
ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page  242.6Notes
At a glance
14Cockpit18iDrive27Voice activation system30Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
34Opening and closing50Adjusting60Transporting children safely64Driving77Displays92Lights97Safety119Driving stability control systems124Driving comfort145Climate control152Interior equipment160Storage compartments
Driving tips
166Things to remember when driving169Loading172Saving fuelMobility182Refueling184Fuel189Wheels and tires204Engine compartment206Engine oil209Coolant210Maintenance212Replacing components223Breakdown assistance229Care
Reference
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middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page  209.
Odometer and trip odometer Display
▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Show/reset kilometers 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
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, e.g., to avoid the increased 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  89.
Date The date is displayed in the
computer.
Setting the date and date for‐
mat, refer to page  89.
Range
Display With a low remaining range:▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.▷The remaining range is
shown on the on-board co‐
mupter.▷With a dynamic driving style - e.g., taking
curves aggressively - engine operation
might vary.
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 engine operation might fail
and damage might occur.◀
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Engine compartmentVehicle 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 tothe selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Jump-starting, negative battery terminal2Vehicle identification number3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive battery terminal5Engine compartment fuse box6Oil filler neck7Coolant reservoir
The coolant reservoir for 6-cylinder and
diesel engines is located on the opposite
side of the engine compartment.Seite 204MobilityEngine compartment204
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CoolantVehicle 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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Hints Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while
the engine is hot; otherwise, esliding coolant
may cause burns.◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for the vehicle. Information about the
suitable additives are available from the service
center.
Coolant level
General information
Depending on the engine installation, the cool‐
ant reservoir is located on the right side or the
left side of the engine compartment.
Checking1.Let the engine cool.2.The coolant level is correct if it lies be‐
tween the minimum and maximum marks.The marks are on the side of the coolant
reservoir.SymbolMeaningMaximumMinimum
Adding
1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess
pressure to dissipate, then open it.3.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up
to the specified level; do not overfill.4.Turn the lid until there is an audible click.
The arrows on the coolant reservoir and
the lid must point towards one another.5.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmen‐
tal protection regulations when dispos‐
ing of coolant and coolant additives.
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Continued driving with a flattire  102 , 105  
Control Display  18 
Control Display, settings  89 
Controller  18, 19  
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility  119 
Convenient opening with the remote control  37 
Coolant  209 
Coolant level  209 
Coolant temperature  82 
Cooling function  146, 149  
Cooling, maximum  148 
Cooling system  209 
Cornering light  93 
Corrosion on brake discs  168 
Cosmetic mirror  156 
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking  37 
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked  38 
Cruise control  130 
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go  124 
Cruising range  82 
Cupholders  162 
Current fuel consumption  83 
D
Damage, tires  197 
Damping control, dy‐ namic  121 
Data, technical  236 
Date  82 
Daytime running lights  93 
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows  146 
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting  150 
Defrosting the windows  146 
Dehumidifying, air  146, 149  
Deleting personal data  25 
Deletion of personal data  25 
Destination distance  87 Diesel exhaust fluid, at low
temperatures  186 
Diesel exhaust fluid, having refilled  186 
Diesel exhaust fluid, on mini‐ mum  186 
Diesel exhaust fluid, replen‐ ishing yourself  186 
Diesel particulate filter  167 
Digital clock  82 
Digital compass  154 
Dimensions  236 
Dimmable exterior mirrors  58 
Dimmable interior rearview mirror  59 
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals  69 
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster  77 
Display in windshield  90 
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting  95 
Displays, cleaning  232 
Disposal, coolant  209 
Disposal, vehicle battery  221 
Distance control, refer to PDC  132 
Distance to destination  87 
Divided screen view, split screen  23 
Door lock  39 
Door lock, refer to Remote control  34 
Drive-off assistant  123 
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC  119 
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety  106 
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety  106 
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol  121  
Driving instructions, break- in  166  
Driving mode  121 
Driving notes, general  166 Driving stability control sys‐
tems  119 
Driving style analysis  177 
Driving tips  166 
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  119  
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol  120  
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol  121  
Dynamic Stability Control DSC  119 
Dynamic Traction Control DTC  120 
E ECO PRO  173 
ECO PRO, bonus range  174 
ECO PRO display  173 
ECO PRO driving mode  173 
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis  177  
ECO PRO mode  173 
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction  175 
EfficientDynamics  176 
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster  77 
Electronic oil measure‐ ment  206 
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC  119 
Emergency detection, remote control  35 
Emergency release, fuel filler flap  182 
Emergency Request  223 
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start  35 
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock  75 
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid  41 
Energy Control  83 
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Engine, automatic Start/Stopfunction  66 
Engine, automatic switch- off  66 
Engine compartment  204 
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in  205 
Engine coolant  209 
Engine idling when driving, coasting  176 
Engine oil  206 
Engine oil, adding  207 
Engine oil additives  208 
Engine oil change  208 
Engine oil filler neck  207 
Engine oil temperature  81 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  208 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  208 
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion  35 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  224  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  65 
Engine stop  66 
Engine temperature  81 
Entering a car wash  229 
Equipment, interior  152 
Error displays, see Check Control  78 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  119 
Exchanging wheels/tires  197 
Exhaust system  167 
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature  58 
Exterior mirrors  57 
External start  224 
External temperature dis‐ play  82 
External temperature warn‐ ing  82 
Eyes for securing cargo  170 F
Failure message, see Check Control  78 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  45 
Fan, refer to Air flow  146, 149  
Filler neck for engine oil  207 
Fine wood, care  231 
First aid kit  224 
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting  227 
Flat tire, changing wheels  220 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  104 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  100 
Flat tire, warning lamp  101, 104  
Flooding  167 
Floor carpet, care  232 
Floor mats, care  232 
Fogged up windows  146 
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system  158 
Fold-out position, wiper  71 
Foot brake  167 
Front airbags  97 
Front-end collision warning with braking function  109 
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion  107 
Front fog lights  95 
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement  217 
Front lights  213 
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation  99 
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp  99 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  104 
Fuel  184 
Fuel consumption, current  83 Fuel consumption, refer to
Average fuel consump‐
tion  87 
Fuel filler flap  182 
Fuel gauge  81 
Fuel lid  182 
Fuel quality  184 
Fuel recommendation  184 
Fuel, tank capacity  241 
Fuse  221 
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control  152 
Gasoline  184 
Gear change, Steptronic transmission  73 
Gear shift indicator  84 
General driving notes  166 
Glare shield  156 
Glass sunroof, powered  47 
Glove compartment  160 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  236 
H Handbrake, refer to parking brake  68 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  153 
Hazard warning flashers  223 
Head airbags  97 
Headlight control, auto‐ matic  93 
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture  93 
Headlight flasher  69 
Headlight glass  213 
Headlights  213 
Headlights, care  230 
Headlight washer system  69 
Head restraints  50 
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Opening and closing, withoutremote control  39 
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control  37 
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation  42 
Operating concept, iDrive  18 
Optional equipment, standard equipment  6 
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol  149  
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature  82 
P Paint, vehicle  230 
Parallel parking assistant  140 
Park Distance Control PDC  132 
Parked-car ventilation  151 
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion  168 
Parking aid, refer to PDC  132 
Parking assistant  140 
Parking brake  68 
Parking lights  92 
Particulate filter  167 
Parts and accessories  7 
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward  58 
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era  136  
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol  132  
Pedestrian warning with city braking function  112 
Personal Profile  35 
Personal Profile, exporting profiles  36 
Personal Profile, importing profiles  37 
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof  48 Pinch protection system, win‐
dows  46 
Plastic, care  231 
Power failure  221 
Power sunroof, glass  47 
Power windows  46 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure  189 
Pressure warning FTM, tires  104 
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file  35 
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive  24 
Protective function, glass sunroof  48 
Protective function, win‐ dows  46 
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller  18, 19  
R Radiator fluid  209 
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  220 
Rear socket  157 
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment  218 
Rearview camera  135 
Rearview mirror  57 
Rear window de‐ froster  146, 149  
Recirculated-air filter  150 
Recirculated-air mode  146, 149  
Recommended fuel grade  184 
Recommended tire brands  198 Refueling  182 
Remaining range  82 
Remote control/key  34 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion  38 
Remote control, univer‐ sal  152  
Replacement fuse  221 
Replacing parts  212 
Replacing wheels/tires  197 
Reporting safety defects  9 
RES button  127 
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC  124 
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol  130  
Reserve warning, refer to Range  82 
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  101 
Retaining straps, securing cargo  170 
Retreaded tires  198 
Roadside parking lights  93 
Roller sunblinds  47 
RON recommended fuel grade  184 
Roofliner  17 
Roof load lidacity  236 
Roof-mounted luggage rack  171 
Rope for tow-starting/ towing  227 
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires  199 
Rubber components, care  231 
Run-flat tires  199 
S Safe braking  167 
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