When the ignition is switched off, by opening
or closing the driver's door or unbuckling the
driver's seat belt, the radio ready state remains
active.
Radio ready state
Activate radio ready state:▷When the engine is running: press the
Start/Stop button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers
remain ready for operation.
The radio ready state switches off automati‐
cally:
▷After approx. 8 minutes.▷When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐
tral locking system.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
Starting the engine
Hints Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas, since breathing in exhaust fumes may
lead to loss of consciousness and death. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas.◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running; doing so poses a risk of
danger.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, set the parking brake and place the trans‐
mission in selector lever position P or neutral
to prevent the vehicle from moving.◀
Repeated starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated unsuccessful attempts to
start the vehicle or starting the vehicle several
times in quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel
is not burned or is inadequately burned, posing
a risk of overheating and damage to the cata‐
lytic converter.◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at
moderate engine speeds.
Automatic transmission
Starting the engine1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
Manual transmission
Starting the engine
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neu‐
tral.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
Engine stop
Hints Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot start the engine.◀
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LoadingVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Hints Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved carry‐
ing capacity of the tires, never overload the ve‐
hicle. Overloading can lead to overheating and
increases the rate at which damage develops
inside the tires. This could result in a sudden
loss of tire inflation pressure.◀
No fluids in the trunk
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
trunk; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam‐
aged.◀
Securing cargo
Always position and secure the cargo as
described above; otherwise, it can endanger
the car's occupants if sudden braking or
swerving becomes necessary.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried
loose inside the car; otherwise, they could be
thrown around as a result of hard braking, sud‐
den swerves, etc., and endanger the occu‐
pants.◀
Determining the load limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed XXX kg
or YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the
vehicle and unstable driving situations
may result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or
YYY pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =
400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of lug‐
gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi‐
cle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
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Minimum tread, tires 172
Mirror 56
Mirror memory 55
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 149
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 184
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 59
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 53
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 54
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 201
New wheels and tires 172
No Passing Information 83
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 197
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 181
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 181
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 121
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 164
Odometer 80
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 177
Oil, adding 178 Oil additives 178
Oil change 179
Oil change interval, service requirements 82
Oil filler neck 178
Oil types, alternative 179
Oil types, approved 178
Old batteries, disposal 190
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 183
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, from in‐ side 40
Opening and closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 38
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 131
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 80
P Paint, vehicle 200
Parallel parking assistant 122
Park Distance Control PDC 117
Parked-car ventilation 132
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 150
Parking aid, refer to PDC 117
Parking assistant 122
Parking brake 67
Parking lamps 90
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 56
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 121
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 117 Pedestrian warning with city
braking function 107
Personal Profile 35
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 46
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 45
Plastic, care 201
Power failure 190
Power sunroof, glass 46
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 166
Pressure warning, tires 101
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 46
Protective function, win‐ dows 45
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 180
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 64
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 69
Rear lamps 188
Rear socket 139
Rearview camera 119
Rearview mirror 56
Rear window de‐ froster 128, 131
Recirculated-air filter 132
Recirculated-air mode 128, 131
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