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Owner 's Manual for Car
At a glance
Cockpit
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
In the vicinity of the steering wheel
1 Rear window safety switch 50
2 Power windows 49
3 Exterior mirror operation 61
4 Central locking system
5 Lights
6 Steering column stalk, left
7 Shift paddles 79
8 Instrument cluster 84
9 Steering column stalk, right
10 
11 Steering wheel buttons, right
Thumbwheel for selection lists. 93
12 
13 
14 Adjust steering wheel 63
15 Steering wheel buttons, left
Cruise control rocker switch
16 
17 Open the tailgate 41
In the vicinity of the center console
In the vicinity of the roofliner
Controls
Opening and closing
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
Remote control
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote controls with integrated key.
Each remote control contains a replaceable battery. Replacing the battery, refer to page 36.
You may set the key functions depending on the optional features and country-specific version. Settings, refer to page 46.
The vehicle stores personal settings for every remote control. Personal Profile, refer to page 44.
The remote controls hold information about required maintenance. Service data in the remote control, refer to page 217.
Safety information
WARNING
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the doors from the inside and lock themselves in. In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened from the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the remote control with you so that the vehicle can be opened from the outside.◀
WARNING
Unlocking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge.
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehicle while being exposed to extreme temperatures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside when there are people in it.◀
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can cause the vehicle to move and endanger themselves and traffic, e.g., due to the following actions:
- Pressing the Start/Stop button.
- Releasing the parking brake.
- Opening and closing the doors or windows.
- Engaging selector lever position N.
- Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. Take the remote control with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.◀
Overview
1 Unlocking
2 Locking
3 Unlocking the tailgate
With automatic tailgate operation: open the tailgate
4 Panic mode
Unlocking
Press button on the remote control.
Depending on the settings, refer to page 46, the following access points are unlocked.
▷ Driver's door and fuel filler flap. Press the button of the remote control again to unlock the other vehicle access points.
▷ All doors, tailgate, and fuel filler flap.
In addition, the following functions are executed:
▷ The settings saved in the driver profile, refer to page 44, are applied.
▷ The interior lights and courtesy lights are activated. This function is not available, if the interior lights were switched off manually.
▷ The welcome lights are switched on, if this function was activated.
▷ The alarm system, refer to page 47, is switched off.
The light functions may depend on the ambient brightness.
Convenient opening
Press and hold this button on the remote control after unlocking.
The windows and the glass sunroof are opened, as long as the button on the remote control is pressed.
Locking
1. Close the driver's door.
2.
Press button on the remote control.
▷ All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap are being locked.
▷ The alarm system, refer to page 47, is switched on.
If the engine or ignition is still switched on when you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn honks twice. In this case, the engine or ignition must be switched off by means of the Start/ Stop button.
Lock
Press button on the remote control with the vehicle locked.
This function is not available, if the interior lamps were switched off manually.
The light functions may depend on the ambient brightness.
If the button is pressed again within 10 seconds after vehicle was locked, the interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the antitheft warning system, refer to page 48, are turned off. After locking, wait 10 seconds before pressing the button again.
Tailgate
General information
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the remote control in the cargo area.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment and the country version, it is possible to specify whether the doors are also unlocked when unlocking with the remote control. Adjusting the settings, refer to page 46.
Safety information
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operating the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀
NOTE
The tailgate swings back and up when it opens. There is a risk of property damage. Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀
NOTE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the rear window and heat conductors while driving. There is a risk of property damage. Cover the edges and ensure that pointed objects do not hit the rear window.◀
Opening
Press button on the remote control for approx. 1 second.
Without automatic tailgate operation:
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung upward.
With automatic tailgate operation:
The tailgate opens automatically.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Replacing the battery
1. Remove the integrated key from the remote control, refer to page 38.
2. Place the integrated key underneath the battery compartment cover, arrow 1, and lift the cover with a lever movement of the integrated key, arrow 2.
3. Push battery in the direction of the arrow using a pointed object and lift it out.
4. Insert a type CR 2032 battery with the positive side facing up.
5. Press the cover closed.
6. Push the integrated key into the remote control until it engages.
Additional remote controls
Additional remote controls are available from a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Loss of the remote controls
A lost remote control can be blocked and replaced by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Malfunction
General information
A Check Control message is displayed.
Remote control detection by the vehicle may malfunction under the following circumstances:
▷ The battery of the remote control is discharged. Replacing the battery, refer to page 36.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from transmission towers or other equipment with high transmitting power.
▷ Shielding of the remote control due to metal objects.
Do not transport the remote control together with metal objects.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from mobile phones or other electronic devices in direct proximity to the remote control.
Do not transport the remote control together with electronic devices.
▷ Interference of radio transmission by a charging process of mobile devices, for instance charging of a mobile phone.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can be unlocked and locked from the outside with the integrated key, refer to page 37.
Starting the engine via emergency detection of the remote control
1. Hold the remote control with its back against the marked area on the steering column.
2. Start the engine within 10 seconds. If the remote control is not detected, slightly change the position of the remote control and repeat the procedure.
Integrated key
General information
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked without remote control using the integrated key.
Safety information
WARNING
Unlocking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge.
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehicle while being exposed to extreme temperatures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside when there are people in it.◀
NOTE
The door lock is permanently joined with the door. The door handle can be moved. When pulling the door handle with the integrated key inserted, paint or key can be damaged. There is a risk of property damage. Remove the integrated key before pulling the outside door handle.◀
Removing
Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the integrated key, arrow 2.
Locking/unlocking via the door lock
1. Remove lid on the door lock.
To do this, slide the integrated key into the opening from below and remove the lid.
2. Unlock or lock the door lock using the integrated key.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked from the inside.
Alarm system
The alarm system is not switched on if the vehicle is locked with the integrated key.
The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via the door lock.
In order to stop the alarm, unlock the vehicle with the remote control or switch on the ignition, if needed, through emergency detection of the remote control, refer to page 37.
Buttons for the central locking system
General information
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning system and interior lights come on.
Overview
Buttons for the central locking system.
Locking
Press the button with the front doors closed.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
The vehicle is not secured against theft when locking.
Unlocking
Press button.
Opening
▷Press button to unlock the doors together, and then pull the door handle above the armrest.
▷Front doors: pull the door handle on the door to open the door. The other doors remain locked.
▷Back doors: pull twice on the door handle on the door to be opened; the first time unlocks the door, the second time opens it. The other doors remain locked.
Comfort Access
Concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activating the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote control with you, such as in your pants pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote control when it is in close proximity or in the vehicle's interior.
General information
Comfort Access supports the following functions:
▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle.
▷ Convenient closing.
▷ Open the tailgate.
▷ Opening/closing the tailgate with no-touch activation.
Functional requirements
▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote control must be located outside of the vehicle near the doors.
▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
Unlocking
Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front passenger door completely.
This corresponds with pressing the
button on the remote control.
Locking
Touch the surface on the door handle of the driver's or front passenger door with your finger for approx. 1 second without grasping the door handle.
This corresponds with pressing the 
button on the remote control.
Convenient closing
Safety information
WARNING
With convenient closing, body parts can be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the doors is clear during convenient closing.◀
Closing
Touch the surface on the door handle of the driver's or front passenger door, arrow, with your finger and hold it there without grasping the door handle.
This corresponds with pressing and holding the button on the remote control.
In addition to locking, the windows and the glass sunroof close and the exterior mirrors fold in.
Opening the tailgate
General information
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the remote control in the cargo area.
If the remote control is in the sensor area, the tailgate may open or close inadvertently if you unintentionally move your foot or if something else moves in the detection area.
The sensor has an approximate range of 5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear of the vehicle.
If the tailgate is opened via Comfort Access, locked doors are not unlocked.
Safety information
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operating the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀
NOTE
The tailgate swings back and up when it opens. There is a risk of property damage. Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀
NOTE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the rear window and heat conductors while driving. There is a risk of property damage. Cover the edges and ensure that pointed objects do not hit the rear window.◀
Opening
Press button next on tailgate.
Without automatic tailgate operation:
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung upward.
With automatic tailgate operation:
The tailgate opens automatically.
Concept
The tailgate can be opened with no-touch activation using the remote control you are carrying. With automatic tailgate operation, it can also be closed with no-touch activation. Two sensors detect a forward-directed foot motion in the center of the area at the rear of the vehicle and the tailgate is opened or closed.
General information
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the remote control in the cargo area.
If the remote control is in the sensor area, the tailgate can be opened or closed inadvertently by an unconscious or alleged recognized foot movement.
The sensor has an approximate range of 5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear of the vehicle.
If the tailgate is opened with no-touch activation, locked doors are not unlocked.
Safety information
WARNING
During no-touch activation, vehicle parts may be touched, e.g., hot exhaust system. There is a risk of injury. When moving your foot, make sure you have a firm stance and do not touch the vehicle.◀
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operating the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀
NOTE
The tailgate swings back and up when it opens. There is a risk of property damage. Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀
Performing the foot movement
1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at about an arm's length away from the rear of the vehicle.
2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the direction of travel and immediately pull it back. With this movement, the leg must pass through the ranges of both sensors.
Opening
Perform the foot movement described earlier.
The tailgate is opened.
Before the opening, the hazard warning system flashes.
Closing
Perform the foot movement described earlier.
The hazard warning system flashes on and an acoustic signal sounds before the tailgate closes.
You can interrupt the closing operation by moving your foot again.
Malfunction
Remote control detection by the vehicle may malfunction under the following circumstances:
▷ The battery of the remote control is discharged. Replace the battery, refer to page 36.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from transmission towers or other equipment with high transmitting power.
▷ Shielding of the remote control due to metal objects.
Do not transport the remote control together with metal objects.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from mobile phones or other electronic devices in direct proximity to the remote control.
Do not transport the remote control together with electronic devices.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock the vehicle using the buttons of the remote control or using the integrated key, refer to page 37.
Alarm system
General information
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm system reacts to the following changes:
▷ Unauthorized opening of a door, the hood or the tailgate.
▷ Movements in the interior.
▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐ tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing the vehicle.
▷ Disconnected battery voltage
▷ Improper use of the socket for Onboard Di‐ agnosis.
The alarm system signals these changes visually and acoustically:
▷ Acoustic alarm.
▷ By switching on the hazard warning system.
▷ By flashing the daytime running lights.
Switching on and off
When you lock and unlock the vehicle with the remote control or with Comfort Access, the alarm system is switched on and off at the same time.
Opening the doors with the alarm system switched on
The alarm system is triggered when a door is opened if the door was unlocked using the integrated key in the door lock.
Switching off the alarm, refer to page 49.
Opening the tailgate with the alarm system switched on
The tailgate can be opened even when the alarm system is switched on.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and monitored again provided the doors are locked. The hazard warning system flashes once.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Indicator light on the interior mirror
▷ The indicator light flashes briefly every 2 seconds:
The alarm system is switched on.
▷ Indicator light flashes for approx. 10 seconds, then it flashes briefly every 2 seconds:
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate are not correctly closed. Correctly closed access points are secured.
When the still open access points are closed, interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor will be switched on.
▷The indicator light goes out after unlocking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
▷The indicator light flashes after unlocking until the engine ignition is switched on, but no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
An alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehicle is towed.
Interior motion sensor
The windows and the glass sunroof must be closed for the system to function properly.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
General information
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor can trigger an alarm, although no unauthorized action occurred.
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:
▷ In automatic vehicle washes.
▷ In duplex garages.
▷ During transport on trains carrying vehicles, at sea or on a trailer.
▷With animals in the vehicle.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor can be switched off in such situations.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
Press the remote control button again within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 seconds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor are turned off until the vehicle is locked again.
Switching off the alarm
▷ Unlock the vehicle with the remote control or switch on the ignition, if needed through emergency detection of remote control, refer to page 37.
▷With Comfort Access:
If you are carrying the remote control on your person, grasp the door handle on the driver's or front passenger door completely.
Power windows
General information
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the windows are automatically closed except a gap.
Safety information
WARNING
When operating the windows, body parts and objects can be jammed. There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Make sure that the area of movement of the windows is clear during opening and closing.◀
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can cause the vehicle to move and endanger themselves and traffic, e.g., due to the following actions:
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or windows.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. Take the remote control with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.◀
Overview
Opening
▷ 
Press the button to the resistance point.
The window opens while the switch is being held.
▷ Press the switch beyond the resistance point.
The window opens automatically. Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Convenient opening via the remote control, refer to page 35.
Closing
▷ Pull the switch to the resistance point.
The window closes while the switch is being held.
▷ Pull the switch beyond the resistance point.
The window closes automatically. Pulling again stops the motion.
Closing by means of Comfort Access, refer to page 39.
Pinch protection system
General information
If closing force exceeds a specific threshold as a window closes, closing is interrupted.
The window opens slightly.
Safety information
WARNING
Accessories on the windows such as antennas can impact jam protection. There is a risk of injury. Do not install accessories in the area of movement of the windows.
Closing without the jam protection system
In case of danger from the outside or if ice might prevent normal closing, proceed as follows:
1. Pull the switch past the resistance point and hold it there.
The window closes with limited jam protection . If the closing force exceeds a specific threshold, closing is interrupted.
2. Pull the switch past the resistance point again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there.
The window closes without jam protection .
Safety switch
General information
The safety switch in the driver's door can be used to prevent children, for instance from opening and closing the rear windows using the switches in the rear.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the safety function is switched off automatically.
Switching on and off
Press button.
The LED lights up if the safety function is switched on.
Panoramic glass sunroof
General information
The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be operated together or separately using the same switch.
The glass sunroof is operational when the ignition is switched on.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the glass sunroof and possibly the electrical sliding visor close automatically.
Safety information
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operating the glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the glass sunroof is clear during opening and closing.◀
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can cause the vehicle to move and endanger themselves and traffic, e.g., due to the following actions:
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or windows.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. Take the remote control with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.◀
Settings
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
Sitting safely
An ideal seating position that meets the needs of the occupants can make a vital contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
In the event of an accident, the correct seating position plays an important role. Additionally, observe the following chapters for safe driving:
▷ Safety belts, refer to page 56.
▷ Head restraints, refer to page 58.
▷ Airbags, refer to page 105.
Front seats
Safety information
WARNING
Seat adjustments while driving can lead to unexpected movements of the seat. Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of an accident. Only adjust the seat on the driver's side when the vehicle is stationary.◀
WARNING
With a backrest inclined too far to the rear, the protective effect of the safety belt cannot be ensured anymore. There is a risk of sliding under the safety belt in an accident. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Adjust the seat prior to starting the trip. Adjust the backrest so that it is in the most upright position as possible and do not adjust again while driving.◀
WARNING
There is a risk of jamming when moving the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Make sure that the area of movement of the seat is clear prior to any adjustment.◀
Electrically adjustable seats
Overview
- Seat and mirror memory
- Backrest width
- Lumbar support
- Backrest tilt
- Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
General information
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored for the profile currently used. When the vehicle is unlocked via the remote control, the position is automatically retrieved if the function, refer to page 47, is activated for this purpose.
Forward/backward
Push switch forward or backward.
Height
Push switch up or down.
Seat tilt
Move switch up or down.
Backrest tilt
Move switch forward or backward.
Thigh support
Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust the thigh support.
Lumbar support
The curvature of the seat backrest can be adjusted in a way that it supports the lumbar region of the spine. The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture.
▷ Press the front/rear section of the switch:
The curvature is increased/ decreased.
▷ Press the upper/lower section of the switch:
The curvature is shifted up/ down.
Backrest width
You can change the width of the backrest using the side wings to adjust the lateral support.
Press button on the corresponding side.
Front seat heating
Overview
Seat heating
Switching on
Press button once for each temperature level.
The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 minutes after a stop, seat heating is activated automatically with the temperature selected last.
When ECO PRO is activated, the heater output is reduced.
Switching off
Press and hold the button, until the LEDs go out.
Rear seats
Second row of seats
Safety information
WARNING
There is a risk of jamming when folding down the center armrest in the rear. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the center armrest is clear during folding down.◀
WARNING
Unexpected movements of the backrest while driving may occur due to unintentional unlocking of the rear backrests by the straps. There is a risk of injury. Do not fasten any objects to the straps for unlocking the rear backrests.◀
Forward/backward
General information
The rear seat is divided into two parts at a ratio of 60 – 40. The left seat is connected to the middle section.
Settings
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired direction.
After releasing the lever, move the seat forward or back slightly making sure it engages properly.
Backrest tilt
Pull the strap and apply your weight to the backrest or lift it off, as necessary.
Safety belts
Number of safety belts
The vehicle is fitted with five safety belts to ensure occupant safety. However, they can only offer protection when adjusted correctly.
The two outer safety belt buckles of the rear seat are intended for the persons sitting on the left and right.
The center safety belt buckles of the rear seat are intended for the persons sitting in the middle.
General information
Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by all occupants before driving off. Although airbags enhance safety by providing added protection, they are not a substitute for safety belts.
Slowly guide the safety belt out of the holder when fastening it.
The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point will be correct for adult seat occupants of every build if the seat is correctly adjusted.
Safety information
WARNING
If the safety belt is used to buckle more than one person, the protective effect of the safety belt can no longer be ensured. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt. Infants and children are not allowed on an occupant's lap, but must be transported and secured in designated child restraint systems.◀
WARNING
The protective effect of the safety belts can be limited or lost when safety belts are fastened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened safety belt can cause additional injuries, e.g., in the event of an accident or during braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure that all occupants are wearing safety belts correctly.◀
WARNING
With a rear backrest that is not locked, the protective function of the middle safety belt is not guaranteed. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. If you are using the middle safety belt, lock the wider rear backrest.◀
WARNING
The protective effect of the safety belts may not be fully functional or fail in the following situations:
▷ Safety belts are damaged, soiled or changed in any other way.
▷ Safety belt buckle is damaged or heavily soiled.
▷ Belt tensioners or belt retractors were modified.
Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged in the event of an accident. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not modify safety belts, safety belt buckles, belt tensioners, belt retractors or belt anchors and keep them clean. Have the safety belts checked after an accident at the dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.◀
Correct use of safety belts
▷ Wear the safety belt twist-free and as tight to your body as possible over your lap and shoulders.
▷ Wear the safety belt deep on your hips over your lap. The safety belt may not press on your stomach.
▷ Do not rub the safety belt against sharp edges, or guide it or jam it in across hard or fragile objects.
▷ Avoid thick clothing.
▷ Re-tighten the safety belt frequently upward around your upper body.
Driving
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
Start/Stop button
Concept
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ignition on or off and starts the engine.
Steptronic transmission: the engine starts with the brake pedal pressed when you press the Start/Stop button.
Ignition on
Steptronic transmission: press the Start/Stop button, and do not press on the brake pedal at the same time.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Most of the indicator and warning lights in the instrument cluster light up for a varied length of time.
To save battery power when the engine is off, switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electronic systems/power consumers.
Ignition off
Steptronic transmission: shift to selector lever position P, press the Start/Stop button again without stepping on the brake.
All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go out.
To save battery power when the engine is off, switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electronic systems/power consumers.
Safety measures
The ignition is switched off automatically in the following situations while the vehicle is stationary and the engine is off:
▷ When locking the vehicle, and when the low beams are activated.
▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged completely, so that the engine can still be started.
▷ When opening or closing the driver door, if the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the low beams are switched off.
▷ While the driver's safety belt is unbuckled with driver's door open and low beams off.
▷ When the front doors are opened if there is no other person sitting in the front seats.
The low beams switch to parking lights after approx. 15 minutes of no use.
Radio ready state
General information
In the radio-ready state, certain power consumers remain ready for operation.
Activating
With the engine running, press the Start/Stop button.
If the engine is not running and the ignition is switched on, the system automatically activates the radio-ready state when the door is opened if the lights are switched off or the daytime running lights are activated.
The radio-ready state remains active if, for instance the ignition is automatically switched off for the following reasons:
▷ Opening or closing the driver's door.
▷ Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.
▷ When automatically switching from low beams to parking lights.
Switching off automatically
The radio-ready state is switched off automatically in the following situations:
▷ After approx. 8 minutes.
▷ When the vehicle is locked using the central locking system.
▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged completely, so that the engine can still be started.
Starting the engine
Safety information
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas. In enclosed areas, exhaust gases can also accumulate outside of the vehicle. There is danger to life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventilation.◀
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an accident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, observe the following:
▷ Set the parking brake.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel chock.◀
NOTE
In the case of repeated starting attempts or repeated starting in quick succession, the fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned. The catalytic converter can overheat. There is a risk of property damage. Avoid repeated starting in quick succession.◀
Steptronic transmission
Starting the engine
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a brief time and is stopped as soon as the engine starts.
Engine stop
Safety information
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can cause the vehicle to move and endanger themselves and traffic, e.g., due to the following actions:
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or windows.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. Take the remote control with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.◀
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an accident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, observe the following:
▷ Set the parking brake.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel chock.◀
Before driving into a vehicle wash
So that the vehicle can roll into a vehicle wash, observe instructions for going into an automatic vehicle wash, refer to page 234.
Steptronic transmission
Switching off the engine
1. When the vehicle is stationary, apply the parking brake.
2. Engage selector lever position P.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
The radio-ready state is switched on.
Auto Start/Stop function
Concept
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. The system switches off the engine during a stop, e.g., in traffic congestion or at traffic lights. The ignition remains switched on. The engine starts again automatically for driving off.
General information
Depending on the selected driving mode, the system is automatically activated or deactivated.
After every start of the engine using the Start/ Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is in the last selected state. When the Auto Start/ Stop function is active, it is available when the vehicle is traveling faster than about 3 mph/5 km/h.
Engine stop
The engine is switched off automatically during a stop under the following conditions:
Steptronic transmission:
▷ The selector lever is in selector lever position D.
▷ The brake pedal remains depressed while the vehicle is stopped.
▷ The driver's safety belt is buckled or the driver's door is closed.
In order to be able to release the brake pedal, engage lever in position P. The engine remains off.
To continue driving depress the brake pedal. When a gear is engaged, the engine starts automatically.
The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced when the engine is switched off.
Displays in the instrument cluster
The READY display in the tachometer signals that the Auto Start/Stop function is ready to start the engine automatically.
The display indicates that the conditions for an automatic engine stop have not been met.
Functional limitations
The engine is not switched off automatically in the following situations:
▷ External temperature too low.
▷ The external temperature is high and automatic climate control is running.
▷ The vehicle's interior has not yet been heated or cooled to the required level.
▷ The engine is not yet at operating temperature.
▷ The wheels are at a sharp angle or the steering wheel is being turned.
▷ After driving in reverse.
▷ Fogging of the windows when the automatic climate control is switched on.
▷ Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.
▷ At higher elevations.
▷ The engine compartment lid is unlocked.
▷ The parking assistant is activated.
▷ Stop-and-go traffic.
▷ Selector lever in selector lever position N, M/S or R.
▷ Use of fuel with high ethanol content.
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the following conditions:
▷ Steptronic transmission: by releasing the brake pedal.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it will not start again automatically if any one of the following conditions are met:
▷ The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the driver's door is open.
▷ The hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lights light up for a varied length of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/ Stop button.
Functional limitations
Even if driving off was not intended, the deactivated engine starts up automatically in the following situations:
▷ Excessive warming of the vehicle's interior when the cooling function is switched on.
▷ The steering wheel is turned.
▷ Steptronic transmission: change from selector lever position D to R, N or M/S.
▷ Steptronic transmission: change from selector lever position P to N, D, R or M/S.
▷ Fogging of the windows when the automatic climate control is switched on.
▷ Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.
▷ Excessive cooling of the vehicle's interior when the heating is switched on.
Activating/deactivating the system manually
Using the button
Press button.
▷ LED comes on: auto Start/Stop function is deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic engine stop.
The engine can only be stopped or started via the Start/Stop button.
▷ LED goes out: auto Start/Stop function is activated.
Switching off the vehicle during an automatic engine stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle can be switched off permanently, for instance when leaving it.
Steptronic transmission:
1. Engage selector lever position P.
2. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function is deactivated.
3. Set the parking brake.
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.
Automatic deactivation
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop function is deactivated automatically for safety reasons, e.g., if no driver is detected.
Malfunction
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer switches off the engine automatically. A Check Control message is displayed. It is possible to continue driving. Have the system checked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Parking brake
Concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is parked.
Safety information
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an accident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, observe the following:
▷ Set the parking brake.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel chock.◀
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can cause the vehicle to move and endanger themselves and traffic, e.g., due to the following actions:
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or windows.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. Take the remote control with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.◀
Overview
Setting
With a stationary vehicle
Pull the switch.
The LED lights up.
The indicator light lights up red. The parking brake is set.
Depending on the stopping situation, the parking brake is engaged automatically.
Steptronic transmission: in some parking situations, the parking brake is automatically engaged, when selector lever position P is engaged. In these cases, the parking brake is released automatically when you leave the selector lever position P.
While driving
To use as emergency brake while driving:
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes hard while the switch is being pulled.
The indicator light lights up red, a signal sounds and the brake lights light up.
A Check Control message is displayed.
If the vehicle is decelerated to a complete stop, the parking brake is engaged.
Releasing
Releasing manually
With the ignition switched on:
Steptronic transmission: press the switch while the brake is pressed or selector lever position P is set.
The LED and indicator light go out.
The parking brake is released.
Automatic release in cars with Steptronic transmission
For automatic release, step on the accelerator pedal.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
The parking brake is automatically released when you step on the accelerator under the following conditions:
▷ Engine on.
▷ Drive mode engaged.
▷ Driver buckled in and doors closed.
Malfunction
In the event of a failure or malfunction of the parking brake, secure the vehicle against rolling using a wheel chock, e.g., when leaving it.
After a power failure
Putting the parking brake into operation
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Press the switch while stepping on the brake pedal or selector lever position P is set.
It may take several seconds for the brake to be put into operation. Any sounds associated with this are normal.
The indicator light in the instrument cluster goes out as soon as the parking brake is ready for operation.
Turn signal, high beams, headlight flasher
Turn signal
Turn signal in exterior mirror
When driving and during operation of the turn signals or hazard warning system, do not fold in the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lights on the exterior mirror are easy to see.
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
The lever returns into its starting position after actuation.
To switch off manually, slightly tap the lever to the resistance point.
Triple turn signal activation
Lightly tap the lever up or down.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated.
Using iDrive:
1. "Settings"
2. "Lighting"
3. "Triple turn signal"
The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash.
Malfunction
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
High beams, headlight flasher
Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
▷ High beams on, arrow 1.
▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper system
General information
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or cause them to become worn more quickly.
Safety information
WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded away state, body parts can be jammed or damage may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Make sure that the vehicle is switched off when the wipers are in the folded away state and the wipers are folded in when switching on.◀
NOTE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper motor can overheat when switching on. There is a risk of property damage. Defrost the windshield prior to switching the wipers on.◀
Switching on
Tap up the lever or press it past the resistance point.
▷ Normal wiper speed: tap up once.
The wipers switch to intermittent operation when the vehicle is stationary.
▷ Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap once beyond the resistance point.
Wipers change to normal speed when vehicle comes to standstill.
The lever automatically returns to its initial position when released.
Switching off and brief wipe
Press the lever down.
▷ To switch off from fast wiper speed: press down twice.
▷ To switch off from normal wiper speed: press down once.
▷ Brief wipe: press down once.
The lever automatically returns to its initial position when released.
Interval mode or rain sensor
Concept
The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall.
General information
The sensor is located on the windshield, directly in front of the interior mirror. Without the rain sensor, the frequency of the wiper operation is preset.
Safety information
NOTE
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers can accidentally start moving in vehicle washes. There is a risk of property damage. Deactivate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.◀
Activating/deactivating
Press button on the wiper lever.
Wiping is started.
If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor: LED in wiper lever lights up.
If wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper operation is deactivated.
During trip interruption with the rain sensor switched on: if the trip is resumed within approx. 15 minutes, the rain sensor is automatically activated again.
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