Coolant temperatureIf the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 207.
Odometer and trip odometer▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Display/reset miles Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
External temperature warning If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is the increased danger of ice.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, there can be a risk of ice on
roads.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, for example, to avoid the in‐
creased risk of an accident.◀
Time
The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time for‐
mat, refer to page 85.
Date The date is displayed in the
computer.
Setting the date and date for‐
mat, refer to page 86.
Range After the reserve range isreached:▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.▷The remaining range is
shown on the computer.▷When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when cornering quickly, operation of the
engine is not always ensured.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km, or operation of the engine is
not ensured and damage may occur.◀
Displaying the cruising range
1."Settings"2."Info display"3."Additional indicators"
The range is displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter.
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NoteParked-car heating in enclosed areas
Do not operate the parked-car heating in
enclosed areas, as breathing of the harmful ex‐
haust fumes may lead to loss of consciousness
and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide, an odorless and colorless but highly
toxic gas. Switch off the parked-car heating
when refueling.◀
At external temperatures below 32 ℉/0 ℃, wa‐
ter vapor occurs that emerges from below the
vehicle.
Functional requirements
Parked-car ventilation▷With remote control or when the departure
time is preselected: depends on internal,
external and set temperature.▷Direct operation via iDrive: any external
temperature.▷In direct mode via remote control: external
temperature above approx. 59 ℉/15 ℃.
Open the vents to allow air to flow out.
Parked-car heating
▷With remote control or when the departure
time is preselected: depends on internal,
external and set temperature.▷Direct operation via iDrive: any external
temperature.▷In direct mode via remote control: external
temperature below approx. 59 ℉/15 ℃.▷The battery is sufficiently charged.▷The fuel tank is filled to above the reserve
range.
If the parked-car heating has not been used for
several months, it may be necessary to switch
the system on again after several minutes.
Switching on/off directly
1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Activate ind. heating" or
"Activate comf. ventilation"
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐
trol flashes if the system is switched on.
The system continues to run for some time af‐
ter being switched off.
Preselecting the departure time
1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Dep. time 1:" or "Dep. time 2:"4.Set the desired time.
Activating the departure time
1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Activate depart. time 1" or "Activate
depart. time 2"
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐
trol lights up when the departure time is acti‐
vated.
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐
trol flashes when the system has been
switched on.
The system will only be switched on within the
next 24 hours. After that, it needs to reacti‐
vated.
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Oil types, alternative 206
Oil types, approved 206
Old batteries, disposal 214
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 210
Opening and closing 30
Opening and closing, from in‐ side 36
Opening and closing via door lock 35
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 154
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 79
Overtaking prohibitions 81
P Paint, vehicle 222
Parallel parking assistant 145
Park Distance Control PDC 137
Parked-car heating 158
Parked-car ventilation 158
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 176
Parking aid, refer to PDC 137
Parking assistant 145
Parking brake 62
Parking lamps 87
Parking with Auto Hold 63
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 52
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 140
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 137
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision 108 Pedestrian warning with city
braking function 106
People detection, refer to Night Vision 108
Permissible axle load 229
Personal Profile 31
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 44
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 42
Plastic, care 223
Power failure 214
Power sunroof, glass 43
Power windows 41
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 191
Pressure warning FTM, tires 98
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 20
Protective function, glass sunroof 44
Protective function, win‐ dows 42
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16
Q Queuing Assistant, see Con‐ gestion Assistant 131
R Radiator fluid 207
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 59
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 66
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 155 Rear axle steering 120
Rear center armrest 169
Rear lamps 212
Rearview mirror 51
Rear window defroster 154
Recirculated-air mode 154
Recommended tire brands 200
Refueling 188
Remaining range 79
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 35
Remote control, parked-car heating/ventilation 159
Remote control, univer‐ sal 160
Replacement fuse 214
Replacing bulbs, see Lamp replacement 210
Replacing parts 210
Replacing wheels/tires 199
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 128
Reserve warning, refer to Range 79
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 154
Retaining straps, securing cargo 178
Retreaded tires 200
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 213
Roadside parking lamps 88
Roller sunblinds 42
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 120
Roll stabilization, see Dy‐ namic Drive 120
RON gasoline quality 190
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 219 Seite 238ReferenceEverything from A to Z238
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