CockpitVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series. Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selectedspecial equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
When using the features and systems descri‐
bed here, adhere to local regulations.
All around the steering wheel
1Safety switch for rear power win‐
dows 412Power windows 403Exterior mirror operation 494LampsParking lamps 83Low beams 83Automatic headlamp con‐
trol 84
Adaptive Light Control 84
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Turn signal 62High beams, head‐
lamp flasher 85High-beam Assistant 85Roadside parking lamps 85Computer 73Settings and information about
the vehicle 74Instrument lighting 876Steering wheel buttons, leftTelephone 196VolumeActivate/deactivate the voice acti‐
vation system 257Shift paddles 678Instrument cluster 149Steering wheel buttons, rightChange the radio station
Select a music track
Scroll through the redial listNext entertainment sourceRecirculated air mode 11010Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off 5711Steering column stalk, rightWindshield wipers 62Rain sensor 63Rear window wiper 6412Ignition lock 5713Steering wheel heating 5114Horn, the entire surface15Adjust the steering wheel 5116Cruise control 10117Opening tailgate 3618Releasing the hood 241Seite 13CockpitAt a glance13
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▷The settings are automatically saved in the
profile currently activated in the remote
control.▷The remote control used is detected when
the vehicle is unlocked and the stored pro‐
file is called up.▷Your personal settings will be recognized
and called up again even if the vehicle has
been used in the meantime by someone
else with another remote control.
The individual settings are stored for a maxi‐
mum of four remote controls. They are stored
for two remote controls if Comfort Access is in
use.
Personal Profile settingsThe following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
More information on the settings can be found
under:
▷Assigning the programmable memory but‐
tons, refer to page 22.▷Response of the central locking system
when the car is being unlocked, refer to
page 32.▷Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to
page 35.▷Automatic call-up of the driver's seat posi‐
tion after unlocking, refer to page 33.▷Settings for the display on the Control Dis‐
play and in the instrument cluster:▷12h/24h clock format, refer to
page 76.▷Date format, refer to page 77.▷Brightness of the Control Display, refer
to page 78.▷Language on the Control Display, refer
to page 77.▷Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance covered/remaining distances,
and temperature, refer to page 75.▷Show visual warning for the Park Distance
Control PDC, refer to page 104.▷rearview camera:▷Function selection, refer to page 106.▷Type of display, refer to page 107.▷Light settings:▷Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page 62.▷Welcome lamps, refer to page 83.▷Headlamp courtesy delay feature, refer
to page 84.▷Daytime running lights, refer to
page 84.▷High-beam Assistant, refer to
page 85.▷Automatic climate control: AUTO program,
cooling function and automatic recircu‐
lated air control activated/deactivated,
temperature, air flow rate and distribution,
refer to page 108.▷Navigation:▷Voice activation, refer to page 155.▷Route criteria, refer to page 153.▷Map view settings, refer to page 157.▷Entertainment:▷Tone control, refer to page 164.▷Radio, stored stations, refer to
page 172.▷CD/multimedia, audio source listened
to last, refer to page 174.▷Telephone: volume, refer to page 200.
Central locking system
The concept The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and re‐
leases the locks on the following:
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LampsVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series. Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
When using the features and systems descri‐
bed here, adhere to local regulations.
At a glance1Automatic headlamp control / Adaptive
Light Control / High-beam Assistant / wel‐
come lamps / daytime running lights2Lamps off / daytime running lights3Parking lamps / daytime running lights4Low beams/welcome lamps5Fog lamps
Parking lamps/low beams,
headlamp control
General information If the driver's door is opened while the ignition
is switched off, the exterior lighting is switched
off automatically in the following switch set‐
tings:
0,
,
Parking lamps
Switch position
: the vehicle lamps light
up on all sides, e.g., for parking.
Do not use the parking lamps for extended pe‐
riods; otherwise, the battery may become dis‐
charged and it would then be impossible to
start the engine.
When parking, it is preferable to switch on the
one-sided roadside parking lamps, refer to
page 85.
Low beams Switch position
with the ignition switched
on: the low beams light up.
Welcome lamps When parking the vehicle, leave the switch in
position
or : the parking and interior
lamps light up briefly when the vehicle is un‐
locked.
Activating/deactivating the welcome
lamps
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front fog lamps is switched on as a turning
lamp. This provides improved illumination of
the area inside the curve.
Controls
Activating Switch position
with the ignition switched
on.
The turning lamps are automatically switched
on depending on the steering angle or the use
of turn signals.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap‐
tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv‐
er's side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
When driving in reverse, both turning lamps
are active.
Malfunction The warning lamp lights up.A mes‐
sage appears on the Control Display.
Adaptive Light Control is malfunc‐
tioning or has failed. Have the system checked
as soon as possible.
High beams/roadside
parking lamps
1High beams2Headlamp flasher3Roadside parking lampsLeft and right roadside parking lamps
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
Switching on After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or
down beyond the resistance point for ap‐
prox. 2 seconds, arrow 3.
The roadside parking lamps drain the battery.
Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly
long periods of time; otherwise, the battery might not have enough power to start the en‐
gine.
Switching off
Briefly press the lever in the opposite direction
to the pressure point, arrow 3.
High-beam Assistant
The concept When the lights are switched on, this system
automatically switches the high beams on and
off. The procedure is controlled by a sensor on
the front of the interior rearview mirror. The as‐
sistant ensures that the high beams are
switched on whenever the traffic situation al‐
lows. The driver can intervene at any time and
switch the high beams on and off as usual.
Activating the High-beam Assistant1.Turn the light switch to .2.With the low beams switched on, briefly
push the turn indicator lever in the direc‐
tion of the high beam.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up. The high beams are
switched on and off automatically.
The system responds to light from oncoming
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to
adequate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities.
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Activating HDC
Press the button; the LED above the
button lights up.
The LED flashes when the brakes are applied
automatically.
Deactivating HDC Press the button again; the LED goes
out. HDC is automatically deactivated
above approx. 37 mph/60 km/h.
Using HDC
HDC can be used in every driving position.
Displays in the instrument cluster
1Display for target speed2HDC display
Malfunction
If the HDC display goes out during HDC opera‐
tion or is not displayed: HDC is not available
due to high brake temperatures or DSC has
failed.
Drive-off assistant
This system supports driving away on gradi‐
ents. The parking brake is not required.1.Hold the vehicle in place with the foot
brake.2.Release the foot brake and drive away
without delay.
Depending on the vehicle load, the vehicle may
roll back slightly.
Driving off without delay
After releasing the foot brake, start driv‐
ing without delay, since the drive-off assistant
will not hold the vehicle in place for more than
approx. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin
rolling back.◀
Servotronic The conceptThe Servotronic varies the steering force re‐
quired to turn the wheels depending on the
speed at which you are driving.
Power steering provides strong support at low
speeds, which means that less effort is needed
to turn the wheels. Power steering support
lessens as your speed increases.
Malfunction The warning lamp lights up.A mes‐
sage appears on the Control Display.
Servotronic is malfunctioning or has
failed. Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
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Image on the Control Display
Switching on the rear view camera
using iDrive
With PDC activated:
"Rear view camera"
The image of the rear view camera is dis‐
played. The setting is stored for the remote
control currently in use.
Malfunction
A Check Control message, refer to page 80, is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
The areas in front of and behind the vehicle ap‐
pear in shaded form on the Control Display.
PDC has failed. Have the system checked.
To ensure full operability:
▷Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.▷When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
Rear view camera
The concept The rear view camera assists you when park‐
ing and maneuvering in reverse. To accom‐
plish this, the region behind your vehicle is
shown on the Control Display.
System limits
Check the traffic situation as well
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐
dent could result from road users or objects lo‐
cated outside the picture area of the backup
camera.◀
Detection of objects
High, protruding objects such as ledges
may not be detected by the backup camera.◀
Switching on automatically With the engine running or the ignition
switched on, shift the selector lever into posi‐
tion R.
The image of the rear view camera is displayed
when the system has been switched on using
iDrive.
Switching off automatically when
driving forward
The system switches off when a certain dis‐
tance or speed is exceeded.
Switch on the system again if necessary.
Switching on/off manually
Press the button.
▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.
If PDC is displayed, switch on the backup cam‐
era via the iDrive, refer to page 105.
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Assistance functions
Functional requirement▷Rear view camera is switched on.▷Tailgate is completely closed.
Pathway lines
▷Can be displayed in the image of the rear
view camera when the transmission is in
reverse.▷Help estimate the required amount of
space when parking and maneuvering on a
flat road surface.▷Depend on the current steering angle and
are continuously adapted to movements of
the steering wheel.
Show the parking aid lines via the iDrive, refer
to page 107.
Turning lines
▷Can be displayed in the image of the rear
view camera.▷Show the path of the smallest turning cir‐
cle on a flat road surface.▷When the steering wheel is turned, only
one turning line is displayed.
Show the parking aid lines via the iDrive, refer
to page 107.
Parking using pathway and turning
lines
1.Position the vehicle so that the turning
lines lead into the margins of the parking
space.2.Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the pathway line covers the corresponding
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