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tions
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 sys‐
tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐
sions must be observed when using the respec‐
tive features and systems.
Remote control/key General information The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐
trols with integrated key.
Every remote control holds a replaceable bat‐
tery.
You may set the key functions depending on
the optional features and country-specific ver‐
sion. For Settings, refer to page 42.
The vehicle stores personal settings for every
remote control. Personal Profile, refer to
page 35.
The remote controls hold information on re‐
quired maintenance. For service data, refer to
page 195.Overview1Unlocking2Locking3Unlock the tailgate4Panic mode
Integrated key
Press button, arrow 1, and remove the key, ar‐
row 2.
The integrated key fits the driver's door lock.
Replacing the battery
1.Remove integrated key from remote con‐
trol.2.Slide the key into the opening and raise the
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The battery compartment is accessible.3.Slide the key in the cover of the battery
compartment and raise the cover, arrow.4.Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing up.5.Insert lid and cover.
Take the used battery to a recycling
center or to your service center.
New remote controls
New remote controls are available from the
service center.
Loss of the remote controls Lost remote controls can be disabled by your
service center.
Emergency detection of remote control
It is possible to switch on the ignition or start
the engine in situations such as the following:
▷Interference of radio transmission to re‐
mote control by external sources e.g., by
radio masts.▷Empty battery in remote control.▷Interference from radio transmissions
through mobile devices in close proximity
to remote control.▷Interference of radio transmission by
charger while charging items such as mo‐
bile devices in the vehicle.
A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐
tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start
the engine.
Starting the engine via emergencydetection of the remote control
Steptronic transmission: if a corresponding
Check Control message appears, hold the re‐
mote control, as shown, against the marked
area on the steering column and press the
Start/Stop button within 10 seconds while
pressing the brake.
Manual transmission: if a corresponding Check
Control message appears, hold the remote con‐
trol, as shown, against the marked area on the
steering column and press the Start/Stop but‐
ton within 10 seconds while pressing the
clutch.
Personal Profile The concept
Personal Profile provides three profiles, using
which personal vehicle settings can be stored.
Every remote control has one of these profiles
assigned.
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Press and hold down the handle of the driver or
the front seat passenger.
This corresponds to pressing the remote control
button:
In addition to locking, the windows and glass
sunroof will be closed.
Unlock the tailgate Press button on tailgate's exterior.
This corresponds to pressing the remote control
button:
The situation of the doors does not change.
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the tailgate is closed. ◀
Malfunction Remote control detection by the vehicle can
among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐
lowing circumstances:
▷The battery of the remote control is dis‐
charged. Replace the battery, refer to
page 34.▷Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment
with high transmit power.▷Shielding of the remote control due to
metal objects.▷Interference of the radio connection from
mobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity.
Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects or electronic devices.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock
the vehicle using the buttons of the remote
control or using the integrated key, refer to
page 39.
Adjusting Unlocking The settings are saved in the active profile. Per‐
sonal Profile, refer to page 35.
Doors
1. "Settings"2."Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired function.▷"Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐
locks the entire vehicle.▷"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.▷On 3-door models:
"Comfort access"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
If the remote control button is pressed
twice directly consecutively, the win‐
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Tailgate
Depending on optional features and country
version, this setting is not offered in some
cases.1. "Settings"2."Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired function.▷"Tailgate"
Only the tailgate is unlocked.▷"Tailgate + door(s)"
The tailgate and the doors are un‐
locked.
Locking
The settings are saved in the active profile. Per‐
sonal Profile, refer to page 35.
1. "Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Select desired setting.▷"Lock if no door is opened"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if no door is
opened.▷"Lock after start driving"
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive off.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1. "Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Select desired setting.▷"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by one honk of
the horn.▷"Flash when lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by two flashes,
locking by one.Alarm system
The concept
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system responds to:▷Opening a door, the hood or the tailgate.▷Movements in the vehicle interior▷Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐
tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing
the car.▷Disconnected battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly signals tampering:
▷Acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning system.▷By flashing the daytime running lights.
Arming and disarming the alarm system
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either
with the remote control or via the Comfort Ac‐
cess, the alarm system is armed or disarmed at
the same time.
Door lock and armed alarm system
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, when the vehicle is unlocked via the
door lock.
Switch off the alarm, refer to page 44.
Tailgate and armed alarm system The tailgate can be opened even when the
alarm system is armed.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and monitored again when the doors are locked.
The hazard warning system flashes once.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press button on the remote control for
at least 3 seconds.
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Camera-based cruise control,ACC 115
Camera lenses, care 217
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 125
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 148
Car battery 207
Car care products 215
Care, displays 217
Care, vehicle 215
Cargo area 144
Cargo area, adapting size 149
Cargo area, enlarging 145
Cargo area lid 40
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 149
Cargo cover 144
Cargo, securing 158
Cargo straps, securing cargo 158
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 217
Car wash 214
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 155
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 195
Center armrest 148
Center console 16
Central instrument cluster, LED ring 85
Central locking system 40
Central screen, refer to Control Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 197
Changing wheels 204
Changing wheels/tires 181
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 73
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 190 Children, seating position 56
Children, transporting safely 56
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 56
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 57
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 56
Child safety locks 59
Child seat, mounting 56
Child seats 56
Chrome parts, care 216
Chrono package, cockpit 87
Cigarette lighter 143
Cleaning, displays 217
Climate control 132, 135
Clock 77
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 149
Coasting 165
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 165
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 165
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 65
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 65
Comfort Access 41
Compartments in the doors 148
Compass 141
Compressor 183
Computer, refer to On-board computer 81
Condensation on win‐ dows 137
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 156
Condition Based Service CBS 195 Configuring driving pro‐
gram 114
Confirmation signal 43
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 84
Controller 19
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 111
Convenient opening 38
Coolant 193
Cooling function 133, 136
Cooling, maximum 136
Cooling system 193
Cornering lamp 92
Corrosion on brake discs 156
Cosmetic mirror 143
Courtesy lamps during unlock‐ ing 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 121
Cruise control, active 115
Cruising range 78
Cupholder 148
Current fuel consumption 78
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Damage, tires 180
Damping control, dy‐ namic 112
Data, technical 220
Date 77
Daytime running lights 91
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 133
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 137
Defrosting the windows 133
Dehumidifying, air 133, 136
Deleting personal data 25
Deletion of personal data 25
Destination distance 82
Digital clock 77
Digital compass 141
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Recirculated-air filter 137
Recirculated-air mode 133, 137
Recommended fuel grade 172
Recommended tire brands 181
Refueling 170
Remaining range 78
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, blocking 35
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, replacing the battery 34
Remote control, univer‐ sal 139
Replacement fuse 208
Replacing parts 197
Replacing the battery, remote control 34
Replacing wheels/tires 181
Reporting safety defects 10
RES button 117
Reserve warning, refer to Range 78
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 99
Retaining straps, securing cargo 158
Retreaded tires 181
Roadside parking lights 90
RON recommended fuel grade 172
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 221
Roof-mounted luggage rack 158
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 212
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 182
Rubber components, care 216
Run-flat tires 182 S
Safe braking 155
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 51
Safety belts 50
Safety belts, care 216
Safety reel, windows 46
Safety systems, airbags 95
Saving fuel 161
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver 197
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 213
Sealant 183
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 50
Seat heating, front 50
Seating position for chil‐ dren 56
Seats 48
Selection list in instrument cluster 81
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 69
Sensors, care 217
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 195
Service requirements, dis‐ play 78
Settings, locking/unlocking 42
Settings, mirrors 53
Settings on Control Display 84
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 70
Side airbags 95
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 43
Sitting safely 48
Size 220
Slide/tilt glass roof 46
Snow chains 186
Socket 143 Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐
nostics 196
Spare fuse 208
Spare tire, refer to Emergency wheel 205
Specified engine oil types 192
Speed, average 82
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 82
Speed limiter, display 79
Speed Limit Information 79
Speed warning 83
Split screen 24
Sport displays 83
Sport instruments, cockpit 87
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 113
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 69
Stability control systems 111
Standard view, Head-up Dis‐ play 87
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 62
Start/Stop button 60
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 61
Status control display, tires 99
Status information, onboard monitor 23
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering wheel, adjusting 55
Steptronic Sport transmission, see Steptronic transmis‐
sion 68
Steptronic transmission 68
Stopping the engine 61
Storage compartments 147
Storage, tires 182
Storing the vehicle 217
Suitable engine oils 192
Summer tires, tread 180
Sun visor 143
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