
The radio-ready state switches off automati‐
cally:▷After approx. 8 minutes.▷When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐
tral locking system.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g.,
the ignition is automatically switched off for the
following reasons:
▷Opening or closing the driver's door.▷Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.▷When automatically switching from low
beams to parking lights.
If the engine is switched off and the ignition is
switched on, the system automatically
switches to the radio-ready state if the lights
are turned off or, if correspondingly equipped,
the daytime running lights are activated.
Starting the engine
Hints Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas, since breathing in exhaust fumes may
lead to loss of consciousness and death. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running; doing so poses a risk of
danger.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, set the parking brake and place the trans‐
mission in selector lever position P or N to pre‐
vent the vehicle from moving.◀
Repeated starting in quick succession
Avoid trying to start the vehicle repeat‐
edly and in quick succession. Otherwise, the
fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned,
posing a risk of overheating and damage to the
catalytic converter.◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at
moderate engine speeds.
Diesel engine
If the engine is cold and temperatures are be‐
low approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃, the start process may
be delayed somewhat due to automatic pre‐
heating.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Steptronic transmission
Starting the engine1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
Manual transmission
Starting the engine
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neu‐
tral.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
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LoadingVehicle features and options
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
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Hints Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved ca‐
pacity of the tires, never overload the vehicle.
Overloading can lead to overheating and in‐
creases the rate at which damage develops in‐
side the tires. This could result in a sudden
loss of tire inflation pressure.◀
No fluids in the cargo area
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
cargo area; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam‐
aged.◀
Heavy and hard objects
Do not stow any heavy and hard objects
in the car's interior without securing them; oth‐
erwise, they may present a danger to occu‐
pants, e.g., during braking and evasive maneu‐
vers.◀
Determining the load limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed XXX kg
or YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to thevehicle and unstable driving situations
may result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or
YYY pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =
400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of lug‐
gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi‐
cle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
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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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