corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towing
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Manual transmission
Observe before towing your vehicle Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing When the parking brake is blocked
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
Do not tow the vehicle with the parking brake
blocked, or the vehicle can be damaged.
Contact your service center.◀
Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,
vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lights, turn
signals, and wipers may be unavailable.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control the vehi‐
cle's response.
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
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Passenger side mirror, tiltingdownward 56
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 134
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 130
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 113
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 110
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 47
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 202
Power failure 192
Power sunroof, glass 46
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 172
Pressure warning FTM, tires 106
Preventing Auto Start Stop 66
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 47
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 186
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 63 Radio, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 70
Rear lights 191
Rearview camera 132
Rearview mirror 56
Rear window defroster 141
Recirculated-air mode 141
Recommended fuel grade 170
Recommended tire brands 176
Refueling 168
Remaining range 84
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 144
Replacement fuse 193
Replacing bulbs, see Lamp replacement 189
Replacing parts 189
Replacing wheels/tires 176
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 128
Reserve warning, refer to Range 84
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 104
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 142
Retaining straps, securing cargo 163
Retreaded tires 176
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 191
Roadside parking lights 96
Roller sunblinds 46
RON recommended fuel grade 170
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 198 Rubber components,
care 202
S
Safe braking 160
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 53
Safety belts 52
Safety belts, care 203
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 119
Safety systems, airbags 100
Saving fuel 164
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 189
Screw thread, refer to Screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 199
Sealant 177
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 52
Seat heating, front 51
Seating position for chil‐ dren 59
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 55
Seats 49
Seat ventilation, front 51
Selection list in instrument cluster 88
Selector lever 72
Selector lever position 72
Sensors, care 203
Sequential mode 73
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 187
Service requirements, dis‐ play 85
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