Personal Profile
The concept Using Personal Profile, individual settings for
several drivers can be saved and called up
again at a later time.
General information There are three profiles with which personal
vehicle settings can be stored. Every remote
control has one of these profiles assigned.
If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote con‐
trol, the assigned personal profile will be acti‐
vated. All settings stored in the profile are au‐
tomatically applied.
If several drivers use their own remote control,
the vehicle will adjust the personal settings
during unlocking. These settings are also re‐
stored, if the vehicle has been used in the
meantime by a person with a different remote
control.
Changes to the settings are automatically
saved in the profile currently activated.
If another profile is selected via iDrive, the set‐
tings saved in it will be applied automatically.
The new profile is assigned to the remote con‐
trol currently used.
There is an additional guest profile available
that is not assigned to any remote control: It
can be used to apply settings in the vehicle
without changing the personal profiles.
Adjusting
The settings for the following systems and
functions are saved in the active profile. The
scope of storable settings is country- and
equipment-dependable.▷Unlocking and locking.▷Lights.▷Climate control.▷Radio.▷Instrument cluster.▷Programmable memory buttons.▷Volumes, tone.▷Control Display.▷Navigation.▷Park Distance Control PDC.▷Rearview camera.▷Driving Dynamics Control.▷Driver's seat position, exterior mirror posi‐
tion, steering wheel position.▷Intelligent Safety.
Profile management
Opening profiles Regardless of the remote control in use a dif‐
ferent profile may be activated.
About iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.Select a profile.▷All settings stored in the called-up profile
are automatically applied.▷The called-up profile is assigned to the re‐
mote control being used at the time.▷If the profile is already assigned to a differ‐
ent remote control, this profile will apply to
both remote controls. It cannot be differen‐
tiated anymore between the settings for
the two remote controls.
Renaming profiles
A personal name can be assigned to every pro‐
file to avoid confusion between the profiles.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.Open "Options".4."Rename current profile"Seite 36ControlsOpening and closing36
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Climate controlVehicle features and options
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 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.
Automatic climate control
1Seat heating, left 522Vent settings3Rear window defroster4Air flow5AUTO program6Temperature7Seat heating, right 528Cooling function9Recirculated-air mode10Interior temperature sensorClimate control functions in detail
Switching the system on/off
Switching on
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Switching offPress the left button for the minimum
speed.
Temperature Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
The automatic climate control reaches this
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed
by increasing the cooling or heating output,
and then keeps it constant.
Do not rapidly switch between different tem‐
perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic cli‐
mate control will not have sufficient time to ad‐
just the set temperature.
Cooling function The air in the car's interior will be cooled and
dehumidified and, depending on the tempera‐
ture setting, warmed again.
The car's interior can only be cooled with the
engine running.
Press button.
Air conditioning is switched on or off.
Depending on the weather, the windshield and
side windows may fog up briefly when the en‐
gine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water, refer to page 154, devel‐
ops that exits underneath the vehicle.
AUTO program Press button.
Air flow, air distribution and tempera‐
ture are controlled automatically.Depending on the selected temperature and
outside influences, the air is directed to the
windshield, side windows, upper body, and
into the floor area.
The cooling function, refer to page 128, is
switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐
gram.
Recirculated-air mode You may respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐
tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐
rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The
system then recirculates the air currently
within the vehicle.
Press button repeatedly to select an
operating mode:▷LED off: outside air flows in continuously.▷LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply
of outside air into the vehicle is perma‐
nently blocked.
To prevent window fogging, recirculated-air
mode switches off automatically after a certain
amount of time, depending on the environ‐
mental conditions.
With constant recirculated-air mode, the air
quality in the car's interior deteriorates and the
fogging of the windows increases.
If the windows fog over, switch off recircu‐
lated-air mode and increase the air flow, if
needed.
Air flow, manual Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase air flow.
The air flow from the air conditioner may be re‐
duced automatically to save battery power.
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7Seat heating, right 528Cooling function9Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐
lated-air mode10Air distribution, right11Air flow, AUTO intensity12Air distribution, left13Rear window defroster14Interior temperature sensor — always keep
clear15Defrosts windows and removes condensa‐
tionClimate control functions in detail
Switching the system on/off
Switching on
Press any button except▷Rear window defroster.▷Seat heating.
Switching off
Press the left button for the minimum
speed.
Temperature Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
The automatic climate control reaches this
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed
by increasing the cooling or heating output,
and then keeps it constant.
Do not rapidly switch between different tem‐
perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic cli‐
mate control will not have sufficient time to ad‐
just the set temperature.
Cooling function The air in the car's interior will be cooled and
dehumidified and, depending on the tempera‐
ture setting, warmed again.
The car's interior can only be cooled with the
engine running.
Press button.
Air conditioning is switched on or off.
Depending on the weather, the windshield and
side windows may fog up briefly when the en‐
gine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water, refer to page 154, devel‐
ops that exits underneath the vehicle.
Maximum cooling Press button.
The system is set to the lowest tem‐
perature, optimum air flow and recirculated-air
mode.
Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐
gion. The vents need to be open for this.
The function is available above an external
temperature of approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ And with the engine running.
Adjust air flow with the program active.
AUTO program Press button.
Air flow, air distribution and tempera‐
ture are controlled automatically.
Depending on the selected temperature,
AUTO intensity program and outside influen‐
ces, the air is directed to the windshield, side
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Rear window defrosterPress button.
The rear window defroster switches
off automatically after a certain period of time.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter In external and recirculated air mode the mi‐crofilter/activated charcoal filter filters dust,
pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air.
This filter should be replaced during vehicle
maintenance, refer to page 184.
Ventilation Front ventilation▷Lever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 1.▷Thumbwheels for opening and closing the
vents continuously, arrows 2.▷Thumbwheel to vary the ventilation tem‐
perature in the upper body region, arrow 3.
Toward blue: colder.
Toward red: warmer.
This does not change the set interior tem‐
perature for the driver and front passenger.
Adjusting the ventilation
▷Ventilation for cooling:
Direct vent in your direction when vehicle's
interior is too hot.▷Draft-free ventilation:Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you.
Ventilation in the rear
▷Thumbwheel for continuous opening and
closing of the vents, arrow 1.▷Thumbwheel to vary the ventilation tem‐
perature, arrow 2.
Toward blue: colder.
Toward red: warmer.
This does not change the adjusted interior
temperature.▷Lever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 3.
Parked-car ventilation
The concept The parked-car ventilation ventilates the vehi‐
cle interior and lowers its temperature, if
needed.
The system can be switched on and off at any
external temperature, either directly or by us‐
ing two preset activation times. It remains
switched on for 30 minutes.
Open the vents to allow air to flow out.
Switching on/off directly
On the Control Display:
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The symbol on the automatic climate con‐
trol flashes if the system is switched on.
Preselecting the activation time
On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:"4.Set the desired time.
Activating the activation time On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Activate timer 1" or "Activate timer 2"
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐
trol lights up when the switch-on time is acti‐
vated.
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐
trol flashes when the system has been
switched on.
The system will only be switched on within the
next 24 hours. After that, it needs to be reacti‐
vated.
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Breakdown assis‐tance 193, 194
Break-in 152
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 92
Bulb replacement 186
Bulb replacement, front 187
Bulb replacement, rear 189
Bulbs and lights 186
Button, Start/Stop 65
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 194
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 44
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 44
Camera lenses, care 202
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 124
Can holder, see Cup holder 145
Car battery 190
Care, displays 202
Care, vehicle 200
Cargo 156
Cargo area, enlarging 141
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 146
Cargo straps, securing cargo 157
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 202
Car wash 199
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 153
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 184
Center armrest 144
Center console 16
Central locking system 40 Central screen, see Control
Display 18
Changes, technical, see Own Safety 7
Changing parts 186
Changing wheels 190
Changing wheels/tires 171
Chassis number, see Vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 80
Checking the engine oil level electronically 179
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 179
Children, seating position 61
Children, transporting safely 61
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 63
Child restraint system 61
Child restraint systems, mounting 62
Child seat, mounting 62
Child seats 61
Chrome parts, care 201
Cigarette lighter 138
Cleaning displays 202
Climate control 127, 129
Clock 84
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 146
Cockpit 14
Combination switch, see Turn signals 70
Combination switch, see Wiper system 71
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 118
Compartments in the doors 144
Compass 136
Compound brake 150 Compressor 173
Condensation on win‐ dows 131
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 154
Condition Based Service CBS 184
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive 6
ConnectedDrive Services 6
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 138
Container for washer fluid 73
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 91
Controller 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 114
Convenient opening with the remote control 38
Coolant 182
Cooling function 128, 130
Cooling, maximum 130
Cooling system 182
Cornering light 95
Corrosion on brake discs 154
Cosmetic mirror 138
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 38
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 119
Cruise control without dis‐ tance control, see cruise
control 119
Cruising range 84
Cup holder 145
Current fuel consumption 84
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Damage, tires 171
Data, technical 206
Date 84
Daytime running lights 95 Seite 211Everything from A to ZReference211
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