▷Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.
Suitable parking space
▷Gap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.▷Min. length of gap between two objects:
your vehicle's length plus approx.
4 ft/1.2 m.▷Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
Regarding the parking procedure
▷Doors and trunk lid closed.▷Parking brake released.▷When parking in parking spaces on the
driver's side, the corresponding turn signal
must be set where applicable.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Parking assistant
Ultrasound sensors
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking
spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.
To ensure full functionality:
▷Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.▷When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.▷Do not put stickers over sensors.
Switching on/off
Switching on with the button Press button.
The LED lights up.
The current status of the parking space search
is indicated on the Control Display.
  Parking assistant is activated automatically.
Switching on with the reverse gear
Shift into reverse.
The current status of the parking space search
is indicated on the Control Display.
To activate:  
  "Parking Assistant"
Switch off
The system can be deactivated as follows:
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RefuelingVehicle 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.
Hints Observe the fuel recommendation, refer to
page  170, prior to refueling.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km or engine operation might fail
and damage might occur.◀
Fuel lid Opening1.Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler
flap.2.Turn the tank lid counterclockwise.3.Place the tank lid in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Closing
1.Fit the lid and turn it clockwise until you
clearly hear a click.2.Close the fuel filler flap.
Do not pinch the retaining strap
Do not pinch the retaining strap attached
to the lid; otherwise, the lid cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapors can escape.◀
Manually unlocking fuel filler flap In the event of an electrical malfunction, e.g.
The release is located in the trunk.
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that the foam rubber sealing ring is on the
centering pin.6.Release the catch at the top on the con‐
nector of the connecting line and remove
the connector from the bulb holder.
Replacing the bulbs
1.Loosen the three fasteners, arrows 1, on
the bulb holder and remove the bulb holder
from the tail lamp, arrow 2.2.Press the defective bulb gently into the
socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.3.Proceed in the reverse order to insert the
new bulb and attach the bulb holder. Make
sure that the bulb holder engages in all fas‐
teners.
Installing the tail lamp
1.Connect the connecting line to the tail
lamp and secure the bulb holder in the clip.2.Make sure that the foam rubber sealing
ring is on the centering pin, arrow 2, and is
not damaged.3.Position and firmly press the outer part of
the tail lamp onto the rubber mount, ar‐row 1 and the inner part onto the centering
component, arrow 2. Make sure that the
tail lamp engages in the rubber mount.4.Screw the tail lamp on with the two nuts.5.Insert and secure the cover. Make sure that
the tubular seal is not pinched.
Lights in the trunk lid
General information
Follow general instructions, refer to page  190.
Reversing lights: 16-watt bulb, PW16W.
Inner brake lights: 21-watt bulb, H21W
Accessing the lights
1.If needed, remove warning triangle, refer to
page  200, and bracket with the screw‐
driver from the onboard vehicle tool kit, re‐
fer to page  190.2.Remove the emergency release and the
wire cable from the handle.3.Use the screwdriver from the onboard ve‐
hicle tool kit to loosen and completely re‐
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Cruising range 82 
Cupholders  149 
Current fuel consumption  82 
D
Damage, tires  175 
Damping control  117 
Data, technical  212 
Date  81 
Daytime running lights  94 
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting  136 
Dehumidifying, air  135 
Deleting personal data  25 
Deletion of personal data  25 
Destination distance  87 
Differential lock  117 
Digital clock  81 
Digital compass  141 
Digital speed  81 
Digital tachometer  81 
Dimensions  212 
Dimmable exterior mirrors  56 
Dimmable interior rearview mirror  56 
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals  67 
Display EfficientDynamics  83 
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster  76 
Display in windshield  90 
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting  96 
Displays, cleaning  208 
Disposal, coolant  187 
Disposal, vehicle battery  197 
Distance control, refer to PDC  122 
Distance to destination  87 
Divided screen view, split screen  23 
Door lock  39 
Door lock, refer to Remote control  34 Double-clutch transmis‐
sion  70 
Drivelogic  72 
Drive mode  71 
Drive-off assistant  118 
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC  115 
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety  104 
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety  104 
Driving Dynamics Control  74 
Driving instructions, break- in  156  
Driving notes, general  157 
Driving on racetracks  155 
Driving program, refer to Drivelogic  72 
Driving stability control sys‐ tems  114 
Driving tips  157 
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  115  
Dynamic driving systems  83 
Dynamic driving, system states  83 
Dynamic Stability Control DSC  115 
E EfficientDynamics  83 
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster  76 
Electronic oil measure‐ ment  183 
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC  115 
Emergency detection, remote control  35 
Emergency release, fuel filler flap  168 
Emergency Request  199 
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start  35 Emergency unlocking, trunk
lid  41 
Energy Control  82 
Energy recovery  82 
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function  64 
Engine, automatic switch- off  64 
Engine compartment  181 
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in  181 
Engine coolant  186 
Engine oil  183 
Engine oil, adding  184 
Engine oil additives  185 
Engine oil change  185 
Engine oil filler neck  184 
Engine oil temperature  80 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  185 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  185 
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion  35 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  200  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  63 
Engine stop  63 
Engine temperature  80 
Entering a car wash  205 
Equipment, interior  139 
Error displays, see Check Control  77 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  115 
Exchanging wheels/tires  176 
Exhaust system  157 
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature  56 
Exterior mirrors  55 
External start  200 
External temperature dis‐ play  81 
External temperature warn‐ ing  81 Seite 216ReferenceEverything from A to Z216
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