
ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page  232.6Notes
At a glance
14Cockpit18iDrive27Voice activation system30Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
34Opening and closing52Adjusting61Transporting children safely64Driving76Displays91Lights96Safety119Driving stability control systems124Driving comfort145Climate control153Interior equipment163Storage compartments
Driving tips
168Things to remember when driving171Loading173Saving fuelMobility182Refueling184Fuel186Wheels and tires199Engine compartment201Engine oil204Coolant205Maintenance207Replacing components216Breakdown assistance221Care
Reference
228Technical data232Everything 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  204.
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  88.
Date The date is displayed in the
computer.
Setting the date and date for‐
mat, refer to page  88.
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
side of the engine compartment.Seite 199Engine compartmentMobility199
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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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Control Display, settings 88 
Controller  18, 19  
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility  119 
Convenient closing with the remote control  38 
Convenient opening with the remote control  37 
Convertible, hardtop  46 
Convertible mode, automatic climate control  146, 149  
Convertible program, auto‐ matic climate con‐
trol  146 , 149  
Coolant  204 
Coolant level  204 
Coolant temperature  81 
Cooling function  146, 149  
Cooling, maximum  149 
Cooling system  204 
Cornering light  92 
Corrosion on brake discs  170 
Cosmetic mirror  157 
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking  37 
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked  38 
Cruise control  130 
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go  124 
Cruising range  81 
Cupholders  165 
Current fuel consumption  82 
D
Damage, tires  192 
Damping control, dy‐ namic  121 
Data, technical  228 
Date  81 
Daytime running lights  92 
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows  146 
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting  150 Defrosting the windows  146 
Dehumidifying, air  146, 149  
Deleting personal data  25 
Deletion of personal data  25 
Destination distance  86 
Digital clock  81 
Digital compass  155 
Dimensions  228 
Dimmable exterior mirrors  59 
Dimmable interior rearview mirror  59 
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals  68 
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster  76 
Display in windshield  89 
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting  94 
Displays, cleaning  224 
Disposal, coolant  204 
Disposal, vehicle battery  214 
Distance control, refer to PDC  132 
Distance to destination  86 
Divided screen view, split screen  23 
Door lock  39 
Door lock, refer to Remote control  34 
Drive-off assistant  123 
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC  119 
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety  106 
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety  106 
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol  121  
Driving instructions, break- in  168  
Driving mode  121 
Driving notes, general  168 
Driving stability control sys‐ tems  119 
Driving style analysis  178 
Driving tips  168 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol  119  
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol  120  
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol  121  
Dynamic Stability Control DSC  119 
Dynamic Traction Control DTC  120 
E
ECO PRO  174 
ECO PRO, bonus range  175 
ECO PRO display  174 
ECO PRO driving mode  174 
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis  178  
ECO PRO mode  174 
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction  176 
EfficientDynamics  176 
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster  76 
Electronic oil measure‐ ment  201 
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC  119 
Emergency detection, remote control  35 
Emergency release, fuel filler flap  182 
Emergency Request  216 
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start  35 
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock  74 
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid  41 
Energy Control  82 
Energy recovery  82 
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function  66 
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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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