then be controlled by the button on the in‐
terior rearview mirror.
If the LED does not flash faster after at
least 60 seconds, change the distance and
repeat the step. Several more attempts at
different distances may be necessary. Wait
at least 15 seconds between attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior rearview mirror button
and repeatedly press and release the
hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐
onds.
Controls
Before operation
Before operating a system using the uni‐
versal garage door opener, ensure that there are no people, animals, or objects within the
range of movement of the remote-controlled
system; otherwise, there is a risk of injury or
damage.
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter.◀
The system, such as the garage door, can be
operated using the button on the interior rear‐
view mirror while the engine is running or when
the ignition is started. To do this, hold down
the button within receiving range of the system
until the function is activated. The interior rear‐ view mirror LED stays lit while the wireless sig‐
nal is being transmitted.
Deleting stored functions Press and hold the left and right button on the
interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap‐
proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes
rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The
functions cannot be deleted individually.
Digital compass
At a glance1Control button2Mirror display
Mirror display
The point of the compass is displayed in the
mirror when driving straight.
Operating concept
Various functions can be called up by pressing
the control button with a pointed object, such
as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object.
The following setting options are displayed in
succession, depending on how long the con‐
trol button is pressed:
▷Pressed briefly: turns display on/off.▷3 to 6 seconds: compass zone setting.▷6 to 9 seconds: compass calibration.▷9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand steering
setting.▷12 to 15 seconds: language setting.
Setting the compass zones
Sets the particular compass zones on the vehi‐
cle so that the compass operates correctly; re‐
fer to World map with compass zones.
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World map with magnetic zonesProcedure1.Press and hold the control button for ap‐
prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the
set compass zone appears in the mirror.2.To change the zone setting, press the con‐
trol button quickly and repeatedly until the
number of the compass zone that corre‐
sponds with your location appears in the
mirror.
The set zone is stored automatically. The com‐
pass is ready for use again after approximately
10 seconds.
Calibrating the digital compass
The digital compass must be calibrated in the
event of the following:
▷The wrong compass point is displayed.▷The point of the compass displayed does
not change despite changing the direction
of travel.▷Not all points of the compass are dis‐
played.Procedure1.Make sure that there are no large metallic
objects or overhead power lines near the
vehicle and that there is sufficient room to
drive around in a circle.2.Set the currently applicable compass zone.3.Press and hold the control button for ap‐
prox. 6 to 7 seconds so that "C" appears
on the display. Next, drive in a complete
circle at least once at a speed of no more
than 4 mph/7 km/h. If calibration is suc‐
cessful, the "C" is replaced by the points of
the compass.
Left/right-hand steering
The digital compass is already set for right or
left-hand steering at the factory.
Setting the language
Press and hold the control button for approx.
12 to 13 seconds. Briefly press the control
button again to reel between English "E" and
German "O".
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High beams/low beams, referto High-beam Assistant  93 
Hills  170 
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant  123 
Hints  6 
Holder for beverages  165 
Hood  199 
Horn  14 
Hotel function, trunk lid  40 
Hot exhaust system  168 
HUD Head-up Display  89 
Hydroplaning  169 
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning  81 
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning  81 
Identification marks, tires  192 
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber  9 
iDrive  18 
Ignition key, refer to Remote control  34 
Ignition off  64 
Ignition on  64 
Indication of a flat tire  101 , 104  
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control  77 
Indicator lamp, see Check Control  77 
Individual air distribu‐ tion  146, 150  
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile  35 
Inflation pressure, tires  188 
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires  104 
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter  85 
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  101 Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM  104 
Instrument cluster  76 
Instrument cluster, electronic displays  76 
Instrument lighting  94 
Integrated key  34 
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle  29 
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest  215 
Intelligent Safety  105 
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram  149 
Interior equipment  153 
Interior lights  94 
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol  38 
Interior motion sensor  44 
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature  59 
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass  155 
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable  59 
Interval display, service re‐ quirements  82 
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack  212 
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion  72 
Jump-starting  216 
K
Key/remote control  34 
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access  41 
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile  35 
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission  72 
Knee airbag  96 L
Lamp replacement  206 
Lamp replacement, front  207 
Lamp replacement, rear  209 
Lane departure warning  114 
Lane margin, warning  114 
Language on Control Dis‐ play  88 
Lashing eyes, securing cargo  172 
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem  63 
Launch Control  74 
Leather, care  221 
LED light, bulb replace‐ ment  208 
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes  207 
Length, vehicle  226 
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing  25 
Light alloy wheels, care  222 
Light control  92 
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs  207 
Lighter  157 
Lighting  91 
Lighting via remote con‐ trol  38 
Light reel  91 
Lights  91 
Lights and bulbs  206 
Load  172 
Loading  171 
Loading aid  159 
Loading, see interior equip‐ ment  159 
Lock, door  39 
Locking/unlocking via door lock  39 
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control  37 
Locking, automatic  43 
Locking, settings  42 
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