
ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page  234.6Notes
At a glance
14Cockpit18iDrive27Voice activation system30Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
34Opening and closing51Adjusting61Transporting children safely65Driving78Displays93Lights98Safety120Driving stability control systems125Driving comfort146Climate control153Interior equipment161Storage compartments
Driving tips
168Things to remember when driving171Loading174Saving fuelMobility184Refueling186Fuel188Wheels and tires201Engine compartment203Engine oil206Coolant207Maintenance209Replacing components218Breakdown assistance224Care
Reference
230Technical data234Everything from A to Z
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middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page  206.
Odometer and trip odometer Display
▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Show/reset kilometers Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, e.g., to avoid the increased risk
of an accident.◀
Time The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time for‐
mat, refer to page  90.
Date The date is displayed in the
computer.
Setting the date and date for‐
mat, refer to page  90.
Range
Display With a low remaining range:▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.▷The remaining range is
shown on the on-board co‐
mupter.▷With a dynamic driving style - e.g., taking
curves aggressively - engine operation
might vary.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km or engine operation might fail
and damage might occur.◀
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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
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CoolantVehicle 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 to
the 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.
Hints Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while
the engine is hot; otherwise, esliding coolant
may cause burns.◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for the vehicle. Information about the
suitable additives are available from the service
center.
Coolant level
General information
Depending on the engine installation, the cool‐
ant reservoir is located on the right side or the
left side of the engine compartment.
Checking1.Let the engine cool.2.The coolant level is correct if it lies be‐
tween the minimum and maximum marks.The marks are on the side of the coolant
reservoir.SymbolMeaningMaximumMinimum
Adding
1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess
pressure to dissipate, then open it.3.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up
to the specified level; do not overfill.4.Turn the lid until there is an audible click.
The arrows on the coolant reservoir and
the lid must point towards one another.5.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmen‐
tal protection regulations when dispos‐
ing of coolant and coolant additives.
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Connecting electrical devi‐ces  157 
Continued driving with a flat tire  103 , 106  
Control Display  18 
Control Display, settings  90 
Controller  18, 19  
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility  120 
Convenient opening with the remote control  37 
Coolant  206 
Coolant level  206 
Coolant temperature  83 
Cooling function  147, 150  
Cooling, maximum  149 
Cooling system  206 
Cornering light  94 
Corrosion on brake discs  170 
Cosmetic mirror  157 
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking  37 
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked  38 
Cruise control  131 
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go  125 
Cruising range  83 
Cupholders  163 
Current fuel consumption  84 
D
Damage, tires  194 
Damping control, dy‐ namic  122 
Data, technical  230 
Date  83 
Daytime running lights  94 
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows  147 
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting  151 
Defrosting the windows  147 
Dehumidifying, air  147, 150  
Deleting personal data  25 Deletion of personal data  25 
Destination distance  88 
Digital clock  83 
Digital compass  155 
Dimensions  230 
Dimmable exterior mirrors  59 
Dimmable interior rearview mirror  59 
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals  69 
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster  78 
Display in windshield  91 
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting  96 
Displays, cleaning  227 
Disposal, coolant  206 
Disposal, vehicle battery  216 
Distance control, refer to PDC  133 
Distance to destination  88 
Divided screen view, split screen  23 
Door lock  39 
Door lock, refer to Remote control  34 
Drive-off assistant  124 
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC  120 
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety  107 
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety  107 
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol  122  
Driving instructions, break- in  168  
Driving mode  122 
Driving notes, general  168 
Driving stability control sys‐ tems  120 
Driving style analysis  179 
Driving tips  168 
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  120  DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐
trol  121  
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol  122  
Dynamic Stability Control DSC  120 
Dynamic Traction Control DTC  121 
E
ECO PRO  175 
ECO PRO, bonus range  176 
ECO PRO display  175 
ECO PRO driving mode  175 
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis  179  
ECO PRO mode  175 
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction  177 
EfficientDynamics  178 
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster  78 
Electronic oil measure‐ ment  203 
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC  120 
Emergency detection, remote control  35 
Emergency release, fuel filler flap  184 
Emergency Request  218 
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start  35 
Emergency unlocking, tail‐ gate  42 
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock  76 
Energy Control  84 
Energy recovery  84 
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function  67 
Engine, automatic switch- off  67 
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Engine compartment, work‐ing in  202 
Engine coolant  206 
Engine idling when driving, coasting  178 
Engine oil  203 
Engine oil, adding  204 
Engine oil additives  204 
Engine oil change  205 
Engine oil filler neck  204 
Engine oil temperature  82 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  205 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  205 
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion  35 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  219  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  66 
Engine stop  66 
Engine temperature  82 
Entering a car wash  224 
Equipment, interior  153 
Error displays, see Check Control  79 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  120 
Exchanging wheels/tires  194 
Exhaust system  169 
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature  59 
Exterior mirrors  58 
External start  219 
External temperature dis‐ play  83 
External temperature warn‐ ing  83 
Eyes for securing cargo  172 
F
Failure message, see Check Control  79 False alarm, refer to Uninten‐
tional alarm  47 
Fan, refer to Air flow  147, 150  
Filler neck for engine oil  204 
Fine wood, care  226 
First aid kit  219 
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting  222 
Flat tire, changing wheels  215 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  105 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  101 
Flat tire, warning lamp  102, 105  
Flooding  169 
Floor carpet, care  227 
Floor mats, care  227 
Fogged up windows  147 
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests  159 
Fold-out position, wiper  72 
Foot brake  169 
Front airbags  98 
Front-end collision warning with braking function  110 
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion  108 
Front fog lights  96 
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement  212 
Front lights  210 
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation  100 
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp  100 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  105 
Fuel  186 
Fuel consumption, current  84 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion  88 
Fuel filler flap  184 
Fuel gauge  82 Fuel lid  184 
Fuel quality  186 
Fuel recommendation  186 
Fuel, tank capacity  233 
Fuse  216 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control  153 
Gasoline  186 
Gear change, Steptronic transmission  74 
Gear shift indicator  85 
General driving notes  168 
Glare shield  157 
Glass sunroof, powered  49 
Glove compartment  161 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  230 
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake  69 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  154 
Hazard warning flashers  218 
Head airbags  98 
Headlight control, auto‐ matic  94 
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture  94 
Headlight flasher  70 
Headlight glass  210 
Headlights  210 
Headlights, care  225 
Headlight washer system  70 
Head restraints  51 
Head restraints, front  55 
Head restraints, rear  56 
Head-up Display  91 
Head-up Display, care  227 
Heavy cargo, stowing  172 
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Operating concept, iDrive 18 
Optional equipment, standard equipment  6 
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol  150  
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature  83 
P Paint, vehicle  225 
Parallel parking assistant  141 
Park Distance Control PDC  133 
Parked-car ventilation  152 
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion  170 
Parking aid, refer to PDC  133 
Parking assistant  141 
Parking brake  69 
Parking lights  93 
Parts and accessories  7 
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward  59 
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era  137  
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol  133  
Pedestrian warning with city braking function  113 
Personal Profile  35 
Personal Profile, exporting profiles  36 
Personal Profile, importing profiles  37 
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof  49 
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows  48 
Plastic, care  226 
Power failure  216 
Power sunroof, glass  49 
Power windows  47 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure  188 Pressure warning FTM,
tires  105 
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file  35 
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive  24 
Protective function, glass sunroof  49 
Protective function, win‐ dows  48 
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller  18, 19  
R Radiator fluid  206 
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control  34 
Radio ready state  65 
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Rain sensor  71 
Rear lights  214 
Rear socket  158 
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment  212 
Rearview camera  136 
Rearview mirror  58 
Rear window de‐ froster  147, 150  
Recirculated-air filter  151 
Recirculated-air mode  147, 150  
Recommended fuel grade  186 
Recommended tire brands  195 
Refueling  184 
Remaining range  83 
Remote control/key  34 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion  38 
Remote control, univer‐ sal  153  
Replacement fuse  216 Replacing parts  209 
Replacing wheels/tires  194 
Reporting safety defects  9 
RES button  128 
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC  125 
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol  131  
Reserve warning, refer to Range  83 
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  102 
Retaining straps, securing cargo  172 
Retreaded tires  195 
Roadside parking lights  94 
RON recommended fuel grade  186 
Roofliner  17 
Roof load lidacity  230 
Roof-mounted luggage rack  173 
Rope for tow-starting/ towing  222 
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires  196 
Rubber components, care  226 
Run-flat tires  196 
S Safe braking  169 
Safety  7 
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat  55 
Safety belts  54 
Safety belts, care  227 
Safety switch, windows  48 
Safety systems, airbags  98 
Saving fuel  174 
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