Vehicle batteryMaintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
Further information about the battery can be
obtained from your service center.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service cen‐
ter to ensure that all comfort features are fully
available and that any Check Control mes‐
sages of these comfort features are no longer
displayed.
Charging the battery
Note Do not connect charging devices to the12 volt socket in the vehicle
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an
increased power consumption.◀
General information Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐
riods, longer than a month.
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 195, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set‐
tings updated, e.g.:
▷Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:
store the positions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Glass sunroof: initialize the system, refer to
page 47.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses Hints Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating; this
could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐
sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box
in the cargo area.
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CareVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Car washes
General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a
distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods oftime and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Automatic car washes
Hints Do not use high pressure washing sys‐
tems
With washing systems operating at high pres‐
sures and nozzle positions close to the win‐
dows, drops of water can penetrate.◀
Note the following:▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 70, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 44.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
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External temperature dis‐play 83
External temperature warn‐ ing 83
Eyes for securing cargo 161
F
Failure message, see Check Control 79
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 44
Fan, refer to Air flow 139
Filler neck for engine oil 182
Fine wood, care 201
First aid kit 194
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 197
Flat tire, changing wheels 190
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 106
Flat tire, repairing 175
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 103
Flat tire, warning lamp 104, 106
Flooding 158
Floor carpet, care 202
Floor mats, care 202
Fold-out position, wiper 71
Foot brake 158
For the roofliner, refer to All around the interior rearview
mirror 17
Front airbags 100
Front center armrest 149
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 108
Front lights 187
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 102
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 102
Front seats 48 Front turn signals, refer to
Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 188
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 106
Fuel 168
Fuel consumption, current 84
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 89
Fuel filler flap 166
Fuel gauge 82
Fuel lid 166
Fuel quality 168
Fuel recommendation 168
Fuel, tank capacity 207
Fuse 191
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 142
Gasoline 168
Gear change 74
Gear shift indicator 87
General driving notes 157
Glare shield 144
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 46
Glove compartment 148
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 206
Ground clearance 159
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 143
Hazard warning flashers 193
Head airbags 100
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 96
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 95 Headlight courtesy delay fea‐
ture via remote control 38
Headlight flasher 69
Headlight glass 188
Headlights 187
Headlights, care 200
Headlight washer system 69
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 52
Head-up Display 92
Head-up Display, care 202
Head-up display, M view 93
Head-up display, standard view 93
Heavy cargo, stowing 161
Height, seats 48
Height, vehicle 206
High-beam Assistant 97
High beams 69
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 97
Higher speed range 159
Hills 158
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 122
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 150
Hood 179
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 40
Hot exhaust system 157
HUD Head-up Display 92
Hydroplaning 157
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 83
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 83
Identification marks, tires 171
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
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Pedestrian detection, seeNight Vision 113
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 110
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 47
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 45
Plastic, care 201
Power failure 191
Power sunroof, glass 46
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 170
Pressure warning FTM, tires 106
Preventing Auto Start Stop 66
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 47
Protective function, win‐ dows 45
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 184
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 64
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 70
Rear lights 189
Rearview camera 131
Rearview mirror 55
Rear window defroster 140 Recirculated-air mode 139
Recommended fuel grade 168
Recommended tire brands 174
Refueling 166
Remaining range 84
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 142
Replacement fuse 191
Replacing bulbs, see Lamp replacement 187
Replacing parts 187
Replacing wheels/tires 174
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 127
Reserve warning, refer to Range 84
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 104
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 140
Retaining straps, securing cargo 161
Retreaded tires 174
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 190
Roadside parking lights 96
Roller sunblinds 46
RON recommended fuel grade 168
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 197
Rubber components, care 201
S Safe braking 158
Safety 7 Safety belt reminder for driv‐
er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 52
Safety belts 51
Safety belts, care 202
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 119
Safety systems, airbags 100
Saving fuel 162
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 187
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 198
Sealant 175
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 51
Seat heating, front 50
Seating position for chil‐ dren 59
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 54
Seats 48
Seat ventilation, front 50
Selection list in instrument cluster 88
Selector lever 72
Selector lever position 72
Sensors, care 202
Sequential mode 73
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 185
Service requirements, dis‐ play 86
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 194
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 125
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 127
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