
  Function is deactivated.
Touchpad Some iDrive functions can be operated using
the touchpad on the controller:
Selecting functions1."Settings"2."Touchpad"3.Select the desired function.▷"Speller": enter letters and numbers.▷"Interactive map": viewing the interac‐
tive map.▷"Browser": enter Internet addresses.▷"Audio feedback": pronounces entered
letters and numbers.
Entering letters and numbers
Entering letters requires some practice at the
beginning. When entering, pay attention to the
following:
▷For the input of upper/lower case letters
and numbers, it may be necessary to reel
via the controller to the corresponding In‐
put mode, refer to page  24, e.g. when the
spelling of upper and lower case letters is
identical.▷Enter characters as they are displayed on
the Control Display.▷Always enter associated characters, such
as accents or periods so that the letter can
be clearly recognized. Possible input de‐
pends on the set language. Where neces‐
sary, enter special characters via the con‐
troller.▷To delete a character, slide to the left on
the touchpad.▷To enter a blank space, slide to the right in
the center of the touchpad.▷To enter a hyphen, slide to the right in the
upper area of the touchpad.▷To enter an underscore, swipe to the right
in the lower area of the touchpad.
Using interactive map and Internet
Via touch-pad move the interactive map in the
navigation system and Internet sites.
FunctionControlsMove interactive map or
Internet sites.Swipe into re‐
spective direc‐
tion.Enlarge/shrink interactive
map or Internet sites.Drag in or out on
the touchpad with
fingers.Display the menu or open
a link in the Internet.Tap once.
Changing settings
You may change control display settings via
touchpad. Swipe left or right accordingly.
Example: setting the clock Setting the clock
On the Control Display:
1.  Press button. The main menu is dis‐
played.2.Turn the controller until "Settings" is high‐
lighted, and then press the controller.3.If necessary, move the controller to the left
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A recommendation to take a break is displayed
only once during an uninterrupted trip.
After a break, another recommendation to take
a break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐
mately 45 minutes.
System limits
The function may be limited in the following
situations, for instance, and will either output
an incorrect warning or no warning at all:▷When the clock is set incorrectly.▷When the vehicle speed is mainly below
about 43 mph/70 km/h.▷With a sporty driving style, such as during
rapid acceleration or when cornering fast.▷In active driving situations, such as when
changing lanes frequently.▷When the road surface is poor.▷In the event of strong side winds.
PreCrash
The concept With this system critical driving situations that
might result in an accident can be detected
above a speed of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. In these situations, preventive measures are au‐
tomatically taken to minimize the risk of an ac‐
cident as much as possible.
Critical driving situations may include:
▷Emergency stop.▷Severe understeering.▷Severe oversteering.
If the vehicle includes the front-end collision
warning or front-end collision warning with
braking feature, impending collisions with vehi‐
cles driving ahead or stopped in front of you
can also be detected within the system's
range.
Note
Personal responsibility
The system cannot possibly serve as a
substitute for the driver's personal judgment of
the traffic situation. The system may not al‐
ways detect critical situations reliably and in a
timely manner. Adapt speed to traffic situation
and drive alertly; otherwise, a risk to safety may
result.◀
Function
After the safety belt is buckled, the front belts
are automatically pretensioned once after the
vehicle is driven is away.
In critical driving situations, the following indi‐
vidual functions become active as needed:▷The front belts are automatically preten‐
sioned.▷Automatic closing of the windows.▷Automatic closing of the glass sunroof.▷Automatic Positioning of the backrest for
the front passenger seat.▷For vehicles equipped with Comfort Seats
in the rear: automatic positioning of the
backrests for the rear passenger seats.
After a critical driving situation without an acci‐
dent, the front belts are loosened again. All
other systems can be restored to the desired
setting.
If the belt tension does not loosen automati‐
cally, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the belt
using the red button in the buckle. Fasten the
belt before continuing on your trip.
PostCrash
In the event of an accident, the system can
bring the car to a halt automatically without in‐
tervention by the driver in certain situations.
This can reduce the risk of a further collision
and the consequences thereof.
Depressing the brake pedal can cause the ve‐
hicle to brake harder. This interrupts automatic
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Closing/opening via doorlock  43 
Closing/opening with remote control  41 
Closing the trunk lid with no- touch activation  49 
Clothes hooks  183 
Coasting  79 
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals  84 
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system  85 
Combustion engine, start‐ ing  78 
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control  144 
Comfort Access  47 
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control  144 
Compressor  212 
Computer, refer to On-board computer  102 
Condensation on win‐ dows  168 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle  192  
Condition Based Service CBS  223 
Confirmation signal  50 
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
ConnectedDrive Services 
Contact with water, hybrid system  34 
Continued driving with a flat tire  117 , 120  
Control Display  18 
Control Display, settings  105 
Controller  18 
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility  140 
Convenient opening with the remote control  41 
Coolant  221 Coolant level  221 
Coolant temperature  98 
Cooling function  169 
Cooling, maximum  169 
Cooling system  221 
Cornering light  109 
Corrosion on brake discs  192 
Cosmetic mirror  177 
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking  41 
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked  42 
Cruise control  153 
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go  146 
Cruise Control, refer to Active Cruise Control  146 
Cruising range  99 
Cupholder  183 
Curb weight  245 
D
Damage, tires  210 
Damping control, dy‐ namic  142 
Data, technical  244 
Date  99 
Daytime running lights  109 
Deactivating drive readi‐ ness  78 
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting  168 
Dehumidifying, air  169 
Deleting personal data  24 
Deletion of personal data  24 
Destination distance  103 
Digital clock  99 
Dimensions  244 
Dimmable exterior mirrors  69 
Dimmable interior rearview mirror  70 
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals  84 
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster  91 Display in windshield  106 
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting  111 
Displays, cleaning  240 
Displays, hybrid system  92 
Disposal, coolant  222 
Disposal, vehicle battery  231 
Distance control, refer to PDC  155 
Distance to destination  103 
Divided screen view, split screen  23 
Door lock  43 
Door lock, refer to Remote control  38 
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing  44 
DRIVE, driving with combus‐ tion engine  80 
Drive-off assistant  140 
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC  140 
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety  121 
Drive readiness in detail  77 
Drive readiness states  76 
Drive readuness, deacti‐ vate  78 
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety  121 
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol  142  
Driving instructions, break- in  188  
Driving instructions, hybrid system  188 
Driving mode  142 
Driving notes, general  190 
Driving stability control sys‐ tems  140 
Driving tips  190 
Driving with combustion en‐ gine, DRIVE  80 
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  140  Seite 248ReferenceEverything from A to Z248
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