
Detection range
The detection capacity of the system and the
automatic braking capacity are limited.
Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not
be detected.
WARNING
The system does not relieve from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is risk of an accident. Adjust
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively interfere in the re‐
spective situations.◀
Deceleration
The system also does not decelerate in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷In case of pedestrians, cyclists or similar
slow road users.▷For red traffic lights.▷For cross traffic.▷For oncoming traffic.▷Unlit vehicles or vehicles with nonworking
lighting at night.Swerving vehicles
A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected
until it is completely within the same lane as
your vehicle.
If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly
swerves into your lane, the system may not be
able to automatically restore the selected dis‐
tance. This also applies to major speed differ‐
ences to vehicles driving ahead of you, e.g.,
when rapidly approaching a truck. When a ve‐
hicle driving ahead of you is reliably detected,
the system requests that the driver intervene
by braking and carrying out evasive maneu‐
vers, if needed.
WARNING
The system does not relieve from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is risk of an accident. Adjust
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively interfere in the re‐
spective situations.◀
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LoadingVehicle 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.
Information WARNING
High gross weight can overheat the tires,
damage them internally, and cause a sudden
drop in tire inflation pressure. There is risk of
an accident. Pay attention to the permitted
load capacity of the tires and never exceed the
permitted gross weight.◀
CAUTION
Fluids in the cargo area can cause dam‐
age. There is risk of property damage. Make
sure that no fluids leak in the cargo area.◀
WARNING
Loose objects in the car's interior can be
thrown into the car's interior while driving, e.g.
in the event of an accident or during braking
and evasive maneuvers. There is risk of inju‐
ries. Secure loose objects in the car's inte‐
rior.◀
WARNING
Unexpected movements of the backrest
while driving may occur due to unintentional
unlocking of the rear backrests by the loops.
There is risk of injuries. Do not fasten any ob‐
jects to the loops for unlocking the rear back‐
rests.◀Determining the load limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed XXX kg
or YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the
vehicle and unstable driving situations
may result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or
YYY pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =
400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of lug‐
gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi‐
cle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
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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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Weights
Capacities
US gal/litersNotesFuel tank, approx.13.5/51Fuel quality, refer to
page 184
Larger fuel tank, approx.16.1/61Fuel quality, refer to
page 184
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xDrive28iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kgLoadlbs/kgApproved front axle loadlbs/kgApproved rear axle loadlbs/kgApproved roof load capacitylbs/kgCargo area capacitycu ft/l4,720/2,141900/4082,470/1,1202,375/1,077165/7527.1-58.7/505-1,550

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
Homepage 6
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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Pinch protection system,glass sunroof 51
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 49
Plastic, care 224
Power failure 215
Power windows 48
Prescribed engine oil types 201
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 186
Pressure warning, tires 109
Profile, see Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 51
Protective function, win‐ dows 49
Push-and-turn switch, see Controller 19
R Radiator fluid 202
Radio 6
Radio-operated key, see Re‐ mote control 34
Radio ready state 68
Rain sensor 75
Rear lights 211
Rear seat backrest tilt 55
Rear seats 55
Rear socket 156
Rearview camera 137
Rearview mirror 60
Rear window de‐ froster 145, 148
Recirculated-air filter 148
Recirculated-air mode 145, 147
Recommended fuel grade 184
Recommended tire brands 191 Refueling 182
Remaining range 86
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 151
Replacement fuse 216
Replacing parts 206
Replacing wheels/tires 190
Reporting safety malfunc‐ tions 10
RES button, see Camera- based cruise control,
ACC 126
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 132
Reserve warning, see Range 86
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 106
Retaining straps, securing cargo 173
Retreaded tires 191
Roadside parking lights 98
RON recommended fuel grade 184
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 229
Roof-mounted luggage rack 173
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 220
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, see Run-flat
tires 192
Rubber components, care 224
Run-flat tires 192
S Safe braking 170
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 57 Safety belts 56
Safety belts, care 224
Safety switch, windows 49
Safety systems, airbags 102
Saving fuel 175
Screen, see Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 206
Screw thread, refer to Screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 221
Sealant 192
Seat and mirror memory 59
Seat belts, see Safety belts 56
Seat heating, front 55
Seating position for chil‐ dren 64
Seats 52
Seats, front 52
Seats, rear 55
Selection list in instrument cluster 90
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 77
Sensors, care 225
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 204
Service requirements, dis‐ play 87
Services, ConnectedDrive 6
Servotronic 123
SET button, see Camera- based cruise control,
ACC 126
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 132
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 45
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 93
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 59 Seite 238ReferenceEverything from A to Z238
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