▷On steep downhill grades, use Hill Descent
Control HDC, refer to page 122.▷Avoid that the chassis bottom coming in
contact with the ground.
The ground clearance is no more than 7.8
inches/20 cm and can vary according to
the vehicle's load.▷When wheels continue to spin, depress the
accelerator so that driving stability control
systems can distribute the driving force to
the wheels. Activate DTC Dynamic Trac‐
tion Control if available.
After a trip on poor roads
After a trip on poor roads, check wheels and
tires for damage to maintain driving safety.
Clear heavy soiling from the body.
General driving notes
Closing the tailgate WARNING
An open tailgate protrudes from the vehi‐
cle and can endanger occupants and other
traffic participants or damage the vehicle in the
event of an accident, braking or evasive ma‐
neuvers. In addition, exhaust fumes may enter
the vehicle interior. There is risk of injuries or
risk of property damage. Do not drive with the
tailgate open.◀
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be
avoided:
▷Close all windows and the glass sunroof.▷Greatly increase the air flow from the vents.▷Drive moderately.
Hot exhaust system
WARNING
During driving operation, high tempera‐
tures can occur underneath the body, e.g.
caused by the exhaust gas system. If combus‐
tible materials, such as leaves or grass, come
in contact with hot parts of the exhaust gas
system, these materials can ignite. There is
risk of injuries or risk of property damage.
Do not remove the heat shields installed and
never apply undercoating to them. Make sure
that no combustible materials can come in
contact with hot vehicle parts in driving opera‐
tion, idle or during parking. Do not touch the
hot exhaust system.◀
Mobile communication devices in thevehicle
WARNING
Vehicle electronics and mobile phones
can influence one another. There is radiation
due to the send operations of mobile phones.
There is risk of injuries or risk of property dam‐
age. If possible, in the car's interior use only
mobile phones with direct connections to an exterior antenna in order to exclude mutual
disturbance and deflect the radiation from the
car's interior.◀
Hydroplaning On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can
form between the tires and road surface.
This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan‐
ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete
loss of contact between the tires and the road
surface, ultimately undermining your ability to
steer and brake the vehicle.
Driving through water CAUTION
When driving too quickly through too
deep water, water can enter into the engine
compartment, the electrical system or the
transmission. There is risk of property damage.
When driving through water, do not exceed the
maximum indicated water level and the maxi‐
mum speed for driving through water.◀Seite 169Things to remember when drivingDriving tips169
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2.Press the nonworking bulb gently into the
socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.▷Upper bulb: reversing lamp▷Lower bulb: inner brake lamp
Only vehicles with halogen headlights:
▷Lower bulb, 5-watt: tail light
Installing the bulb holder
1.Proceed in the reverse order to insert the
new bulb and attach the bulb holder.
Connect the plug to the bulb holder.2.Make sure that the bulb holder is correctly
and firmly seated.
Central brake lamp and license plate
lamp
Follow general instructions, refer to page 206.
These lights are made using LED technology.
Contact a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop in the
event of a malfunction.
Changing wheels
Information When using run-flat tires or sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
Which is why no spare tire is available.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your dealer’s service center
or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Emergency wheel
Safety measures
▷Park the vehicle as far away as possible
from passing traffic and on solid ground.
Switch on the hazard warning system.▷Set the parking brake and engage lever in
position P P.▷Have all vehicle occupants get out of the
vehicle and ensure that they remain out‐
side the immediate area in a safe place,
such as behind a guardrail.▷If necessary, set up a warning triangle or
portable hazard warning lamp at an appro‐
priate distance.▷Perform wheel change only on a flat, solid
and slip-resistant surface. On soft or slip‐
pery ground, e.g., snow, ice, tiles, etc., the
vehicle or vehicle jack can slip away to the
side.▷Do not place wood blocks or similar items
under the vehicle jack; otherwise, it cannot
reach its carrying capacity because of the
restricted height.▷If the vehicle is raised, do not lie under the
vehicle and do not start the engine; other‐
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CareVehicle 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.
Car washes General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Steam blaster and high-pressure
washer
Information CAUTION
When cleaning with high-pressure wash‐
ers, components can be damaged due to the
pressure or temperatures being too high.
There is risk of property damage. Maintain suf‐
ficient distance and do not spray too long con‐
tinuously. Follow the user's manual for the
high-pressure washer.◀
Distances and temperature▷Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.▷Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,
seals: 12 in/30 cm.▷Minimum distance from glass sunroof:
31.5 inches/80 cm.
Automatic car washes
Information
▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 75, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 47.
CAUTION
Too high guide rails in car washes can
damage body parts. There is risk of property
damage. Avoid car washes with guide rails
higher than 4 in/10 cm.◀
Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
Steptronic transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Make sure that the parking brake is re‐
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External start 218
External temperature dis‐ play 86
External temperature warn‐ ing 86
Eyes for securing cargo 173
F
Failure message, see Check Control 82
False alarm, see Unintentional alarm 47
Fan, refer to Air flow 145
Fan, see Air flow 148
Filler neck for engine oil 200
Fine wood, care 224
First-aid kit 218
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 221
Flat tire, changing wheels 213
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 109
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 105
Flat tire, warning lamp 106, 109
Flooding 169
Floor carpet, care 224
Floor mats, care 224
Fogged up windows 145
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 158
Fold-out position, wiper 76
Foot brake 170
Front airbags 102
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 112
Front fog lights 100
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 210
Front lights 207
Front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 104 Front-seat passenger airbags,
indicator lamp 104
Front seats 52
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 109
Fuel 184
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption 91
Fuel filler flap 182
Fuel gauge 86
Fuel lid 182
Fuel quality 184
Fuel recommendation 184
Fuel, tank capacity 229
Fuse 216
G
Garage door opener, see Uni‐ versal Integrated Remote
Control 151
Gasoline 184
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 77
Gear shift indicator 88
General driving notes 169
Glare shield 155
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 49
Glove compartment 160
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 229
H
Halogen headlights 207
Handbrake, see Parking brake 72
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 152
Hazard warning flashers 217
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 122
Head airbags 102
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 98 Headlight courtesy delay fea‐
ture 98
Headlight flasher 74
Headlight flasher, bulb re‐ placement 209
Headlight glass 207
Headlights 207
Headlights, care 223
Head restraints 52
Head restraints, front 58
Head restraints, rear 59
Head-up Display 94
Head-up Display, care 225
Heavy cargo, stowing 173
High-beam Assistant 99
High beams 74
High beams/low beams, see High-beam Assistant 99
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 209
Hill Descent Control HDC 122
Hills 170
Hill start assistant, see Drive- off assistant 125
Holder for beverages 162
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Hood 197
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 169
HUD Head-up Display 94
Hydroplaning 169
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 86
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 86
Identification marks, tires 188
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 10
iDrive 18
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Manual air distribu‐tion 145, 148
Manual air flow 145, 148
Manual brake, see Parking brake 72
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 78
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 61
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 182
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 136
Manual operation, rearview camera 138
Marking, run-flat tires 192
Master key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Maximum cooling 147
Maximum speed, display 88
Maximum speed, winter tires 191
Measurement, units of 94
Medical kit 218
Memory, seat, mirror 59
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 90
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 82
Microfilter 146, 148
Minimum tread, tires 190
Mirror 60
Mirror memory 59
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 169
Mobility System 192
Modifications, technical, see Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 207
Monitor, see Control Dis‐ play 18 Mounting of child restraint
systems 65
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
Multimedia 6
N
Navigation 6
Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints 58
Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints 59
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 224
New wheels and tires 190
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 220
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 205
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 205
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 139
Octane rating, see Recom‐ mended fuel grade 184
Odometer 86
Office 6
Offroad trips 168
Oil 199
Oil, adding 200
Oil additives 201
Oil change 201
Oil change interval, service requirements 87
Oil filler neck 200
Oil types, alternative 201
Oil types, suitable 201
Old batteries, disposal 216
On-board computer 90
On-board computer, refer to On-board computer 90
Onboard monitor, see Control Display 18 Onboard vehicle tool kit 206
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
Opening the tailgate with no- touch activation 44
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 7
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 147
Own Safety 7
P Paint, vehicle 223
Panoramic glass sunroof 49
Parallel parking assistant 140
Park Distance Control PDC 135
Parked-car ventilation 149
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 171
Parking aid, see PDC 135
Parking assistant 140
Parking brake 72
Parking lights 97
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 61
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 139
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 135
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 114
Performance Control 122
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36 Seite 237Everything from A to ZReference237
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