
MenuSubmenuSetting optionsFurther 
information
– Travel mode (right-hand or left-hand 
driveyf
Interior lighting– Instrument and switch lighting 
– Footwell lighting
Coming 
Home/Leaving 
Home function
– Duration that the Coming Home 
function is switched on 
– Duration that the Leaving Home 
function is switched on
Background 
lighting–
– Overall brightness of the 
background lighting 
– Brightness of individual areas of the 
background lighting 
– Colour of certain areas of the 
background lighting
⇒ Lights
Mirror and 
wiper settings
Mirrors
– Synchronous adjustment of the 
exterior mirrors 
– Front passenger exterior mirror 
lowering function in reverse gear 
– Folding in when parked
⇒ Mirrors
Wipers
– Automatic wipe function when 
raining 
– Rear window wiping in reverse gear
⇒ Wipers
Settings for 
opening and 
closing
Window 
operation
Activation and deactivation of the 
convenience opening function for the 
windows.
⇒ Windows
Central locking
Setting door unlocking.
⇒ Central locking 
system
Activation or deactivation of automatic 
locking.
Activation and deactivation of the 
Easy Open function.
Luggage 
compartment 
cover
Activation or deactivation of automatic 
opening of the luggage compartment 
cover (vehicle-dependentyf .
⇒ Luggage 
compartment 
cover
Instrument 
cluster 
settings
Multifunction 
display
– Current consumption 
– Average fuel consumption 
– Refuel quantity 
– Convenience consumers 
– Eco tips 
– Driving time 
– Distance covered 
– Average speed 
– Digital speed display 
– Speed warning 
– Oil temperature 
– Dynamic Road Sign Display
⇒ Instrument 
cluster
– Since start driving data 
– Long-term driving data
Head-
up Display 
settings
Display– Brightness 
– Colour scheme
⇒ Instrument 
cluster
Contents
– Cruise control system 
– ACC 
– Dynamic Road Sign Display 
– Route guidance 
– Lane keeping system (Lane Assistyf
Time and date 
settings–
– Clock time source (manual, GPSyf  
– Time 
– Set summer time automatically 
– Time zone 
– Time format (12h, 24hyf  
– Date 
– Date format
–
Unit settings–
– Distance 
– Speed 
– Temperature 
– Volume 
– Consumption 
– Pressure
–
Service–
– Vehicle identification number 
– Date of next inspection 
– Date of next oil change service
⇒ Instrument 
cluster
Factory 
settings–
– All settings 
– Driver assistance 
– Parking and manoeuvring 
– Light 
– Mirrors and wipers 
– Opening/closing 
– Multifunction display (driving datayf
– 

Start new lap.
Display split time.
Display statistics.
Opening the lap timer
To access the lap timer, first open the performance monitor ⇒ Performance monitor:
•Press the MENU button on the Infotainment system.
•Touch the Vehicle function button.
•Touch the Selection function button.
•Touch the Sport function button to access the performance monitor.
•Touch one of the arrow buttons ⇒ Fig. 27② in the performance monitor to change to the lap 
timer.
You can change between the lap timer and performance monitor at any time using the arrow 
buttons ⇒ Fig. 27- 2- and ⇒ Fig. 28.
Measuring lap times
The stopwatch measures the lap time in two areas:
The red needle and the numerical value in the centre show the running time in seconds. The 
smaller display in the inner area shows minutes and hours.
The display on the right side shows the current lap time with an accuracy of 1/100 seconds. There 
is no difference between the stopwatch and lap times if there are not yet any laps with intermediate 
times stored in the lap timer.
FunctionOperation
Start or continue 
time measurement
Touch the function button to start or continue ⇒ Fig. 29\b.
Time measurement is not possible when the ignition is switched off. A 
message is shown on the display. 
Press Start to start time measurement. Time measurement starts as soon 
as the vehicle moves forwards.
A new first lap can be started when the data in the statistics has been 
reset.
End time 
measurementTouch the function button to end measurement ⇒ Fig. 29⑥.
Pause time 
measurementTouch the function button to pause measurement ⇒ Fig. 29⑦.
Start new lap
Touch the function button to add a new lap ⇒ Fig. 29\f. 
The last lap time is stored and a new lap starts. The overall time of the 
laps driven is shown in the statistics.
Cancel current lap
Touch the function button to cancel the current lap ⇒ Fig. 29⑤. 
During a running time measurement, touch the function button to pause 
measurement ⑦. Time measurement is cancelled and the lap time 
is deleted. --: --:--.-- is displayed in the statistics.
Display 
intermediate time
Touch the function button for the intermediate time ⇒ Fig. 29⑨. 
The stopwatch ⇒ Fig. 28① stops for a few seconds and the intermediate 
time is displayed.
Display statistics
After ending or cancelling time measurement, touch the function button for 
the statistics ⇒ Fig. 29⑩. 
The statistics show the number of laps, the overall time, the fastest and 
slowest laps, the average value of all lap times and all lap values.
Touch the  function button to go back to the previous menu.
Reset data in the 
statistics
Touch the function button for statistics ⇒ Fig. 29⑩. Delete the data 
by touching the Reset function button.
A maximum of 99 laps and a maximum time of 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds can be 
recorded. If one of these limits has been reached, the data in the statistics must be deleted before a 
further time measurement.
Avoid operating the lap timer when the vehicle is in motion if possible.
•Preset lap timer settings and access statistics only when the vehicle is stationary.
•When the vehicle is in motion, use the lap timer only in driving situations which are 
easy to control.
WARNING 

•Easy Open: open the boot lid by moving a foot underneath the rear bumper ⇒ Boot lid.
•Easy Close: automatically closes the boot lid.
•Lock the vehicle via the sensor.
The vehicle unlocking procedure is confirmed by all the turn signals flashing twice and the locking 
procedure by the turn signals flashing once.
If the vehicle is locked and then the doors and boot lid are closed, and the most recently used 
vehicle key is located inside the vehicle, it will not immediately lock properly. All turn signals flash 
four times.
Unlocking and opening the doors
•Touch the sensor surface ⇒ Fig. 66 on the inside of the driver or front passenger door 
handle.
•Open the door.
Closing and locking the doors
•Switch off the ignition.
•Close the driver or front passenger door.
•Touch the sensor ⇒ Fig. 66 on the outside of the driver or front passenger door handle 
once.
On vehicles with SAFELOCK: closing and locking doors
•Switch off the ignition.
•Close the driver and front passenger door.
•Locking with SAFELOCK: touch the sensor surface on the outside of the driver or front 
passenger door handle once.
•Locking without SAFELOCK: touch the sensor surface on the outside of the driver or front 
passenger door handle twice.
Locking and unlocking the boot lid
If the vehicle is locked and a valid vehicle key is located within the operating range ⇒ Fig. 66
of the boot lid, the boot lid automatically unlocks when you open it with the handle button.
The boot lid is locked automatically after it is closed. If the vehicle is completely unlocked, the boot 
lid will not lock automatically when closed.
Temporarily deactivating Keyless Access
•Lock the vehicle with the  button on the vehicle key.
•Also lock the vehicle using the door sensor within five seconds.
•The keyless locking and starting system Keyless Access is temporarily deactivated.
The vehicle can be unlocked only using the vehicle key.
Keyless Access is reactivated the next time the vehicle is unlocked.
Convenience functions
To use convenience closing for all of the electric windows and the glass roof, hold your finger on 
the sensor on the outside of the driver or front passenger door handle for a few seconds until the 
windows or the glass roof have closed.
The sensors' functions can be adjusted in the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment system 
⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system.
It may not be possible to lock or unlock the vehicle using keyless access if the 12-volt vehicle 
battery or button cell in the vehicle key is weak or discharged. The vehicle can be locked or 
unlocked manually ⇒ Unlocking or locking the driver door manually.
The unlock function is deactivated for a few seconds so that you can check that the vehicle 
has been locked properly.
If the message Keyless fault appears on the instrument cluster display, there may be a 
malfunction in the Keyless Access system. Go to a qualified workshop.
Please note that the sensor surfaces in the door handles could be activated by a powerful 
jet of water or steam if a valid vehicle key is in the operating range at the same time. If at 
least one window is open and sensor surface in a door handle is continuously activated, 
all windows will close. It is possible that all windows will open if the jet of water or steam is 
moved away from a door handle sensor surface briefly and then moved back onto it 
⇒ Central locking system.
NOTICE 

•Briefly press and hold the  button on the vehicle key to unlock the boot lid.
•OR: pull the  button in the driver door upwards ⇒ Fig. 71.
•OR: press the button in the boot lid ⇒ Fig. 72.
The boot lid will then open.
Closing the boot lid electrically
•Press the  button in the open boot lid.
•OR: pull the  button in the driver door upwards.
•OR: briefly press and hold the  button on the vehicle key.
•OR: close the boot lid by moving it manually until the boot lid closes by itself.
The boot lid is closed.
Interrupting the opening or closing procedure
•Press one of the  buttons during the opening or closing procedure.
The boot lid can now be moved by hand. You will need to use increased force to do this.
Pressing the  button again moves the boot lid back into the starting position.
Signal tones
If the boot lid is opened or closed from the vehicle interior or using the vehicle key, signal tones will 
sound.
Changing and storing the opening angle
If the area behind or above the vehicle is smaller than the path of the boot lid, the opening angle of 
the boot lid can be changed.
•Stop the opening procedure at the desired open position (at least half openyf .
•In the opened boot lid, press and hold the  button until the hazard warning lights 
flash.
The changed opening angle will be stored.
The hazard warning lights flash and an acoustic signal sounds to confirm that the changed opening 
angle has been stored.
Resetting and storing the opening angle
To reset the opening angle so that the boot lid opens fully again, press the open boot lid upwards 
with your hand up to the limit position. You will need to use increased force to do this.
In the opened boot lid, press and hold the  button until the hazard warning lights flash.
The opening angle will be reset.
The hazard warning lights flash and an acoustic signal sounds to confirm that the opening angle 
has been reset.
Boot lid with movement sensor (Easy Openyf
Fig. 73 Sensor-controlled luggage compartment opener (Easy Openyf .
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The boot lid can be unlocked and opened with a foot movement if there is a valid vehicle key in the 
operating range of the boot lid.
Before opening or closing the boot lid, please check that there is enough space to open 
and close it, for example when in a garage.
NOTICE 

•Stand behind the centre of the bumper.
•Move your foot and shin quickly towards the bumper. The shin must be placed in the upper area 
of the sensor, and the foot in the lower area ⇒ Fig. 73.
•Then quickly move your foot and shin away from the sensor area again. The boot lid will then 
open.
The boot lid will lock again automatically, provided that the vehicle was locked beforehand and as 
long as there is no valid vehicle key inside the vehicle.
Activating or deactivating Easy Open
You can activate and deactivate Easy Open in the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment 
system ⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system.
Automatically closing the boot lid (Easy Closeyf
Fig. 74 In the open boot lid: button for electric closing of the boot lid.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Press the Easy Close button ⇒ Fig. 74. The indicator lamp in the button flashes. Easy Close is 
activated for 20 seconds.
The boot lid will be closed as soon as all valid vehicle keys have been removed from the operating 
range of the boot lid.
Easy Close allows a maximum of one vehicle key to be locked into the boot.
The closing operation will be interrupted as soon as a vehicle key enters the operating range again. 
The boot lid will then open again.
Unlocking the boot lid manually
Fig. 75 In the luggage compartment: manual release for the boot lid.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
•Insert the key bit into the boot lid opening ⇒ Fig. 75 and press the release lever in the direction 
of the arrow.
Troubleshooting
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Buttons for boot lid do not work: when towing a trailer, the boot lid can be opened and closed 
only at the boot lid ⇒ Trailer towing.
Boot lid does not close or open fully
Check whether the boot lid is blocked by an obstacle. The boot lid can be moved by hand. You will 
need to use increased force to do this. 

The drive switches off automatically in order to prevent overheating if the boot lid is operated too 
frequently in a short space of time. Until the drive has cooled down the boot lid can be opened and 
closed by hand using more force than usual.
The boot lid must be closed by hand if the 12-volt vehicle battery or fuse is disconnected or faulty.
Vehicle turn signals flash four times
Check whether the vehicle key is still in the vehicle.
Boot lid is stiff
At outside temperatures below freezing point, the opening mechanism cannot always lift the 
partially opened boot lid automatically. If this happens, guide the boot lid further up by hand.
Sensor-controlled luggage compartment opener (Easy Openyf  L V  Q R W  
working
•Easy Open works only when the ignition is switched off.
•Clean the sensors in the rear bumper.
•The towing bracket is swivelled out ⇒ Trailer towing.
•A towing bracket has been retrofitted to the vehicle ⇒ Trailer towing.
•During heavy rain, Easy Open may be deactivated in order to prevent accidental activation.
Automatic closing (Easy Closeyf  L V  Q R W  Z R U N L Q g
•Switch off the ignition and close the driver door.
•The boot lid must be at least half-closed.
•Unhitch the trailer ⇒ Trailer towing.
•There is more than one vehicle key in the luggage compartment.
•Press the Easy Close button again.
Windows
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Opening and closing windows
⇒ Electric window roll-back function
⇒ Troubleshooting
Opening and closing windows
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The buttons are located in the doors ⇒ Driver door.
Open windows: press the button. Close windows: pull the button.Press to disable the 
electric window buttons in the rear doors.
The windows can still be operated using the buttons in the doors for a short time after the ignition 
has been switched off, provided that the driver door and front passenger door are not opened.
Careless or unsupervised use of the electric windows can cause serious injuries.
•The electric windows should be opened or closed only when you are sure that nobody 
is in their operating area.
•Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle when the 
vehicle is locked. The windows can no longer be opened in an emergency.
•Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle. The windows 
can still be operated using the buttons in the doors for a short time after the ignition 
has been switched off, provided that the driver door and front passenger door are not 
opened.
•When transporting children on the rear bench seat, the rear electric windows should 
always be deactivated using the safety button so that they cannot be opened or closed.
WARNING
During sudden rain showers, water can enter the vehicle interior via open windows and 
cause damage to the vehicle.
NOTICE 

Memory function
Fig. 92 On the outside of the driver seat: memory buttons.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The memory buttons can be used to store and recall settings for the driver seat and the exterior 
mirrors.
Memory buttons
You can assign individual settings for the driver seat and exterior mirrors to each of the memory 
buttons.
Storing driver seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forwards
•Switch on the electronic parking brake.
•Put the gearbox into neutral.
•Switch on the ignition.
•Adjust the driver seat and exterior mirror.
•Press the  button for longer than one second ⇒ Fig. 92.
•Press the desired memory button within approximately ten seconds. A gong signal will sound to 
confirm that the settings have been saved.
Storing front passenger exterior mirror settings for reversing
•Switch on the electronic parking brake.
•Put the gearbox into neutral.
•Switch on the ignition.
•Press the desired memory button.
•Select reverse gear.
•Adjust the exterior mirror on the front passenger side so that you have a good view of the kerb 
area.
•The settings for the mirror position will be saved automatically and assigned to the vehicle key 
that is used to unlock the vehicle.
Accessing driver seat and exterior mirror settings
•While the vehicle is stationary and the ignition is switched on, briefly touch the required memory 
button.
•OR: while the ignition is switched off, press and hold the required memory button until the 
saved position is reached.
•The front passenger exterior mirror will leave the stored reversing position automatically if the 
vehicle drives forwards at a minimum speed of 15 km/h (10 mphyf  R U  L I  \ R X  W X U Q  W K H  U R W D U \  N Q R E  
from R to a different position ⇒ Mirrors.
Electric convenient entry and exit function
When the driver door is opened, the front seat automatically moves to a position that makes it easy 
to enter and exit the vehicle.
The driver seat moves back to its original position automatically as soon as the driver door is closed 
and the ignition is switched on.
The electric convenient entry and exit function can be switched on and off in the Infotainment 
system⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system.
Personalisation
You can save and access your individual seat setting in a user account via the Personalisation 
function ⇒ Personalisation.
After switching off the ignition and locking the vehicle, the driver seat and exterior mirror settings 
are stored in the user account.
The driver seat and exterior mirror settings are opened again after the vehicle is unlocked and the 
driver door is opened.
The seat responds to selecting or changing a user account as follows:
1yf 

m/k/a995MK Vehicles with manual gearbox: change from first to second gear immediately 
after setting off. Change to higher gears rapidly.
m/k/a995MK Vehicles with DSG dual clutch gearbox: accelerate slowly and avoid using the 
kickdown function.
Gear-change indicator ⇒ Gear-change indicator.
Eco driving profile ⇒ Driving profile selection and 4MOTION Active Control.
Avoid full throttle
Never fully use the maximum speed of the vehicle. Driving at excessive speeds, e.g. above 130 
km/h on the motorway, will increase air resistance and thus the amount of force needed to move 
the vehicle.
Reduce idling
Drive off immediately with low revs. If you are stopped for a long period, do not allow the engine to 
idle but switch it off, e.g. when in a traffic jam or at a railway crossing.
In vehicles with an activated start/stop system, the engine will switch off automatically when the 
vehicle is stopping and when the vehicle is stationary ⇒ Start/stop system .
Refuel with moderation
A full fuel tank increases the weight of the vehicle. A fuel tank that is half to three quarters full is 
sufficient for urban journeys in particular.
Avoid short journeys
A cold engine has a very high fuel consumption. The optimum operating temperature is reached 
only after driving a few miles. The fuel consumption is above average at very low ambient 
temperatures, e.g. in winter ⇒ Fig. 116. Plan journeys economically and combine short distances.
Carry out regular maintenance
Regular maintenance is an essential prerequisite for economical driving and increases the service 
life of the vehicle.
Observe the correct tyre pressures
An inadequate tyre pressure does not just mean greater wear, but also increases the rolling 
resistance of the tyres and thus the fuel consumption. Use optimised rolling resistance tyres.
Adjust the tyre pressure according to the vehicle load. Observe the information on the tyre pressure 
sticker ⇒ Useful information about wheels and tyres
Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator or Tyre Pressure Monitoring System ⇒ Tyre monitoring systems.
Use low viscosity engine oil
Fully synthetic engine oils with a low viscosity decrease frictional resistance in the engine and 
spread better and more quickly, especially for cold starts.
Do not drive with unnecessary loads in the vehicle
You can reduce fuel consumption by clearing out the luggage compartment before setting off, for 
example by removing empty drink crates or unused child seats.
In order to keep the drag coefficient of the vehicle as low as possible, remove attachments and 
add-on parts such as ski, bicycle or roof carriers after use.
Save electrical energy
The alternator is driven by the engine and generates power for convenience consumers such as the 
air conditioning system, window heating and ventilation. Saving electrical energy is easy, e.g.:
•At high ambient temperatures, ventilate the car before starting a journey and drive a short 
distance with open window. Only then switch on the air conditioning system.
•Switch off convenience systems as soon as they have served their purpose.
Adapt your speed and distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road 
and traffic conditions.
WARNING