
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:▷When a seat position switch is pressed.▷When a button of the seat and mirror mem‐
ory is pressed.
Activating the setting
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3."Last seat position autom."
Alarm system
The conceptWhen the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system responds to:
▷Opening a door, the hood or the trunk lid.▷Movements in the 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:
▷By sounding an acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning sys‐
tem.▷By flashing the daytime running lights.
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
When you unlock or lock the vehicle, either
with the remote control or via the Comfort Ac‐
cess, the alarm system is disarmed or armed at
the same time.
Door lock and armed alarm systemThe alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, when the vehicle is unlocked via the
door lock.
Trunk lid and armed alarm system
The trunk lid can be opened even when the
alarm system is armed.
After the trunk lid 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.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Indicator lamp on the interior rearview
mirror▷The indicator lamp flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The system is armed.▷The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
The doors, hood or trunk lid is not closed
properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐
cured.
After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp
flashes continuously. Interior motion sen‐
sor and tilt alarm sensor are not active.
When the still open access is closed, inte‐
rior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor will
be switched on.▷The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐
ing:
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▷The engine is not yet at operating temper‐
ature.▷The wheels are at a sharp angle or the
steering wheel is being turned.▷After driving in reverse.▷Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.▷Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.▷At higher elevations.▷The engine compartment lid is unlocked.▷The parking assistant is activated.▷Stop-and-go traffic.▷Use of fuel with high ethanol content.
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the fol‐
lowing conditions:
▷M double-clutch transmission:
By releasing the brake pedal.▷Manual transmission:
The clutch pedal is pressed.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it
will not start again automatically if any one of
the following conditions are met.
▷The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.▷The hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lights light up for a varied
length of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
Functional limitations
Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐
vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷Excessive warming of the car's interior
when the cooling function is switched on.▷The steering wheel is turned.▷Double-clutch transmission: Change from
selector lever position D to N, R or D/S.▷M double-clutch transmission: Accelerat‐
ing while simultaneously applying the
brake.▷The vehicle begins rolling.▷Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.▷Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.▷Excessive cooling of the car's interior when
the heating is switched on.▷Low brake vacuum pressure; this can oc‐
cur, e.g., if the brake pedal is depressed a
number of times in succession.
Preventing an automatic engine stop with aM double-clutch transmission
The concept To make it possible to drive off very quickly,
such as at an intersection, the automatic en‐
gine stop can be actively prevented.
Preventing an engine stop using the
brake pedal
The engine stop can be actively prevented
within one second after the vehicle comes to a
standstill.
▷Immediately after the vehicle comes to a
standstill, briefly press the brake pedal
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Never reach into the engine compart‐
ment
Never reach into spaces or gaps in the engine
compartment; otherwise, there is a risk of in‐
jury, e.g., from rotating or hot parts.◀
Fold down wiper arm
Before opening the hood, ensure that the
wiper arms are against the windshield, or this
may result in damage.◀
Opening the hood1.Pull lever, arrow 1.
Hood is unlocked2.After the lever is released, pull the lever
again, arrow 2.
Hood can be opened.
Indicator/warning lights
When the hood is unlocked, a Check Control
message is displayed.
Closing the hood Properly closing the hood
If the hood has not audibly engaged and
closed, reopen the hood and close it again.
Otherwise, pressing down on it could cause
damage to the hood.◀
Hood open when driving
If you see any signs that the hood is not
completely closed while driving, pull over im‐
mediately and close it securely.◀
Danger of jamming
Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Energetically close the hood.
The hood must audibly engage on both sides.
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Replacing componentsVehicle 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.
Onboard vehicle tool kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located under
the cargo floor panel.
Wiper blade replacement Note Do not fold down the wipers without
wiper blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades
have not been installed; this may damage the
windshield.◀
Replacing the wiper blades
1.To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer
to page  70, the wiper arms.2.Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly.3.Squeeze the retainer spring, arrow 1, and
fold up the wiper blade, arrow 2.4.Remove the wiper blade forward from the
catch.5.Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order
of removal until it locks in place.6.Fold down the wipers.
Folding down wipers before opening the hood
Before opening the hood, ensure that the
wiper arms with the wiper blades are against
the windshield to prevent damage.◀
Lamp and bulb replacement
Hints
Lights and bulbs Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu‐
tion to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
the service center if you are unfamiliar those or
if they have not been described here.
You can obtain a selection of replacement
bulbs at the service center.
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External temperature warn‐ing  82 
Eyes for securing cargo  163 
F
Failure message, see Check Control  78 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  45 
Fan, refer to Air flow  138 
Filler neck for engine oil  184 
Fine wood, care  206 
First aid kit  199 
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting  202 
Flat tire, changing wheels  195 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  103 
Flat tire, warning lamp  104 
Flooding  159 
Floor carpet, care  207 
Floor mats, care  207 
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system  149 
Fold-out position, wiper  70 
Foot brake  159 
Front airbags  99 
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion  107 
Front lights  191 
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation  101 
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp  101 
Fuel  170 
Fuel consumption, current  83 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion  88 
Fuel filler flap  168 
Fuel gauge  81 
Fuel lid  168 Fuel quality  170 
Fuel recommendation  170 
Fuel, tank capacity  211 
Fuse  196 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control  141 
Gasoline  170 
Gear change  73 
Gear shift indicator  85 
General driving notes  159 
Glare shield  145 
Glove compartment  151 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  210 
Ground clearance  160 
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake  67 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  142 
Hardtop  46 
Hardtop, rollover protection system  102 
Hardtop, trunk partition  49 
Hazard warning flashers  198 
Headlight control, auto‐ matic  95 
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture  94 
Headlight flasher  68 
Headlight glass  191 
Headlights  191 
Headlights, care  205 
Headlight washer system  68 
Head restraints  52 
Head restraints, front  56 
Head-up Display  91 
Head-up Display, care  207 
Head-up display, M view  92 Head-up display, standard
view  91 
Heating, neck  54 
Heavy cargo, stowing  163 
Height, vehicle  210 
High-beam Assistant  96 
High beams  68 
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant  96 
High-performance en‐ gine  156 
Hills  160 
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant  120 
Hints  6 
Holder for beverages  153 
Homepage  6 
Hood  181 
Horn  14 
Hot exhaust system  159 
HUD Head-up Display  91 
Hydroplaning  159 
I
Ice warning, see External temperature warning  82 
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning  82 
Identification marks, tires  173 
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber  9 
iDrive  18 
Ignition key, refer to Remote control  34 
Ignition off  63 
Ignition on  63 
Indication of a flat tire  104 
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control  78 
Indicator lamp, see Check Control  78 
Individual air distribution  138 
Individual settings, refer to M Drive  116 Seite 215Everything from A to ZReference215
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