CareVehicle features and op‐tions
This 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 sys‐
tems.
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-pres‐
sure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm. ◀
Automatic car washes
Hints▷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.▷Unscrew the rod antenna.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 66, 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 instructions
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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Carpets and floor matsNo objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the
function of the pedals could be impeded while
driving and create the risk of an accident.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly attached to
floor.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened
again after they were removed for cleaning,
e.g. ◀
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensors/cameras To clean sensors and cameras, use a cloth
moistened with a small amount of glass
cleaner.
Displays/Screens/Projection lenses Cleaning displays and screens
Do not use any chemical or household
cleaning agents; otherwise, surfaces can be af‐
fected. ◀
Keeping out moisture
Keep all fluids and moisture away from
the unit; otherwise, electrical components can
be damaged. ◀
Avoid pressure
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning
and do not use abrasive materials; otherwise,
damage can result. ◀
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.For stubborn soiling on the projection lens of
the Head-up Display, dampen the microfiber
cloth with alcohol. Extending projection lens,
refer to page 86.
Long-term
When the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, special measures must be taken.
Additional information is available from the
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Front-end collision warningwith City Braking func‐
tion 102
Front fog lights 91
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 95
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 95
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 100
Fuel 170
Fuel consumption, current 78
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 81
Fuel filler flap 168
Fuel gauge 77
Fuel lid 168
Fuel quality 170
Fuel recommendation 170
Fuel, tank capacity 221
Fuse 206
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 137
Gasoline 170
Gear change, Steptronic trans‐ mission 69
Gear shift indicator 78
General driving notes 152
Glare shield 141
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 45
Glove compartment 145
GREEN mode 160
GREEN mode, bonus range 162
GREEN mode driving style analysis 164
GREEN mode indicator 160
GREEN - program, driving dy‐ namics 111
GREEN tip 162 Gross vehicle weight, ap‐
proved 219
Ground clearance 154
H Halogen headlights 197
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 64
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 138
Hazard warning flashers 207
Head airbags 93
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 89
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 89
Headlight flasher 65
Headlight glass 196
Headlights, care 213
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 52
Head restraints, rear 52
Head-up Display 86
Head-up Display, standard view 86
Heavy cargo, stowing 156
High-beam Assistant 90
High beams 65
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 90
Hills 154
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 112
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 146
Homepage 6
Hood 186
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 153
HUD Head-up Display 86
Hydroplaning 153 I
Ice warning, see External tem‐ perature warning 77
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 77
Identification marks, tires 177
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification number 9
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 60
Ignition on 60
Illuminated ring, central in‐ strument cluster 85
Indication of a flat tire 97, 100
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 73
Individual air distribu‐ tion 131, 133
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 172
Inflation pressure warning, tires 100
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 81
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 97
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100
Instrument cluster 72
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 73
Instrument lighting 91
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Safety 102
Intensity, AUTO program 133
Interior equipment 137
Interior lights 91
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 38
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Mirrors 53
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 153
Mobility System 181
Mode, GREEN Mode 160
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 196
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 56
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
Multimedia, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
N Navigation, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 52
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 52
New wheels and tires 179
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 210
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 194
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 125
Octane rating, refer to Recom‐ mended fuel grade 170
Odometer 77
Office, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Oil 188
Oil, adding 189
Oil additives 189
Oil change 190
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 78 Oil filler neck 189
Oil types, alternative 190
Oil types, approved 190
Old batteries, disposal 206
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 194
Onboard monitor 18
Onboard monitor operating concept 18
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 195
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening/closing with remote control 37
Operating menus, onboard monitor 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 134
P
Paint, vehicle 213
Panoramic glass sunroof 45
Parallel parking assistant 125
Park Distance Control PDC 121
Parked-car ventilation 135
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 154
Parking aid, refer to PDC 121
Parking assistant 125
Parking brake 64
Parking lights 88
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 54
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 124
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 121
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 105
Performance Control 110 Personal Profile 35
Phone, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 46
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 45
Plastic, care 214
Power failure 205
Power windows 44
Pressure, tire air pressure 172
Pressure warning, tires 100
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 46
Protective function, win‐ dows 45
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 19
R
Radiator fluid 191
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 60
Radio, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Rain sensor 66
Rear fog lights 91
Rear lights 199
Rear luggage rack 157
Rearview camera 123
Rearview mirror 53
Rear window de‐ froster 131, 134
Recirculated-air filter 135
Recirculated-air mode 131, 134
Recommended fuel grade 170
Recommended tire brands 180
Refueling 168
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Remote control/key 34
Remote control, blocking 35
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, replacing the battery 34
Remote control, univer‐ sal 137
Replacement fuse 206
Replacing parts 195
Replacing the battery, remote control 34
Replacing wheels/tires 179
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 115
Reserve warning, refer to Range 77
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 97
Retaining straps, securing cargo 156
Retreaded tires 180
Roadside parking lights 88
RON recommended fuel grade 170
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 219
Roof-mounted luggage rack 156
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 210
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 181
Rubber components, care 214
Run-flat tires 181
S
Safe braking 153
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 51
Safety belts 50 Safety belts, care 214
Safety reel, windows 45
Safety systems, airbags 93
Saving fuel 159
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver 195
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 211
Sealant 181
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 50
Seat heating, front 50
Seating position for chil‐ dren 56
Seats 48
Selection list in instrument cluster 80
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 69
Sensors, care 215
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 193
Service requirements, dis‐ play 78
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 207
Settings, locking/unlocking 42
Settings, mirrors 53
Settings on Control Display 84
Shift paddles on steering wheel 70
Side airbags 93
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 42
Sitting safely 48
Size 218
Slide/tilt glass roof 45
Snow chains 185
Socket 141
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 194
Spare fuse 206
Specified engine oil types 190
Speed, average 82 Speed limit detection, com‐
puter 82
Speed limiter, display 79
Speed Limit Information 79
Speed warning 83
Split screen 23
Sport displays 82
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 111
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 69
Stability control systems 109
Standard view, Head-up Dis‐ play 86
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 62
Start/Stop button 60
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 61
Status control display, tires 97
Status information, onboard monitor 23
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering wheel, adjusting 55
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion 70
Steptronic transmission 68
Stopping the engine 61
Storage compartments 145
Storage, tires 180
Storing the vehicle 215
Summer tires, tread 178
Sun visor 141
Supplementary text mes‐ sages 76
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 111
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 135
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
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Tachometer 77
Tailgate 40
Tailgate via remote control 38
Tail lights 199
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 218
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 131
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 133
Temperature display for exter‐ nal temperature 77
Temperature, engine 82
Tempomat, see Camera- based cruise control 113
Terminal, starting aid 208
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 76
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 43
Thigh support 49
Tilt alarm sensor 43
Time of arrival 82
Tire damage 179
Tire identification marks 177
Tire inflation pressure 172
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 100
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Tires, changing 179
Tire sealant 181
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 172
Tires, run-flat tires 181
Tire tread 178
Tone, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Tools 195
Total vehicle weight 219
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 210
Towing 209
Tow-starting 209 TPM Tire Pressure Monitor 96
Traction control 110
TRACTION drive mode, driving dynamics 110
Transmission lock, releasing manually 70
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 68
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 68
Transporting children safely 56
Tread, tires 178
Trip computer 82
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 65
Trip odometer 77
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 124
Turn signal, front 197
Turn signal, side 202
Turn signals, operation 65
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 199
U
Unintentional alarm 44
Units of measure 84
Universal remote control 137
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 69
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 42
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 214
USB interface 142
V
Vanity mirror 141
Vehicle battery 205 Vehicle battery, replacing 205
Vehicle, break-in 152
Vehicle care 213
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 203
Vehicle paint 213
Vehicle storage 215
Vehicle wash 212
Ventilation 135
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 135
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 73
Warning displays, see Check Control 73
Warning messages, see Check Control 73
Warning triangle 207
Washer fluid 67
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 67
Washer system 65
Washing, vehicle 212
Water on roads 153
Weights 219
Welcome lights 89
Wheels, changing 179
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 172
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Window defroster, rear 131, 134
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