Interior rearview mirror
To reduce the blinding effect from the rear
when driving at night: turn the knob.
Interior rearview and exterior mirrors,
automatic dimming feature
Two photocells are used for control:
▷In the mirror frame, see arrow.▷On the back of the mirror.
For proper operation:
▷Keep the photocells clean.▷Do not cover the area between the inside
rearview mirror and the windshield.▷Do not apply stickers to the windshield in
front of the mirror.Steering wheel
Adjusting Do not adjust while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement
could result in an accident. ◀1.Fold the lever down.2.Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seating posi‐
tion.3.Fold the lever back.
Do not use force to swing the lever back.
Do not use force to swing the lever back
up; otherwise, the mechanism will be dam‐
aged. ◀
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3Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or
the rain sensor4Cleaning the windshield and headlamps
Switching on wipers
Press the wiper lever upward, arrow 1.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
Normal wiper speed
Press up once.
The system switches to operation in the inter‐
mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed
Press up twice or press once beyond the resist‐
ance point.
The system switches to normal speed when the
vehicle is stationary.
Switching off wipers or brief wipe Press the wiper lever down, arrow 2.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
▷Brief wipe: press down once.▷To switch off normal wipe: press down
once.▷To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.
Intermittent wipe or rain sensor
If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the
intermittent-wipe time is a preset.
If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the
time between wipes is controlled automatically
and depends on the intensity of the rainfall.
The rain sensor is mounted on the windshield,
directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.
Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash; otherwise,
damage could be caused by undesired wiper
activation. ◀
Activating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press the button, arrow 3.
The symbol is shown in the tachometer.
Setting the sensitivity of the rain sensor1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 58.2.Press the button on the turn indicator lever
repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.3.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.4.Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐
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Protective action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
collisions.
Information on how to ensure the opti‐
mal protective effect of the airbags▷Keep at a distance from the airbags.▷Always grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim, holding your hands at
the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to
keep the danger of injury to your hands or
arms as low as possible if the airbag is trig‐
gered.▷There should be no people, animals, or ob‐
jects between an airbag and a person.▷Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the front passenger side as a storage area.▷Keep the dashboard and window on the
front passenger side clear, i.e., do not cover
with adhesive labels or coverings, and do
not attach holders such as for navigation in‐
struments and mobile phones.▷Make sure that the front passenger is sitting
correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs
in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries can
occur if the front airbag is triggered.▷Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects on the front passenger seat
that are not approved specifically for seats
with integrated side airbags.▷Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as
jackets, over the backrests.▷Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag and do not rest
against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries
can occur if the airbags are triggered.▷Do not remove the airbag restraint system.▷Do not remove the steering wheel.▷Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐
bag cover panels, cover them or modify
them in any way.▷Never modify either the individual compo‐
nents or the wiring in the airbag system.
This also applies to steering wheel covers,
the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars
and the sides of the headliner. ◀
Even when all instructions are followed closely,
injury from contact with the airbags cannot be
ruled out in certain situations.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term and, in most cases, temporary hear‐
ing impairment in sensitive individuals.
In the case of a malfunction, deactivation
and after triggering of the airbags
Do not touch the individual components imme‐
diately after the system has been triggered;
otherwise, there is the danger of burns.
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐
mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by
your service center or a workshop that has the
necessary authorization for handling explo‐
sives.
Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐
tem could lead to failure in an emergency or
undesired triggering of the airbag, either of
which could result in injury. ◀
Warning notices and information about the air‐
bags can also be found on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of the front
passenger airbags
The system determines whether the front pas‐
senger seat is occupied by measuring the elec‐
trical resistance of the human body.
The front, side, and knee airbags on the front
passenger side are activated or deactivated ac‐
cordingly by the system.
The indicator lamp above the interior rearview
mirror, refer to page 84, shows the current
status of the front passenger airbags, deacti‐
vated or activated.
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Interior equipmentVehicle equipmentThis 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 sys‐
tems.
Universal garage door
opener
The concept
The universal garage door opener can be used
to operate up to 3 functions in remote-control‐
led systems, such as garage door drives or
lighting systems. The universal garage door
opener replaces up to 3 different hand-held
transmitters. To operate it, the buttons on the
interior rearview mirror must be programmed
for the desired functions. The hand-held trans‐
mitter for the system is needed for the pro‐
gramming procedure.
During programming
During programming and before activat‐
ing a device using the Universal Garage Door
Opener, ensure that there are no people, ani‐
mals, or objects in the range of movement of
the remote-controlled device; otherwise, there
is a risk of injury or damage.
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter. ◀
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored
functions for security reasons.Compatibility
If this symbol is printed on the packag‐
ing or in the operating instructions of
the system being operated, the system
is generally compatible with the universal ga‐
rage door opener.
If you have any questions, please contact:▷Your service center.▷www.homelink.com on the Internet.
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson
Controls, Inc.
Controls on the interior rearview mirror
1LED2Buttons3Hand-held transmitter, required for pro‐
gramming.
Programming
General information
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Initial setup:
Press the right and left buttons on the inte‐
rior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap‐
prox. 20 seconds until the LED on the inte‐
rior rearview mirror begins to flash. All
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3.Hold the hand-held transmitter of the sys‐
tem to be operated a distance of approx. 1
to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm away from the buttons
on the interior rearview mirror. The re‐
quired distance depends on the particular
hand-held transmitter.4.Press the button of the desired function on
the hand-held transmitter and the button
being programmed on the interior rearview
mirror simultaneously and hold. The LED on
the interior rearview mirror flashes slowly at
first.5.When the LED flashes more rapidly, release
both buttons. Rapid flashing indicates that
the button on the interior rearview mirror
has been programmed.
If the LED does not flash faster after 60 sec‐
onds, change the distance between the in‐
terior rearview mirror and the hand-held
transmitter and repeat the step. Multiple
trials at different distances may be neces‐
sary. Wait at least 15 seconds between tri‐
als.6.To program additional functions on other
buttons, repeat steps 3 to 5.
The systems can be operated with the buttons
on the interior rearview mirror.
Special characteristics of alternating-
code radio systems
If the system cannot be operated after re‐
peated programming, check whether the sys‐
tem to be operated uses an alternating-code
system.
Read the operating instructions of the system
or press and hold the programmed button on
the interior rearview mirror. If the LED on the
interior rearview mirror flashes rapidly at first
and then lights up continuously for 2 seconds,
the system is equipped with an alternating-
code system. This flashing LED pattern repeats
itself for approx. 20 seconds.
In systems with an alternating-code system, the
universal garage door opener and the system
must be additionally synchronized.
Please obtain additional information on syn‐
chronization in the operating instructions of the
system being set up.
The systems will be easier to synchronize with
the aid of a second person.
Synchronization:1.Park the vehicle within range of the re‐
mote-controlled system.2.Program the corresponding button on the
interior rearview mirror as described.3.Identify and press the synchronization but‐
ton on the system being set up. You have
approx. 30 seconds for the next step.4.Press and hold the button on the interior
rearview mirror for approx. 3 seconds and
then release it. Repeat this step up to three
times if necessary to complete the synchro‐
nization procedure. When synchronization
is completed, the programmed function is
executed.
Reprogramming individual buttons
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Hold the hand-held transmitter at a dis‐
tance of approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm from
the memory buttons.
The required distance depends on the par‐
ticular hand-held transmitter.3.Press the memory button of the universal
garage door opener.4.If the LED flashes slowly after approx.
20 seconds, press the transmit button on
the hand-held transmitter.5.Release both buttons when the LED flashes
rapidly.
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Canada: if the LED does not flash rapidly af‐
ter approx. 60 seconds, change the dis‐
tance and repeat the step. If programming
was aborted by the hand-held transmitter,
hold down the memory button and press
and release the button on the hand-held
transmitter several times for 2 seconds.
Controls
Prior to operation
Before operating a unit with the Universal
Garage Door Opener, ensure that there are no
people, animals, or objects in the range of
movement of the 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 with the engine running or the igni‐
tion switched on. When you are within the re‐
ception range of the system, press and hold the
button until the function is initiated. The LED on
the interior rearview mirror lights up continu‐
ously while the radio signal is being transmit‐
ted.
Deleting stored functions
Press the right and left buttons on the interior
rearview mirror simultaneously for approx.
20 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly. All
stored functions are deleted. The functions can‐
not be deleted individually.
Digital compass1Adjustment button on the back of the mir‐
ror2Display
The display shows the main or secondary com‐
pass direction in which the vehicle is traveling.
Operating concept
Various functions can be called up by pressing
the adjustment button with a pointed object
such as a pen. The following adjustment op‐
tions are displayed one after the other, de‐
pending on how long the adjustment button is
pressed:
▷Press briefly: switch the display on/off.▷3 to 6 seconds: set the compass zone.▷6 to 9 seconds: calibrate the compass.▷9 to 12 seconds: set left-hand/right hand
steering.▷12 to 15 seconds: set the language.
Setting compass zones
Set the compass zone corresponding to the ve‐
hicle's geographic location so that the compass
can function correctly; refer to the world map
with compass zones.
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Gas station recommenda‐tion 147
Gear change– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 65
Gear display, automatic trans‐
mission with Steptronic 65
Glass sunroof, electrical 41
Glass sunroof, electrical
– Convenient operation 34– Opening, closing 42– Raising 42– Remote control 34
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐
gation system 134
H Halogen headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 241
Hand car wash, care 255
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 105
Hands-free microphone 18
Hazard warning system 18
HD Radio 159
Head airbags 82
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 78
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 79
Headlamp flasher 61, 79
Headlamp flasher, indicator lamp 17
Headlamps 78
Headlamps, care 255
Headlamps, cleaning, washer fluid 64
Head restraints 50
Head restraints
– Adjusting the height 50– Removing 50
Heatable
– Windshield 103Heating– Rear window 100, 103– Seats 47– Windshield 103
Height adjustment
– Seats 45
High beams 79
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 241
High beams, indicator lamp 17
Hill drive-off assistant 95
Hills 124
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 58
Homepage 6
Hood 232
Hood, closing 233
Hood, opening 233
Hood, unlocking 233
Horn 14
House number, entering for navigation 137
Hydraulic brake assistant 93
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 68
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 68
Identification marks, run-flat tires 228
Identification marks, tires 224
iDrive
– Changing settings 73– Changing the date and
time 72– Changing the language 73– Changing the units of meas‐
ure and display format 72– Setting the brightness 74
Ignition 58
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio ready state 58
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 58
Ignition key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key 32
Ignition lock 58
Ignition, switched off 59
Ignition, switched on 58
Indicator and warning lamps 17
Indicator and warning lamps– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 89
Individual air distribution 100
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Flat Tire Monitor 85
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 87
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 220
Information on the navigation data 134
Initializing
– Compass, refer to Calibrat‐
ing 107– Glass sunroof, electrical 42– Refer to Setting the time and
date 72
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM 86
Instrument cluster, refer to Displays 16
Instrument lighting 80
Instruments, refer to Cock‐ pit 14
Integrated key 32
Interactive map 141
Interior equipment 104
Interior lamps 81
Interior lamps
– Remote control 35
Interior mirror 52
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 106
Interior temperature, setting
– Air conditioner 99– Automatic climate con‐
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Radio ready state, switchedoff 59
Radio ready state, switched on 58
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 58
Rain sensor 62
Random 167
Random playback 167
Range 70
RDS 159
Reading out loud 208
Rear 46
Rear fog lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 243
Rear fog lamps, indicator lamp 17
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps 243
Rear seat backrests, folda‐ ble 110 , 111
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 51
Rear window de‐ froster 100, 103
Rear window, washing 63
Rear window wiper 63
Recirculated air mode 100, 102
Recommended tire brands 227
Redialing 186, 198
Releasing, refer to Unlock‐ ing 39
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 74
Remaining range, refer to Range 70
Reminders 208
Remote control– Battery replacement 41– Comfort Access 38– Malfunctions 35, 40
Remote control, removing
from the ignition lock 58
Remote control, service
data 237
Remote control, univer‐ sal 104
Remote inquiry 185, 197
Replacement remote con‐ trol 32
Replacing wheels/tires 227
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 69
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir 64
Restraining systems– Refer to Safety belts 47
Restraint systems for chil‐
dren 53
Retreaded tires 227
Reverse gear, manual trans‐ mission 65
Road, avoiding 145
Road detour 145
Roadside Assistance 248
Roadside parking lamp, bulb replacement 241
Roadside parking lamps 79
RON gasoline quality 218
RON, refer to Fuel quality 218
Route 146
Route criteria, route 145
Route, displaying 146
Route section, bypassing 146
RPM, refer to Engine data 260
Rubber seals, care 256
Run-flat tires 228
Run-flat tires
– Flat tire 86
Run-flat tires, tire inflation
pressure 220
Running lights, refer to Park‐ ing lamps/low beams 78
S Safe braking 123
Safety 7
Safety belts 47
Safety belts– Damage 50– Rear center safety belt 48
Safety belts, care 257
Safety belts, indicator/warning lamp 50
Safety belts, reminder 50
Safety systems
– Safety belts 47
Safety systems, airbags 82
Satellite radio 160
Saving fuel 130
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 149
Screen, see Control Display 20
Seat adjustment 46
Seat adjustment
– Manual 45
Seat belts
– Refer to Safety belts 47
Seat heating 47
Seats
– Adjusting 45– Heating 47– Sitting safely 45
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 65
Selector lever lock, overrid‐ ing 67
Selector lever lock, refer to Changing selector lever posi‐
tions, Shiftlock 65
Selector lever positions, auto‐ matic transmission with
Steptronic 65
Service and warranty 8
Service data in the remote control 237
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 237
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements 74
Service requirements 74
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