Dis‐
play 74– Language 74
Settings and information 71
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 30
Settings, DVD 173
Setting the clock, 12h/24h for‐ mat 73
Shifting
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
Shifting, automatic transmis‐
sion with Steptronic 66
Shift lever
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 62
Shift paddles 66
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 64
Short commands, voice acti‐ vation 268
Side airbags 85
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 40
Size, refer to Dimensions 266
Ski bag, refer to Ski and snow‐ board bag 119
Slide/tilt glass roof, refer to Panoramic glass sunroof 41
Slot for remote control 54
Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray 114
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 202
Snap-in adapter, refer to Stor‐ age compartment of center
armrest 120
Snow chains 237
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nosis 244
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical devices 114
Software applications, iPhone 219
Software part number 192
Software update 188
SOS, refer to Emergency Re‐ quest, initiating 253
Sound output 162, 170
Spare fuse 252
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 143
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Speed, average 70
Speed limit 78
Speed limit, setting 79
Speedometer 14
Speed, with winter tires 236
Split screen 22
Split screen map settings 153
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 151
Sport program, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 63, 66
Spray nozzles, refer to Clean‐ ing the windshield and head‐
lamps 60
Spray nozzles, refer to Wind‐ shield washer nozzles 61
Stability control systems 94
Start/Stop button 54
Start/Stop button, starting the engine 55
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine 55
Starting the engine 55
Start problems, refer to Jump- starting 255
State/province, selecting for navigation 140
Stations, stored 168
Station, storing 162
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steam jets 259
Steering wheel 49
Steering wheel– Shift paddles 64
Steering wheel, adjusting 49
Steering wheel lock 54
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 62
Steptronic, refer to Sport pro‐ gram and manual mode M/
S 66
Stopping, engine 55
Storage compartment nets 121
Storage compart‐ ments 120, 121
Storage, tires 236
Storing the seat position, refer to Seat and mirror mem‐
ory 47
Storing the vehicle 262
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 141
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 228
Summer tires, tread 234
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12
Switching off, engine 55
Switching off, vehicle 55
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 109
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 69
Tailgate– Comfort Access 37– Emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually 36– Opening from the inside 35– Opening from the out‐
side 36– Opening manually 36– Remote control 33
Tail lamp, bulb replace‐
ment 250
Tail lamps 249
Tail lamps
– Bulb replacement 249, 250
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge 69
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