If they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use a
soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suitable
interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the ma‐
terial vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or other
articles of clothing can damage the seat covers.
Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are closed. ◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels
Use wheel cleaner, particularly during the winter
months. Do not use aggressive, acidic, strongly
alkaline or abrasive cleaners, or steam jets
above 140 ℉/60 ℃; follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radiator
grille or door handles with an ample supply of
water, possibly with shampoo added, particu‐
larly when they have been exposed to road salt.
Rubber components
Aside from water, treat only with rubber cleans‐
ers.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any sil‐
icon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or reduced noise damping.
Fine wood parts
Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a soft
cloth.
Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Headliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matte black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Lightly dampen the cloth with water.
Do not soak the headliner.
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol
or solvents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead to
surface damage.◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety belts
until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved for
the vehicle and can be properly fixed in place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened
again after they were removed for cleaning, for
example.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the passenger
compartment for cleaning.
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New wheels and tires 160 
No Passing Information  79 
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing  181 
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OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics  169 
Obstacle marking, backup camera  115 
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality  154 
Odometer  77 
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Oil  165  
Oil, adding  166 
Oil additives  166 
Oil change  166 
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements  78 
Oil filler neck  166 
Oil types, alternative  166 
Oil types, approved  166 
Old batteries, disposal  177 
Onboard Diagnostics OBD  169 
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display  16 
Onboard vehicle tool kit  171 
Opening/closing from in‐ side  37 
Opening/closing via door lock  36 
Opening/closing with remote control  34 
Operating concept, iDrive  16 
Optional equipment, standard equipment  6 
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control  124 
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature  76 
Overtaking prohibitions  79 P
Paint, vehicle  184 
Panic mode  35 
Panoramic glass sunroof  43 
Park Distance Control PDC  112 
Parked-car ventilation  125 
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion  142 
Parking aid, refer to PDC  112 
Parking brake  63 
Parking lamps  86 
Parking lamps, bulb replace‐ ment  173 
Parking with Auto Hold  64 
Partition net  132 
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward  53 
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era  115  
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol  112  
Performance Control  103 
Personal Profile  31 
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof  44 
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows  43 
Plastic, care  185 
Power failure  177 
Power windows  42 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure  155 
Pressure warning, tires  97 
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file  31 
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive  21 
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof  44 
Protective function, win‐ dows  43 
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller  16, 17  R
Radiator fluid  167 
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control  30 
Radio ready state  59 
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Rain sensor  67 
Rear lamps  175 
Rear socket  130 
Rearview mirror  52 
Rear window de‐ froster  122, 124  
Recirculated-air filter  125 
Recirculated-air mode  121, 124  
Recommended tire brands  161 
Refueling  152 
Remaining range  77 
Remote control/key  30 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion  35 
Remote control, universal  127 
Replacement fuse  177 
Replacing parts  171 
Replacing wheels/tires  160 
Reporting safety defects  8 
Reserve warning, refer to Range  77 
Resetting, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM  95 
Retaining straps, securing cargo  144 
Retreaded tires  161 
Roadside parking lamps  87 
Roller sunblinds  43 
RON gasoline quality  154 
Roof load capacity  191 
Roof-mounted luggage rack  142 
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