
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 personal profile.
Three personal profiles and a guest profile can
be created.
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▷Side View.▷Head-up Display.▷M Drive: configurations.▷Driver's seat position, exterior mirror posi‐
tion, steering wheel position.▷Cruise control.▷Intelligent Safety.▷Active Blind Spot Detection.Profile management
Opening profiles Regardless of the remote control in use a dif‐
ferent profile may be activated.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.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Options"4."Rename current profile"
Resetting profiles
The settings of the active profile are reset to
their default values.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Options"4."Reset current profile"
Exporting profiles
Most settings of the active profile can be ex‐
ported.
This can be helpful for securing and retrieving
personal settings, before delivering the vehicle
to a workshop, e.g. Profiles can be taken to an‐
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AdjustingVehicle 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 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.
Sitting safely The ideal seating position can make a vital
contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:▷Safety belts, refer to page  55.▷Head restraints, refer to page  56.▷Airbags, refer to page  99.
Seats
Hints Do not adjust the seat while driving
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driv‐
ing, or the seat could respond with unexpected
movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle
control could lead to an accident.◀
Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear
Do not incline the backrest too far to the rear
while driving, or there is a risk of slipping under
the safety belt in the event of an accident. This
would eliminate the protection normally pro‐
vided by the belt.◀
Keep the movement area unobstructed
When changing the seat position, keep
the seat's area of movement unobstructed;
otherwise, people might get injured or objects
damaged.◀
Electrically adjustable seats
At a glance1Seat and mirror memory2Backrest width3Lumbar support4Backrest tilt5Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
General information
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored
for the profile currently in use. When the vehi‐
cle is unlocked via the remote control, the po‐
sition is automatically retrieved if the Function,
refer to page  43, is activated for this purpose.
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What reduces the restraining effect
Avoid wearing bulky clothing, and pull
the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the
tension. Make sure that the belt is not jammed;
otherwise, the belt can be damaged and the
restraining effect is reduced.◀
Buckling the belt
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in
the belt buckle.
Unbuckling the belt
1.Hold the belt firmly.2.Press the red button in the belt buckle.3.Guide the belt back into its roll-up mecha‐
nism.
Safety belt reminder for driver's and
passenger's seat
The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐
nal sounds. Make sure that the safety
belts are positioned correctly. The
safety belt reminder is active at speeds above
approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. It can also be activated
if objects are placed on the front passenger
seat.
Damage to safety belts Wear and tear after accidents or when dam‐
aged otherwise:
Have the safety belts, including the safety belt
tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors
checked.
Check and replace safety belts
This should only be done by your service
center; otherwise, this safety feature might not
work properly.◀
Headrests Removing
The head restraints cannot be removed.
Seat and mirror memory Hints Do not retrieve the memory while driving
Do not retrieve the memory setting while
driving, as an unexpected movement of the
seat could result in an accident.◀
Keep the movement area unobstructed
When changing the seat position, keep
the seat's area of movement unobstructed;
otherwise, people might get injured or objects
damaged.◀
The concept
Two driver's seat and exterior mirror positions
can be stored per profile, refer to page  35, and
called up. Settings for the backrest width and
lumbar support are not stored in memory.
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Adjusting electricallyThe setting corresponds to the direc‐
tion in which the button is pressed.
Saving positions
Seat and mirror memory, refer to page  56.
Adjusting manually In case of electrical malfunction press edges of
mirror.
Automatic Curb Monitor The concept
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on
the front passenger side is tilted downward.
This improves your view of the curb and other
low-lying obstacles when parking, e.g.
Activating1.  Slide the switch to the driver's side
mirror position.2.Engage selector lever position R.
Deactivating
Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror
position.
Fold in and out Press button.
Possible at speeds up to approx.
15 mph/20 km/h.
E. g. this is advantageous
▷In car washes.▷In narrow streets.▷For folding mirrors back out that were
folded away manually.
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐
matically at a speed of approx.
25 mph/40 km/h.
Fold in the mirror in a car wash
Before washing the car in an automatic
car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or
with the button; otherwise, the mirrors could
be damaged, depending on the width of the
vehicle.◀
Automatic heating
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
whenever the engine is running.
Automatic dimming feature Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim‐
med. Photocells are used to control the Interior
rearview mirror, refer to page  58.
Interior rearview mirror, automatic
dimming feature
The concept
Photocells are used for control:
▷In the mirror glass.▷On the back of the mirror.
Functional requirement For proper operation:
▷Keep the photocells clean.▷Do not cover the area between the inside
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of unexpected movement of the seat back‐
rest.◀
On the front passenger seat
Deactivating airbags Deactivating the front-seat passenger
airbags
If a child restraint system is used in the front
passenger seat, deactivate the front-seat pas‐
senger airbags; otherwise, there is an in‐
creased risk of injury to the child when the air‐
bags are activated, even with a child restraint
system.◀
After installing a child restraint system in the
front passenger seat, make sure that the front,
knee and side airbags on the front passenger
side are deactivated.
Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags automatically, refer to page  101.
Seat position and height
Before installing a child restraint system, move
the front passenger seat as far back as possi‐
ble and adjust its height to the highest and
thus best possible position for the belt and to
offer optimal protection in the event of an acci‐
dent.
If the upper anchorage of the safety belt is lo‐
cated in front of the belt guide of the child seat,
move the passenger seat carefully forward un‐
til the best possible belt guide position is
reached.
Backrest width Backrest width for the child seat
Before installing a child restraint system
in the front passenger seat, the backrest width
must be opened completely. Do not changethe adjustment after this; otherwise, the stabil‐
ity of the child seat will be reduced.◀
Adjustable backrest width: before installing a
child restraint system in the front passenger
seat, open the backrest width completely. Do
not change the backrest width again and do
not call up a memory position.
Child seat security
The rear safety belts and the front passenger
safety belt can be permanently locked to fas‐
ten child restraint systems.
The front passenger safety belt can be perma‐
nently locked to fasten child restraint systems.
Locking the safety belt
1.Pull out the strap completely.2.Secure the child restraint system with the
belt.3.Allow the strap to be pulled in and pull it
tight against the child restraint system.
The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking the safety belt
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systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by the service center
to ensure that all comfort features are fully
available and that any Check Control mes‐
sages of these comfort features are no longer
displayed.
Charging the battery
General information
Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐
riods, longer than a month.
Hints
Use approved chargers only
Only use chargers that have been ap‐
proved by the manufacturer of your vehicle, otherwise your vehicle may be damaged. Do
not exceed the maximum charge voltage of
14.4 Volt.◀
Do not connect charging devices to the
12 volt socket in the vehicle
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an
increased power consumption.◀
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page  200, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure
After 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.
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 compartment
1.Use the onboard vehicle tool kit to loosen
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M carbon ceramic brake 156 
M Compound brake  156 
M differential, active  119 
MDM, M Dynamic Mode  118 
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion  71 
M Drive  116 
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol  75 
M Dynamic Mode MDM  118 
Measure, units of  91 
Medical kit  199 
Memory, seat, mirror  56 
Menu EfficientDynamics  84 
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter  87 
Menus, operating, iDrive  18 
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept  20 
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol  78 
Microfilter  139 
Minimum tread, tires  175 
Mirror  57 
Mirror memory  56 
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle  159 
Mobility System  177 
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Moisture in headlight  191 
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play  18 
Mounting of child restraint systems  60 
M technology  156 
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons  14 
M view, Head-up display  92 
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints  56 
Neck warmer  54 
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner  206 
New wheels and tires  176 
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing  202 
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis  189 
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis  189 
Obstacle marking, rearview camera  128 
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade  170 
Odometer  82 
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Oil  183  
Oil, adding  184 
Oil additives  185 
Oil change  185 
Oil change interval, service requirements  84 
Oil filler neck  184 
Oil types, alternative  185 
Oil types, approved  185 
Old batteries, disposal  196 
On-board computer  87 
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display  18 
Onboard vehicle tool kit  190 
Opening/closing via door lock  39 
Opening and closing  34 
Opening and closing, without remote control  39 
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control  37 
Operating concept, iDrive  18 
Optional equipment, standard equipment  6 Outside air, refer to Auto‐
matic recirculated-air con‐
trol  138  
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature  82 
P Paint, vehicle  205 
Parallel parking assistant  132 
Park Distance Control PDC  124 
Parked-car ventilation  139 
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion  160 
Parking aid, refer to PDC  124 
Parking assistant  132 
Parking brake  67 
Parking lights  94 
Parts and accessories  7 
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward  58 
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era  128  
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol  124  
Pedestrian warning with city braking function  109 
Personal Profile  35 
Personal Profile, exporting profiles  36 
Personal Profile, importing profiles  37 
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows  46 
Plastic, care  206 
Power failure  196 
Power windows  45 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure  172 
Preventing Auto Start Stop  66 
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file  35 
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Protective function, win‐dows  46 
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller  18, 19  
R Radiator fluid  186 
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control  34 
Radio ready state  63 
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Rain sensor  69 
Rear lights  195 
Rear socket  146 
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment  193 
Rearview camera  126 
Rearview mirror  57 
Rear window defroster  138 
Recirculated-air filter  139 
Recirculated-air mode  138 
Recommended fuel grade  170 
Recommended tire brands  176 
Refueling  168 
Remaining range  83 
Remote control/key  34 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion  39 
Remote control, univer‐ sal  141  
Replacement fuse  196 
Replacing parts  190 
Replacing wheels/tires  176 
Reporting safety defects  9 
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol  122  
Reserve warning, refer to Range  83 
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  104 Retaining straps, securing
cargo  163 
Retreaded tires  176 
Roadside parking lights  95 
Rollover protection sys‐ tem  102 
RON recommended fuel grade  170 
Roofliner  17 
Roof load capacity  210 
Rope for tow-starting/ towing  202 
Rubber components, care  206 
S
Safe braking  159 
Safety  7 
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat  56 
Safety belts  55 
Safety belts, care  207 
Safety systems, airbags  99 
Saving fuel  164 
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play  18 
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit  190 
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting  203 
Sealant  177 
Seat and mirror memory  56 
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts  55 
Seat heating, front  54 
Seating position for chil‐ dren  60 
Seats  52 
Selection list in instrument cluster  87 
Selector lever  72 
Selector lever position  72 
Sensors, care  207 Sequential mode  72 
Service and warranty  8 
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS  188 
Service requirements, dis‐ play  84 
Services, ConnectedDrive 
Servotronic  120 
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol  122  
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing  43 
Settings, M Drive  116 
Settings on Control Dis‐ play  90 
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror  56 
Shift point indicator  93 
Side airbags  99 
Side View  129 
Signaling, horn  14 
Signals when unlocking  43 
Sitting safely  52 
Size  210 
Smallest turning radius  210 
Snow chains  180 
Socket  145 
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics  189 
SOS button  198 
Spare fuse  196 
Specified engine oil types  185 
Speed, average  88 
Speed limit detection, on- board computer  89 
Speed limiter, display  86 
Speed Limit Information  86 
Speed warning  89 
Split screen  23 
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play  89 
Stability control systems  116 Seite 218ReferenceEverything from A to Z218
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