Engine compartmentVehicle features and optionsThis 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 tothe 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.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Jump-starting, negative battery terminal2Vehicle identification number3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive battery terminal5Engine compartment fuse box6Oil filler neck7Coolant reservoir
The coolant reservoir for 6-cylinder and
diesel engines is located on the opposite
side of the engine compartment.Seite 199Engine compartmentMobility199
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Power failureAfter a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set‐
tings updated, e. g.:▷Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐
tions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.
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 Hints 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.◀
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box
in the trunk.
In the engine compartment1.Use the onboard vehicle tool kit to loosen
the three cover screws, arrow 1.2.Pull up the holder, arrow 2.3.Remove the cover from one side, arrow 3.4.Press the four fasteners and remove the
cover.
Attaching the covers
1.When attaching the cover, make sure that
all four fasteners are engaged.2.Attach the cover under the rubber lip and
then thread it between the bars.3.Press down on the holder and tighten the
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In the trunk
Fold up the cargo floor panel.
Information on the fuse types and locations is
found on a separate sheet.
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Engine compartment 199
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 200
Engine coolant 204
Engine idling when driving, coasting 177
Engine oil 201
Engine oil, adding 202
Engine oil additives 202
Engine oil change 203
Engine oil filler neck 202
Engine oil temperature 80
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 203
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 203
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 217
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 65
Engine stop 65
Engine temperature 80
Entering a car wash 221
Equipment, interior 153
Error displays, see Check Control 77
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 119
Exchanging wheels/tires 192
Exhaust system 168
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 59
Exterior mirrors 58
External start 217
External temperature dis‐ play 81
External temperature warn‐ ing 81
Eyes for securing cargo 172
F
Failure message, see Check Control 77 False alarm, refer to Uninten‐
tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 146, 150
Filler neck for engine oil 202
Fine wood, care 223
First aid kit 217
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 219
Flat tire, changing wheels 213
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 104
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 100
Flat tire, warning lamp 101, 104
Flooding 169
Floor carpet, care 224
Floor mats, care 224
Fogged up windows 146
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 161
Fold-out position, wiper 70
Foot brake 169
Front airbags 96
Front-end collision warning with braking function 109
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 107
Front fog lights 94
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 210
Front lights 208
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 98
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 98
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 104
Fuel 184
Fuel consumption, current 82
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 86
Fuel filler flap 182 Fuel gauge 80
Fuel lid 182
Fuel quality 184
Fuel recommendation 184
Fuel, tank capacity 230
Fuse 214
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 153
Gasoline 184
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 72
Gear shift indicator 83
General driving notes 168
Glare shield 157
Glove compartment 163
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 229
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 154
Hardtop 46
Hardtop, rollover protection system 99
Hardtop, trunk partition 49
Hazard warning flashers 216
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 92
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 92
Headlight flasher 69
Headlight glass 208
Headlights 208
Headlights, care 222
Headlight washer system 69
Head restraints 52
Head restraints, front 56
Head-up Display 89
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Outside air, refer to Auto‐matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 149
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 81
P Paint, vehicle 222
Parallel parking assistant 140
Park Distance Control PDC 132
Parked-car ventilation 151
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 170
Parking aid, refer to PDC 132
Parking assistant 140
Parking brake 67
Parking lights 91
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, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 223
Power failure 214
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 186
Pressure warning FTM, tires 104
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24 Protective function, win‐
dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 204
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 212
Rear socket 158
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 210
Rearview camera 135
Rearview mirror 58
Rear window de‐ froster 146, 150
Recirculated-air filter 150
Recirculated-air mode 147, 149
Recommended fuel grade 184
Recommended tire brands 193
Refueling 182
Remaining range 81
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39
Remote control, univer‐ sal 153
Replacement fuse 214
Replacing parts 207
Replacing wheels/tires 192
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 81
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 101
Retaining straps, securing cargo 172
Retreaded tires 193
Roadside parking lights 92
Rollover protection sys‐ tem 99
RON recommended fuel grade 184
Roofliner 17
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 219
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 194
Rubber components, care 223
Run-flat tires 194
S Safe braking 169
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 56
Safety belts 55
Safety belts, care 223
Safety systems, airbags 96
Saving fuel 173
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 207
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 220
Sealant 194
Seat and mirror memory 57
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 55
Seat heating, front 54 Seite 238ReferenceEverything from A to Z238
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Seating position for chil‐dren 61
Seats 52
Selection list in instrument cluster 85
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 72
Sensors, care 224
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 205
Service requirements, dis‐ play 82
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 123
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 124
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 130
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 42
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 88
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 57
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 73
Side airbags 96
Side View 137
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 43
Sitting safely 52
Size 228
Smallest turning radius 228
Snow chains 197
Socket 157
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 206
SOS button 216
Spare fuse 214
Specified engine oil types 203
Speed, average 86
Speed limit detection, on- board computer 86 Speed limiter, display 83
Speed Limit Information 83
Speed warning 87
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 122
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 87
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 122
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 73
Sport steering, variable 121
Stability control systems 119
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 66
Start/Stop button 64
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 65
Status control display, tires 101
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering assistance 123
Steering wheel, adjusting 60
Steering wheel heating 60
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion, refer to Steptronic
transmission 71
Steptronic transmission 71
Stopping the engine 65
Storage compartment in the rear 165
Storage compartments 163
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 163
Storage, tires 194
Storing the vehicle 224
Suitable engine oils 203
Summer tires, tread 191
Sun visor 157
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 80
Surround View 135 Switch for Dynamic Driv‐
ing 121
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 152
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
T Tachometer 80
Tail lights 210
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 228
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 146, 148
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 81
Temperature, engine oil 80
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 124
Terminal, starting aid 218
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 80
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 44
Thigh support 53
Through-loading system 161
Tilt alarm sensor 44
Time of arrival 86
Tire damage 192
Tire identification marks 190
Tire inflation pressure 186
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 104
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 100
Tires, changing 192
Tire sealant 194
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 186
Tires, run-flat tires 194 Seite 239Everything from A to ZReference239
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