2."My contacts"
All contacts are listed in alphabetical order.
Depending on the number of contacts, an A-Z
search is offered, refer to page 25.
A symbol indicates the storage location of the
contacts:
SymbolStorage locationNo sym‐
bolIn the vehicle; the address has not
been checked as a destination. In the vehicle; the address has
been checked as a destination. Mobile phone.
Dialing a phone number
1.Select the desired contact.2.Select the phone number.
The connection is established.
Editing a contact
1.Select the desired contact.2."Edit contact"3.Change the entries.4.Move the controller to the left.5."Yes"
If a contact from the mobile phone is edited,
the changes are not stored on the mobile
phone. A copy of the entry is stored in the ve‐
hicle, and only this copy is displayed. Under
certain circumstances, a contact entry with the
same name is created.
Selecting the contact as a navigation
destination
1.Select the desired contact.2.Select the address.
When contacts from the mobile phone are
used, the address may need to be matched
to the navigation data contained in the ve‐
hicle. In this case:
Correct the address.3."Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination"
Checking the address as a destination
An address that is to be used for destination
guidance must match the navigation data con‐
tained in the vehicle. The address can be
checked for this purpose.
1.Select the desired contact and highlight
the address.2.Open "Options".3."Check as destination"4.Correct and store the address if necessary.
If the address is corrected and stored, a copy
of it is stored in the vehicle. The address is not
changed on the mobile phone.
Selecting the sorting order of the
names
Names can be displayed in a different order.
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General information
Ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged
to achieve the full battery life.
It may be necessary to charge the battery in
the following cases:▷When the vehicle is frequently used to
drive short distances.▷When the vehicle has not been driven for
more than one month.
Starting aid terminals
Only charge using the starting aid terminals,
refer to page 259, in the engine compartment
while the engine is switched off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:
▷Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐
tions again, refer to page 50.▷Time: update, refer to page 77.▷Date: update, refer to page 78.▷Radio station: save again, refer to
page 168.▷Navigation system: wait for the navigation
system to be operational.▷Panoramic glass sunroof: it may only be
possible to tilt the roof. Have the system
initialized by the service center.▷Digital compass: recalibrate, refer to
page 117.▷xDrive: the system automatically initializes
as you drive. During this time, indicator
lamps light up. If the lamps do not disap‐
pear during the current trip, have the sys‐
tem checked.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating; this
could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐
sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀
Access to fuse box:
1.Open the glove compartment.2.Release the damper from the bottom
holder by applying pressure toward the
front, arrow 1.3.Unlock the glove compartment by pressing
on both tabs, arrows 2, and fold down.
A pair of plastic tweezers is found on the cur‐
rent distributor.
Information on the fuses can be found on the
back of the cover.
Spare fuses are available from the service cen‐
ter.
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Vehicle information
Computer FunctionCommandOpen the computer.›Onboard info‹Open the trip computer.›Trip computer‹
Vehicle
FunctionCommandOpen the vehicle information.›Vehicle info‹Open the vehicle status.›Vehicle status‹
Navigation
General information
FunctionCommandNavigation menu.›Navigation‹Open the destination entry.›Enter address‹Enter the address.›Enter address‹Enter the town/city.›City‹Enter the country.›State‹Enter the postal code.›Postal Code‹Open destination guidance.›Guidance‹Start destination guidance.›Start guidance‹Terminate destination guidance.›Stop guidance‹Open the home address.›Home address‹Open the route criteria.›Route preference‹Open the route.›Route information‹Switch on the spoken instruction.›Switch on voice instructions‹Seite 273Short commands for voice activation systemReference273
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 99
Accident, refer to Emergency Request, initiating 257
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 82
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 113
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 98
Adaptive Light Control 86
Additional telephone 198
Additives, coolant 246
Additives, engine oil 245
After washing vehicle 264
Airbags 90
Airbags, indicator/warning light 93
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode 112
Air conditioning mode, auto‐ matic climate control 110
Air conditioning mode, venti‐ lation 113
Air distribution, auto‐ matic 111
Air distribution, manual 111
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 112
Air flow rate 112
Airing, refer to Ventila‐ tion 113
Air pressure, refer to Tire in‐ flation pressure 232
Air supply, automatic climate control 110
Air supply, ventilation 113 Air vents, refer to Ventila‐
tion 113
Alarm system 41
Alarm system, avoiding unin‐ tentional alarms 42
Alarm system, ending an alarm 41
Alarm system, interior motion sensor 42
Alarm system, tilt alarm sen‐ sor 42
All around the headliner 19
ALL program 112
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 240
All-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 101
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 116
AM/FM station 168
Announcement, navigation, see Spoken instruc‐
tions 157
Antifreeze, coolant 246
Antifreeze, washer fluid 67
Antilock Brake System, ABS 99
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 99
Anti-theft protection 34
Appointments 214
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 270
Approved engine oils 245
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights 270
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 126 Arrival time, refer to Com‐
puter 76
Ashtray 119
Assistance with driving off, refer to Drive-off assis‐
tant 102
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 258
Audio device, external 126
Audio playback 177
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 189
Automatic, air distribu‐ tion 111
Automatic, air flow rate 111
Automatic car wash 263
Automatic climate con‐ trol 110
Automatic climate control, automatic air distribu‐
tion 111
Automatic, cruise control 103
Automatic Curb Monitor 51
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 86
Automatic recirculated air control 112
Automatic Start/Stop func‐ tion 61
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 67, 70
Automatic transmission with Steptronic, interlock 67
Automatic transmission with Steptronic, kickdown 68, 70
Automatic transmission with Steptronic, overriding selec‐
tor lever lock 69
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Fuel consumption display,average fuel consump‐
tion 75
Fuel consumption display, current fuel consump‐
tion 74
Fuel-efficient driving, refer to Current fuel consump‐
tion 74
Fuel filler flap 228
Fuel filler flap, closing 228
Fuel filler flap, opening 228
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical mal‐
function 229
Fuel gauge 74
Fuel, refer to Average fuel consumption 75
Fuel, saving 139
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities 271
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 271
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities 271
Fuse 256
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 115
Gasoline 230
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 74
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 157
Gear change, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 68, 71
Gear change, via shift pad‐ dles 71
Gear display, automatic trans‐ mission with Steptronic 67
General driving notes 132
Glare protection 119 Glass sunroof, electric, opera‐
tion 34
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 44
Glove compartment 125
Glove compartment, light‐ ing 125
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 144
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 270
H
Halogen headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 251
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 63
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 116
Hands-free microphone 18
Hazard warning system 257
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 101
HD Radio 169
Head airbags 90
Headlamp control, refer to Parking lamps/low
beams 85
Headlamp flasher 64
Headlamps, bulb replace‐ ment 251
Headlamps, care 264
Headlamps, cleaning 66
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 86
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 86
Headlight cover, remov‐ ing 251
Headlight flasher, indicator lamp 17
Headlights 85
Headlights, cleaning, washer fluid 67
Headliner 19 Head restraints 49
Head restraints, adjusting the height 49
Head restraints, removing 50
Heatable mirrors 52
Heatable rear window 113
Heatable seats 48
Heating, mirrors 52
Heating, seats 48
Heavy cargo, refer to Stowing cargo 137
Height adjustment, seats 46
Height, refer to Dimen‐ sions 270
High-beam Assistant 87
High-beams 87
High beams/low beams, auto‐ matic, refer to High-beam
Assistant 87
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 251
High-beams, indicator lamp 17
High-pressure washers 263
Hill Descent Control HDC 101
Hill drive-off assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 102
Hills 134
Holder for beverages 127
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 59
Homepage 6
Hood 243
Hood, opening 243
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 133
Hotline 223
House number, entering for navigation 147
Hydraulic brake assistant 99
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IIce warning, refer to External temperature warning 73
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 73
Identification marks, tires 237
Identification number, refer to Engine compartment 242
iDrive 20
iDrive, changing settings 79
iDrive, changing the date and time 78
iDrive, changing the lan‐ guage 79
iDrive, changing the units of measure and display for‐
mat 77
iDrive, setting the bright‐ ness 80
Ignition 60
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio ready state 59
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 60
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 32
Ignition lock 59
Ignition, switched off 60
Ignition, switched on 60
Indication of a flat tire 94, 96
Indicator and warning lights 17
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 32
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Flat Tire Monitor 93
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 232
Information on the navigation data 144
Initialization after power fail‐ ure 256
Initializing– Refer to Setting the time
and date 78Initializing, compass, refer to
Calibrating 118
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 93
Initializing panoramic glass sunroof 45
Initializing, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Inside brake lamps, bulb re‐ placement 254
Installation location, tele‐ phone 126
Instrument cluster 16
Instrument lighting 89
Instrument panel, refer to In‐ strument cluster 16
Instruments, refer to Cock‐ pit 14
Integrated key 32
Integrated universal remote control 115
Interactive map 151
Interior equipment 115
Interior lights 89
Interior lights, remote con‐ trol 35
Interior mirror 52
Interior motion sensor 42
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming 52
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 117
Interior temperature, setting, automatic climate con‐
trol 110
Interlock, refer to Disengag‐ ing the remote control 67
Intermediate destina‐ tions 153
Internet page 6
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation 147 J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 255
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 255
Joystick, refer to Selector lever 70
Jump-starting 258
K
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 39
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 39
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 32
Key, refer to Integrated key/ remote control 32
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission with Step‐
tronic 68, 70
Knee airbag 90
Knocking control 230
L Label, run-flat tire 241
Lamp and bulb replacement, light replacement 250
Lamps 85
Lamps, automatic headlight control 86
Lamps, High-beam Assis‐ tant 87
Lamps, replacing, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 250
Language, changing on the Control Display 79
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts 48
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Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐play 20
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 54
MP3 player 186
Multimedia 176
Music collection 181
Music search 183
Music, storing 181
N
Navigation 144
Navigation data 144
Navigation data, updat‐ ing 144
Navigation system, destina‐ tion entry by voice 152
Neck restraints, refer to Head restraints 49
Nets, refer to Storage com‐ partments 127
Neutral cleaner, care 265
New wheels and tires 239
Notes 6, 215
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 113
O OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 248
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 248
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 230
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 230
Odometer 73
Office 209
Oil additives 245
Oil consumption 243
Oil, refer to Engine oil 243
Oil types, alternative 245
Oil types, approved 245 Old batteries, disposal 256
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 248
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 20
Onboard vehicle tool kit 249
Opening and closing, Comfort Access 39
Opening and closing from the inside 37
Opening and closing from the outside 34
Opening and closing using the door lock 36
Opening and closing using the remote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 20
Outside-air mode, automatic climate control 112
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode 112
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 74
P Paint, vehicle 264
Pairing, mobile phone 199
Panic mode 35
Panoramic glass sunroof 44
Panoramic glass sunroof, convenient operation 34
Panoramic glass sunroof, ini‐ tializing 45
Panoramic glass sunroof, opening/closing 44
Panoramic glass sunroof, pinch protection 45
Panoramic glass sunroof, power failure 45
Panoramic glass sunroof, re‐ mote control 34
Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt‐ ing 44
Park Distance Control PDC 105 Parked-car ventilation 113
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 134
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 105
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 105
Parking brake 63
Parking lamps 85
Parking lamps/low beams 85
Parking lights, bulb replace‐ ment 252
Partition net 121
Passenger side mirror, tilt‐ ing 51
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 105
Performance Control 101
Personal information 209
Personal Profile 32
Pinch protection, panoramic glass sunroof 45
Pinch protection, win‐ dows 43
Plastic, care 265
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 113
Poor road operation 134
Position, storing 148
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 147
Power failure 256
Power windows, opening and closing 43
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows 42
Power windows, safety switch 43
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 245
Pressure, tires 232
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Start/Stop button, starting theengine 60
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine 61
Starting the engine 60
Start problems, refer to Jump-starting 258
State/province, selecting for navigation 146
Stations, stored 174
Station, storing 168
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steam jets 263
Steering wheel 53
Steering wheel, adjusting 53
Steering wheel lock 59
Steering wheel, shift pad‐ dles 69
Steptronic, refer to Automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 67
Steptronic, refer to Sport pro‐ gram and manual mode M/
S 71
Stopping, engine 61
Storage compartment nets 127
Storage compartments 125
Storage, tires 241
Storing the vehicle 266
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 147
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 232
Summer tires, tread 238
Sun visor 119
Switches, refer to Cockpit 14
Switching off, engine 61
Switching off, vehicle 61
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 114
Symbols 6 T
Tachometer 74
Tailgate 38
Tailgate, Comfort Access 40
Tailgate emergency opera‐ tion, refer to Opening man‐
ually 38
Tailgate, opening from the in‐ side 38
Tailgate, opening from the outside 38
Tailgate, opening man‐ ually 38
Tailgate, remote control 35
Tail lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 255
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 254
Tail lights 253
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 74
Tasks 215
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 270
Telephone 198
Telephone, adjusting the vol‐ ume 202
Telephone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 126
TeleService 221
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 111
Temperature, changing the unit of measure 77
Temperature, coolant, refer to Coolant temperature 74
Temperature display– External temperature warn‐
ing 73
Temperature display, external
temperature 73
Temperature display, setting the units 77
Temperature, engine oil 74
Temperature warning 73
Text messages 212
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 41
Thigh support adjustment 47
Third brake lamp, refer to Center brake lamp 255
Tilt alarm sensor 42
Tilting the passenger side mirror 51
Time, setting the time 77
Tire age 237
Tire identification marks 237
Tire inflation pressure 232
Tire inflation pressure, check‐ ing 232
Tire pressure monitor, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 93
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 95
Tire Quality Grading 238
Tires, breaking in 132
Tires, changing 239
Tires, condition 238
Tires, damage 239
Tire size 237
Tires, minimum tread 239
Tires, retreaded tires 240
Tires, run-flat tires 241
Tires, storage 241
Tire tread 238
Toll roads, route 155
Tone 166
Tool kit, refer to Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 249
Tools, refer to Onboard vehi‐ cle tool kit 249
Tow bar 261
Tow fitting 261
Towing 259
Towing with automatic trans‐ mission 260
Town/city, navigation 147
Tow rope 261
Tow-starting 262 Seite 291Everything from A to ZReference291
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